Typical price: £180
What is it: Handheld with email and mobile phone functionality, and a Qwerty keyboard
What we think: We like the bright screen and slim form factor, but the keyboard could be improved
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 April 2006
Tags: RIM, T-Mobile BlackBerry 8700g, address book, Qwerty, phones
We like:
Clearest, sharpest screen we've seen on a BlackBerry so far; new Intel processor makes applications open much faster
We don't like:
Qwerty keyboard is too cramped and flat to be genuinely useful -- typing was tedious
You might also need:
An IT department
CNET UK judgement:
This is a serious business phone, but don't let that scare you away. It's very useful if you need to view emails on the go, but beware of the small keyboard -- it might make the keenest of emailers scream with frustration
Full review:
The BlackBerry 8700g is T-Mobile's latest addition to its range of email handhelds. This is a strong offering that features stylish looks and a bright screen perfect for viewing attachments like Word documents. We found the keypad too small to use comfortably, however. Continue Reading...
T-Mobile BlackBerry 8700g History
13 Apr 2006 in Digital Living
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