Reviews of the RIM BlackBerry 8830 - black (T-Mobile)
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CNET Review
The Good: Boasting a sleek and sexy design, the RIM BlackBerry 8800 offers integrated GPS and multimedia features. The quadband smart phone also has Bluetooth, push e-mail, a full QWERTY keyboard, and long talk-time battery life.
The Bad: Unfortunately, the BlackBerry 8800 doesn't have integrated Wi-Fi. Call quality was a little muffled, and the 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.
The Bottom Line: Despite some minor issues, the RIM BlackBerry 8800 offers mobile professionals a well-rounded smart phone with added multimedia functions and integrated GPS. That said, messaging remains its forte.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 492492 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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wired.com
Review Summary: Hear that rustling noise? That's the sound of a million insecure junior execs opening their wallets simultaneously. Why? A new BlackBerry has just hit shelves. Reflecting RIM's new design philosophy, the 8800 sports a trackball, a full (yet crammed) ...
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No Rating
nudjit.com
Review Summary: Everyone who's anyone has heard of, seen or wants a Blackberry. So what's the big deal? Film stars use them in movies, musicians use them in video's, rich business men look important on them abroad, but will it help using one in South Africa? Read ...
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itp.net
Review Summary: As useable and feature-packed as the Pearl, although its Maps function needs addressing for the Middle East region.
Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Part number: BlackBerry8830BLKVZW
General
- Product Type BlackBerry
- Service Provider T-Mobile
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.5 in
- Weight 4.7 oz
Cellular
- Technology GSM
- Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
- Phone Design Candy bar
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Phone Navigation Buttons Trackball
- Voice Dialing Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0
- Application Software Phone, Tasks, E-mail, Browser, Calendar, Memo Pad, Organizer, Address Book, Media Player
- Additional Features microSD memory card slot
Communicator Features
- Operating System BlackBerry Handheld Software
Messaging & Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Messaging Services Yahoo! Messenger
- Mobile Email Yes
- GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Yes
- EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates For Global Evolution) Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages, XHTML browser
GPS System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
- Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, MP3, MIDI
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headset jack, 1 x USB
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery, desktop charger, USB cable, Belt holster, Headset
- Cables Included USB cable
Power
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Technology - Lithium ion
- Capacity 1400 mAh
- Talk Time 300 min
- Standby Time 528 h
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
User Opinions
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