Price range: £287.63 - £305.00
What is it: A stylish email-centric handset with a built-in sat-nav system
What we think: If you liked the Pearl but you prefer a full Qwerty keypad then it's worth checking out
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 March 2007
Tags: rim, gps, emails, connectivity
We like:
Trackball; easy email setup; expandable microSD slot; GPS receiver
We don't like:
BlackBerry mapping software when used with the GPS functionality; Qwerty keypad is a little small to type on quickly; lack of 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity
CNET.co.uk judgement:
If you're a BlackBerry veteran, the 8800 will pleasantly surprise you with its slim and stylish design, fast navigation trackball and GPS receiver, and as always the email functionality works well. We wish RIM had included 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity, though
RIM BlackBerry 8800 History
30 Mar 2007 in Reviews
Mobile phones used to be about functionality, but now they're as much about style as they are about substance. If your phone doesn't look good, you might get laughed at by packs of kids at bus stops
19 Feb 2007 in Crave
BlackBerry 8800: RIM does satellite navigation
RIM has joined the sat-nav bandwagon and produced a GPS-enabled BlackBerry -- it features the Pearl's trackball but there's no 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity
13 Feb 2007 in News
As well as business apps, the new 8800 includes multimedia features such as expandable memory for music downloads and videos. Here's what it looks like...
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