BlackBerry 8800 review

Verdict

Despite some minor issues, the RIM BlackBerry 8800 offers mobile professionals a well-rounded smartphone with added multimedia functions and GPS navigation. That said, messaging remains its forte... Read Full Review.

Pros

• Sleek and sexy design
• Integrated GPS and multimedia features
• Quad-band smartphone with Bluetooth, push email, a full QWERTY keyboard and long talk-time battery life

Cons

• Lacks 3G support and integrated Wi-Fi
• Phone is quite wide and awkward to hold
• The media player could also use some refinements, and instant messaging is limited to the BlackBerry Messenger client

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D):	66x14x114 mm
Weight:	134 g
Form factor:	candy bar
Built-in devices:	GPS receiver
Operating system:	RIM OS
Software included:	address book, calendar, memo pad, task list, calculator, alarm, web browser, media player, audio/video playback, integrated attachment viewing, email client, instant messaging client
2G:	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G:	GPRS, EDGE
Memory expansion:	MicroSD
On-board memory:	64 MB
Display size:	2.5 in
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR

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