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Blackberry 7290 cell phone
Blackberry 7290
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/19/13 09:48:29
 
 
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This product is no longer selling but you can find accessories and supplies.
 
 
 
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• Smartphone • Candy bar • Talk Time Up to 240 min • GSM
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (13)
 
Published
Sep 9, 2005
Editor Rating
7.0/10
T-Mobile BlackBerry 7290 Review | Smartphones | ZDNet UK
Colour display Bluetooth easy-to-use interface compact world phone extensive email support...No speakerphone no expandable memory screen is dimly lit...The RIM BlackBerry 7290 is a solid smartphone for users who need a Bluetooth-enabled device for voice calls and email...The real beauty of Research...
Published
Jun 15, 2005
Editor Rating
3.5/5
RIM BlackBerry 7290 Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Wireless headsets supported...Excellent battery life...Easy-to-use e-mail....No voice dialing...Slow when used as a PC modem....With its Bluetooth headset support, the BlackBerry 7290 becomes much more viable as a combination PDA/phone rather than just a traditional e-mail handheld device...And as a quad-band GSM device, the BlackBerry 7290 can travel the world...Because...
Editor Rating
7.7/10
RIM BlackBerry 7290 review
Quality and stronger physical design than competitors Bluetooth finally available on a BlackBerry ...Display resolution is nothing to be proud of Does not support...Please update to Internet Explorer 8 or better, Chrome or Firefox...With its signature BlackBerry appearance and feel, new additions...
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USER REVIEWS (32)
 
Retrevo analyzed
119 user reviews
 
(3.3 out of 5)
Average rating
from 28
reviews
2.8/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: BlackBerry 7290 Phone (AT&T Phone Only No Service)
"I recommend the phone service as part of it..."

"The manager wanted to sell it to someone who would pay full price! Good luck..."

"msg I bought this Blackberry for use on the Cingular network after using a Nextel Blackberry that my wife got for her work..."

"My own home went from a "5 bar" household to a "1 on a good day" household..."

Average rating
from 20
reviews
3.7/5
BlackBerry 7290 Review - Smartphones - CNET Reviews
"Push Email, great internet browser, excellent organizer/address book, bright as heck, compact, very customizable Weakened signal strength, no speakerphone, not very good at organizing emails, no expanded memory slot I've had this unit for one month and I'm ready to review it..."

"And the vibrate is pretty good..."

"The Push emails, it works like a charm, I have 2 Gmail accounts, 2 Yahoos and 2 Comcast accounts..."

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Average rating
from 8
reviews
3.4/5
BlackBerry 7290 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone (Refurbished) | Overstock.com
"Usually getting refurbished is a good deal, but I was dissapointed this time..."

"Overall, the phone quality is perfect (looks new, even though its a refurb) and I got the phone the same week I ordered it! Love the phone, loved the price..."

"good reception and quality of voice reception and transmission..."

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Published
Jul 16, 2005
 
 
RIM Blackberry 7290 - reviews - Mobile Phones - Smart Phones - Good Gear Guide
If you're looking for mobile email access, the BlackBerry 7290 is a great solution...At first glance, RIM's quad-band BlackBerry 7290 works much like other smartphones, offering phone, contacts, calendars, task lists and other basic office functions...The 7290 resembles earlier models, measuring a pocketable 11.3 x 7.5 x 2.2cm and tipping the scales at 140g...The...
Published
Jan 19, 2006
Editor Rating
4.0/6
O2 RIM BlackBerry 7290 | PDAs | Reviews | PC Pro
And this is very unlikely to happen, as the 7290 lasts for days at a time...Reading emails and operating the device is easy with one hand, using the jog dial and a back button...But if you want an all-round performer, one that lets you work with documents and play MP3s, the 7290 will disappoint...On a brighter note, the phone is quad-band, with GPRS and good call quality...
Published
Sep 2, 2005
Editor Rating
3.5/5
BlackBerry 7290 - PDA Reviews by Mobile Tech Review
Add Bluetooth and an extra radio band to an established line up of solid corporate messaging device and you have the Blackberry 7290 from Research in Motion...This Blackberry comes from T-Mobile at a cost of $349 plus $30-80 per month for the plan, the 7290 adds $50 to the previous non-Bluetooth model...The 7290 is also available from Cingular with similar pricing...The...
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Published
Sep 29, 2004
 
 
BlackBerry 7290 Review and Information
The BlackBerry 7290 has a color screen, 32MB of flash memory and 4MB of SRAM storage space...Like most BlackBerry handhelds, the 7290 also has e-mail synchronization with Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino...
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Double Car Charger with tips including a tip for the Blackberry 7200 7230 7290 -...
One tip for your Blackberry 7200 7230 7290 and two of our most popular tips ( tip 90 & tip A4...TipExchange Technology protects investment providing means to upgrade charger tips at lower cost ( Blackberry 7200 7230 7290 Tip Included...the Blackberry 7200 7230 7290 Dual Charger gives you limitless options for charging your tech on the go...
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Published
Nov 13, 2009
 
 
Cingular Wireless and RIM Introduce the BlackBerry 7290 for International Travelers
RIMM) (TSX:RIM) announced today the newest member of the BlackBerry(R) family, the BlackBerry 7290 Wireless Handheld(TM...The BlackBerry 7290 features a built-in speakerphone, a crisp, high-resolution screen that supports more than 65,000 colors, excellent battery life and an updated QWERTY keyboard with highlighted number keys for easy dialing and typing...The 7290...
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Published
Oct 8, 2005
 
 
RIM BlackBerry 7290 Phone - MobileTopSoft.
The 7290 follows the standard BlackBerry form factor--a large 240 x 160 color screen placed above a QWERTY thumb-pad...Many of the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the 7290...The 7290 delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience...
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BlackBerry 7290 Price in India Reviews & Technical Specifications
The BlackBerry 7290 is the new corporate messaging phone from RIM...The BlackBerry 7290 incorporates a color display, an easy to user interface, Bluetooth for local communication and an extensive email support...The surface has a good grip and fits in perfectly in your palm...It features a good signal reception in all areas...
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Published
Feb 1, 2012
 
 
Rim Blackberry 7290 - PDA/Email Cellular Phone OEM (Unlocked) [blackberry7290c] -...
The 7290 follows the standard BlackBerry form factor-- a large 240 x 160 color screen placed above a QWERTY thumbpad...Make meeting requests, invite new attendees and more, all on your 7290...br /><br />The 7290 follows the standard BlackBerry form factor-- a large 240 x 160 color screen placed above a QWERTY thumbpad...
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Published
Jul 1, 2005
 
 
BlackBerry 7290 wireless handheld free
Put a cell phone, PDA personal digital assistant, two-way messaging pager, and notebook computer in a blender and what do you get...What would you say if I told you that you can get a BlackBerry 7290 wireless handheld free after rebate...First of all, the BlackBerry 7290 is a cellular phone...John Shepler has been a published writer for over 30 years...
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Average rating
from 2
reviews
3.5/5
RIM BlackBerry 7290 Smartphone Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com
"The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of BlackBerry putting 24/7 connectivity to telephone, email, and the web in the palm of your hand The Bad Setting the Stage  Attitude The heaviest weight removed from my..."

"I bought this since i wanted to try out a black berry i got it off ebay new for 15.00 The phone is ok but it is not a color screen..."

"I dont want to work that hard to use a..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
RIM Blackberry 7290 Cell Phone - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
"Modern Its so shortt with small screen I would like to buy it so may you provide details on how n the mode of payment so that you ship it to me..."

"My mobile phone is +255754710725 Tanzania-Dar se salaam.East Africa..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
7.0/10
Verizon Blackberry 7290 review
"by rich TRUSTWORTHY The Rim Blackberry 7290 is the best phone for all your needs..."

"The one thing I did not like was the fact that it is pretty big; the phone is thick and about seven inches tall so when it is in your pocket you can feel it there..."

"However, I did wish that there were a speakerphone on this device which I did not like..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
RIM BlackBerry 7290 Cellular Phone - RIM Cell Phones & Smartphones Reviews and Prices...
"Significant built-in memory, Easy synchronization for email access, Quad-band GSM, Bluetooth connectivity Resolution not the greatest, Difficult location of SIM card I bought this phone as an unlocked device and for its versatility..."

"It has sufficient memory but lack of support for additional memory in the form of memory cards is a draw-back as compared to most of other smartphones..."

"Location of SIM..."

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Average rating
from 24
reviews
4.1/5
CompUSA.com | RIM7290BLACK | RIM Blackberry 7290 Black GSM PDA Cell Phone
"I picked this phone up for my niece and it arrived fast and worked great! Niece is in love with the thing (Full Keyboard for texting) I PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT IN MAY AND IT IS NOW AUGUST AND THE OPERATING SYSTEM JUST ERASED ITSELF..."

"I highly recommend this product you will not regret.For best price and quality..."

"I would highly recommend this item for basic data and phone usage..."

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Average rating
from 24
reviews
5.0/10
BlackBerry 7290 User Opinions
"works perfect with yahoo pop3 account awesome internet,great for messaging Easy Corp Setup Text messaging is awesome..."

"Only options from blackberry are to purchase a refurbished phone for $220 with a 3-month warranty (worthless in my opinion), or to repair at a cost of $180..."

"getting closer to the notion of leaving your laptop home display,easy to use keypad,security features,long life battery..."

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Average rating
from 6
reviews
3.3/5
RIM BlackBerry 7290 Smartphone Reviews. Product reviews of RIM BlackBerry 7290 Smartphone...
"light up keyboard no camera click wheel scroller I bought this since i wanted to try out a black berry i got it off ebay new for 15.00 The phone is ok but it is not a color screen..."

"Easy To Use, Great Design, Full Keyboard Bulky i bought this phone because i wanted a full keyboard and it was a good price..."

"my father in law owned one and I purchased him a new phone for his birthday that was more updated..."

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Average rating
from 4
reviews
4.2/5
BlackBerry 7290 (Cingular) | LetsTalk.com
"The BlackBerry 7290 phone is great..."

"Overall, this is not an easy phone to have by your side at all times..."

"All in all, Blackberry's are great..."

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