The trackball moves with great ease allowing for easy web surfing or using any software applications. There is a useful GPS system built into the BlackBerry RIM 8800. The enlargeable microSD memory allows for additional storage space for users requiring additional room to save information. The physical design and convenience by which the BlackBerry RIM 8800 can be utilized makes it ideal for the BlackBerry fan.
Background noise is a thing of the past when talking on the BlackBerry RIM 8800. Voice Assisted Dialing allows callers to be hands-free when dialing important numbers. Such additional features as speed dialing, conference calling, and call forwarding give the user full call options. The speakerphone is advanced enough to allow for a clear conversation. It sports a 2.4" LCD screen to give a decent view of all applications. The brightness and resolution of the screen is excellent at 320 x 240 pixels. Push to talk is located on the left spine, while volume control is on the right spine.
In addition, to the physical attributes of the BlackBerry RIM 8800, the software applications are head and shoulders above many in its class. Email, organizer, texting, and browsing are just a few of the basics offered.
The battery for the BlackBerry RIM 8800 is being lauded for its extreme longevity and high quality compared to other cellphone batteries. It offers a decent talk-time of about 5 hours and an extremely long standby time of 22 days. It supports Bluetooth version 2.0 with the ability to talk virtually hands-free.
Pros
The BlackBerry RIM 8800 is sure to be a crowd pleaser wherever the user goes. It features a stealth design and many applications for business and tech savvy users alike. It is above many other BlackBerry products in its category.
- Thin, easy to work with design
- Full QWERTY keyboard with illumination from a backlight
- GPS tracking system built-in
- Additional memory space is an option
- Top of the line quad-band GSM
- Several Internet applications to choose from
- Additional software applications for business users such as an organizer
- Speakerphone and push to talk
- Voice Assisted Dialing
- Extremely long battery life
- Allows for use of ACC music files and MP3 files
Cons
The BlackBerry RIM 8800 works like a dream. It does have a few issues such as features it lacks.
- No camera option
- No Wi-Fi or 3G support
- Large Dimensions
Overall
When taking a full view of the BlackBerry RIM 8800 it is a really good pick. It has all of the up to date technology tech lovers enjoy. It offers convenience for on the go business people. It is sure to please many users for a long time to come!
