Typical price: £230
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
Compare the RIM BlackBerry 8800
RIM BlackBerry 8800 compared to all other phones
 RIM BlackBerry 8800 |
 Apple iPhone 3GS |
 HTC Hero |
 Nokia E55 |
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| Review date | 30 Mar 07 | 19 Jun 09 | 22 Jul 09 | 28 Sep 09 |
| Editor's rating |
7.9
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9.3
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9.0
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8.9
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| Price range | £230 | |||
| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
Apple has put the icing on the cake with the iPhone 3G S, adding many of the smaller features that we missed on the previous model. It's not a huge change from the iPhone 3G, so look carefully at the hardware before upgrading or investing in this expensive phone, but it won't disappoint users who crave a great user experience. It's the current king of gadgets Read full review |
If you can stand the Hero's occasional sluggishness, it's a fantastic smart phone packed with great features. We like its distinctive looks, and the innovative user interface brings Android much closer to being as fun and good-looking as the iPhone OS, while being far more customisable. Occasional lag and Android's rough edges mean it's not quite an iPhone killer, but it's definitely fighting in the same class Read full review |
The Nokia E55 is impressively slim, has great battery life and is easy to use. The hybrid keypad may not be to everyone's taste, but, once mastered, it's surprisingly effective. Overall, it's an impressive handset Read full review |
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