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RIM BlackBerry 8703e

Blackberry 8703e
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REVIEW

Sleek, professional, and high-class all the way, the BlackBerry 8703e is a great solution for business users who need a powerful messaging handheld that doubles as their primary cell phone. The 8703e, like the 8700g and 8700c that preceded it, is missing some important features, namely multimedia playback, which we'll get to below. Nonetheless, it's one of the best choices out there for a dedicated e-mail, phone, and Web-browsing smart device.

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Company

Research In Motion Ltd

http://www.rim.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $199.99 - $249.99 Street
  • Service Provider: Sprint, Verizon Wireless
  • Operating System: BlackBerry OS
  • Screen Size: 2.75 inches
  • Screen Details: 320x240, 65k-color TFT display
  • Camera: No
  • 802.11x: No
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Web Browser: Yes
  • Network: CDMA
  • Bands: 800, 1900
  • High-Speed Data: 1xRTT, EVDO

Bottom Line

An e-mail whiz, the 8703e serves as the workhorse of the BlackBerry line and does its job with aplomb.

Pros

Sleek form factor. Comfortable keyboard. EV-DO data speeds. Great voice quality.

Cons

No Wi-Fi, camera, or music player. Some built-in apps feel outdated.

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