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Last year, RIM came out with a distinctly different-looking BlackBerry in the form of the ultra-desirable BlackBerry Pearl. Although it has since launched several handsets that go back to the older, wider design for which its better known -- a design...

Stylish, voice dialling...

No 3G, no camera, Pocket Office applications, GPRS and Wi-Fi cant always keep up The Final Word For those that dont need 3G or the Pocket Office applications you get with a Windows Mobile 6.0 device then the BlackBerry 8820 is a clear and highly desi...

For those that dont need 3G or the Pocket Office applications you get with a Windows Mobile 6.0 device then the BlackBerry 8820 is a clear and highly desirable choice.
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itreviews.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:07
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the first BlackBerry with Wi-Fi: The BlackBerry seems to be going from strength to strength at the moment, at least if device launches are a reliable indication. The 8820 is the fourth to hit this year. Actually the 8820 isnt an...
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itpro.co.uk Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:08
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With the 8820, RIM has kept much of what is good about the BlackBerry -- the full QWERTY keyboard, large screen, and a shape that allows one-handed typing - and added a much-requested feature, in the form of WiFi. Styling is sharper than the Curve, but...

With the 8820, RIM has kept much of what is good about the BlackBerry -- the full QWERTY keyboard, large screen, and a shape that allows one-handed typing - and added a much-requested feature, in the form of WiFi. Styling is sharper than the Curve, but...
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Can adding Wi-Fi connectivity to the 8800 make this a hit?...

Styling, Built-in GPS, QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi...

No 3G, no camera, GPS software not great, large...

The best way to think of the 8820 is like a software update or patch that refreshes the application and fixes a few bugs along the way...
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Last year, RIM came out with a distinctly different-looking BlackBerry in the form of the ultra-desirable BlackBerry Pearl. Although it has since launched several handsets that go back to the older, wider design for which its better known - a design...

For those that don't need 3G or the Pocket Office applications you get with a Windows Mobile 6.0 device and, of course, businesses that have already invested in the BlackBerry Enterprise infrastucture, the BlackBerry 8820 is a clear and highly desirab...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:08
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The Wi-Fi-equipped BlackBerry 8820 is what its predecessor, the 8800, should have been. As implemented, though, Wi-Fis value is somewhat limited as the 8820 doesnt include full SIP support for unfettered VoIP usage.

Large keyboard, Integrated WiFi and GPS, Good battery life...

Screen could be larger, Lacks 3G, Lacks camera...

The Wi-Fi-equipped BlackBerry 8820 is what its predecessor, the 8800, should have been. As implemented, though, Wi-Fis value is somewhat limited as the 8820 doesnt include full SIP support for unfettered VoIP usage...
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RIMs BlackBerry 8820: Wi-Fi at last Now, before you get all excited and start thinking of making next-to-nothing VoIP calls rather than paying over-the-odds mobile rates theres something to bear in mind. While the 8820 offers 802.11g connectivity t...

The addition of Wi-Fi to an already extremely good handset is no bad thing - its just a shame that its not as good as it could be. Tying it into to a UMA service makes sense from an ease of use point of view, but the lack of native SIP support means...
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about.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:04
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When the BlackBerry 8820 was launched in late 2007, it was the first BlackBerry phone that supported Wi-Fi networks. Today, however, many BlackBerrys and other smartphones include support for wireless networks. So is there a compelling reason to choose...
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Smartdevicecentral.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:04
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Last year, T-Mobile introduced the , the first BlackBerry to support Wi-Fi with UMA technology, which lets it make calls over wireless networks. Now T-Mobile is bringing the same ability to the Curves corporate cousin, the 8820. If you havent heard t...
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Easy Setup...

Supports WiFi, Builtin GPS...

Lacks a camera...

The first BlackBerry with Wi-Fi support debuts.
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BlackBerry devices are hitting the market place at a staggering rate - nine new devices were introduced just this year alone. The newest wave of BlackBerries are tending to be "upgrades" to the Pearl, Curve and 8820 series devices. The newest feature -...

Great BlackBerry email, good phone features, good call quality, easy to use and powerful PIM features, fully QWERTY keyboard, built in WiFi...

Feels a little "plasticy", No camera, 2.5 mm headphone jack needs an adapter for most headphones...

The BlackBerry 8820 is a very capable Smartphone. Email is tops - better than any other device made. Web browsing was very pleasant and quick(especially using WiFi)and there is enough multi media content to satisfy most users. The lack of a camera is...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:05
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For business users who loved the BlackBerry 8800 but mourned the absence of Wi-Fi, here are 20 reasons to celebrate. RIMs new 8820 adds Wi-Fi to the mix while retaining everything good about the 8800, including its slim design, built-in...

Built-in Wi-Fi includes 802.11a support; packed with features, including GPS and push-to-talk; comes with leather belt-clip case...

No 3G connectivity; cramped keyboard; icon-heavy interface can be confusing; wide design uncomfortable to hold against the ear; no camera...

The addition of Wi-Fi makes an already splendid smartphone that much better, though some business users will be disappointed by the cramped keyboard and lack of support for 3G networks...
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hardwarezone.com.sg Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:05
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Research in Motion (RIM) has been keeping itself busy pumping out new phones for the past year or so. Among the newer entries into the market, we first had the 8800, followed by the Pearl and the Curve. And recently, the Blackberry 8820 made its de...
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Few features have been added to the device, but for some people they will really make an impact depending on where they do business. Wi-Fi InsideThe most notable new feature in the 8820 is Wi-Fi wireless networking, as well as the capability to make ca...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:05
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Ostensibly designed for business users who can’t have a cameraphone in the workplace, the BlackBerry 8820 is, in fact, a consumer-friendly device that includes one major upgrade over its predecessor, the 8800: Wi-Fi. And while this addition allows for...

WiFi; best mobile device for email.

Data only on WiFi so no VoIP; no 3G.
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letstalk.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:05
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Still the gold standard for busy executives on the go, newer versions of the BlackBerry have made it easier for the rest of us to stay connected, as well. With the BlackBerry 8820, that means easy access to multiple e-mail accounts, a full QWERTY keybo...
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wi-fiplanet.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:06
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But with those aspects of the 8820 aside, this is the closest I have been to a real 8800 BlackBerry. I have seen the fake ones they place in the stores, and decided I did not like the keypad.
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smartphonetoday.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:07
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Well, the first thing I noticed with the 8820 is the case it comes with is a lot nicer than the cases that have come with other BlackBerrys. It is also the first BlackBerry with Wi-Fi. But with those aspects of the 8820 aside, this is the closest I ha...
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pdastreet.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:07
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Well, the first thing I noticed with the 8820 is the case it comes with is a lot nicer than the cases that have come with other BlackBerrys. It is also the first BlackBerry with Wi-Fi. But with those aspects of the 8820 aside, this is the closest I hav...
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wirelessinfo.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:07
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BlackBerry has come to be synonymous with business, thanks to its easy-to-learn operating system, great organizer software, and incredible e-mail client. The BlackBerry 8820 is basically an 8800 suited up with Wi-Fi capabilities. There are a few minor...

We like most of the BlackBerry devices we look at: they are well designed and are straightforward to use. Everything is simple to use, yet offers a great range of functionality, which is why its at the top of the U.S. business device market. The tra...
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The new BlackBerry 8820 for AT&T adds three varieties of Wi-Fi to an already great e-mail handheld. In fact, this communicators other attributes are so good that after my testing period, I was left wondering what benefits Wi-Fi abilities really offe...

Great combination of e-mail efficiency, GPS, media, and no camera (thats a plus for business folks). Wi-Fi.

No 3G. No stereo Bluetooth. Not quite sure what to use the Wi-Fi for.

The BlackBerry 8820 pumps up the businesslike BlackBerry 8800 with largely useless Wi-Fi. Wed rather have had 3G, but, hey, were not going to turn down free Wi-Fi, and neither should you...
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Businessweek.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:07
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While its two new models cant compete with Apples iPhone in Web browsing, they surf the Internet at faster speeds than most cell phones...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:08
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The 8820 boasts Wi-Fi and GPS, but its VoIP capability is not geared towards corporate use...
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The first Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry offers moderately faster data speeds along with GPS navigation and improved multimedia features.

Built-in Wi-Fi, Very good GPS navigation, Long battery life, Supports AT&T Music services, Stereo Bluetooth...

Wi-Fi has limited applications, No built-in camera...

Mobile workers who consider Wi-Fi a check-off item when shopping for a smart phone wont be disappointed by RIMs implementation, but they wont be blown away, either. We consider the 802.11 connection a good backup plan for EDGE, especially when you c...
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RIM has been churning out new devices this year as if the company's life depended on it. The last two we looked at here were the Curve , and the 8800 . Prior to that we'd seen the Pearl Now we are on new device number four, the Quad-band 8820. Currently...

With the 8820, RIM has essentially taken an already fantastic business tool and by adding Wi-Fi, made it even better. It's what the 8800 should have been from the start...
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tech-faq.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:41:08
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Fans of the 8800 will find that the BlackBerry RIM 8820 looks and feels very familiar. In many ways, the 8820 is the same unit, just with a few extra bells and whistles. The QWERTY keyboard is still there, along with a larger than usual display area...
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infosyncworld.com Updated: 2013-11-10 21:27:17
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The BlackBerry 8820 is certainly a welcome update, but we\'d be hesitant about paying more for the Wi-Fi privilege. For messaging, the BlackBerry does a nice job using the slower EDGE network...

Classy look of the BlackBerry 8800, now with Wi-Fi. Great call quality, excellent battery life.

Wi-Fi doesnt help much. Aging interface. Faster cellular networking would have been nicer.

The BlackBerry 8820 is certainly a welcome update, but wed be hesitant about paying more for the Wi-Fi privilege. For messaging, the BlackBerry does a nice job using the slower EDGE network. If youre really interested in faster Web browsing, the RI...
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There is a good reason the BlackBerry sets the standard for portable devices wanted by all those who need to stay connected to the world. For many, missed messages means missed opportunities for their business. The new BlackBerry 8820 with WiFi extends...
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I never really got into the BlackBerry devices. I remember seeing them at tradeshows and thinking how confusing the interface was. Today Ive finally given a full attempt at learning to use a BlackBerry and trying to decipher whats so good about i...

Fast and stable, Universal Mobile Access routes phone calls through WiFi networks, TMobile MyFaves support, Tactile keyboard lets you feel for different buttons, Great build quality, GPS/WiFi...

No 3G, No camera, Cant transfer call from WiFi to GSM, Blackberry Push Email is only instant if you have a BES and Exchange server (BIS email is often delayed), Trackball sometimes overshoots target or doesn’t move selection, BlackBerry interface is...

I love the UMA support on the BlackBerry 8820. I also love the build quality and tactile keyboard. The automatic profile changing when slid into the holster feature is cool, but I havent used a belt clip for a phone since my big iPAQ with the GSM...
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This solid business phone gets a boost from the addition of voice over Wi-Fi.

Excellent email handling, Supports voice over WiFi...

No camera, Voice over WiFi and GPS cost extra...

This solid business phone gets a boost from the addition of voice over Wi-Fi.
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This business-savvy smart phone delivers landline-quality calls over Wi-Fi, but its cellular performance could be better.

Wi-Fi–calling capability, Large keyboard, Accurate GPS...

Some calls didn’t connect, 2.5mm headphone jack, No camera...

In general, we like the T-Mobile BlackBerry 8820 because of its HotSpot @Home support and comfortable keyboard, and we appreciated the accuracy of BlackBerry maps using the phone’s built-in GPS. However, the AT&T version comes with more included sof...
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Last year, T-Mobile introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8320, the first BlackBerry to support Wi-Fi with UMA technology, which lets it make calls over wireless networks. Now T-Mobile is bringing the same ability to the Curves corporate cousin, the 8820...

Wi-Fi calling. Stellar battery life. Top-notch messaging options. Built-in GPS.

Enterprise-focused design. Lacks camera and standard music headphone jack.

Corporate users now have an updated 8800-series BlackBerry with built-in GPS and T-Mobiles Wi-Fi calling ability, but individual consumers may still prefer the BlackBerry 8320 Curve on T-Mobile for its camera and sleeker design...
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What isn’t there to love about T-Mobiles UMA VoIP Wi-Fi solution? Like mini-bar cashews and a nice upgrade to business class, T-Mobile knows what makes travelers happy, especially international financiers with a Spitzerian mistress in every port and...
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