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Blackberry 8800 Cingular Review
Blackberry 8800 smartphone review:
By slimming down (4.49 in. x 2.60 in. x 0.55 in.) and adding a Blackberry Pearl like navigation trackball, the Blackberry 8800 becomes one of the elite smartphone picks for the traveling professional. All of the latest sought after mobile features are included with the Cingular Blackberry 8800.
This new Blackberry 8800 is stocked with hi-tech functions, such as Bluetooth version 2.0 offering backwards compatibility with older Bluetooth versions. Its wireless connectivity compatibility enables the new Cingular Phone user to accesorize with Hands Free Solutions such as Bluetooth headsets. Get a headset that supports the Blackberry 8800’s voice dialing and you now have a wireless range of thirty feet and access to your cell phone while performing other tasks in the office and while driving.
Additionally, the Blackberry 8800 has integrated GPS that can be used in conjunction with BlackBerry Maps. You’ll be able to use real time navigation with turn by turn directions and pinpoint your location while tracking your progress until reaching your destination. The Maps application allows you to simply click on address from your address book and your directions are displayed.
Other GPS services that you may find useful, like work order management from Cingular location based services are supported. Some of these services track time and give you the current location of your employees. More information on Cingular location based services can be acquired at the Cingular Web site.
The 8800 takes advantage of the quick download capability of EDGE, allowing you to enjoy browsing and streaming media on your new Blackberry phone. Surf and bookmark your favorite web sites. You can view all of your multimedia email attachments on the Blackberry 8800’s 320 x 240 pixel, 16 bit LCD screen displays more 65,000 colors. Watch MPEG-4 / H.263 quality video streams, play J2ME games and add wallpapers.
With up to 2 gigabyte microSD / TransFlash expandable memory you can take all of your favorite MP3 music albums and listen to them in stereo. The 8800 has volume and mute keys providing quick volume adjustment.
The new trackball and a backlit QWERTY keypad with Suretype predictive text entry provide effortlessness email, text and Instant Messaging composition. You can use Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk for your IMs and can access 10 email accounts. View your Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and PDF file email attachments whenever you need to. Multimedia attachments can be read due to POP3, IMAP3, and SMTP email client support.
Simplify with the record keeping applications such as the Calendar and be on time for all your important appointments. Write down notes using the memo pad or voice notes and check your to do list as you complete your daily tasks. Word processing applications, diet and exercise routines, budget applications are available for use with the Blackberry 8800. Also, the mini-USB 2.0 port allows synchronization with your computer making it easier to maintain a single updated record of your scheduling. You can also synchronize via Bluetooth connectivity. All of your contact information is organized in the Blackberry’s address book that supports picture ID and choose either polyphonic or MP3 ringtones for your ringer IDs. The address book can store multiple phones numbers per contact. Using ringtone creation software or download MP3s and customize to set yourself apart. You can save, play, rename, change, set and delete ringtones through the Blackberry smartphone interface.
The Blackberry 8800 has a speakerphone and noise canceling technology that ensures clear communication. It is a quad-band (GSM 850 900 1800 1900) smartphone and is powered by a Li-Ion battery providing five hours of talk time and 528 hours of standby time. No matter where you go, you will be able to stay in touch with your friends, family, and business contacts. The Cingular Blackberry 8800 uses a 312 MHz XScale processor and has an internal memory capacity of 64 MB with expandable memory support.
Sounds like there is a lot to learn just to use the 8800, but don’t despair. To help you become accustomed to the many features and get you using your new Blackberry, included is a tutorial that quickly takes you through step by step. All of your support needs regarding the Blackberry 8800 smartphone can be found on the blackberry 8800 site. There you can find detailed tutorials and documentation.
Don’t forget getting the phone is but half the job, be sure to obey laws and regulations regarding cell phone use while driving. Find all available Blackberry accessories such as car kits, headsets, extended batteries, protective cases, synchronization software packages and chargers here at 1800mobiles. The Blackberry 8800 takes care of your commuting multimedia needs and is sure to satisfy many new users.
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