The BlackBerry 8800 is the thinnest BlackBerry handset yet and
designed to satisfy the most demanding mobile professionals. Equipped with a
full, highly tactile QWERTY* keyboard and RIM's user-friendly trackball
navigation system, it also includes built-in GPS (Global Positioning System),
multimedia features and a microSD expandable memory slot.
"The BlackBerry 8800 smartphone offers another winning
combination of superior hardware, software and service embodied by an extremely
elegant industrial design," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at
Research In Motion.
"We spent a tremendous amount of effort refining the BlackBerry
8800, inside and out, and that effort will be evident to customers. From the
premium finish to the vivid screen to the exceptional sound quality and the
unmatched usability, the BlackBerry 8800 is a standout choice for mobile
professionals."
The quad band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8800 offers
best-in-class performance with smoothly integrated support for voice and data
applications, including phone, email, text messaging, a web browser, organiser,
multimedia and more. Powering its robust performance is an ultra-thin,
high-capacity battery that further extends the uncompromising battery life for
which BlackBerry handsets are renowned.
Through its built-in GPS, the BlackBerry 8800 can pinpoint its
location and provide "out-of-the-box" support for a wide variety of location
based applications and services including BlackBerry Maps. BlackBerry Maps
provides driving directions with the ability to track the route via GPS, it also
integrates with other BlackBerry applications so users can generate a map from
an address in their BlackBerry Address Book and send maps via email from their
BlackBerry 8800.
The BlackBerry 8800 is a world-class mobile phone with advanced
and easy-to-use phone features including noise cancellation for enhanced audio
performance, Speaker Independent Voice Recognition for Voice Activated Dialling
(VAD), intuitive call management functions such as smart dialling, conference
calling, speed dialling and call forwarding, as well as dedicated "send", "end"
and "mute" keys. It also features a high quality, low-distortion speakerphone
and Bluetooth® 2.0 for use with hands-free headsets, car kits and other
Bluetooth peripherals. Support for polyphonic, mp3 and MIDI ringtones is
included.
With the large, bright, high resolution (32 x240) landscape
display, images appear vivid and crisp for viewing emails, attachments,
pictures, videos, web pages, business applications and games. Built-in light
sensing technology automatically adjusts the screen, keyboard and trackball
brightness for optimised visibility in various lighting environments. The
vibrant display, coupled with the BlackBerry 8800’s innovative trackball
navigation, delivers a user experience that is dynamic and intuitive.
The BlackBerry 8800 also comes with a media player and stereo
headset jack. Its expandable memory capability allows users to store their
favourite music and videos on a microSD card to enjoy while on the go. Music and
video are delivered with rich sound and vivid colour.**
The BlackBerry 8800 can operate with BlackBerry® Internet
Service, giving users the ability to manage up to 10 supported personal and
corporate email accounts, as well as BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, which
includes IT policy controls for managing the handset's features and usage.
The BlackBerry wireless platform gives customers the capability
to deploy a variety of applications. Hundreds of business solutions from third
party software providers can further extend the BlackBerry platform to support
various business needs such as CRM, sales force automation, field services,
business intelligence, supply chain management and continuity of operations, as
well as a broad range of industry-specific applications for sectors including
health care, law enforcement, government, financial services, insurance,
pharmaceutical, professional services, real estate, manufacturing, wholesale and
retail..
The BlackBerry 8800 comes with a complement of accessories in
the box, including a headset, travel charger and USB cable.
