Unlike some other BlackBerry smartphones that have firm keys with clear separation, the keys on the like the are "squishy" and are so close together that I often found myself pressing multiple keys while trying to press a single key. Unlike the old three-way jog dial, the center-mounted trackball is a remarkably simple directional pad and selection device. Overall, the build quality is good though there is some creaking noise when you firmly grip the The is reasonably attractive, but lacks the design and features to make it really stand out from the competition.
The performs as quickly and reliably as the rest of the BlackBerry family, and the MHz processor provides more than enough power for the applications in hand. However, the web browser continues to be the weak link an otherwise strong chain. With the media functionality comes some slick customization options, which more than satisfies, as you'll be able to change the phone's background or ringtone to any appropriate piece of media you have saved on the handset.
These options entirely do away with the need to deal with the providers download service, which will charge you a few dollars for a ring tone or wallpaper, and that absence is fine by us. BlackBerry has created a reputation for itself as being one of the premiere mobile platform for the business minded, and after using its stellar email support, we can see why.
Simply put, email on the is fantastic. With, for example, the Samsung Blackjack, it took quite a bit of effort and several IT guys to set up a co-workers email access on his phone, and even then, he still uses that phone's internet browser to check his email on a website rather than dealing with the email software included with the phone.
With the , there's no worry about collaborating with IT guys — simply use the BlackBerry's email tool, pop in your address and password and you'll be ready for action in no time at all. You'll also be able to have multiple email accounts set up at the same time without any nasty side effects.
We had our gmail, hotmail and work email accounts set up and it was a breeze. There is a few minute delay before an email is transferred from your inbox to your phone, but it never became an issue.
By far and wide, the worst part of using this phone came when trying to install new applications, which brought things to a screeching halt. In order to install new programs or get a quick software update, you're forced to use the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, which is a real bear to deal with, providing an unintuitive and hassle-filled experience for newcomers.
If you want to download anything through Blackberry, you need to know exactly what it is you're looking for, else you'll be stuck wondering where you need to go and what you need to do next.
As Verizon doesn't support too many applications or other various downloads for this handset, you'll be stuck dealing with this nightmare on your own. One example would be our experience when downloading and installing the VZ Navigator, which on any other phone would be a straight-forward process, and to Verizon's credit, they've done a splendid job of making it available to BlackBerry users, but the downside is that you need the latest version of the BlackBerry OS to run it.
This is where we ran into a huge slew of issues, as we were forced to download the desktop manager, where you have to jump through hoops to actually get the install file. Once that's downloaded and installed on your desktop PC, you'll need to figure out what update you need, which isn't made readily available to the user. When we selected the "check for updates" option on the BBDM, we were simply redirected to BlackBerry's download page, which left us running in circles.
If the interface was friendly towards smartphone initiates, similar to an iTunes approach where you could simply click a single button to update the device software, it would make a world of difference, but this phone really isn't geared towards those people.
BlackBerry Messenger is included, but we preferred to use the free Google Talk for BlackBerry Devices download, as it's a more universal communication tool. At the heart of the BlackBerry World Edition is its unique dual-network compatibility. Verizon Wireless' new Global BlackBerry service, which includes a SIM card-a rarity for a Verizon phone-allows customers to place and receive calls from more than countries and send and receive e-mail in the United States, Canada, and more than 60 other nations.
Unfortunately, this device doesn't support faster EDGE data networks overseas. Not only does the BlackBerry World Edition offer unprecedented voice freedom for business travelers, it also offers a wealth of e-mail options. The photo-heavy CNN. If your BlackBerry Enterprise Server is v4. You will find some of the essential browser features such as bookmarks, history, web feed and even some JavaScript support. Despite the slower processor speed, the device performs most tasks with good speed.
The BlackBerry turns on reasonably fast, web pages load fast, music and video play well and opening attachments is a breeze. Before loading data and applications, the has 20 megs of free storage, which is a bit less than the To expand the storage space for data but not application installation , the BlackBerry comes with a microSD card slot and you can use up to 1 GB cards to store your data though we tested it with a 2 gig card that worked fine. The card is located under the battery door and next to the battery.
The screen is capable of displaying 65k colors and icons, games, images and video clips look color saturated. Though the BlackBerry has a light senor for the brightness setting for the backlight, you can manually adjust the brightness in the Options menu. You can use the microSD card to store music tracks and the BlackBerry plays music from card fine. Like the in-call voice, the music quality is good through the built-in speaker.
We tried three 2. Video playback is smooth and sound is in sync with video even at QVGA resolution. Though the media player on the BlackBerry is quite picky about video encoding particulars. The BlackBerry desktop software can help convert both audio and video files to the formats that the device can play. BlackBerry veterans should be happy to know that the BrickBreaker game is once again included with the device.
The game runs smoothly and looks good on screen. The trackball works well with arcade style games. The BlackBerry has integrated Bluetooth v2. We tested the smartphone with several Bluetooth headsets including the Cardo Scala and the Plantronics Discovery Bluetooth headsets.
The BlackBerry had average incoming sound quality via the Scala headset; clear enough for phone conversations with occasional digital noise mixed with voice. The range is very good on the Scala by Bluetooth headset standards, reaching over 20 feet. The Plantronics Discovery Bluetooth headset fared better in the voice quality department with better incoming voice and better DSP results that reduced ambient noise instead of adding more noise to your phone call.
The range on the Plantronics Discovery however is shorter than the Scala, reaching just over 15 feet before you hear crackling sounds the Discovery has short range with most phones.
BlackBerry and BlackBerry In addition, you can use the Bluetooth connection on the phone to send ringtones, vCards and more. Bluetooth v2. The battery life for the BlackBerry has dropped a bit compared to the BlackBerry in claimed talk time and standby, though the claimed battery life for the is a bit over estimated.
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