BlackBerry 8700c Cingular GSM Wireless Handheld
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- A More Contoured, Stylish BlackBerry
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity
- Powerful on-the-go email solution when used with AT&T BlackBerry Email Add-on Plan Features
- High-Speed EDGE Data
- Quad Band GSM For Operation in Over 100 Countries
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Product Description
Product Description
Put your business in your pocket. The BlackBerry® 8700c combines all of your office needs, from email to messaging, into a complete lightweight package with a full QWERTY keyboard. So whether you're making international calls to your home office with quad-band GSMTM, sending email and instant messages to your family, or just planning your weekly schedule, you'll have every feature you need in the palm of your hand with the 8700c.
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The latest BlackBerry handheld is better than ever with a thinner profile, a huge screen, a more powerful processor, EDGE data support, and more. The BlackBerry 8700c, an integrated phone, e-mail client (with support for corporate email servers), organizer, and Web browser is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.
Take a closer look at the BlackBerry 8700c handheld's functions. Design
Design-wise, the BlackBerry 8700c is a nice upgrade from BlackBerry devices of the past. Yes, the same handy trackwheel is present on the right side, and yes, you'll still find a full QWERTY keyboard. This handheld is thinner and lighter, however, and the screen is bigger and brighter than ever; the high resolution 320 x 240 LCD display supports over 65,000 colors. Plus, intelligent light-sensing technology automatically optimizes screen lighting levels for indoor and outdoor viewing. The BlackBerry 8700c also features large, dedicated Send and End keys for easier call management.
The popular BlackBerry user interface is here, too, but it's been updated with a new look. Plus, a powerful Intel XScale processor, 64 MB flash memory, and 16 MB SDRAM combine to deliver a dynamic, highly responsive experience when viewing attachments and graphics, browsing the Web, and running applications. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset, and a removable lithium-ion battery is housed in the rear of the handheld.
Calling Features
Many of the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present, but the BlackBerry 8700c ups the ante with MP3 ringtones. Plus, the built-in speakerphone offers hands-free calling and convenient conference calls. The handheld's Bluetooth capability (version 2.0) means you can use a wireless headset with the phone for hands-free calling. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory) are also included. The BlackBerry 8700c is a quad-band phone designed for global roaming in 170 countries for voice and 90 countries for data.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The BlackBerry 8700c delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With BlackBerry service plans from Cingular, you can receive e-mails instantaneously from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).
Because the BlackBerry 8700c is fast, and because it supports EDGE high-speed data networks, users can take advantage enterprise applications that are wirelessly enabled by the BlackBerry platform, such as sales force automation, field service automation, network and systems management, and more.
If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can also take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees and more, all on your BlackBerry 8700c. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Use the BlackBerry 8700's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports, and more. Wireless text messaging and multimedia messaging (MMS) is also supported by the BlackBerry 8700c.
The BlackBerry 8700c ships with a number of tools, including a calculator with a unit converter and a to-do list. The handheld's software is based on the Java platform, meaning Java-compatible games and applications can be added to the handheld.
Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry 8700c weighs 4.7 ounces and measures 4.3 by 2.7 by 0.8 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time and up to 16 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.
Product information
Package Dimensions | 8.3 x 6.1 x 3.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
ASIN | B000C1DOU0 |
Customer Reviews |
3.0 out of 5 stars |
Other display features | Wireless |
Manufacturer | BlackBerry |
Date First Available | October 2, 2003 |
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Customers find the wireless phone useful for texting, emailing, and light surfing. They appreciate its functionality as a phone and PDA. The screen is crisp and clear, and the phone looks great. Customers find it easy to use and set up, with a simple keyboard and scroll wheel.
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Customers are satisfied with the phone's functionality. They say it works well for texting, email, and light surfing. The Blackberry functions flawlessly as a phone and PDA. It retrieves emails from multiple accounts and performs well for instant messaging.
"...The screen is gorgeous and easy to read. BlackBerry email! Just works! Great keyboard feel and scroll wheel is so simple but so powerful...." Read more
"The Blackberry 8700 is wonderful! It does a great job of retrieving email from all five of my accounts, and functions well as a phone and PDA...." Read more
"...doesn't have the ability to share data via bluetooth, but it works great for texting, email, and light surfing." Read more
"...very useful phone especially if you got multiple phone entries for contacts." Read more
Customers like the screen size. They say it's a nice size, crisp, and clear. The black plastic looks great and hides scuffs.
"...My 7290 is black plastic, and looks great, and hides scuffs and scratches very well...." Read more
"...The screen is gorgeous and easy to read. BlackBerry email! Just works! Great keyboard feel and scroll wheel is so simple but so powerful...." Read more
"...The display is a nice size and it's crisp and clear and shows almost all websites easily.Lastly, I love the size of the 8700...." Read more
"...Many highlights here but among them:1. Screen--amazing!2. Speakerphone--better than my 7100t3...." Read more
Customers appreciate the ease of use of the product. They find it easy to set up, sync with PC or Mac, and surf the web. The keyboard feels great and the scroll wheel is simple yet powerful. The screen is gorgeous and easy to read. BlackBerry email just works, contacts, address book, tasks, etc. are synced to the Blackberry.
"...The screen is gorgeous and easy to read. BlackBerry email! Just works! Great keyboard feel and scroll wheel is so simple but so powerful...." Read more
"...The display is a nice size and it's crisp and clear and shows almost all websites easily.Lastly, I love the size of the 8700...." Read more
"...This latest version is a great step up in terms of usability but really no huge functional differences from earlier models...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2006I bought the Blackberry 8700c because I wanted a phone, e-mail client, and organizer in one device. I researched the device and read countless reviews. Everyone was right that the e-mail, organizer, and additional features are spectacular on this device. In fact, my company has a Blackberry Enterprise sever so I actually received e-mail on my Blackberry before I got it on my desktop.
However, I wanted a phone also. The call quality on the 8700c is terrible. There is no filter on the mouthpiece so it picks up a tremendous amount of background noise without picking up the actual speaker's voice. I live in NYC, so I want to make phone calls while walking down the street. Realizing the limitations of the device as a phone early on, I purchased a Bluetooth headset thinking that this would alleviate the problem. However, this still did not improve the call quality. There is still too much background noise the 8700c doesn't filter out. On top of people not being able to hear me, I could not hear them on this device. It's sad to read that this Blackberry is a better phone than the others, because it's pretty terrible. If you plan to use the 8700c as a phone in an environment where there is a lot of background noise, steer clear of purchasing because you will regret it and be left with an expensive non-functional phone.
Three other colleges in my office also got the 8700c with a voice and data plan around the same time as me. They all share the same accolades but also complain that the phone part of the Blackberry is terrible (some have different carriers besides Cingular, so it's not the network). I was fortunate enough to return mine and cancel the plan. I plan to get an 8700c again, but only for data and without all the strings attached that Amazon's contract implies.
I did like the compact size of the 8700c. It fit nicely in my pocket and was not bulky like the older models. Also, the screen is great, especially the auto-adjusting aspect. The browser was not as fast as I would like, but this could be due in part to limitations of the Cingular EDGE network. I would only recommend the 8700c for data.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2008After reading all the reviews at this website I decided to go with this Blackberry model. I Recieved my phone today, charged it, and it would not work. I was unable to open any of the icons, including set up, profiles, applications, calendar, address book, etc. I spent an hour on the line with technical support and they decided that the phone was defective. Not happy with this at all. Makes me wonder about ordering this BlackBerry. I do hope that it's not a sign that I am going to hate this phone. Waiting on replacement phone, hoping it will work 2nd go around.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2006I use amazon.com's reviews for any significant purchase, and so I thought it was my obligation to comment on this recent purchase (and return).
First, there are 3 things to comment on / judge / etc:
1. The phone itself (the blackberry)
2. The Blackberry email (data) service
3. The cellular or phone service (cingular)
Phone itself:
I am a current owner of the Blackberry 7290, provided by my job. I really enjoy this device, and I didn't realize what a solid, well-constructed phone this was until I got the 8700. Everything about the 8700 feels cheaper, and in fact, I don't think the design was as well thought out. Here are some examples:
I. The phone is painted metallic. This means when you drop it, it will scratch and scuff. Or if you put it in a pocket with keys, or anything sharp, say goodbye. My 7290 is black plastic, and looks great, and hides scuffs and scratches very well. A scratched up, beat up phone does not look professional sitting on a desk.
II. The screen is flush with the surface of the blackberry. This means anything will scratch it. The 7290's screen was set back about 2mm, and this made all the difference in the world. Despite not treating my 7290 well, the screen is basically scratch free.
III. One of the nice things about the bbrry 7290 is that you can look at the screen without activating it...in other words, it doesn't need to be awake to see the screen. The 8700 has to be awake (ie, screen on and bright) to see anything, otherwise it turns black to save battery life. This is annoying as I often glance at the bbrry to see the time, or see what emails have come in.
IV. The keyboard is slightly smaller and the keys are in different locations. Not a good idea, and disappointing decision from bbrry.
V. The battery case on the back of the phone did not fit tight. So the case 'wiggled' when you were typing. This should not have passed the basic quality testing.
VI. Summary is that there is a reason why these phones have dropped in price, and it seems to be reflected in the lower build quality. I am going to buy a new 7290 (switching jobs) since I know the quality is there.
2. Blackberry service is incredible, and if you can find the right phone, it will really improve the quality of your life by cutting the cord so you aren't leashed to your desk. For the business traveler, it is a must. Everyone I know that has a treo or Microsoft device has a miserable time with it.
3. Cingular is not a good carrier in terms of quality of the phone service, but they have good pricing, and the GSM network allows me to travel any where in the world and use the phone. Verizon and Sprint are US only. The biggest negative of Cingular is the quality of the phone sound...voices are frequently hard to hear and sound like digital noise. I think the commercials about "Fewest Dropped Calls" is funny because people are probably hanging up themselves before the call can be dropped. I find at least 1 in 10 calls have a problem that requires me to re-start the call. One honest note is that most other people that I know that have Cingular like the service...but I think that is because they haven't heard the higher voice quality of Sprint and Verizon.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2006To all the people who are looking at PDA/Email phones for either your business and or personal I highly recommend this phone. For starters it is easy to use and set up, sync with your PC or Mac (pocketmac.com has been lincensed out by RIM so it is free but you do have to download it), and it has a slim profile to fit nicely in your pocket. The screen is gorgeous and easy to read. BlackBerry email! Just works! Great keyboard feel and scroll wheel is so simple but so powerful.
For all the business men out there, no camera! Which is great for me because I can take my phone with me to work, not have to leave it with security when I go to court, and I can use it at the gym.
But after all the praise why did I give it only 4 stars, well it not so much the phone as the carrier you have to get with it. Cingular has been having recent network failures for one reason or another as of late I it has really made my life difficult. If their consistancy of service does not improve soon I will have to buy another plan from someone else, and unlock this phone.