BlackBerry 8700g

Overview

The BlackBerry® 8700g makes it easy to stay connected while on the go. You get uncompromising email, browsing and voice performance in one thin, stylish, lightweight device with a full QWERTY keyboard.

The BlackBerry 8700g operates on the latest high speed wireless networks and provides leading BlackBerry® functionality, including email, phone, web browsing, text messaging (MMS and SMS) and organizer applications.


BlackBerry 8700g

Features Available

The BlackBerry 8700g features complete functionality, including*:

    • Phone
    • Email
    • MMS
    • SMS
    • Wireless Data Access
    • Address Book
    • Internet Browser
    • Calendar
    • Memo Pad
    • Tasks
  • Dynamic, highly responsive experience when viewing attachments and graphics, browsing the web and running applications
  • Access up to 10 supported business and/or personal email accounts
  • Integrated attachment viewing for popular file formats
  • MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) allows you to combine text and images on a single message*
  • Bright, high-resolution screen provides large viewable workspace and includes intelligent light sensing technology to automatically optimize screen lighting levels for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing
  • Built-in speakerphone for hands-free dialog and convenient conference calls with excellent sound quality
  • Bluetooth® hands-free headset and car kit support
  • Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones can be assigned to your contacts
  • Ergonomic, full QWERTY keyboard for a familiar typing and data entry experience
  • Large, dedicated “Send”, “End” and “Mute” keys, plus user definable convenience keys
  • 64 MB of memory
  • Quad-Band network support on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM™/GPRS and EDGE networks* allows for international roaming between North America, Europe and Asia Pacific

Enterprise Friendly

The BlackBerry 8700g is the perfect complement to the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution. Its fast performance and outstanding ergonomic features allow users to take full advantage of enterprise applications that are wirelessly enabled by the BlackBerry platform, such as sales force automation, field service automation,

*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.

 

Getting Started

 

Specifications

Features Available
Size 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.77 inches /
11.0 x 6.95 x 1.95 cm (LxWxD)
Weight Approximately 4.7 oz / 134 g (with battery)
Keyboard 35-key, QWERTY keyboard
Dedicated send, end, convenience, power and mute keys
Backlit
Navigation Thumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key
Voice Input/Output Integrated earpiece and microphone
Hands-free speakerphone
Hands-free headset capable
Bluetooth® v2.0 hands-free headset and car kit support
Notification Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrate mode, LED indicator
User Interface Intuitive icons and menus
Display Large, bright, high-resolution, LCD color screen with light sensing technology
320 x 240 pixel color display
Battery BlackBerry® C-S2 Battery
(Removable/rechargeable Lithium cell)
Battery Life Up to 16 days standby time and 4 hrs talk time†
Memory 64 MB flash memory, 16 MB SDRAM
Modem Embedded RIM® wireless modem
Email Account Compatibility * Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts
Includes BlackBerry® Desktop Software Supported by version 4.1 or higher
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Supported by:
  • Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft® Exchange
  • Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
  • Version 4.0 or higher for Novell® GroupWise®
Device Security Password protection and keyboard lock
Accessories Included†† USB cable for charging and PC synchronization
Wall Charger
Holster
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Network Quad-Band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM™/GPRS and EDGE networks‡
Works In: US (850/1900 MHz)
Canada (850/1900 MHz)
Europe/Asia Pacific (900/1800 MHz)

*Requires a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software
Battery life may vary based on usage
*Contact your service provider for service availability and pricing
† Based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique. Actual results may vary. Network availability and coverage affect battery life and are dependent upon a number of factors, including location and transmission environment.
†† May vary. Check with your service provider for details.
‡Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.

 

Purchasing

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