Pros
- Excellent e-mail and messaging device
- Adds support for consumer IM networks
Cons
- Lacks a camera
At A Glance
The 8700g is more consumer-friendly than other BlackBerry devices, but it still lacks a camera.
Manufacturer’s Description
The BlackBerry 8700g Wireless Handheld makes it easy to stay connected while on the go. You get uncompromising email, browsing and voice performance in one thin, stylish, lightweight handheld with a full QWERTY keyboard.
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Intel |
| Processor speed | 0.312 MHz |
| Display | |
| Display size | 2.25 inches |
| Display type | Color |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Other storage | No |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Vendor Rated Talk Time | 4.0 hours |
| Vendor Rated Standby Time | 384.0 hours |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Microphone input | Yes |
| Wireless connection | No |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.3 inches |
| Depth | 2.7 inches |
| Height | 2.7 inches |
| Weight | 0.29375 pounds |
| Carrier | |
| HSDPA | 0 |
| GSM 900 | 1 |
| EDGE | 1 |
| Cell Carrier | T-Mobile |
| CDMA 850 | 1 |
| CDMA 1900 | 0 |
| GSM 1800 | 1 |
| GSM 1900 | 1 |
| GSM 850 | 1 |
| GPRS | 1 |
| WCDMA | 0 |
| Supported Video Formats | |
| MPEG4 | Yes |
| wmv | No |
| Supported Audio Formats | |
| MP3 | Yes |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | BlackBerry OS |