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RIM BlackBerry 8800

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RIM BlackBerry 8800 4.00

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RRP

$899.00

Review Date

Monday, 2nd of April, 2007

Features

Form Factor : Candybar

What's Hot

Built-in GPS, multimedia, full QWERTY keyboard, design

What's Not

No camera, not 3G, BlackBerry Maps application is very basic

The Final Word

The 8800 adds built-in GPS to a device already packed with features. Combined with the design overhaul, this sleek and stylish BlackBerry is definitely a winner.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Data Services

Messaging Capabilities

Email, Instant Messaging, SMS, MMS

General

Length (mm)

114

Width (mm)

Weight (g)

134

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

64 MB

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Colour Support

65,000 colours

Screen Resolution

320x240

Multimedia Features

Wallpapers/Screensavers

Wallpapers

Ringtones Type

Polyphonic

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

MP3 Player

Yes

Speakerphone

Yes

Keypad lock

Yes

GPS

Yes

Modem

Yes

Vibrating Alert

Yes

Organiser

Yes

Calendar

Yes

Phonebook

Yes

Antenna

Internal

Phones

Form Factor

Candybar

Talk Time (minutes)

300

Standby Time (hours)

528

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Supported Media

Supported Memory Media

Micro-SD

Supported Audio File Formats

AAC+, AMR NB, MP3, WMA, MIDI

Supported Video File Formats

MPEG-4, WMV, H.263

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth 2.0

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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