Blackberry 8800 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: BlackBerry has followed on from the Pearl with another stylish messaging smartphone.

Verdict: It goes without saying that most people considering a BlackBerry will require wireless email functionality, and the 8800 is as good as any device for push-email on the move.

Review summary: Among this phone's impressive features are excellent e-mail options, built-in GPS, and a sleek design.

Review summary: The BlackBerry 8800 is the latest iteration of RIM's incredibly successful BlackBerry lineup of enterprise focused handsets. The direct successor to the widely available 8700 series, the 8800 adds a new slim form factor, multimedia features, and it ditche

Verdict: We really liked the BlackBerry 8800. It packs all of the things we like about the BlackBerry platform: solid battery performance, stability and simplicity in use, into a much more attractive package. Although the addition of multimedia capabilities via mu

Review summary: the original mobile e-mail gadget fights back

Verdict: RIM has brought the looks of the QWERTY BlackBerry up to date with the 8800, and the GPS will be a boon to many. But it is a much less 'whizz-bang' device than much of the competition, and no doubt many people will miss the scroll wheel.

Review summary: The BlackBerry 8800 offers several improvements to its predecessor, including GPS and the Pearl trackwheel, although it doesn't support 3G.

Pros: Great keyboard, Excellent display,Long lasting battery

Cons: Lacks 3G,No Wi-Fi,User interface could be improved

Verdict: A very slick high-end handset with GPS support and BlackBerry's trademark push technology that's let-down by a lack of features now standard in most smartphones.