Review: RIM Blackberry 8700c Smartphone

Posted by Sean Fallon on January 26, 2006
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Blackberry 8700c SmartphoneThe Treo rules the smartphone universe, but is the Blackberry 8700c far behind?

Reviews:

CNET: (8.0 out of 10) “Armed with an Intel processor and EDGE support, the RIM BlackBerry 8700c offers mobile professionals a winning package of performance, productivity, and design.”

ABC News: “There are, by now, a slew of BlackBerry-like cell phones with typewriter keyboards for mobile e-mail. But none, including Palm Inc.’s popular Treo, has yet mustered a following that resembles the malady affectionately known as “CrackBerry” addiction. The New BlackBerry Is More Grippable, and the Screen Dazzles.”

TechWorld: “I like what RIM has done here, but I’m wondering whom the target audience is. The 8700c is not a Palm or Windows Mobile killer. But it is a very good BlackBerry, one that could well answer the prayers of corporate BlackBerry users who are ready for an upgrade. Otherwise, if a large pool of third-party applications doesn’t mean much to you, but you are prepared to invest in a device to help manage your e-mail or do a little light browsing, the 8700c is certainly worth considering.”

Product Information:

Click here for full list of features and specifications.

Price: $500 ($150-$300 with service plan)

Bottom Line: If you are a fan of the blackberry series, there is a lot to like here. Definitely worth the upgrade.

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