June 5th 2008

Blackberry 8705g

The Blackberry 8705g is a member of the Blackberry 8700 Series family.  The 8705 part number is based on a hearing aid compatibility upgrade from the 8700g.  It was introduced September of 2006 and offered through T-Mobile.  The g in the part number denotes GSM compatibility and the sim card can be replaced allowing for overseas usage if the phone has been unlocked.  An unlocked Blackberry 8705g will also work on the AT&T network.  Key features include Email, phone, web browsing, text messaging, organizer and full QWERTY keyboard.Blackberry 8705g

The Blackberry 8705g got high ratings both from editors and actual users as being a functional and easy to use phone.

Find Blackberry 8705g Users Manuals, Quick Start Guides, and other documentation here.

Find OEM and Aftermarket Blackberry 8705g Accessories here.

Specifications -

  Features Available

  • Wireless email
  • Organizer
  • Browser
  • Phone
  • Corporate data access
  • SMS
  • MMS
  • Wireless Calendar
  Size and Weight

  • 4.3″ / 11.0cm (Length)
  • 2.7″ / 6.95cm (Width)
  • 0.8″ / 1.95cm (Depth)
  • 4.7 oz. / 134g (Weight)
  Data Input/Navigation

  • QWERTY (Keyboard)
  • Keyboard backlighting
  • Thumb-operated trackwheel
  Voice Input/Output

  • Headset jack
  • Integrated earpiece/ microphone
  • Built-in speakerphone
  • Hands-free headset and car kit support (Bluetooth® technology)
  • M3, T3 (Rating for hearing aids)
  Display

  • Font size (user selectable)
  • Color display
  • Backlighting
  • Light sensing screen
  Notification

  • Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
  • MP3 ringtones
  • Vibrate mode
  • LED indicator
  Approximate Battery Life

  • 16 days (Standby time)
  • 4 hours (Talk time)
  Memory

  • 64 MB (Flash memory)
  Modem

  • RIM® wireless modem
  • Tethered modem capability
  Email Integrations

  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
  • Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
  • Integrates with existing personal email account
  • Integrates with optional new device account
  Accessories Included

  • Holster
  • Handsfree headset
  • USB cable
  • Wall charger
  Device Security

  • Password protection and keyboard lock
  • Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
  • FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)
  • Optional support for S/MIME
  Wireless Network

  • North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • North America: 1900MHz GSM®/GPRS networks
  • Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • EDGE networks

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June 2nd 2008

Blackberry 8800

The Blackberry 8800 is a powerful business and media smartphone that is also compact, thin, and feature packed.  Key features include phone, email, organizer, web browsing, instant messaging, GPS, media player, and expandable memory.  With a depth of just over 1/2 of an inch, the 8800 can easily be slipped into a pocket.  The Blackberry 8800 is compatible with AT&T, Rogers Wireless, and T-Mobile Networks.Blackberry 8800

Find Blackberry 8800 users manual and other documentation here.

Find OEM and aftermarket Blackberry 8800 accessories here.

Specifications -

  Features Available

  • Wireless email
  • Organizer
  • Browser
  • Phone
  • BlackBerry® Maps
  • Media player
  • Corporate data access
  • SMS
  • MMS
  • GPS 1
  Size and Weight

  • 4.49″/114mm (Length)
  • 2.60″/66mm (Width)
  • 0.55″/14mm (Depth)
  • 4.73 oz/134g (Weight)
  Data Input/Navigation

  • Trackball
  • QWERTY (Keyboard)
  • Keyboard backlighting
  Voice Input/Output

  • Stereo headset capable
  • Headset jack
  • Integrated earpiece/ microphone
  • Built-in speakerphone
  • Headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)
  Display

  • Font size (user selectable)
  • Color display
  • Backlighting
  • Light sensing screen
  Notification

  • Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
  • MP3 ringtones
  • Vibrate mode
  • LED indicator
  Approximate Battery Life

  • 528 hours or 22 days (Standby time)
  • 300 minutes or 5 hours (Talk time)
  Memory

  • Expandable memory – support for microSD card
  • 64 MB (Flash memory)
  Modem

  • RIM® wireless modem
  • Tethered modem capability
  Email Integrations

  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
  • Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
  • Integrates with existing personal email account
  • Integrates with optional new device account
  Accessories Included

  • USB cable
  • Wall charger
  Device Security

  • Password protection and keyboard lock
  • Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
  • FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)
  • Optional support for S/MIME
  Wireless Network

  • North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • North America: 1900MHz GSM®/GPRS networks
  • Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • EDGE networks

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