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"Best corporate e-mail/phone solution I've seen" on by Greggp
Pros: Bluetooth, e-mail push technology, wide viewing screen
Cons: Lack of e-mail syncing without enterprise software server, battery life could be better, move the "escape" (hang up key), No Speakerphone
Summary: I've had a Treo 600 for the past year. In that time, I'm on my 3rd one. Haven't had to much luck with build quality or voice quality with the Treo. With the new Treo 650 coming down the pike, I thought, maybe I should wait until it is released to see if the flaws of the 600 were addressed. But then Verizon released the Blackberry 7250 with Bluetooth, and I thought, there must be a reason that almost all of the Fortune 500 executives use Blackberrys. That being said, I went down and picked one up 3 days ago.
I'd consider myself a power smart phone user. I'm on the phone about 2-3 hours a day and receive around 150 e-mails dailey as well, so in the last 3 days, I've put this thing through the gamut...
Here's the Pros:
1. E-mail push technology is the best. The device pulls e-mails about every minute and any e-mail you receive is automatically pushed to your phone and they make it there quickly. No more pulling e-mails for minutes on end like on my Treo through the Pop or IMAP technology.
2. Typing e-mail is a snap. The keys are large and the phone is intuative with adding periods when you double space between words and apostrophes when spelling words that contain them..
3. Viewing e-mails is great, as well as attachments. The screen is almost 2x as wide as the Treo. Now, I can actually read a document and see the formatting. This was far too cumbersome with the Treo.
4. The device syncs with Outlook's calendar, contacts, To Do items and Notes perfectly. So for people looking for a good PIM, this device will do it, just like the Treo and other Windows based phones.
5. Bluetooth: I purchased the Jabra BT800 (verdict is still out on this device, I almost think it does too much in a small device and am questioning the sound quality compared to what I've read about the Motorola HS850), but the Bluetooth seems to work and sync well from what I've experience thus far.
6. Verizon's service. By far the best in South Florida and I've used them all.
Ok, now the Cons:
1. RIM (Blackberry's manufacturer) really needs to make their web service or redirector software more comprehensive. You have to use one of these two items if your company doesn't use the Blackberry Enterprise Server. The Web Service and Redirector software are free with your phone service, but the Enterprise Software costs at a minimum $1,500 for a 5 user license, plus you need to run Exchange Server or Lotus Notes on a seperate e-mail server to get the device's full functionality. What do I mean? Well, Blackberry's web service will send you e-mails using your corporate account with about a 5-10 minute delay. Not too bad, I can live with this, however, it does not sync with your inbox when you delete e-mails. If you are anything like me and get a lot of e-mails every day, you will need to delete them on your blackberry and also delete them on Outlook/Notes when you get to the office. This really stinks. So the other option is to use the redirector software. The redirector will sync the deletions on your blackberry and computer, only you can't recieve attachments through the redirector (Word/Excel) documents. Come on RIM!!!! I know you guys want people to purchase the Enterprise Server Licenses, but not everyone needs a 5 user license....
2. Just below the Trackwheel used to scroll and select items is the Escape key. When you want to disconnect a call, you just hold this button down. Well, if you are not careful, you will hang up on people too. I've done it 3 times already in 3 days. RIM really should try to find a better location for this button or make the device use the track wheel after hitting the escape key to hang the phone up.
3. Lacks a Speaker Phone.
4. Battery life could be a little better. I've run mine down 2 out of 3 days and will likely need to buy a back up battery.
So, that being said, the Blackberry 7250 still reins far supreme to the Treo I've been using. Since Verizon offers a 15 day guarantee, I'll likely play with this device for a few more days and decide whether to keep it, or switch to their Windows based smartphone that will sync with my Outlook, but make typing e-mails cumbersome with the tiny keys those devices have. In the end, that is really my biggest gripe with the phone.
If you don't mind deleting e-mails on both your handheld and computer, or work for a company that has the Enterprise Server, I can't recommend this device enough. I really do like it and may end up keeping it until I can justify installing the Enterprise Server into my corporate environment -
"If you want a handheld mini office This is it!" on by msarway
Pros: email, Phone, Instant Messaging with Varichat, pda.
Cons: Speaker Phone
Summary: I have had them all Treo 600, motorola V3, Motorola V710, Blackberry 7230(T mobile i still have it for international travel), blackberry 7100T, Blackberry with AT&T(Bad Service In NY/NJ Area).After i got rid of the treo 600 because to big and heavy and poor battery also the phone was very bad i went and got 2 replacments i was happy i was so connected to my business. After the treo went again for a 3rd time i want back to a traditional phone because verizon did not have anything better. This past week i said that i would try the Blackberry 7250 because of the reviews and the fact it had bluetooth i was blown away. I gave my motorola V710 a funeral and i have been happy. For those who want a mini office and want good phone service the Blackberry 7250 is the way to go. it is a no nonsense phone/pda. It does not have all glitz and glamor of the treo but its much better and simple. I wish it had a speaker phone but i guess you cant have it all yet. I say to all keep it simple and it will work the best.
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"BlackBerry 7250 rewards Verizon users with Bluetooth and smaller footprint" on by msenske
Pros: Bluetooth and smaller footprint
Cons: No speakerphone and smaller footprint results in smaller screen
Summary: Verizon users will appreciate the BlackBerry 7250 as a big improvement compared to the 7750. The 7250 incorporates Bluetooth functionality, which allows it to be compatible with integrated audio systems now available in newer vehicles including the 2005 Range Rover. Verizon users will also appreciate the opportunity to use Bluetooth compatible headsets with the 7250. The 7250 also has a smaller footprint than the 7750, although the smaller footprint results in a slightly smaller screen. I find that the keyboard on the 7250 is easier to use, and has softer keys that are larger in size than those found on the 7750. The 7250 still doesn't have speakerphone functionality, which is mildly annoying. I would recommend that any Verizon user that wants BlackBerry functionality strongly consider the 7250. In my opinion, the BlackBerry 7250 is the best email capable device in the Verizon lineup.
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"Horrible Phone" on by radmac
Pros: It is no longer Blue
Cons: No Speakerphone, no camera, pathetic user interface and countless others
Summary: Our company recently switched from Treo 650s to Blackberry 7250s and it is a huge step backwords. The Blackberry is counterintuitive and has a user interface reminiscent of Word Perfect for Windows 3.1 (multiple jog dials and clicks of the jog dial button) when one or two taps with a stylus would accomplish the same action on a Treo. Dialing the 7250 while driving would be downright dangerous and the lack of a speakerphone is unacceptable in this day and age. If all you want to do is check e-mail, the 7250 might suffice. However, if you want a phone that does many things (camera, organizer, e-mail, MP3 player, phone, etc.) this phone is pathetic. It makes the assumption that everyone you would ever want to e-mail or phone, is in your synced Outlook account, and if you want to phone or e-mail someone not in your Outlook it can be madening to do so. After very brief use, I would only recommend this phone to competitors, I wished to cripple.
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"A Great Smart Phone Device" on by scott.horton
Pros: Great color screen-Easy to use QWERTY keyboard even if you have large hands-has a more solid feel over other similar devices-bluetooth feature is a welcome addition
Cons: No speaker phone
Summary: After using the Blackberry 6750 for over a year, I find the 7250 to be a nice upgrade. The color screen is sharp with two different backlight illumination intensities and the keyboard backlighting is improved so that you can easily see the keyboard letters in the dark. The best feature for my use is the bluetooth capability for this type of cell phone. It's nice to be able to use a wireless earpiece when talking on the phone. I was impressed with the speed of the browser when using the internet. The buttons have a nice "touch" to them, especially the escape button is much easier to press than the 6750 model. The battery life is good although I would question getting 8 days of standby time that RIM advertises. If you use the phone as it is meant to be used, you will have to recharge the phone about every 3 days. If you're looking for a smart phone, I believe that this is the best one on the market.
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