BlackBerry 8800 Phone

As the newest addition to the BlackBerry suite of handsets, the feature-rich BlackBerry 8800 combines a Cingular-exclusive design with an internal GPS, push-to-talk functionality, and a rich media player. Other highlights include a new easy-to-use trackball navigation system, a traditional full QWERTY keyboard, and advanced phone features like voice dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth 2.0. With its advanced features and impressive performance abilities, the BlackBerry 8800 is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.

Other features include convenient email and text messaging (SMS and MMS) abilities, instant messaging, an advanced organizer, and a Web browser optimized for use on Cingular's high-speed EDGE network.

Design
Right out of the box, the first thing you'll notice is the convenient set-up wizard that helps you get to know the BlackBerry 8800 quickly. The time-saving tutorial helps you with the set-up process, walks you through the features and functions, and explains how to personalize settings so you can make your smartphone truly your own.

Design-wise, the BlackBerry 8800 is a nice upgrade from BlackBerry devices of the past. The side trackwheel has been replaced by an even easier to use trackball navigation system located on the top of the keypad. And yes, just like most BlackBerries of the past, you'll still find a full QWERTY keyboard, however, this handheld is thinner and lighter, and the screen is bigger and brighter than ever with its high resolution 320 x 240 LCD full color display. Intelligent light sensing technology automatically optimizes screen lighting levels for indoor and outdoor viewing. The BlackBerry 8800 also features large, dedicated send and end keys for easy call management. Dedicated volume and mute keys are found on the right side of the device so you can quickly make adjustments without having to fumble for the right button, while advanced sound technology that cancels out background noise and echo, helps ensure you can always hear and be heard, is also included. The supported USB connectivity makes file transfers to and from your PC a snap, and you can even use the USB cable and power from your PC to charge your 8800 if a standard electric outlet is not readily available. A removable high-capacity lithium-ion battery is housed in the rear of the handheld.

Smaller and more powerful than ever, the BlackBerry 8800 is the must-have mobile business tool.

The popular BlackBerry user interface is here, too, but it's been updated with a new look. Under the hood, a powerful 312 MHz processor and 64 MB flash memory combine to deliver a dynamic, highly responsive experience when viewing attachments and graphics, browsing the Web, and running applications. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with an ordinary headset, while the supported Bluetooth 2.0 technology allows compatibility with wireless stereo headsets.

Don't worry about storage space. The supported microSD card slot on the BlackBerry 8800 means you've got the room you need for all your favorite pictures, music, and videos. Just load up what you need on a microSD card and go.

Calling Features
Many of the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present, but the BlackBerry 8800 ups the ante with MP3 and polyphonic ringtones. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory) are also included. And because Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD) is supported on the BlackBerry 8800, you can initiate a call simply by telling your smartphone who you want to speak to. VAD integrates seamlessly with the built-in speakerphone or a Bluetooth headset for hands-free dialing.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The BlackBerry 8800 delivers the legendary BlackBerry email experience. With BlackBerry service plans from Cingular, you can receive emails instantaneously from up to 10 email accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your email. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new email arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing email attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

Because the BlackBerry 8800 is fast, and because it supports EDGE high-speed data networks, users can take full advantage of enterprise applications that are wirelessly enabled by the BlackBerry platform, such as sales force automation, field service automation, network and systems management, and more.

If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can also take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees and more, all on your BlackBerry 8800. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.

Enjoy a new easy-to-use trackball navigation system.

Take advantage of GPS navigation capabilities.

Enjoy videos and music.

BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) is complimentary with the activation of a Cingular BlackBerry service plan (additional charges apply) and provides customers with the ability to have their personal or work email pushed automatically to their BlackBerry phone from multiple Internet Service Provider (ISP) email accounts. BIS provides automatic wireless synchronization of read, deleted, and sent email from the your BlackBerry phone to their desktop email account. Users with multiple accounts can choose from multiple "sent from" addresses when sending an email. You can also download ringtones and other content via Cingular's popular MEdia Net service or browse the Web using the BlackBerry HTML Browser. Wireless text messaging and multimedia messaging (MMS) are also supported by the BlackBerry 8800.

Among the unique features of the BlackBerry 8800 are Cingular's Push-to-Talk (PTT) service and TeleNav GPS Navigator. Cingular Push-to-Talk boasts the largest push to talk coverage area in America. PTT features on the BlackBerry 8800 include "availability" icons, quick group calling, and the ability to easily convert a PTT session to a regular wireless voice call. Customers can use their BlackBerry 8800 to Push-to-Talk to individual colleagues or friends, or set up groups for broader communication. The PTT button, on the left side of the device, easily facilitates each PTT call (simply press and hold to talk after the chirp and release when finished). In addition, the Cingular service offers such standard PTT features as call waiting, contact alerts, as well as text, picture, and voice messaging to anyone in their contact list. Cingular customers can also take advantage of the TeleNav GPS Navigator software on the BlackBerry 8800. Enjoy real time turn-by-turn audible directions while driving and walking and view colorful 3D moving maps.

The BlackBerry 8800 ships with a number of additional tools, including a calculator with a unit converter and a to-do list. The handheld's software is based on the Java platform, meaning Java-compatible games and applications can be added to the handheld.

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry 8800 weighs 4.73 ounces and measures 4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time and up to 24 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description
Sleek and stylish, the BlackBerry 8800 offers BlackBerry push e-mail in an innovative form factor, including a QWERTY keyboard and brilliant screen with HTML wireless internet browsing. The 8800 provides a host of productivity features including; internal GPS, connectivity to personal and corporate email, Bluetooth, Push-To-Talk, and speakerphone, all of which help you to stay connected and productive away from the office.

Cingular 8125 PDA

If you're looking for one compact device that can do it all, here's the answer. The Cingular 8125 combines a quad-band phone with a Windows Mobile 5.0 PDA with all the bells and whistles: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a miniSD card slot, support for EDGE high speed data, and more. And don't forget the unique slide-out QWERTY keyboard that makes messaging, note-taking, and other writing tasks a breeze.

The Cingular 8125 lets you do things you'd typically need a PC to do. View larger.

The 8125 lets you do things you'd typically need a PC to do, like email, text messaging, instant messaging and web browsing-- all from one integrated device. What's more, the phone's software is designed to sync seamlessly with email, contacts and calendar information on your PC. The 8125 also offers great mobile music and video options, thanks to Windows Media Player.

Design
Under the hood, the 8125 features 128MB of RAM and a 200 MHz processor. Up front, the 240 x 320 LCD touch-screen supports 65,000 colors, while the rear of the device houses a 1.3 megapixel camera. The design of the 8125 is clean and uncluttered, with just a few buttons for mail, Internet Explorer, and contextual menus. Meanwhile, call answer and end buttons surround a a five-way toggle that allows you to navigate and control the Windows Mobile interface. As mentioned, a full QWERTY keyboard cleverly slides out from underneath the screen. This allows you to hold the device horizontally, and the screen is automatically placed in landscape mode when you're using the keyboard. A mini-SD memory expansion card slot is provided, as is an infrared port and a 2.5mm headphone jack. A mini-USB port is also included for wired data transfers.

Calling and PDA Features
The 8125's phone and PDA functions are designed to provide an integrated, seamless experience. A single main screen summarizes all the important information you need to make it through the day. Here you'll get message notification, upcoming appointments, dialing functions, tasks, and more all in one spot.

As a phone, the 8125 features all the functionality folks expect from a cell phone, including a handsfree speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, a vibrate mode, and picture and ringer ID. Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile combines email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes into a single application that seamlessly integrates with the 8125's phone functions. Meanwhile, headsets, car kits and other wireless peripherals can also be paired with the unit via Bluetooth (the Bluetooth 1.2 specification is supported).

Staying productive on the road is made possible by the Microsoft Office Mobile suite, which includes Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile. Meanwhile, the File Explorer application makes it easy to browse the files on your 8125.

With a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, this Smartphone is just your type.

Messaging and Internet
Using Cingular's EDGE-powered internet service, you can surf the Web with the bundled Internet Explorer application, or use MSN messenger to stay in contact via instant messaging. Plus, the inclusion of Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) in the 8125 allows you to surf the Web or check your email at blazing speeds when you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. Lastly, robust SMS and MMS functionality is built into the Windows Mobile interface, too.

One of the most important tools bundled with the 8125 is Microsoft ActiveSync, which allows you to quickly synchronize your device's tasks, calendars, email, and contacts with your desktop. You also get Exchange ActiveSync, an application that lets you synchronize data with an Exchange server. Syncing can be done via USB, or wirelessly via Bluetooth or infrared.

Imaging and Entertainment
Another great feature of the 8125 is that it supports Windows Media playback right out of the box. With Windows Media Player, you can play streaming and downloaded video and audio content in a variety of formats, even purchased music from "Plays For Sure" supporting stores. You can also keep your tunes loaded on a memory card and listen to your music wherever you roam.

As mentioned, the 8125 can take 1.3 megapixel (1280x1024) pictures, and while the camera is great for taking stills, it can also function as a camcorder, allowing you to capture video to the unit's memory. An integrated media application organizes your captured photos and videos. For gamers, the phone supports Java-based and Windows Mobile games.

Vital Statistics
The Cingular 8125 weighs 5.3 ounces and measures 4.25 x 2.83 x 0.93 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 7 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
The Cingular 8100 and 8125 provides access to familiar Microsoft applications at the speed of EDGE on the fastest national wireless data network. With worldphone capabilities, Windows Mobile 5.0 support, and access to various mail and messaging solutions, the Cingular 8100/8125 will keep you connected while on the go.

Samsung D807 Phone (Cingular)

This feature-packed quad-band phone from Samsung combines a super-slim slider design with the latest technologies, making it a must-have tool for those who demand the best. Goodies include Bluetooth, support for EDGE high-speed data, a 1.3 megapixel camera, a music playwer, and a microSD memory card slot. The Samsung D807 is the perfect way to take advantage of all that Cingular service has to offer.

Design
The D807's sliding design hides the phone's number pad under the display until you need to make a call. The big 176 x 220 display supports up to 262,000 colors -- plenty of resolution and color depth for your videos and photos. A five-way center control button is positioned below the display, as are shortcut and selection keys. The phone's 1.3 megapixel camera is housed behind the screen. There's also a connector for a stereo 2.5 mm headset.

Calling Features
With 18 MB of internal memory, the D807 is designed to hold all the contacts, phone numbers and addresses you can throw at it. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls, and in addition to a vibrating alert, the D807 supports polyphonic ringtones and MP3-based music ringtones. You can also download additional MP3 music ringtones from Cingular's MEdia Net service. A speakerphone lets you talk hands-free while you're doing other things, and picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. Speaker independent voice dialing makes it easy to speak the name of a contact and dial it instantly. And lastly, the phone's Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The D807 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Messaging clients for AOL, MSN, Yahoo!, and ICQ are included. Meanwhile, the phone's email client lets you stay on top of your emails when you're on the go.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the D807, too. It supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the high speed EDGE data protocol. When used with a Cingular data plan and the phone's Bluetooth data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. There's also a built-in browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile Web browsing. Cingular's MEdia Net service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile text messaging users.

A number of handy productivity tools are bundled with the D807 including a voice memo recorder, an alarm clock, a calculator with unit and currency converters, a calendar, and a to-do list.

Imaging and Entertainment
The D807's built-in 1.3 megapixel camera captures stills and video to the phone's internal memory, or to an optional microSD memory card. The still camera features white balance and brightness controls, as well as a multi-shot mode and a self timer.

Into music? You're in luck with the D807. Store your favorite MP3-based music on a memory card and listen whenever the feeling strikes you. And if you want to dress up the D807, picture effects, custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be set to fit your personality.

Java support is built into the D807, making it a powerful gaming companion. Games are downloadable via the MEdia Net service.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung SGH-D807 weighs 3.46 ounces and measures 3.82 x 2.05 x .61 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 10 days of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
The Samsung D807 is a great device for people looking for a multimedia rich phone with great style and form factor.