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15 out of 17 people found this review helpful
2.5 stars
"Cheap Casing, Poor Phone Quality, Awkward Screen"
Pros: Blackberry Functionality, Bluetooth, Suretype
Cons: Too Many for One Line...
Summary: I've been a Blackberry user for three years and I was genuinely excited for the 7100g. It didn't live up to expectations. First, the call quality was terrible compared to my "standard" models (7230, 7290, etc.). It wasn't even usable, and all callers told me they couldn't understand. I tried a second unit and had the same issue. That alone made the phone unusable. Other issues include a cheap casing that scratched easily and felt weak, a color screen the doesn't allow you to constantly monitor your messages (something I learned I've becomed accustomed to), and a screen that is too narrow to actually load a good amount of content (not to mention that font won't go below 7). Finally, although you can change it, they preload a terrible them that doesn't allow good navigation. The only thing I liked was Suretype, which worked perfectly and would be a great convenience if they can make a better model on their next attempt. If you're used to a regular Blackberry and depend on it's features this phone is NOT for you. It's should be called Blackberry Starter or Blackberry Junior...
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I used a 7280 for over a year before I got my 7100g. I find the phone quality is head and shoulders better than the 7280; the screen is MUCH brighter and clearer; and while the keyboard takes a little getting used to, it's eminently usable.
One thing I *do* miss is the icon-based GUI interface. The T-Mobile version has it; I wish Cingular would have that option, but as far as I know, it doesn't.
Of course, it would have been nice if the 7100g was EDGE-compatable to take advantage of Cingular's improved data network, but it's not. A new model that's supposed to be released this fall will be, and a model that is planned for next year will be UMTS-compatable (assuming that RIM is still allowed to see the product). -
thank you for your information,i think you are right in what you say about it but i would like to ask you a question because you seem to know a lot about smart phones ext. what do you think about the Motorola Q compare to a blackberry any models.
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