RIM BlackBerry 8700c (AT&T)

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4.5 stars

"Great PDA/phone"

by dferguson on December 1, 2005

Pros: Fast browsing, acceptable phone

Cons: Still BIG, still shaped like a PDA instead of a phone
Summary: I returned my 7100g within Cingular's 30-day buyer remorse period to get the 8700c. I was happy with the 7100g (I'd rate it a 7), but this is far better. Web browsing is now fast enough to be useful. I haven't noticed some of the audio problems I found with the 7100, but I expect I'll still be using a Bluetooth handsfree quite often. I've noticed several welcome incremental improvements over the 7100: larger SEND and END keys, 2 programmable convenience keys, *optional* (as opposed to unavoidable) annoying blinking LED (no need to cover it with electrical tape like on the 7100). All in all, I REALLY like having a full QWERTY keyboard, the screen is great, browsing is quick (especially for WML pages), and I expect I'll be happy with this device for the next several years. Price might be an issue for some people - not the purchase price but the data plan price (I think I'm paying ~$40/month for unlimited data). I have zero serious complaints thus far with the device and just one with the service provider (Cingular). I was left on hold for 1 hr 40 mins before my call was dropped when their customer service call center closed for the evening.

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reply by: elranchero on April 23, 2006

I started off with a 7100 Blackberry too, then switched to a 7290. I use my blackberry more as a data device so I am happier with the 7290.
People who want to use their blackberry more as a cellphone will be happy with one of the 7100 models. But you wont want to type email much longer than Yes/no/great... because the suretype technology isn't very good for long emails.

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reply by: lpuba on January 20, 2006

The Blackberry 8700c is by far the best phone PDA available today, i went from the Treo 650 and HP 6515 to the powerfull unit and so far very happy with all that the phone have to offer

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reply by: CDFOX on January 3, 2006

thanks for giving me a reason to switch to Cingular. I have been shopping for a new phone w email capability and this one seems to fit the bill. yours was the only opinion where I could find out what service was offering it.

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