Editorial Review

This major update to the popular 7105t brings the BlackBerry experience to a whole new level. The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is not only thinner and lighter, it also sports a memory card slot, a music player, and voice dialing. Other features, such as Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE high-speed data, and the popular SureType keypad make this a complete mobile office solution. And of course, legendary BlackBerry push email is fully supported on the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl.Read more

Features

• 1.3 mega pixel camera to capture those special moments
• MP3 player lets you listen to your favorite music on the go
• Menu and escape keys on the front of the device for easier access
• Bluetooth technology lets you experience hands free and wire free features
• Four way trackball for easy navigation

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Excellent phone with a few minuses
Been using this for about a week now, here's what I came up with.
Finally! A Blackberry for Me!
I have always been inticed by the blackberry line of phones. How they could do everything, browse the web, IM, Email and so on. But none have ever worked for me because they were huge. I tried a 8700c, but that wasnt the phone. I liked the keyboard, but it was huge. I also tried the 7130c, which was better, but was still to thick and felt weird to use next to my Razr. I waited and waited and almost gave up, but RIM finally came through on this phenominal device.
A Blackberry for Everyone
I have now owned this phone for three days, coming off a one-year relationship with a Cingular Blackberry 8700c. The 8700c is more of your traditional Blackberry; when it was released, the folks at RIM gave it a more hip appearance while maintaining the business as usual status quo of all Blackberries. With the Blackberry 8100 "Pearl," RIM has taken another huge step towards making hip phones for the masses, and especially younger people.
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Editorial Review

The latest BlackBerry handheld is better than ever with a thinner profile, a huge screen, a more powerful processor, EDGE data support, and more. The BlackBerry 8700c, an integrated phone, e-mail client (with support for corporate email servers), organizer, and Web browser is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.Read more

Features

• Bright, high-res screen provides large viewable workspace and includes intelligent light sensing technology to automatically optimize screen lighting levels for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing
• Lightweight handheld with a full QWERTY keyboard
• Access up to 10 supported business and/or personal email accounts
• Integrated attachment viewing for popular file formats
• Bluetooth hands-free headset and car kit support

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8700c
Pros: I have had this phone for 4 months and it works great.
Not bad... but one REALLY annoying design glitch
I changed jobs, and the corporate standard is the Blackberry, so I had to give up my much-loved Treo 650. At least I was able to keep my number and swap the old SIM into the new phone.
Great Phone!!!!
First I would like to say that i also had the treo 650 and it was a great phone!! But I was sold on the blackberry by a coworker. The Blackberry is everything you need. Email accounts are cool you can link your personal and companies accounts to your phone and blackberry give you a personal email too.Texting and instant messaging are just amazing on this phone, just plain faster.The one thing I would say is buy the phone that fits your needs!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The latest BlackBerry handheld is better than ever with a thinner profile, a huge screen, a more powerful processor, EDGE data support, and more. The BlackBerry 8700g, an integrated phone, email client (with support for corporate email servers), organizer, and web browser is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.Read more

Features

• Bright, high-res screen provides large viewable workspace and includes intelligent light sensing technology to automatically optimize screen lighting levels for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing
• Lightweight handheld with a full QWERTY keyboard
• Access up to 10 supported business and/or personal email accounts
• Integrated attachment viewing for popular file formats
• Bluetooth hands-free headset and car kit support

Reviews (27)

MSN Support
When I purchased my Blackberry 8700G, I was told that I could receive my email from MSN. It worked a couple of months, and then all of a sudden I couldn't receive emails. I spent 10 hours on the phone trying to get this resolved, and was finally told that T-Mobile didn't support receiving emails from MSN...even though that is what the saleslady told me. I asked to have the device replaced with one that I could receive emails and was told by T-Mobile that they couldn't do that. So now, I'm stuck with a $300 device that won't perform as it was sold to me. Be aware... I've been a customer since 2000 and they won't even try to accommodate me, even though they weren't truthful when they sold me the product.

Indispensably Intuitive
The Blackberry 8700g is a dream come true.Lightweight, incredibly intuitive, this phone has lightening fast email (even from the subway system in NY), the organizer linked right up with Microsoft Outlook, and the screen is easy to read even in the brightest sun.The keyboard is perfectly sized and the bluetooth and speakerphone round out the experience.As a performer, I'm constantly away from my home and office...this little puppy keeps me connected and organized during the day, so I don't have so much catching up to do when I get home.And the quad band phone will keep me connected when touring overseas. T-Mobile customer service the best I've encountered.

Could be better
It's very handy for email.
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Editorial Review

An upgrade to the popular BlackBerry 7100g, the BlackBerry 7130c adds a slew of enhancements that make this the best 7100-series handheld yet. The BlackBerry 7130c sports a stylish and sleek new design, as well as support for high-speed EDGE data, Bluetooth 2.0 (which supports faster device connect times and improved data rates), twice the memory capacity (64 MB), and a new and faster Intel XScale processor. Of course, the BlackBerry 7130c is still loaded with all of the cool features that made the BlackBerry 7100g a success, like a speakerphone, downloadable ringtones, quad-band GSM, and the unique SureType text keypad. The BlackBerry 7130c also allows you to surf the Web the way it was meant to be surfed with an ultra-large, high-resolution color screen.Read more

Features

• SureType keyboard technology with QWERTY -style layout makes data entry a breeze.
• Bluetooth® capability for hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits.
• Polyphonic ring tones for personalizing your device (MIDI and MP3 formats).
• Compatibility with popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software.
• Dedicated Send and End keys for ease of use.

Reviews (8)

Great Phone
I've had the 7130c for almost a week now, hands down it is a great phone! Now this is not a predominately PDA that just happens to be a phone.This is a phone with a great organization and email package implemented in it. I mention that because this should not be compared to a Palm Treo or even the Cingulr 8125. This phone is what I would say the bridge between the regular cell phones and perhaps the more PDA-centric phones out on the market.
Excellent all around phone
For three months, i researched and researched and researched tons of phones looking for the perfect one.The one thing that i was looking for was a phone that had a loud volume and excellent call quality.I was so frustrated with other phones (razr, treo, nokia) that threw in a crappy camera and mp3 player at the expense of sound quality and volume, which is what a phone is supposed to be for in the first place.The 7130c has the best sound quality that i have ever heard, it has barely ever dropped a call and i can hear everything in crystal clear detail.The menus and interent browsing are extremely organised, fast, and uncluttered, another thing that frsutrated be immensly with other phones.The internet is very fast, the ringtones sound great, and basically the whole phone is flawless.The only minor things that can be frustrating is sometimes the phone feels somewhat cheaply made, creaks a little bit, but not too much, and only sometimes.Another thing is that you cant do to much with attachments in media sources, such as video.To get pictures on your device, you must email them in the correct pixel format which can be a pain.Also, the backlight has three stages or automatic which adjusts to the light, but it can only default to the 2nd stage and i wish it could go to 3rd because it looks better.you have to press the backlight button to go to third stage.Besides those minor flaws, this phone is the best phone you will ever purchase and i highly recommend it.

WARNING
Amazon told me I could transfer my number, you canbut you have to pay $250 to do this.The amazon representative failed to mention this of course. ... Read more

Editorial Review

An update to the BlackBerry 7100t, the BlackBerry 7105t features minor but useful enhancements to help you communicate on the go more effectively. Improvements include enhanced screen visibility in all lighting situations, larger send and end keys, and more contoured keys for easier text and number entry. The BlackBerry 7105t is a fully-featured mobile phone that delivers the power of BlackBerry e-mail. It's also loaded with all of the cool features you want, like integrated Bluetooth connectivity, speakerphone, and downloadable ringtones. Plus, surf the Web the way it was meant to be surfed with an ultra-large, high-resolution color screen.Read more

Features

• Integration of email accounts - Manage up to 10 (supported) business and/or personal email accounts from a single device
• Large, bright, high-resolution color LCD screen provides ample workspace for composing email and viewing Internet content and pictures, whether you're inside or outdoors
• SureType technology allows you to type easily, quickly and accurately
• Bluetooth-enabled allowing for hands-free dialog via headsets or car kits
• Speakerphone to conduct hands-free dialog and convenient conference calls

Reviews (19)

Perfect to a "T"-Blackberry 7105T Tops!
I have written many reviews on cell phones here on Amazon. I used to be a Nextel subscriber, but have been with Tmobile about six months.
So - so phone, pretty good PDA
I've had the BB 7105 about 5 months now and am looking for a replacement already. I primarily got it for business purposes...ie syncing contacts and calender. Besides some error message issues that still haven't been resolved the microphone on this unit absolutely sucks. If you have ANY ambient background noise people on the other end have a really hard time understanding you. Not good for a business traveller.

Yawn
I've had more cellphones than I have fingers.Yes I'm technologically literate and in my twenties.I bought this phone back in march/april.. loved it back then.Hate it now.
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Editorial Review

This update to the tried and true BlackBerry 7200 Series adds support for Bluetooth, a brighter display, quad-band GSM, and 32 MB of internal memory. This integrated phone, e-mail client (with support for corporate e-mail servers), organizer, and Web browser is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.Read more

Features

• Full-color screen with easy-to-use icons
• International GSM service compatibility (quad-band: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Organizer with PC synchronization with Bluetooth wireless technology
• Attachment viewing for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF
• Supports Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino

Reviews (12)

Help
If you bay any Blackbery device you also buy a problem. This is good if you make no change and only use to send mails. They do not provide online help or a mail account to make questions. The Desktop software has pour logic and usually makes what is not expected. The help always referrer to the Administrator or to the manual! So, what happen if you would like to do something by your self? Probably you have to spend lot of time reading the whole book. What happen if you do not have an administrator? This shows you the lake of respect for the costumers. This is definitely not a company oriented to final customers, their target is B2B, and so you have to be careful.

And these guys set the standard?!?!
Rather than write a typical review, I'll simply print my letter to RIM, the makers of Blackberry:
Worst customer services
T-mobile has the worst customer services. Sometimes, It is the company's mistake and they still blame it on the customer. Since I started my plan, I had a problem reciving my bill on time. So, the company start charging me $5 late fee for four consecutive months. Also, when I tried adding additional features such as their text-message-bundle, the change on the account did not take effect till two days later, and I was charged for 10 cents for each message I used in these two days,and It costed me an additional $4. Every time I tried complaining to their customer services, they just wouldn't listen. I am starting to get the feeling that they are just trying to maximize their profit. More than once, if I stay long-enough on the line, they put me on mute so they don't have to listen to my complaining. I feeling that I am being treated like dirt not like a customer. I had the worst customer-services experience with t-mobile. Also, the reception is not the best in the country. I had friends who were using the same phone as the one I have but different network, and they were getting services in places where I don't have it, and they pay about the same amount of money. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The BlackBerry 7100g is the first of its kind-- a fully-featured mobile phone that delivers the power of BlackBerry e-mail. This is one sweet little handset, loaded with all of the cool features you want, like integrated Bluetooth connectivity, speakerphone, and downloadable ringtones. Plus, surf the Web the way it was meant to be surfed with an ultra-large, high-resolution color screen.Read more

Features

• Large, high-resolution portrait LCD color screen (240 x 260 pixels)
• Supports Internet e-mail (POP3/IMAP4) with BlackBerry Web client, plus legendary BlackBerry mail system
• SureType QWERTY keyboard and built-in speakerphone
• Bluetooth capable; also includes BlackBerry handheld software
• Quad-band world phone operates on 850/1900 and 900/1800 MHz GSM/GPRS networks

Reviews (25)

Excellent Edition
I've used, and enjoyed, the normal form-factor BBs, and at upgrade time I was torn between the 8700 and the 7100g.While the email capabililty is a must, I'd grown tired of talking into what appeared to be a calculator.Besides the bulky ergonomics, I couldn't get past the idea that my voice just couldn't reach the microphone with the older form-factor (7290, etc...).
Blackberry 7100
Reception is horrible... Very hard to hear a conversation unless you have the bluetooth...
Frustratingly subpar device
Consistently dropped called, extermely poor reception (in areas where other blackberries work perfectly fine), horrendous ear-and-mouth-piece for both listening and speaking into, flawed flawed flawed performance...I mean I can't even use call waiting without dropping both lines. The half-QWERTY keypad is alright but you might want to go for the full keypad...otherwise it beats the purpose of having a blackberry. Address book maintence is poorer than a standard cell phone. I can't short-cut add a number into my addressbook without copying/pasting the number into my address book explictly. Overall...stay away from this piece of junk, wait a couple of months and shell some money for the Motorola Q (the RazorBerry). ... Read more

Editorial Review

This update to the tried and true BlackBerry 7200 Series adds support for Bluetooth, a brighter display, quad-band GSM, and 32 MB of internal memory. This integrated phone, e-mail client (with support for corporate e-mail servers), organizer, and Web browser is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.Read more

Features

• Email, phone, browser, SMS, browser and organizer in a single handheld
• Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS compatibility for international roaming
• Bluetooth wireless technology
• Bright, backlit 240x160 display supporting over 65,000 colors
• Easy-to-use navigation trackwheel and intuitive menu interface

Reviews (29)

BES makes a huge difference
The 7290 is a great choice model if you need a Blackberry. I love having my blackberry synchronizing with our Blackberry Enterprise Server, that way i am fully in synch with my Outlook.
Awesome - exceeded expectations and won't be replacing with other models
I am an attorney and I purchased this a couple of months ago and it is excellent.I receive e-mails instantly, receive clear reception when placing and receiving phone calls.Plus, with blue tooth technology, I can just place the phone into my blackberry stand or leave it in my purse and still talk instead of holding the blackberry to my ear.I looked at some of the newer models but was not impressed.The 8700 series has a few more amenities;however, the keyboard is smaller and to me the 7290 is more asthetically pleasing. . . what can I say, I'm a woman.I needed the blackberry for phone service, e-mail, the internet and calendaring.I have a computer at home and at work so didn't need to do anything "major" with this device and it serves, if not exceeds its purpose.
Best phone I've owned so far...
I've own many phones in the past. So far, this one has topped them off! I didn't want a camara, mp3 player (or other "kid stuff"), but a phone that would do three things: 1.) Be a phone; 2.) eMail; 3.) Calendar and applications that would sync with my Mac in an easy and non-confusing way. I got it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Sporting a smaller form factor than earlier BlackBerry devices, plus added support for the GSM 800 frequency, the tri-band 6280 is the perfect tool for mobile professionals. This integrated phone, email client (with support for corporate email servers), organizer and web browser will keep you in touch wherever you roam.Read more

Features

• The ultimate communicator - receive & send messages from your email account and retain full phone functionality
• Enjoy the simplicity of carrying only one wireless device for all of your business and personal communication needs
• BlackBerry supports access to Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, AOL Mail, MSN and Hotmail in addition to POP3 /IMAP4
• BlackBerry 6280 supports attachment viewing for several popular formats
• 16MB RAM, downloadable MIDI ringtones, setup CD-ROM, charger included

Reviews (1)

Cingular is deceptive!
My review is on Cingular.I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used.THEY LIE.THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY.THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area.If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular.Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse. ... Read more

Editorial Review

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Features

• This Tri-band BlackBerry 7280 handheld supports a wide 240x160 pixel screen with vibrant 65,000 color reflective display technology
• Will fullsized QWERTY keyboard you can easily write fell length text messages and email
• Use Xpress Mail with Blackberry to securely send and receive corporate email with viewable MS Office attachments
• Huge 16 MB flash memory plus 2 MB SRAM
• Comes with USB Data Cable, 950 STD Li-Ion Battery, Travel Charger, Belt Clip

Reviews (3)

Cingular is deceptive!
My review is on Cingular.I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used.THEY LIE.THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY.THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area.If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular.Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.
Warning - 62650 is discriminated by Amazon!
Unfortunately for the people of Jacksonville, IL 62650 can not order Blackberry 7280 Cingular from Amazon.When I check with availability zip code.It says "Sorry! This product is not available for Jacksonville, IL".However, Blackberry 7280 Cingular is working excellent in Jacksonville, IL 62650. Amazon's discrimination toward people of zip code 62650.Anyway, I sought other business to ordered Blackberry 7280 and I loves it.

Cingular Presents False Advertising
I tried to order the 7280 Blackberry(Cingular) 3 times. Twice for myself and once for my wife(I know she has good credit). Each time I was told the order was cancelled for additional credit information. Upon contacting Cingular I was told that a $49 deposit was required and Amazon could not collect the deposit; therefore the order couldn't be completed. From what I can figure out, Cingular has no intention of honoring this offer. So, give it a shot; but as for me(a ex-longtime Cingular customer) I'd look for other options. My new order for the 7280 Blackberry thru another carrier will arrive this week. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, RIM's Java-based BlackBerry 6230 is a business-oriented phone, organizer, and communication device that works like a normal phone but also happens to give you e-mail access, SMS text messaging, and Web browsing along with everything you'd expect from an organizer--all in a single wireless handheld that supports international GSM/GPRS roaming. The 6230 uses a 160 x 100 pixel monochrome screen and comes with an easily attaching headset for convenient, hands-free conversation so you can read, type, or retrieve information while you talk.Read more

Features

• Built-in voice functionality - place and receive phone calls using the integrated speaker/microphone
• Integrates with your existing email mailbox and address, so you only have one inbox and one address to manage
• Quick and easy access to your address book, contacts, calendar, task list and memo pad
• Retrieve wireless information anywhere on the nation's largest GSM/GPRS wireless network
• Powerful wireless handheld device contains an embedded wireless modem, easy-to-use keyboard and backlit screen

Reviews (1)

Addictive but it will change your life, as Oprah said
Sorry Oprah: My brother-in-law got to me saying I had to have a Blackberry before this little gadget appeared on the "O" Favorite Things list.
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Editorial Review

The BlackBerry 7100t is the first of its kind--a fully-featured mobile phone that delivers the power of BlackBerry e-mail. This is one sweet little phone, loaded with all of the cool features you want, like integrated Bluetooth connectivity, speakerphone, and downloadable ringtones. Plus, surf the Web the way it was meant to be surfed with an ultralarge, high-resolution color screen.Read more

Features

• BlackBerry 7100t keeps you connected whether you're in the office or not, and it fits perfectly into your lifestyle. And your pocket.
• Full-featured quad-band phone - This is one sweet phone, with dedicated send and end keys, speakerphone and integrated Bluetooth
• E-mail - BlackBerry's always-on "push" technology sends e-mails from up to ten of your existing Internet or corporate accounts directly to your phone.
• Big, bold screen - Read messages and browse the web on the big, bold ultra-high-resolution bright color screen.
• Easy typing - The 7100t's innovative keypad is built for speed. Concentrate on what you're saying, not how to type it. The more you type, the faster it gets as the 7100t learns the words you use most.

Reviews (47)

Rotten Berry
Don't buy this phone.
The good and the bad
I have been using this device for 8 months and been pretty happy with it. As with all phones and PDA's it has it quirks.The biggest one being that it occasionally locks up and there is no rhyme or reason to why and sometimes takes 20 minutes to get the thing reset and back up and working.It is not something that happens all the time but it does happen.
Good until it stops working
I liked this phone pretty well until the 'shift' key stopped working.It started acting up a week before warranty ran out--unfortunately, I didn't click to that, and I waited to see if it would work itself out.It just got worse.
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Editorial Review

Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, the RIM BlackBerry 6710 is a full-featured connected organizer that brings you a built-in QWERTY keyboard, e-mail, SMS text messaging and web browsing on the go, along with everything you'd expect from an organizer in a single wireless phone that supports international GSM/GPRS roaming. It's all displayed on a spacious, 20-line, 160 x 160 screen. Read more

Features

• Integrates with your existing email mailbox and address, so you only have one inbox and one address to manage
• Quick and easy access to your address book, contacts, calendar, task list and memo pad.
• Use your BlackBerry handheld to place and receive phone calls with an enhanced phone user interface
• Retrieve wireless information anywhere on the nation's largest GSM/GPRS wireless network
• Powerful wireless handheld-contains an embedded wireless modem, easy-to-use keyboard and backlit screen

Reviews (1)

Awesome Portable Office
I get a bazillion corporate emails a day and I've gotten pretty sick of hauling the laptop home every evening and on weekends just to keep up. I knew a BlackBerry was a good solution but I had no idea how productive/addictive they were. (I guess they call them CrackBerries for a reason.)
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Editorial Review

Now Blackberry users can wirelessly read email, make phone calls, book meetings, and more--in color. In addition to being the first color BlackBerry, the 7230 is also the first with support for gaming, and it's one of the first with tri-band GSM-- a real must for world travelers. This integrated phone, email client (with support for corporate email servers), organizer and web browser is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.Read more

Features

• Full-color screen with easy-to-use icons
• International GSM service compatibility (tri-band: 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
• Organizer with PC synchronization
• Attachment viewing for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF
• Supports Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino

Reviews (42)

Powerfull Email tool
As an email tool for people who travel and need instant access it is great, highly recomend!!T mobile customer service however is terrible I cant wait until my contract with them is up, luckily the 7230 works so well and is problem free so I rarely have to talk to them.

Blackberry is Great, so is T-Mobile
I suspect that many of the complaints about T-Mobile are related to local areas.Like it or not all cell companies are hit and miss depending on the area.AT&T was great in Atlanta, but awful in Phoenix.T-Mobile has been great over the past three years.
The Blackberry is fine, but don't trust T-Mobile
I've had the 7230 from T-Mobile for about 4 months, and haven't had any problems (other than when I got my phone it took them 2 days and about 8 phone calls to get my enterprise service activated -- always ask to be directly connected to Tier 2 technical support -- no one else knows anything at all).
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