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While some have dubbed that the RIM BlackBerry 8703e the best last generation BlackBerry, it’s safer to say that BlackBerry has been very consistent in offering the best set of gadgets that will cater every corporate users’ needs and every new release means that there is something new to offer. Released by Verizon Wireless, 8703e retains BlackBerry’s strong foundation in e-mail support with a number of other offerings.

The design of 8703e is reminiscent to that of the GSM BlackBerry 8700g, with a dimension of 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.8 inches and a weight of 4.7 ounces. 8703e is quite bulky as compared to the Pearl series but it is advantageous in the sense that it features a full QWERTY keypad unlike the SureType which has been source of complaint by many Pearl users. It features a large 2.5-inch diagonal QVGA display, showing 65,536 colors TFT at a 320 x 240 pixels resolution. Texts, images and videos can be viewed at its best in 8703e, as they appear sharp and bright. Automatic backlighting adjustments are also included. Font size and some other options can also be adjusted in the Options menu. Aside from the QWERTY keyboard, the phone also includes a Talk and End Buttons located below the display.

There is also a middle button which can be programmed that will launch other application. On the left side of BlackBerry 8703e is the 2.5mm headset jack, a mini USB port and a customizable soft key. The top portion is where power button and mute key are located, while the back side is where the speakerphone is located. Blackberry 8703e is perfect for everyone’s e-mail needs as it is compatible with Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino or Novell GroupWise servers and send and receive e-mail in real time. Setting up an e-mail account is also possible in 8703e by going to the E-mail setting utility on the device and entering the e-mail address and password. The phone also has the capability of opening attachments of any popular file formats like Word, Excel, Power Point, PDF and JPEG. However, it doesn’t have any preloaded instant-messaging clients although it still supports SMS and MMS.

Connectivity features of 8703e includes 3G that enables users to connect and browse the Web at speeds up to 2Mbps. Bluetooth 2.0 is also integrated, but is limited to synching Bluetooth-enabled PCs, headsets and hands-free kits. The unit can also act as a modem for a laptop using a USB cable only if the user is signed up for Verizon Wireless’ BroadBand Access Connect service.
The big drawback with 8703e is that it doesn’t have any multimedia capabilities like audio, camera or video player. The unit does include a single game, Brick Breaker. Nevertheless, these lacks may still not raise a big issue among strict corporate users.

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RIM BlackBerry 8700g marked the reborn of BlackBerry in 2006 after almost a year of not releasing a new line up of products. Released by T-Mobile, BlackBerry 8700g is also known as 8700c under Cingular, exceeded a number of expectations since the release of BlackBerry 7290. Among BlackBerry 8700g’s cool features are the QWERTY keyboard, EDGE and Bluetooth 2.0.

One of the biggest improvements of the BlackBerry 8700g is its more sleek and compact package, although its square design could still be a little bulky and uncomfortable at times. It has a dimension of 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches and a weight of 4.7 ounces. This black-silver gadget features a bright, 2.5-inch QVGA display with 65K colors at a 320 x 240 pixel resolution that surely make texts and images look sharp and clearly-defined. A light sensing technology is also included to automatically adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen according to the environment. A small LED is also installed above the screen. It will flash various colors depending the nature of an alert: network activity, message notification, low battery or Bluetooth connectivity. 8700g’s spacious QWERTY keyboard below the screen have resulted to mix reviews. Some have commented with its slippery feel it while others claimed that they had no problems especially with sending e-mail messages.

Aside from the QWERTY, the phone also includes a dedicated Call, End and soft keys. A USB Port and headset jack is located on the left side while the mute button is on the top edge of the device. Connectivity options with 8700g are one of its greatest assets. It supports T-Mobile EDGE which results to a better and faster web browsing and downloading.

BlackBerry’s e-mailing capabilities have always been fantastic and have become better with the inclusion of the push e-mail technology for bringing and sending messages in real time, as well as supporting Yahoo Web mail accounts. 8700g also accommodate ten e-mail accounts and supports Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, IMAP and POP3 e-mail accounts. An attachment viewer for popular file formats, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and JPEG is also included. 8700g also includes the following applications: calendar, web browser, tasks list, memo pad, alarm, and calculator. Multimedia capabilities with 8700g are limited as it lacks audio and video player. Only one game is also included in the unit: Brick Breaker.

Calling with 8700g is never disappointing as the call quality has always been good. It can get about four hours of talk time and five days of standby time. Its lack of pre-installed instant messaging software may appear disappointing at first, although users can choose to download Oz’s instant messenger client which also supports AIM, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ and MSN.

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Think of the possibilities of the future. It’s not really that a long time ago when you were wishing that you could conveniently bring with you all the information and documents that you need in every place you need to go. While you had the convenience of a laptop to bring your office documents and a mobile phone which enables you to connect with all the contacts that you need to talk to, you still had this illusion that one day a gadget will surface to merge these capabilities. Blackberry 7100i answers this demand.

The Blackberry 7100i is definitely a convergence of aesthetics and technology, throwing away the old-school square Blackberrys and incorporating an edgy and angular professional look. This smartphone released by Sprint Nextel has a dimension of 4.7 X 2.3 X 0.9 inches and has a weight of 4.2 ounces, making it a very comfortable gadget to carry and to keep on the pockets.

Blackberry 7100i’s 2.25″ screen displays 65K colors in a 20 X 260 pixel screen. Its full vibrant color allows users to comfortably read documents, write emails, and surf the web. The screen when viewed in direct sunlight maybe washed out.

The reduced QWERTY keypad is also an improvement, as it helped in condensing the bulk. Above the keypad is the navigational controls which include Send and End keys. 7100i also includes a trackwheel and escape key in the right for navigation in the menu and e-mail messages. The left side includes the Walkie-Talkie Key, USB port and the Headset Jack. The top includes the power button and speakerphone. On the top is where the LED indicator is also located, to alert users for new messages or any other new information. The external antenna which is also located on top, adds an extra 0.75 inch of bulk. The speakerphone is located on the backside of the phone.

Blackberry 7100i’s connectivity features include GPS technology that supports in the navigation of directions, which is a very important feature for drivers asking for directions. The 7100i can easily supply routes. The push-to-talk technology enables the Talkgroup service which works like a Walkie Talkie for Nextel users who are on the same Nextel Walkie Talkie network. It also offers Bluetooth technology, USB and users can connect to the Internet via WAP. Blackberry is popular to business users because it includes a function that safeguards important information like messages, address book entries, calendar entries, memos and tasks. Microsoft Word can also be launched in Blackberry 7100i.

Communicating in realtime is also possible with Blackberry 7100 with the inclusion of mobile version of instant messaging platforms like AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), Yahoo! Messenger, and ICQ . And aside from it’s email capabilities where it is the most popular, it can also open attachments as well whether they are documents from Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Corel WordPerfect, Adobe PDF, Zip Archives, HTML, and ASCII files.

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