RIM Announces the Wi-Fi BlackBerry
Techtree News Staff, Jul 19, 2007 1514 hrs IST
This is the first BlackBerry to feature dual-mode operation -- both cellular and Wi-Fi. It also has built-in GPS, and the latest media player enhancements.
Research in Motion (RIM) has announced it's newest BlackBerry 8820, which apart from being the thinnest in RIM's portfolio, is the first BlackBerry to feature dual-mode operation -- both cellular and Wi-Fi.
The BlackBerry 8820 combines EDGE/GPRS/GSM cellular with Wi-Fi connectivity.
Featuring a full QWERTY keyboard, large and bright display (320 x 240), user-friendly trackball navigation, and voice and data functionality, the 8820 also has built-in GPS and latest media player enhancements. Besides, it has a microSD/microSDHC expandable memory slot of up to 32GB.
Mike Lazaridis, president and co-chief executive officer at RIM, said, "The BlackBerry 8820 features all the renowned power and usability of the BlackBerry platform with executive class styling and unprecedented connectivity features, including cellular, Wi-Fi, and built-in GPS. It complements our carrier partners' cellular networks with the added ability to stay connected via Wi-Fi at home, through hotspots, and corporate campuses."
The Wi-Fi BlackBerry supports the 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi standards to enable data access over Wi-Fi connections. It is capable of working in conjunction with both Enterprise Server and Internet Service.
Users can switch between cellular networks and Wi-Fi networks to access email, instant messaging, organizer, Web browsing, and other mobile data applications.
RIM's smart phone is compliant with Wi-Fi security protocols, including WEP (Wireless Equivalency Protocol), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and WPA2, as well as Cisco Compatible Extensions for simple, secure connectivity with Cisco wireless solutions.
On the multimedia side, the BlackBerry 8820 supports Bluetooth stereo audio profile, and comes with a new desktop media manager -- the Roxio Media Manager for BlackBerry based on the Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.
The thin Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry 8820 is expected to be available in the country soon -- from select wireless carriers.
USER COMMENTS
Hey Nancy, are you alright? I mean, such emotions should normally be reserved for handsome hunks!! ;-)
by SmartAlec, Mumbai, on Jul 20, 2007 09:47 AM, Report abuse
Does this phone have a vibrate mode?
by Pat, Ottawa, on Jul 20, 2007 05:39 PM, Report abuse
by RIMGuy, Mumbai, on Jul 24, 2007 10:02 PM, Report abuse
such a nice mobile but we can't afford it. so...................................so
by haua, khowa, on Jul 21, 2007 02:42 PM, Report abuse Reply
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy or Wireless Encryption Protocol, not Wireless Equivalency Protocol.
by Rodney, Edgewater Park, NJ, on Jul 19, 2007 07:43 PM, Report abuse Reply
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy or Wireless Encryption Protocol, not Wireless Equivalency Protocol. Is
by Rodney Lucey, Edgewater Park, NJ, on Jul 19, 2007 07:38 PM, Report abuse Reply
It is nice but it scratches to easy. I dropped it once and it scratched i dropped it another time and it broke into 3 pcs so i sent it back and they rushed a niew one, i dropped this one and it was ok...i guess i got a lemon on the first purchse
by jack, boston, on Jul 19, 2007 04:16 PM, Report abuse Reply
Jack, Jack, Jack... You never made the team when growing up did you? Repeatedly dropping the football is understandable, but your BlackBerry? Here's some advice, leave your BlackBerry on the counter the next time you use the restroom! They do not swim so well.
by Kevin, San Diego, on Jul 19, 2007 07:12 PM, Report abuse
You know something buster.. you are insane but... but.. you are right about it scratching. it does tend to scracth when you drop it.. there is a way to make sure it wont scratch.. dont drop it!
by stephen king, portland maine, on Jul 19, 2007 04:19 PM, Report abuse Reply
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by nancy, loslas vegasna, on Jul 19, 2007 04:22 PM, Report abuse Reply