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BlackBerry 8800

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • It is both more mainstream and more refined
  • Smartphones produce awesome images with great color
  • new ways of thinking

Cons

  • limited number of places you get an HSDPA connection and
  • The memory slot is hidden under the battery cover
  • maps to download - slow on EDGE and even slower on GPRS

Key specs

  • 2.5 in
  • 320, 240 px
  • Single-core

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BlackBerry 8800 - Pros & Cons

BlackBerry 8800

Pros

  • It is both more mainstream and more refined
  • Smartphones produce awesome images with great color
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • EV-DO support
  • multimedia capabilities
  • and solid performance
  • performance on the BlackBerry 8830 was snappy
  • world roaming and solid performance

Cons

  • limited number of places you get an HSDPA connection and
  • The memory slot is hidden under the battery cover
  • maps to download - slow on EDGE and even slower on GPRS
  • on-screen controls only to play and stop the music
  • Neither of those other phones supports push to talk or GPS
  • missing is a built-in camera
  • the audio player inflexible to use
  • BlackBerry 8800 is missing support for Wi-Fi and 3G
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • it does not support 5GIs BlackBerry 8800 waterproof
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BlackBerry 8800 - Technical Overview

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BlackBerry 8800 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemBlackBerry 4.5
CPU coresSingle-core
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Storage
Internal storage60 MB
Memory card readeryes
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Depth0.6 in
Weight4.69 oz
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
3G UMTSno
4G LTEno
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Display
Screen size2.5 in
Touchscreenno
Number of colors65K
Resolution320 x 240 px
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.0
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCno
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Standby time576.0 h
Talk time5.0 h
Fast chargingno

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BlackBerry 8800 BlackBerry - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.3
Based on 8 reviews
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Published: 22.05.2007
BlackBerry 8800

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BlackBerry 8800 Blackberry 8800 review | Stuff
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Blackberry 8800 review | Stuff

BlackBerry leaps ahead of the smartphone crowd with sat-nav and multimedia in a QWERTY emailer. Does it reach its full potential?

BlackBerry 8800 Review: BlackBerry 8800 SmartPhone
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Published: 09.03.2007
Review: BlackBerry 8800 SmartPhone

Hear that rustling noise? That’s the sound of a million insecure junior execs opening their wallets simultaneously. Why? A new BlackBerry has just hit shelves. Reflecting RIM’s new design philosophy, the 8800 sports a trackball, a full (yet crammed) QWERTY keyboard, and a sharp, vivid display that automatically adjusts brightness to ambient light. While it’s […]

BlackBerry 8800 Review: The BlackBerry 8800 is sleek, but missing some features
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Computerworld
Published: 21.02.2007
Review: The BlackBerry 8800 is sleek, but missing some features

Resarch In Motion has changed the shape of this BlackBerry, making it sleeker than its previous business-oriented devices. However, while usability is high, it's missing advanced features like 3G and Wi-Fi support.

BlackBerry 8800 BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone In-Depth Review
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CrackBerry
Published: 01.03.2007
BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone In-Depth Review

We were the first one in line this morning to pick-up the new device at our local Cingular store and over the next few days we're going to fill this post out as we get up close and personal with the BlackBerry 8800 Smartphone from Research in Motion. The Unboxing!  BlackBerry 8800 Pickup at the Cingular Store BlackBerry 8800 Packaging BlackBerry 8800 Accessories...

BlackBerry 8800 RIM BlackBerry 8800 review
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Alphr
Published: 07.10.2009
RIM BlackBerry 8800 review
5.0

There's no doubting the desirability of RIM's BlackBerry Pearl 8100, but for many

BlackBerry 8800 BlackBerry 8800 review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 09.03.2007
BlackBerry 8800 review | IT PRO
4.0

The 8800 doesn't have the visceral desirability of the Pearl, but it's undoubtedly a more capable business device

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Good Gear Guide
BlackBerry 8800
4.0

The 8800 adds built-in GPS to a device already packed with features. Combined with the design overhaul, this sleek and stylish BlackBerry is definitely a winner.