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Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 44 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Part number: 8703e
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CNET editors' review
RIM BlackBerry 8703e (Verizon Wireless)
price range: $149.99
Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry 8703e for Verizon Wireless is a great messaging device offering reliable e-mail delivery, a full QWERTY keyboard, a gorgeous screen, and EV-DO support.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 44 reviews
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24 out of 24 people found this review helpful
"Well Worth the T-Mobile Termination Fee"
by larrymcj on October 16, 2006
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
by phoneho on January 12, 2007
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15 out of 15 people found this review helpful
"LOVE IT!! Great Screen, Great Email, Great All Around!"
by SRAYDEN on October 17, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
- Part Number: 8703e
Telecom
- Data services E-Mail, SMS, MMS
- Modem Integrated Wireless cellular modem
- Service provider Verizon Wireless
- Cellular enhancement protocol CDMA, CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO
General
- Built-in devices Display
- Cellular technology CDMA
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.8 in x 0.8 in x 4.3 in
- Band / mode CDMA 850/1900
- Weight 4.8 oz
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Packaged contents Holster, Hands-free headset
- Standby time Up to 480 h
- Vibrating Alert Yes
Operating System / Software
- OS provided BlackBerry Handheld Software
- Software included Memo Pad, Phone, Calendar, E-mail, Address Book, Internet Browser, Tasks
Memory
- Installed RAM 16 MB
- RAM technology SDRAM
- Installed ROM 64 MB Flash
Phone
- Call features Call forwarding
- Additional Features TTY compatible
Input Device
- Input device type Keyboard, Trackwheel
- Keys qty 35
Messaging / Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages, Multimedia messages (MMS)
Audio
- Digital audio standards supported MP3
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio output type Speaker(s)
Display
- Display type TFT active matrix
- Max resolution 320 x 240
Power
- Battery installed ( max ) 1
- Max supported batteries 1
- Talk time Up to 198 min
- Power supply device Battery charger
- Power device type Battery charger
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1Headset, 1USB
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) None
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable
Cellular
- Phone style PDA
- Caller ID Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 4.3 in
GPS
- GPS System / GPS Navigation None
Manufacturer info
- Research In Motion Ltd.
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- Website: http://www.rim.net
- Address: 295 Phillip Street, Waterloo, ON.
- Phone: 519/888-7465
- Email: webinfo@rim.net
- Fax: 519-888-7884
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