I simply cannot say enough about what the Blackberry 8700c has done for both my business and my ability to parent/work more freely. Imagine a scenario: it's a business travel day. You could be struggling with wireless at the airport, landing and feeling anxious about everything you're missing. Or...you can simply power up your blackberry and start answering emails while you're stuck on the runway waiting to pull into the gate. My sales have increased since I got the Blackberry 8700c, but more than that, my mental health has improved. I utilize those "down moments" far more effectively thanks to the great rolodex feature (which syncs right up with Outlook!) That means time in the car or waiting around, you don't have to call the office to track down someone's number, you can simply hit the tracking wheel, decide if you want to email, phone--and if you want to phone, do you select mobile, office, or home. I have bought a Blackberry 8700c for everyone on my staff, that's how much I believe in them! A MUST HAVE. If I could give a six rating, I would!
27 Jun 2006, 17:25

  I have had 80% of all phones that every service provider has from a simple clam shell to the Windows CE devices. The 8700c is by far the most complete and reliable device I've ever used. Quick run down on Pros and Cons. PROS: The Screen Automatic Screen and Keyboard Light adjustment Ease of use Edge TeleNav Reliability Size Speaker Push Email Cons: I wish it had the GPS receiver built in Earpiece sweet spot a little small My first Blackberry was the 7520 from Nextel. I really liked that phone, very stable and it had TeleNav with the GPS receiver built in. But it was missing the ability to send SMS and it was Nextel. A friend of mine got the 8700c and I was helping her set it up, I was like wow I have to have that. Then I found out it could run TeleNav with one exception; you had to buy an external receiver for $132. I thought what the heck I'll give it a try. Once I had that, it made this device 100% for me. The 8700c is such a great reliable device, I even bought my wife one who is somewhat technically challenged and she loves it. The Blackberrys are very intuitive even for those of you who shy away from converged devices. The bottom line is this is an outstanding piece of technology. If you have any desire to get a Blackberry don't wait you won't be disappointed if you pick this one up!
05 Jun 2006, 23:55