RIM Cell Phone Reviews

"The 8800, which we recently reviewed, was a mostly aesthetic update to the lineup, but the new Curve 8300 is the real thing...RIM's BlackBerry Curve 8300 is a full QWERTY keyboard equipped device that is significantly more compact than the firm's 8800 series of devices...The Curve 8300's compact design seems to mesh with its QVGA display far better than do the larger 8800 series devices, which use the same display...The 8300's AutoText function will automatically change words like "dont" and "cant" to "don't" and "can't...All four are large and provide good tactile feedback..." read more »

"Slim, great looking Smartphone Strong email functionality 'Pearl' better than thumb wheel Camera Standard Mini-USB slot...Cramped keyboard keys Plain vanilla UI after main menu Browser ruins page formatting Unimpressive...BlackBerry handhelds have always been targeted at business professionals who rely heavily on email...Devices from other manufacturers have had all of these features, along with a workable email solution, so Research In Motion..." read more »

"Wi-Fi–calling capability Large keyboard Accurate GPS...Some calls didn’t connect 2.5mm headphone jack No camera...That’s the decision you’ll have to make with T-Mobile’s BlackBerry 8820, which, like its AT&T counterpart, offers GPS support and built-in Wi-Fi...However, at $349 with contract and online rebate, the T-Mobile 8820 is $50 more expensive than the AT&T 8820...On the other hand, the 8820 has the same beautiful 2.5-inch, 320 x 240 display..." read more »

"The BlackBerry 7290 looks much like its predecessors...And as a quad-band GSM device, the BlackBerry 7290 can travel the world...Because the 7290 paired easily with our Logitech and Nokia Bluetooth headsets, that's now much less of an issue...Unfortunately, the 7290 doesn't support voice dialing, so you'll still have to pull out your BlackBerry in order to dial...Like other recent-model BlackBerrys, the 7290 is supported by RIM's Web client, which will forward up to ten e-mail accounts to the device..." read more »

"If you are looking for the highest quality battery to get your Cell Phone up and running, you found the right product...What is the typical useful life of a BlackBerry 6510 Battery Pack...A good approach is to charge your battery overnight for about 12 hours..." read more »

"After consumers complained about the easily scratched screen and poor outdoor conditions, RIM and T-Mobile added a few upgrades and improvements and introduced the new and improved BlackBerry 7105t...Holding to the core values of the BlackBerry product line, the 7105t features all the powerful email functionality and business productivity tools loyal users have come to love, with good looks to boot...Mail, the BlackBerry 7105t builds upon the already well-rounded 7100t..." read more »

"Very easy to use...Quick to receive emails....Phone calls can be difficult to make...Verdict: Ease of use: Great interface that's easy to navigate...Build...A far simpler solution is to buy the BlackBerry 7230...The BlackBerry is around the same size as the palm of your hand...Dig a little deeper into the BlackBerry's capabilities, however, and it quickly becomes apparent that it's capable of much more......" read more »

"Call in the cavalry with Gomadic's new Blackberry 7280 Emergency AA Battery Extender Charger so you can quickly and safely recharge your Blackberry 7280 using 4 standard AA batteries and stay connected to all of your contacts...Whether you’re an international executive or an ultra marathoner...Provides enough power to recharge Blackberry 7280 2-3 times from discharged state...Safely and rapidly charge your Blackberry 7280 with our TipExchange enabled International Charging Kit anywhere in the world..." read more »

"Receive and answer email from the BlackBerry 7520 handheld wirelessly...Walk as far away as 30 feet from the BlackBerry 7520 handheld using a Bluetooth®-Enabled device...Compatible with OEM BlackBerry 7520 Travel Charger with removeable clips for America, Europe and UK outlet adapters #RIM ACC-04074-001..." read more »

"The BlackBerry 8700c combines the convenience of the traditional slab-style unit with the color and verve of the new 7100 models, creating a top-notch e-mail device for a new generation...The 2.6-inch diagonal screen is also the same size as that on the 7290, but the similarities end there...The browser was still significantly faster than on a BlackBerry 7250 we tried at the same time (The 7250 uses Verizon's 1X network, which is about as fast on a good day as EDGE is on a bad day..." read more »