The device, which weighs 4.7 ounces and measures 4.3 by 2.7 by. Because it uses the GSM network, it can also be used in many other countries, though extra roaming charges will apply. The 8700c has been available since November through Cingular Wireless and GSM carriers in other countries. As with any device without a built-in cover, a case or a holster is a good idea to protect the screen from being scratched by keys and other things in your pocket. Fortunately, you can lock the keyboard – which I'm now doing before I put them device back in my pocket. One note of caution: because it is not a "flip" phone, it's easy to accidentally re-dial a number as I found out many times by dialing people by mistake. The BlackBerry now has dedicated "send" and "end" keys, making it easier to place and end calls. The key size makes me less error prone and the numeric keys for making calls are more prominent though still not as easy to punch as a standard cell phone. In addition to being lighter and thinner although slightly wider than the Treo, it's easier to use where it counts. It's certainly a better phone than the Treo. The keys are a little closer together than earlier Blackberrys but they're the same size as before and bigger than the keys on the Treo. That was also true with the Palm Treo 650 I was using on earlier trips, but I not only find the BlackBerry's user interface more intuitive, I prefer the hardware as well. (RIM), the Canadian company behind the BlackBerry, by NTP Inc., which, though unlikely, could result in forcing RIM to stop its messaging services. At issue is not a "just say no" campaign but a lawsuit filed against Research In Motion Ltd. After testing out both the service and the new lighter, smaller and more colorful hardware, I can now understand why some people called it "crackberry." It is indeed addictive.Īnd like other addictive substances, there is a chance – though very slight - that the law could deprive users of their fixes. It's hard to attend a high-level meeting in Silicon Valley, Washington, New York or Hollywood without seeing at least one person pull out at a BlackBerry to quickly check and respond to messages. Although I've tested several competing products from Palm and other companies, I hadn't used a BlackBerry in a couple of years but couldn't help notice that the Blackberry handheld personal organizer, cell phone and email device was becoming increasingly popular, especially among movers and shakers in the media, government and big business. For the past few weeks I've been testing the new BlackBerry 8700c just to find out what all the fuss is about.
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