RIM BlackBerry 7130e (Alltel)

on 11/17/2006

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Quick specs
Carrier: ALLTEL Wireless
Band / mode: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
Talk time: Up to 198 min
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The RIM BlackBerry 7130e brings the consumer-friendly and compact 7100 series to Alltel, and it offers some nice features for the mobile professional.

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Reviewed on: 11/17/2006

The RIM BlackBerry 7130e is a good fit for Alltel's customers who need to be able to work and check e-mail on the go. The smart phone features integrated Bluetooth, a speakerphone, 64MB of flash memory, 16MB of SRAM, and of course, push e-mail technology. The BlackBerry 7130e is available now for $199.99 after discounts and promotions. For more information about the smart phone's design and features, please read our review of the RIM BlackBerry 7130e.

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 78

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 147 reviews of BlackBerry 7130e from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 485486 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.

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mobiletechreview.com

Editors' rating: 70

Summary: As I pack away the 7130e ready to send it back to the good people of Sprint, I'm not completely negative about this device. It has poor battery life and dreadful build quality but I can't say that I disliked using it; perhaps that says more about the ...

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bayreviews.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: This is my first Blackberry but I am very impressed with its performance, quality, and the way it is built.

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pcworld.com

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: If you want a BlackBerry and can live without broadband speed, consider choosing a different model, such as the 8700c or the 7250. At $300 (as of April 7, 2006, with a two-year Verizon contract), the 7130e is too pricey for its mediocre call performance

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laptopmag.com

Editors' rating: 80

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: The 7130e offers a bright and speedy way to check e-mail, surf the Web, and, best of all, hook up your laptop to Verizon's EV-DO network.

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