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BlackBerry 8700g SmartPhone Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
QWERTY, QWERTZ or AZERTY Keyboard
Bluetooth® & EDGE Technology
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HTML Internet Browser
Instant Messaging

Design

76%

Usability

71%

Features

78%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

BlackBerry 8700g SmartPhone Review

The BlackBerry 8700g is a stylish & thin Smartphone that has been beautifully designed by BlackBerry with the mobile business user in mind. The 8700g has been designed with all the usual Smartphone features which are expected by BlackBerry users. The mobile handset is larger than other mobile phones but then the BlackBerry 8700g is not just another mobile phone but a mobile office. The handset comes with a large coloured screen which provides a screen resolution of 320 x 240 pixels & below the colourful screen is a full QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY keyboard. The 8700g comes with dedicated keys which include a send, mute & end key which makes the handset highly user friendly. The BlackBerry 8700g comes from the BlackBerry 8700 Series which includes the BlackBerry 8700f, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 8707v & BlackBerry 8707g. The BlackBerry range provides other mobile phones which include BlackBerry 7100g & BlackBerry 7100v & the BlackBerry Pearl 8100.

The 8700g comes with all the expected features such as email service, quad band network mobile phone, Internet browser, instant messaging & organiser. The user is provided with the best performance from their Internet browsing & email services. The BlackBerry 8700g comes with an email service which works like the users office PC or home PC & allows the user to send & receive attachments via email. The user can create, send & receive SMS text messages & MMS multimedia messages on their mobile phone. The phone comes with an instant messaging service which allows the user to communicate using text & symbols with any other instant messaging user that is online at the same time as the user.

The phone comes with an easy to manage full phone book feature which allows the user to store all their contacts details & numbers easily. The user can use the memo pad feature for reminders or the task list to get them organised each day. The phone supports PIM which is a personal information management feature. The user can use the speed dial or voice dial feature which allows the user to make calls quickly & accurately. The phone comes with a conference call feature which allows the user to take part in a conference call with up to six contacts talking on a meeting type call.

The phone comes with Bluetooth® wireless connectivity which allows the user to connect their BlackBerry 8700g to any Bluetooth compatible device & enjoy a wireless connection. The user can download & transfer data using either Bluetooth wireless technology or by using a cabled connection with a USB cable. The phone works on a quad band network which covers GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900and comes with EDGE technology which allows the user to enjoy international roaming between countries. The 8700g comes with a built in Internet browser which provides the user with a full & fast Internet experience. The tethered modem feature allows the user to connect their PC or laptop to the Internet via their BlackBerry 8700g. The tethered modem capability is useful when the user is travelling & wants to use their laptop or PC to browse the Internet or download files at broadband speeds.

BlackBerry 8700g Specifications & Features

Screen
65k LCD Colour Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)

Imaging
Picture Wallpaper
Screensaver

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text Input
Dedicated Send Key

Sound
MP3 Ringtones
Polyphonic Ringtones
Vibrating Alert
Voice Dialling

Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Memo Pad
Task List
QWERTY, QWERTZ or AZERTY Keyboard
Document Viewer
Conference Calling
Speed Dial
Call Forwarding
Personal Information Management (PIM)

Connectivity
Bluetooth®
USB
GPRS
EDGE

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
HTML

Memory & Talk Time
64 Mbytes Memory plus SDRAM Technology
4 Hours Talk Time
450 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
134 g
110 x 69 x 19 mm

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Your BlackBerry 8700g Reviews

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Reviewer: Steve Stelafonchuk - Canada
Date: 18th Dec 2008

My only complaint would be that I wore out the track wheel after about 1 year of use.

Other than that, a great device with full features.

Design

85%

Usability

90%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Jadson - Brazil
Date: 25th Aug 2007

Great mobile device.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Mattyd - Australia
Date: 7th Apr 2007

I think this phone is great! Easy to use. BUT, it says MP3 ringtones & I have been on the phone to my provider & to blackberry & this seems to be an aspect that no one seems to know about. If anyone does know how please post & let me know.

Design

95%

Usability

95%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Andrea - UK
Date: 5th Mar 2007

I don't know why another reviewer mentioned it didn't have Blue tooth as mine certainly does! Had mine on trial whilst trying to pick between this & another PDA & I enjoyed using this one I kept it! My only gripe is when you make a call it takes a second or 3 to register when you press the red hang up key but when you receive a call you can hang up quicker. Money making scheme?

Design

95%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Naveen - India
Date: 26th Feb 2007

The 8700G is good, but how do you download the PC suite?

Design

65%

Usability

30%

Features

60%

Reviewer: Soumitra Mukhopadhyay - India
Date: 10th Feb 2007

I agree with the comment made earlier. Blackberry is simply not worth the money. The service provider does not even allow its use as modem. Bluetooth is not supported. Disappointing.

Design

50%

Usability

20%

Features

40%

Reviewer: Maximus - India
Date: 14th Dec 2006

It's all hype. For the amount spend on the handset is not worth. I think Sony Ericsson w950i is a better option. You'll spend less, would have more space, more music & all the frequently used features of the blackberry. Overall the mobile is great but as said earlier, not good value for money.

Design

50%

Usability

90%

Features

95%

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