Quick Take: The RIM BlackBerry 7130e isn't new (Verizon has had it for quite a few months), but it freshens up Sprint's rather stale offering of BlackBerrys. The EV-DO-capable 7130e features integrated Bluetooth, a speakerphone, 64MB of flash memory, 16MB of SRAM, and of course, push e-mail technology; you can also use the device as a modem. The BlackBerry 7130e is available now in stores and online for $199.99 after discounts and promotions. For more information about the 7130e for Sprint, please read our full review of the RIM BlackBerry 7130e (Verizon Wireless).
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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 492644 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.
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 ...
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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