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BlackBerry 8820 review

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Overview

BlackBerry 8820

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Rating: 8.0
Verdict

The Wi-Fi-equipped BlackBerry 8820 is what its predecessor, the 8800, should have been. As implemented, though, Wi-Fi's value is somewhat limited as the 8820 doesn't include full SIP support for unfettered VoIP usage.

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