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RIM Blackberry 8800

RIM has released its latest in the Blackberry family, the Blackberry 8800. Improving on the Pearl, the 8800 features a full QWERTY keyboard, a 320x240 screen, and is  slightly thinner. Rounding out the features include the trackball navigation system, GPS /w maps, multimedia, expandable microSD, and voice activated dialing (VAD). All of this is bundled along with the features you've come to expect from a Blackberry: browser, text-messaging, and, of course, mobile phone services. The 8800 will cost you approximately $300 with a 2 year contract.

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RIM Blackberry 8800 white background
MSRP $300.00
Release date February, 2007
Brand RIM
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Pros & Cons

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Excellent GPS system.
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Larger screen than the Pearl
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Long battery life.
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Great messaging (Blackberry's core competency)
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Push-to-talk feature
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No WiFi or 3G network support
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No camera
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Fairly large and can be awkward to hold
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This report was started February 13, 2007 at 11:38 am by Erik
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Buy It

RIM BlackBerry 8820

• Blackberry 8820

UPC: 843163035119

EAN: 843163035119

MPN: 244D5478

Competitors

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Apple iPhone 2G

Apple iPhone 2G

MSRP  $399.00    Released  June, 2007
Pros
  • Innovative touchscreen gesturing UI
  • Two-finger interface to resize images
  • Great web browser for such a small device
Cons
  • Not 3G yet
  • Expensive.
  • Cannot replace battery - soldered to the motherboard
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58 reviews
59
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HTC TyTN II

HTC TyTN II

MSRP  $550.00    Released  January, 2001
Pros
  • GPS
  • SIM accessible without removing battery
  • Sliding and Tilting display
Cons
  • Poor video drivers hinder performance during video playback, gaming and camera usage.
  • Battery drains quickly when using GPS
  • Very weak GPS antenna
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8 reviews
65
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Nokia N95

Nokia N95

MSRP  $700.00    Released  March, 2007
Pros
  • Integrated GPS and mapping
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • High quality 5 mpx camera for photos and 30 fps video
Cons
  • Expensive (~$700)
  • Lackluster alphanumeric keypad (non-QWERTY)
  • Poor standby battery life (~1 day before requiring charge)
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22 reviews
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1.  avatar Erik said:

RIM definitely needed to get something out fast to compete with the buzz of the iPhone. You're looking at about half the price, for a similar feature set albeit not as slick and fancy.
Feb 13, 2007 11:50am
2.  avatar Whipdaddy said:

As a business device, Id rather RIM continue to focus on what they are good at; creating SLICK business devices and adding small features one at a time (The Pearl.. mp3 player, camera).  I have had the Blackberry 7250 for almost 2 years now, and I LOVE IT, its rugged and the keyboard is by far the greatest feature on the device. Its not just any keyboard, its the feeling that the keys have that no other device can match (Even better than the most broken in Q Keyboard). I say leave the fancyness to Mr. Fancy Pants Jobs and the cheap computer illiterate crew of followers that love the i*.* type devices. I am Pro Blackberry, and Blackberry For LIFE.
Feb 14, 2007 11:45am
3.  avatar Erik said:

I don't understand how they can get away with not supporting 3G or WiFi. It's a wireless device for crap's sakes.
Mar 31, 2007 10:21am
4.  avatar KD1964 said:

even though this product looks big, i still want this crackberry.
Apr 06, 2007 4:13pm
5.  avatar V-Dawg said:

I think this is going to be my next phone. Well, the 8830 version. But I feel I am compromising my morals to buy a device without wi-fi. How awful! Other that I'm excited to get my shiny new pocket computer (with a 4gig microSD card added), while at the same time apprehensive about making the leap to being fully 'tethered' 24/7.
Jul 06, 2007 1:29pm
6.  avatar V-Dawg said:

I have had it for 3 weeks now. It's a sensational device, and I am very happy with it. The battery life is great and the GPS works very well. It's very very easy to use too. This was a nice surprise as it is my first blackberry.
Aug 13, 2007 4:49pm
7.  avatar squalorking said:

I was teeny-tiny inches (as opposed to regular inches) away from getting one of these guys.
But then I realized; that would be the worst idea ever.
I see myself now, curled in a fetal position on the bathroom floor, tic-tappy-clickin away until my bank account runs dry.
The Internet sucks time! Tis a black hole of despair and silly games!
Dec 23, 2007 1:58am
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Erik

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March 31, 2007
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5 pros
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Pros

  • Excellent GPS system.
  • Larger screen than the Pearl
  • Long battery life.
  • Great messaging (Blackberry's core competency)
  • Push-to-talk feature

Cons

  • No WiFi or 3G network support
  • No camera
  • Fairly large and can be awkward to hold

Comments

"RIM definitely needed to get something out fast to compete with the buzz of the iPhone. You're looking at about half the price, for a similar feature set albeit not as slick and fancy."
"I don't understand how they can get away with not supporting 3G or WiFi. It's a wireless device for crap's sakes."
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dialupinternetuser

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April 2, 2007
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Pros

  • Excellent GPS system.
  • Larger screen than the Pearl
  • Long battery life.
  • Great messaging (Blackberry's core competency)
  • Push-to-talk feature

Cons

  • No WiFi or 3G network support
  • No camera

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V-Dawg

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August 13, 2007
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Pros

  • Excellent GPS system.
  • Larger screen than the Pearl
  • Long battery life.

Cons

  • No WiFi or 3G network support

Comments

"I think this is going to be my next phone. Well, the 8830 version. But I feel I am compromising my morals to buy a device without wi-fi. How awful! Other that I'm excited to get my shiny new pocket computer (with a 4gig microSD card added), while at the same time apprehensive about making the leap to being fully 'tethered' 24/7."
"I have had it for 3 weeks now. It's a sensational device, and I am very happy with it. The battery life is great and the GPS works very well. It's very very easy to use too. This was a nice surprise as it is my first blackberry."
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Amanie

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March 31, 2007
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Pros

  • Excellent GPS system.
  • Larger screen than the Pearl

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  • No WiFi or 3G network support

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KD1964

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April 6, 2007
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  • No camera
  • Fairly large and can be awkward to hold

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"even though this product looks big, i still want this crackberry."
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rlkatz

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October 24, 2007
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shawn

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May 15, 2007
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  • Excellent GPS system.

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jhsu

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April 8, 2007
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jacho

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