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Vodafone BlackBerry 7100v review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	560x190x1190 mm
Weight:	120 g
Form factor:	candy bar

OS & software
Software included:	Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Memo Pad, Alarm, Calculator; Pictures, Web/WAP browser, game (BrickBreaker)
Synchronisation software:	BlackBerry Desktop Manager

Memory
Memory expansion:	Yes
On-board memory:	32 MB

Networks
2.5G:	GPRS

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	No
Wired connections:	USB
Expansion slot:	no

Messaging & data
Messaging services supported:	SMS
Email client:	Yes
Email protocols supported:	POP3

Display
Native resolution:	240x360 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Phone
Vibrating alert:	No
Alarm clock:	Yes
Speakerphone:	Yes

Power
Talk time:	4 h
Standby time:	192 h

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Vodafone BlackBerry 7100v

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Editors rating: 7.5

Verdict

Vodafone's BlackBerry 7100v is a fair mobile email device so long as you don't need to handle graphics, large spreadsheets or complex documents. But as a handheld/phone combo it's eclipsed by more capable Palm OS- and Windows Mobile-based offerings.

Typical price

£ 100

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