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RIM BlackBerry review

6.7

Editors' Rating

Good

Typical price:£ 39

Verdict

Busy executives who need email access at all times will be interested in the BlackBerry, but there's an increasing amount of competition in this area... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Provides convenient and secure access to corporate email over mmO2's GPRS network.

Cons

  • Doesn't forward email attachments
  • Long messages are hard to enter on the cramped keyboard
  • Rechargeable via docking cradle only
  • Lacks voice and infrared.

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 78.5x18x117 mm
Weight: 139 g
Built-in devices: keyboard
Operating system: RIM OS
Software included: Email, SMS, calendar, tasks, memo
Installed ROM: 8 MB
Installed RAM: 1 MB
Wireless WAN: GPRS

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