![]() After using it for over two weeks we found it relatively easy to set up and use and the email functionality is definitely handy if you need email on the go. The 8800 is a classic BlackBerry device with a few modern touches and the added bonus of a built-in GPS receiver. If you are planning to use it in the car on a long journey then make sure to buy an in-car charger. Using the GPS functionality for long periods, however, did drain the battery much faster than usual. The same applied when we used it as a modem on our laptop.īattery life lasted longer than expected - about a week, even when we used the GPS functionality, made several calls and checked our emails. While the GPRS and EDGE connectivity is okay if you want to browse simple WAP sites, it seemed slow to load large, content rich Web sites. We were really disappointed that the 8800 doesn't feature 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity. After only standing outside for a couple of minutes the 8800 picked up more than one satellite signal. The GPS receiver, made by SIRF, is one of the fastest we have ever tested. The speakerphone mode is loud and can be used as a hands-free alternative, but we would suggest using a Bluetooth car-kit or headset if you're driving. The voice quality during calls is very loud and clear thanks to the on-board noise-cancellation technology, which pretty much eliminates background noise and echo. We found this useful to keep an eye on all our calendar tasks and it's not too hard to set up.Ĭompared to the majority of smart phones the BlackBerry 8800 is thin and stylish You can synchronise your computer with the 8800 using the BlackBerry desktop software, which lets you exchange your address book, calendar, tasks, memos and other data via a USB cable. Other features include voice dialling, a speakerphone mode, Bluetooth connectivity, the BrickBreaker game, a password keeper, alarm clock, calendar, address book, BlackBerry Messenger and the ability to download and install third-party applications. That's enough to store about 480 of your favourite MP3s, or a bunch of pictures, Word documents and Excel spreadsheets. You get about 64MB flash on-board storage space on the 8800 and there's an expandable microSD slot at the back that will support up to 2GB of data. The 8800 only has GPRS and EDGE connectivity, meaning you won't get 3G speeds out of it, but if you only need to check the odd email on a large screen it will come in handy. ![]() You can also hook up your 8800 to your computer or your laptop and use it as a modem but, as we mentioned at the beginning, don't expect a plethora of connectivity options. We were, however, pleased to see that you can view pages in mobile or desktop mode and that there's a page overview function. Don't expect Firefox capabilities from the browser - as with most mobile phone browsers it has its limitations. Then all you need to do is drag whatever files you want straight on to the 8800.Īlternatively, you can download content from the Internet using the 8800's Web browser. You can either send stuff over using Bluetooth or connect the 8800 to your computer via a USB cable and set it to mass-storage mode. ![]() Getting music, videos or any other digital content on to the 8800 is really easy. ![]()
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