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RIM BlackBerry 8700r Wireless HandheldRIM and Rogers Wireless announced that the BlackBerry 8700r wireless handheld will be available November 29th in Canada. The BlackBerry 8700r is touted as an all-in-one device supporting e-mail, web and corporate data applications. This also happens to be the first device in Canada to support EDGE networks, so it's a little landmark of something there.

The BlackBerry 8700r sports a QVGA (320x240) LCD screen capable of 65k colors which automatically adjusts the brightness depending on the surrounding light. It features 64MB of flash memory as well as 16MB SRAM for applications. It's good to know the 8700r sports Bluetooth and integrated speakerphone for handsfree operation.

With quad-band support, the 8700r can work in more than 170 countries. Of course, you also have the usual QWERTY keyboard for convenient e-mail and web access.

Costing C $499.99 (with 3-year service agreement with Rogers Wireless), you can purchase the BlackBerry 8700r from Rogers Wireless' website.

RIM BlackBerry 8700r Wireless Handheld Features Include:

  • Including : Phone, Email, MMS, Instant Messaging, 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 ring tones 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
  • Intel® PXA901 processor at 312 MHz
  • 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

    RIM BlackBerry 8700r Wireless Handheld Specifications:

    Services and Applications AvailableEmail
    Phone and SMS
    Instant Messaging
    Corporate Data Access*
    Organizer
    Wireless Internet
    Size4.3 x 2.7 x 0.77 inches /
    11.0 x 6.95 x 1.95 cm (LxWxD)
    WeightApproximately 4.7 oz / 134 g (with battery)
    Keyboard35-key QWERTY keyboard
    Dedicated send, end, convenience, power and mute keys
    Backlit
    NavigationThumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key
    Voice Input/OutputIntegrated earpiece and microphone
    Hands-free speakerphone
    Hands-free headset capable
    Bluetooth® v2.0 hands-free headset and car kit support
    NotificationPolyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrate mode, LED indicator
    User InterfaceIntuitive icons and menus
    DisplayLarge, bright high resolution LCD color screen with light sensing technology
    320 x 240 pixel color display
    BatteryBlackBerry C-S2 Battery™ (Removable/rechargeable Lithium cell)
    Battery Life**Up to 16 days standby time and 4 hrs talk time†
    Memory64MB flash memory, 16 MB SDRAM
    ModemEmbedded RIM® wireless modem
    ProcessorIntel® PXA901 at 312 MHz
    Email Account Compatibility***Integrates with anexisting enterprise email account or up to 10personal/business email accounts
    Includes BlackBerry Desktop SoftwareSupported by version 3.6.3 or higher
    Works with BlackBerry Enterprise ServerSupported 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®
  • Handheld SecurityPassword protection and keyboard lock
    Accessories Included††USB cable for charging and PC synchronization
    Wall Charger
    Holster
    Find out about other official accessories
    NetworkQuad-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)