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BlackBerry 8700g review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.9

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

A faster processor, more memory and an enhanced screen resolution make the 8700g an improvement over previous BlackBerry models. However, there are some issues with keyboard usability and email attachment handling... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Email and attachment retrieval is fast and efficient
  • Improved screen and faster processor enhance user experience
  • Internet Email service is easy to configure and may suit smaller businesses

Cons

  • Email attachment handling could be better
  • ‘£’ and ‘€’ signs are awkward to access via keyboard
  • Lacks the flexibility of other handheld devices

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 69.5x19.5x110 mm
Weight: 134 g
Form factor: candy bar
Operating system: RIM OS
Software included: address book, calendar, tasks manager, Web browser, memo pad, alarm, calculator, picture viewer, game
2G: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G: GPRS, EDGE
On-board memory: 64 MB

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Member Opinion

7.9

Average Member Rating

Very Good

7 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Happy with Purchase -- Great Product

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Good at its primary task - but no PDA

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6.5

Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

This is a fascinating piece of wonder

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7.0

Very Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Dream - if all you want is e-mail on the run

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8.0

Excellent


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Tezzer Tezzer

This should be watched

Monday 6 July 2009, 10:22 PM

1 comment
hkommedal hkommedal

Yet another example of . . .

Monday 6 July 2009, 9:40 PM

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