BlackBerry 8700: Compare prices

By Asher Moses on 17/03/2006

More RIM reviews , RRP: AU$799.00

The good:

  • Constant access to e-mail wherever you are
  • Vivid 320x240 LCD display
  • Superb battery life
  • High quality QWERTY keyboard
  • LED alerts users to unread e-mail
  • Lighter than previous BlackBerry models

The bad:

  • Expensive
  • Dearth of third-party applications
  • Lacks consumer-friendly features such as an integrated camera and audio player
  • Some may find its wide chassis dorky for use as a phone
  • Unlike the 7130e, it can’t act as an EV-DO modem
  • Uncomfortable for lefties

The bottomline:

The BlackBerry 8700 series is ideal for mobile professionals who require always-on e-mail access, but its cost and functionality won't be attractive to most non-business users.

Buying choices:

Editors' rating:

9.2/10

Users' rating:

9.1/10

Tags:

8700 | 8700g | 8700v | 8707 | 8707v | blackberry | pda | phone | rim

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