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March 27, 2006

RIM BlackBerry 8700g

It's hard to imagine life before the BlackBerry. Well, maybe that's exaggerating. But it's certainly true that properly pocket-sized devices that fulfil the vast bulk of our communication and contacts needs have quickly become something that mobile business users depend upon.

BlackBerry developer RIM (Research In Motion) has licensed its 'push email' client on a range of devices, giving models such as PalmOne's Treo 650 a run for their money.

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The 8700g, RIM's latest BlackBerry, is marginally less broad than its predecessor, but features the same slick clickwheel beloved of gadget fans. This time you get to enjoy a glorious 320x240 colour screen with a 64K resolution, as well as a faster processor, supplied by Intel. And it uses Edge, a technology that pushes the boundaries of GPRS wireless connectivity.

Customisations include a handful of background themes – we were impressed by the Insight Icon option, which was cleaner and more compact than the default.

You have decent control over other settings, too. Wireless can be turned off to preserve the battery life, but you'll need the radio function to be active if you want to communicate via GPRS, the technology that enables you to send and receive emails while on the move. However, the BlackBerry's batteries have some serious staying power: it was ready for action even after it'd been on standby for over a week.

For those who don't require the Enterprise email setup, there's an option to redirect email to the device. Be aware, though, that messages deleted from this setup are not retrievable. Internet access, full phone functions, searchable contacts, memos, task lists and Bluetooth are all included – plus t-zones content if you subscribe to a T-Mobile contract.

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The 2 most helpful reviews based on 3 reviews:

19 Jan 2007 Dean, Newport

9

Good Points

Ease of use, design and value for money

Bad Points

Not using Microsoft Software.

20 Sep 2008 Samuel, London

4

Good Points

Price

Bad Points

No Wi Fi No Expandable Memmory No Camera No GPS No touch Screen

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