Amazon.com Product Description

Overview

Compatible with Cingular cell phone service, the BlackBerry 7280 combines a full-featured mobile phone and BlackBerry organizer with a backlit QWERTY keyboard and a host of communication options, including wireless email, text messaging, and Web browsing, all displayed on a 240 x 160 screen supporting over 65,000 colors.

Calling Features

Used simply as a phone, the BlackBerry 7280 fits comfortably in the user's hand, and can send and receive calls worldwide. Its flexible PDA format provides users with a nifty thumb-operated track wheel for extra-easy dialing and menu navigation. The 7280 also includes an integrated speaker and microphone and a hands-free headset, as well as vibrate, icons, and LED icon alert options (in addition to a conventional ring tone) as indicators of incoming calls or data.

Messaging and Internet

The BlackBerry 7280's embedded RIM wireless modem makes available a variety of wireless Internet services, including email with integrated attachment viewing, SMS, Mobile Data Service, and a calendar. Email can be also integrated with existing business email accounts, existing personal email accounts, or a new handheld email account. The 7280's SMS capability enables users to send and receive short text messages independent of an email inbox, and to use the phone's handy keyboard to very quickly exchange messages with other SMS-enabled devices.

Organizer

Organizer features are predictably robust. The 7280's BlackBerry Desktop software (3.6 or higher) works with BlackBerry Enterprise Servers, which are supported by Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft Exchange or Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for Lotus Domino. It also supports Java development platform based on open standards. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server's Mobile Data Service (MDS) enables always-on/push-based access to enterprise applications and information for users running a BlackBerry handheld, browser, and software development tools. Security features include password protection and keyboard lock.

Vital Statistics

The BlackBerry 7280 is loaded with 16 MB flash memory plus 2 MB SRAM, weighs 4.8 ounces, and measures 4.4 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches. Its removable Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 4 hours digital talk time, and up to 10 days digital standby time. It comes with a USB cable for charging and PC synchronization, an international travel charger, and a swivel holster. ... Read more

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.

I see others have experienced deception from Cingular too.

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

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, the Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition phone features a real, Intel StrongARM Processor for the PDA software, as well as a speakerphone, infrared capabilities, an SD card slot, and all the Microsoft Pocket PC software you expect from a PDA, including Pocket Outlook, Word, Excel, IE, and more, and it's all displayed on a very large 240 x 320 pixel, 4,096 color LCD screen.

Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, this Pocket PC features a touch screen and stylus for easy navigation to a variety of handy features, including call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, any-key answer, auto-answer, auto-redial, speed dial, mute control, no-answer transfer, one-touch 911, vibrating ring, differential ring, voice mail button, voice mail indicator, volume select/display, signal strength indicator, a phone book capacity of 250 entries, and more.

Messaging and Internet
When you want to get online, this Pocket PC works seamlessly with both GSM and CDMA networks, for uninterrupted and very quick data transmission, and it's made even easier via the built-in Pocket Internet Explorer browsing software. This Pocket PC also provides Pocket Outlook e-mail, MMS text messaging, and MSN Messenger capabilities.

Organizer
The real backbone of this Pocket PC is its PDA/organizer capabilities, which include a fully loaded package with Pocket Outlook, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Transcriber, Pocket Word, Media Player 9, and Pocket Excel, as well as , Terminal Services Client, Note Taker, Voice Recorder, Active Sync, Transcriber, Terminal Services Client, and a standard calculator, calendar, and alarm reminder system. You can sync up your organizer data with your PC wirelessly via the infrared connection , using the included Microsoft ActiveSync software.

Fun and Games
For fun, this Pocket PC comes a variety of Microsoft digital entertainment software, including Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Phone Edition, which lets you play your favorite MP3 and WMA files, and with support for desktop Plus! Digital Media Experience, you can also play PhotoStories and download digital video and audio clips from Sync'N Go. You can also download and edit digital photos, create slide shows, and even send digital photos via e-mail or SMS with Microsoft Pictures. And that's not to mention everything else you can download from the Web with the Pocket PC's powerful browser.

Vital Statistics
This T-Mobile Pocket PC weighs 5.2 oz. and measures 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at 210 minutes minimum digital talk time, and 150 hours minimum digital standby time. It runs on the Windows Mobile for Pocket PCs 2003 Phone Edition platform.

What's in the box
T-Mobile Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition, stylus, hands-free ear piece, user documentation ... Read more

Features

• With the Pocket PC Phone Edition from T-Mobile you can achieve the next level of productivity
• A combined phone and organizer, it includes pocket versions of Microsoft Word and Excel, an Internet browser, the Windows Media Player and Instant Messaging.
• It all runs using the only nationwide GPRS network, by T-Mobile, where you get more.
• Features the Intel Strong ARM processor and 32MB of RAM
• Includes cradle, PDA and software

Reviews (5)

POCKET PC PHONE SUCKS
This unit is a total waste of time.Do not throw away your money - get a Treo 600 instead.Here are the issues I have with this device.

Syncing - You receive MS ActiveSync with this unit - but it really dosen't sync worth a crap.It created duplicates of everything (appointments, contacts,etc.)not to mention you have to do a soft reset when syncing between two different computers (I had to find that on a users group).I had to get Intellisync just to get it to barely function the way I needed it to.

Memory - They state it comes with 32 MB which is good until you realize that the OS takes a huge chunk of that and all the apps for the unit are also memory hogs.

Size - This unit is huge by todays standards.When wearing it on my belt from the included case, it feels like it is going to pull my pants down.

Headset - The only available headset is the one that comes with it.It has two earbuds (for the media player) with a mic.When using it as a headset for phone calls you have to either put both earbuds in or leave one dangling down the front of your shirt or wrapped around your neck.Hey I am a computer geek, just don't want it advertised.

The only "good" points are the MMC/SD card slot and the Media Player. Other than that the unit is worthless.

I travel for a living and started with a Visor Prism with the Phone Module, next was a Treo 270, then was basically "forced" to use this unit.

I have an order in for the TREO 600.Several of my friends and coworkers have them and they are awesome!

Really Good Phone for professionals
First of all, I agree with the other reviewers, which aided my decision to buy this phone.If you're a person that does a lot of business and makes 20+ calls a day, then you should look at Nextel or something else. This phone is for someone that needs an organizer and tool, with occasional phone usage.

There are a lot of phones coming out that can be used as a toy- Well this is a toy that can be used as a phone- and I LOVE IT! I bought a palm pilot first, but always left it at home. I had enought to carry my phone and wallet, I had no place for the palm pilot. Now I always have my info with me- my address book, phone book, and contact list are 1 list now! And even that is sync-ed up with my PC at home.

The only downsides are the need for $20 internet service (instead I just use a private ISP through the cell phone line if I need to use the net- it just uses my minutes), and the bulk of the phone, but it came with a belt clip + holster that allows you to wear it on your belt (not very sexy).

But like I said, if you're the type that uses the phone for work on locations outside of buildings, get a Nextel for the ease of use and durability. But if you work in a building and want an all in one solution, this is a neat little gadget and a cool phone.

I've had this PDA Phone for over a year...
..and I'm hooked.First of all, you should realize that if you're going to own a phone like this, you get a PDA which also doubles as a phone.It's first and foremost a PDA.So, if you just have to have the tiniest device possible, don't want to spend hardly any money on the device, and don't want to spend any time learning how to use it, then this phone is NOT for you.

But, if you're like me, this PDA phone (XDA) is perfect!Besides serving as a phone, I also use this device extensively to read offline web pages (using AvantGo - free), to read ebooks (using the free µBook from www.gowerpoint.com and Microsoft Reader), play games (free and otherwise), and I even use a portable Targus Universal Wireless keyboard (Model # PA870U) to type up notes & journal entries using Microsoft Word which then synchronizes back to my computer.You will probably also like WisBar Advance from www.lakeridgesoftware.com which does a number of other useful things for you (like program control, skins, etc.)

Besides the portable keyboard, I also recommend that owners of this phone immediately obtain a hard case like the OX-0313 at www.styluscentral.com.My phone has survived a few drops, but it has some small dents from dropping it before I had the case.Since I got the case, it has sustained no more damage, despite a few more drops.A friend of mine used to carry his phone (same model) without any case and it met its end after only one drop on concrete.

One last thing you'll want to buy with this phone is an extra SD memory card.That actually is essential, as the internal memory of the PDA itself will fill up quite quickly once you start loading µBook, games, ebooks, etc.I use a 64 MB card and have mostly filled that up.I would recommend starting with a 128 MB card.That may seem too big at first, but you'll quickly use up the space.

You should know that I have NOT used the phone with the T-Mobile internet service so I can't vouch for the quality of that service.As far as standard phone functions go, the phone has done OK.Like many phones, you won't be able to use it in buildings and some locations, depending on antenna, etc. but it has been decent where I live (Minneapolis, MN area).

In short, this has been a great phone for me.I have almost completely stopped lugging around a laptop since I got this phone as it does everything for me that I used the laptop for.Obviously, this won't do everything a regular computer does, but it does everything I need, and more.If you already use a computer daily and would like to carry some of that functionality around with you without lugging around a laptop, this phone is probably ideal for you.

Anyone with questions or comments can email me at VincePlatt AT yahoo.com.
-Vince

Great phone
It works like an angel for me. Great reception and great usefulness. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a new PDA phone. I had a palmone before and this is 100 times better than. Also quite rugged too. I dropped 2 times and still works like a new. The screan and reception is mind blowing.

It sucks!
The reception is horrible.The internet is so slow.It sucks.T-Mobile shouldnt even have it on the market.Dont buy it or you will be sorry.The reception is so bad, you cant even use under normal circumstances.I really love the idea of having all this information at your fingertips and only having one phone, but it just doesnt work.Sorry, learn from me.Dont buy it!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Overview
Compatible with AT&T cell phone service, the BlackBerry 7280 combines a full-featured mobile phone and BlackBerry organizer with a backlit QWERTY keyboard and a host of communication options, including wireless email, text messaging, and Web browsing, all displayed on a 240 x 160 screen supporting over 65,000 colors.

Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, the BlackBerry 7280 fits comfortably in the user's hand, and can send and receive calls worldwide. Its flexible PDA format provides users with a nifty thumb-operated track wheel for extra-easy dialing and menu navigation. The 7280 also includes an integrated speaker and microphone and a hands-free headset, as well as vibrate, icons, and LED icon alert options (in addition to a conventional ring tone) as indicators of incoming calls or data.

Messaging and Internet
The BlackBerry 7280's embedded RIM wireless modem makes available a variety of wireless Internet services, including email with integrated attachment viewing, SMS, Mobile Data Service, and a calendar. Email can be also integrated with existing business email accounts, existing personal email accounts, or a new handheld email account. The 7280's SMS capability enables users to send and receive short text messages independent of an email inbox, and to use the phone's handy keyboard to very quickly exchange messages with other SMS-enabled devices.

Organizer
Organizer features are predictably robust. The 7280's BlackBerry Desktop software (3.6 or higher) works with BlackBerry Enterprise Servers, which are supported by Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft Exchange or Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for Lotus Domino. It also supports Java development platform based on open standards. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server's Mobile Data Service (MDS) enables always-on/push-based access to enterprise applications and information for users running a BlackBerry handheld, browser, and software development tools. Security features include password protection and keyboard lock.

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry 7280 is loaded with 16 MB flash memory plus 2 MB SRAM, weighs 4.8 ounces, and measures 4.4 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches. Its removable Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 4 hours digital talk time, and up to 10 days digital standby time. It comes with a USB cable for charging and PC synchronization, an international travel charger, and a swivel holster.

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Features

• The BlackBerry 7280 Wireless Handheld is the first tri-band device in the BlackBerry series. This handheld device supports the 850, 1800 and 1900 MHz bands
• The high-end BlackBerry 7280 sports a glorious high-resolution, full-color screen
• High-resolution (240x160 pixel) full-color LCD display with more than 65,000 colors
• You can e-mail, view your calendar, talk, and more with BlackBerry from AT&T Wireless
• Enjoy the simplicity of carrying only one wireless device for all of your business and personal communication needs

Reviews (5)

Root canal is more fun
Wow - hours of frustration trying to get Amazon, AT&T and Cingular to work together!The 1st Blackberry 7280 I received from Amazon was defective - it kept typing Q & A (ironic, isn't it?) whenever I was trying to compose email, dial phone numbers, etc.So I returned it.

The second device has been fine, although the quality of phone calls is much worse than my previous AT&T cell phone (lots of background noise and you have to align the ear speaker exactly perfectly with your ear).Email & battery are great.

But then the real fun started.Shortly after receiving the 2nd Blackberry, Cingular called me & asked if I wanted to migrate to Cingular at no cost. Since I'll probably have to migrate eventually because of the merger, I agreed.Then I found out that to complete the migration, I cannot use my new device, I will have to buy a Cingular device!After talking to about 20 people at Cingular (50% of whom didn't know, and 50% of whom said I would need to purchase a new Blackberry), and talking to AT&T (customer support and retail store), I'm giving up. I have to make another return and reprogram another device. Wish the companies would get together on customer service & the migration.

Do I need this hunk of garbage?
I tried to steer clear of using this PDA/phone/email client because I don't like firm attachments to big geeky items. It's just another ball and chain for your company to use.

Actually when I did get this phone I became glued on the email capabilities. Now I don't have to actually call a person I can just drop them an email. If you're in a theater for example you can message them that you're busy. A great thing about the phone is the QWERTY keyboard, I can't type like a regular keyboard but I know the keys well enough to say I can type with my eyes closed.

As for the phone portion, the sound is really clear but the drawback is you have to align your ear to the hole in the phone which can prove annoying. Also the service for AT&T is really bad in some areas which make you struggle on having a decent conversation, another good reason to have email capabilities. The battery life is great, I've managed to talk 2 hours a day for a week and the phone was just half used.

A note in style, the geekier phones tend to be more bulkier and you can feel the weight on your belt or sticking out. What I've come to do is where the clip outside my pocket and just slide theflat phone easily out when I need to make a call. I don't even notice the phone most the time which is a big plus for me. I can be a geek without looking like one.

3 Service
5 Battery Life
5 Features

Great device. Makes email crunching really easy
I work in silicon valley and get about 150 work related emails and hundreds of SPAM messages every day. My company gave me this blackberry, I call it blueberry bcoz of its color some months back. I forward all my work related emails and filter out SPAM messsages using the online filters provided on the web + my company's SPAM filters. Now when I am travelling, I just keep track of all emails using this. No need to find a wifi location etc. Once you get used to the size, you will love the email + voice convergence. Also the internet access is also quite useful. I can check yahoo email, stock quotes etc from my blueberry.

Near perfect, lack of service if breaks irritating
I've had two. The first broke in the warranty period. The connection between the phone and the hands-free broke at the internal connection. It wasn't the hands free headset or hands-free headset connector - it was the phone. I returned it and got a new one. The connection on this one seemed as fragile as the first. Since I work for a construction company I duct-taped the hands-free to the phone, to help avoid the tugging that seemed to destroy the connection within the phone. The second one broke after about 1.5 months. I simply managed to prolong its life with the duct tape, thereby missing out on the warranty period. Since I spend a lot of time on my cell phone for work I really need and appreciate a good hands-free unit. Now I just have to hold the phone to my ear when I talk. Very inconvenient, so I lose those free hands that help me out during work. Anyway, Blackberry has nothing on its site about service for phones that weren't purchased thru the RIM site, and Amazon has no info on reputable service, or any service plans that I noticed. So I guess I'm out of luck. If the hands-free worked it would be the perfect phone/pda. If I could get service it would be almost perfect. But with the fragile hands-free connection, it falls into the almost great, maybe I should have gotten a disposable Nokia instead, category. Phone voice quality is great, and the PDA is good also. I was able to transfer contacts from ACT, and appointments from ACT, but not perform a true sync. I really wish the hands-free connection on the phone was functional.

Don't count on 24 hour shipment
This is a fine phone, but there may be delays before you get it.Amazon's shipment depends on AT ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Sporting a smaller form factor than earlier BlackBerry devices, the 6210 is the perfect tool for mobile professionals. This integrated dual-band GSM phone, email client (with support for corporate email servers), organizer and web browser will keep you in touch wherever you roam.Design
The 6210 follows the standard BlackBerry form factor, but with a slimmed-down profile. The grayscale screen, which can display up to 15 lines of text, is placed above a QWERTY thumbpad. The screen offers plenty of real estate to view your emails, web browser content, messaging sessions and attachments. The popular BlackBerry user interface is here, too, which makes it easy to navigate the phone's functions. A jog dial is located on the right side of the unit for quick scrolling through menus and emails. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset. A removable lithium-ion battery is housed in the rear of the unit, and there is a USB port for email, address book and calendar synchronization.

Calling Features
Many of the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the 6210. A vibrating alert is provided, as is a contacts list/address book that is limited only by the unit's 16 MB of internal memory. Make and receive calls with the built-in microphone and speaker, or use the included headset for handsfree operation.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 6210 delivers the legendary BlackBerry email experience. With AT&T's BlackBerry service plans, you can receive emails instantaneously from your personal and enterprise email accounts. With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your email. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new email arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing email attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

If your company has BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry device calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees and more, all on your 6210. Users without Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop software.

Use the 6210's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports and more. Wireless text messaging is also supported by the 6210. Also, 6210 ships with a number of tools, including a calculator with a unit converter, and a to-do list.

Vital Statistics
The RIM BlackBerry 6210 weighs 4.80 ounces and measures 4.45 x 2.91 x 0.83 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 12 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 900/1900 GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
BlackBerry 6210 handset, handheld stand, charger, swivel holster, battery, SIM card, BlackBerry Desktop software. ... Read more

Features

• Designed to be compact and very portable
• Includes an integrated, backlit QWERTY keyboard
• Corporate email integration technology
• WML/HTML browser
• Dual-band world roaming

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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 ultra-large, high-resolution color screen.

Design
Design-wise, the 7100t is a departure from the form factor of previous BlackBerry models. This BlackBerry is far more phone-like, and RIM's engineers have managed to fit a QWERTY keyboard onto the handset's slim frame. Each button on the keypad shares two letters and the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, enables the 7100t's diminutive size. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.

The 7100t sports a large 240 x 260 pixels screen with 65,000 colors-- plenty of real estate to view your emails, web browser content, messaging sessions and attachments. The venerable BlackBerry jog dial is located on the right side of the unit for quick scrolling through menus and emails. A speakerphone is housed in the top portion of the rear of the handset, just above the removable battery door. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset.

Calling Features
All the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the 7100t. As mentioned, the unit's speakerphone makes it easy to use the device handsfree, or if you prefer, use a wireless headset via the 7100t's built-in Bluetooth capability. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book that is limited only by the unit's 32 MB of internal memory, are also included. Any of the phone's 32 included polyphonic ringtones can be used to create caller-specific ringers so you can know who's calling without having to look at the handset. More ringtones are available from T-Mobile's t-zones mobile web service.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
While the 7100t is a different kind of BlackBerry, it still delivers the legendary BlackBerry email experience. With T-Mobile's BlackBerry service plans, you can receive emails instantaneously from up to 10 email accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your email. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new email arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing email attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

If your company has BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry device calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees and more, all on your 7100t. Users without Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop software.

Use the 7100t's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports and more. Instant messaging and wireless messaging are also built into the 7100t. The unit supports AOL, Yahoo and ICQ instant messaging, as well as SMS text messaging. MMS messages can be received and forwarded.

The 7100t ships with a number of tools, including a calculator with a unit converter and a to-do list. The unit supports Java application and game downloads (available via the t-zones service). One game, BrickBreaker, is included.

Vital Statistics
The RIM BlackBerry 7100t weighs 4.30 ounces and measures 4.70 x 2.30 x 0.70 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 240 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 800/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
BlackBerry 7100t handset, international travel charger, two USB cables, battery, holster, hands-free headset, SIM card, BlackBerry Desktop software. ... 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 (26)

I have used most PDA phones.The 7100t is the BEST
After being pretty happy with the Treo 600 I moved on to the Treo 650 with Cingular.Some of the issues I had with the 650 may have been related to Cingular but as a consumer who has the time or patience to sort through that.In general the 650 with Cingular was a total disaster.The phone had to be reset 2-3 times a day, bluetooth usage was hit or miss and I tried 3 different headsets.Worst of all, Palm just allows you to install whatever application you desire and does not manage any conflicts that may occur.Your first indication of a problem is the phone repeatedly recycling.

Now for the 7100t on T-Mobile.It's been nothing but goodness.Getting corporate e-mail configured on the phone was fool proof and having other e-mail accounts set up to sync with the phone was a breeze.The phone has NEVER frozen or reset.I have never had to reset the phone myself.The Treo manuals have an easy to access 'reset' button because it's such an issue for them.The keyboard requires a little bit of patience, but like a high tech car, if you want high performance and a good ride you have to take some time to learn.Yes, there are two letters on most of the keys and in the end that serves to provide a smaller device and also means you don't have to move your fingers around alot to type words.This becomes a nice benefit.I find I can type faster than I could with the Treo keyboard.

If you are used to a stylus, then it takes getting used to.The blackberry just does not use them and what that means is you can do almost everything with 1 hand.

A few words of advice to get productive with this phone:

1) download the user manual from the web site.it has lots of detail about the phone.be sure to read all the detail regarding how to use the keyboard.

2) don't be so concerned with 3rd party applications to put on the phone.this phone comes with most everything you need to be productive.i found with the Treo that I needed about $100 worth of accessory software to be productive and to make up for small software features that were not packaged with the phone.

3) learn the short cuts with the keyboard. you can scroll up and down by hitting 3 or 9 and can go to the top of a list or the bottom of a list by hitting 1 or 7.

Unbelievable PDA...
I bought my 7100t several weeks ago because I was impressed with the size. I could easily use it as a phone and also have my contacts, calendar, Internet, and the huge bonus of email all with me at once. This little device has transformed my organizational capability and made my life a whole lot easier. I use the Internet for work purposes quite a bit and I have found typing easier than expected. No, you can't type like on a PC but the QWERTY keyboard is very serviceable and great for quick responses.
I have never loved a device before but when you experience the critical functionality that this unit provides it is easy to see why some call them CRACKBERRIES. This is one very cool device that has had a significant impact on my productivity. There is NOTHING like it on the market and the T-mobile service has been a pleasant surprise. This is a superb device. Highest recommendation.

The NEW next best thing!
Being a Palm junkie, I was entirely ready to junk my PDA, cell phone, and Blackberry for a Treo 600 (the 650 wasn't out at that point). However, after using a Blackberry and appreciating the functionality, I decided to look into the 7100t before I jumped on the Treo...I'm glad I did.

The form of the 7100t is tops in the BB line (I have a colleague who has the 7100g...not the same), and, at the same time, has the power to handle all the necessary tasks of a busy executive. Although the keyboard, with its "SureType" technology takes some practice (not much), it is a little bit of heaven once you get it down.

A little more about the form...this is the first BB that actually has the shape and feel of a cell phone. The original BB I owned was not conducive to phone use, even though it was offered. The 7100t is just about the same size as the Treo, making the basis for comparison very good...and compare I did. The 2.1-inch, 240-by-260 color display is probably the best I've seen in this size a device, and beats the lower res Treo like a whipping post. A friend of mine bought a Treo 650 recently (after seeing my 7100t) and came to me boasting about the "better keyboard." When we put them side-by-side, he was almost embarrassed at the screen quality of his Treo vs. my 7100t.

I use my 7100t extensively for organization purposes (PDA)...calendar, address book, and task list daily. The 7100t interface is extremely friendly and syncs perfectly with Outlook on my office PC. And, although the 7100t has IM and web browsing options as standard features, I don't make use of them due to the lack speed and screen size (although in a pinch, you can engage the browser and Google whatever you like).

A bit about the keyboard and Suretype...RIM's literature indicates that to make the device more "phone-like," they opted for the 20-key hybrid keypad in which the keys are relatively small, flat, and close together. Most keys have two letters and a number on them, but are arranged in the familiar QWERTY format. I've got fairly large hands, and don't have much trouble with the keys. RIM's proprietary SureType is leaps and bounds ahead of most predictive text systems previously offered. Its database has incredible breadth and is actually quite adept at discerning the word one is typing. Honestly, it takes less than an hour to get used to the predictive nature of the typing interaction, and then you're off and running.

As to cell service and functionality, perhaps I'm the lucky one here. I have had none of the difficulties expressed by other reviewers relative to dropped calls or static reception. Frankly, the quality of this cell is better than the last two cell phones I've owned (Samsung and Moto).

Although I wasn't overly excited about having to switch to T-Mobile to get this phone, the service has been excellent (so far) and their plans accommodating. Beyond that, this device has been absolutely wonderful and it is a constant companion.

Highly recommended.

This is a beauty
Okay I have read the reviews here and am shocked by some. I have had this phone for a couple of months now and I havent had any of the problems that some people are reporting. The phone wokrs like a charm...the pda part works great....sending text and emails is a breeze once you get used to it and yes it is possible to type fast with the keyboard and I have big fingers I never miss a key...so dont be hesitant, if your looking for a good joining of a cellphone and a pda this is it.

Unstable phone.... Drops calls and reboots
This is a good phone as far as features it provides as a PDA. BUT this has a biggest problem. It does not work well as a phone. It reboots itself while taking. Just like old Windows 98 machine 'blue screen' problem. Its really annoying when you are on a conference call or interview call and it takes another 5-10 mins to join back.
T-mobile customer care is now going to replace this phone with another refurbished phone.
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