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Research in Motion 8700g PDA Phone

63

Fair
  • Pros
  • Excellent e-mail and messaging device
  • Adds support for consumer IM networks
  • Cons
  • Lacks a camera

Product Specs

Processor
ProcessorIntel
Processor Speed312 MHz
Display
Diagonal Display Size2.25 inches
Display Resolution320 x 240 inches
Display TypeColor
Number of DisplaysOne
Operating System
OS SupportedJ2ME
Camera
FlashNo
Camera ShutterNo
Form Factor
Form FactorCandy bar
Battery
Battery TypeLithium ion
Vendor Rated Standby Time384 hours
Vendor Rated Talk Time4 hours
Storage
MicroSDNo
MiniSDNo
MSMicroNo
SD CardNo
Dimensions
Dimensions4.3/2.7/0.8 inches
Weight4.7 oz.
Carrier
CarrierT-Mobile
Cellular Frequency Technology
Cellular Technology (Voice + Data)
  • GSM 1800
  • GSM 1900
  • GSM 850
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • CDMA 850
  • GSM 900
Features
Antenna TypeInternal
FM RadioNo
GPSNo
Audio
Audio Inputsmicrophone
Audio Outputs
  • Bluetooth headset
  • speakerphone
  • earpiece
Connectivity
Bluetooth ConnectionYes
IrDANo
WiFiNo
Included Hardware
Included Hardware
  • USB cable
  • headset
  • SIM card
  • holster
Included Software
Included Software
  • Google Local
  • BrickBreaker
  • password keeper
  • Alarm clock
  • calculator
  • photo album
Mail
ExchangeYes
IMAP4Yes
Lotus NotesYes
POP3Yes
SMTPYes
Media
MP3Yes
Other MediaPolyphonic
RMNo
WMANo
Messaging
E-MailYes
EMSNo
IMYes
MMSYes
Other MessagingPIN
SMSYes
Sync
Bluetooth SyncNo
Over the AirYes
Proprietary CableNo
USB1Yes
User Interface
BacklightingYes
KeyboardYes
StylusNo
TouchscreenNo
Video
Streaming VideoNo
Video Calling ConferenceNo

User Reviews for Research in Motion 8700g PDA Phone

  • Reviewed by: mwattstd

    Duration of ownership: 6 Months

    Strengths: Excellent email and app platform. Great battery life. Rugged. My best productivity tool.

    Weaknesses: no Office Apps. Fewere personal toys.

    Overall Evaluation: Having played with a number of other PDA's and Smart phone, this is definitly the most productive, easiest to use and powerful tool of the bunch. It just works and keeps working. If only my laptop was this reliable.

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