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BlackBerry 8708V

The BlackBerry 8708V is a 2007 model mobile phone which is compatible with Rogers Wireless and Microcell Fido. It operates on the frequencies of GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, For this phone to be able to operate on Rogers Wireless or Microcell Fido, if not purchased at the respective retailers, one must make sure this phone does not have a sim-lock and ensure it is unlocked. Additionally, if you are looking to use this cell phone on T-Mobile, AT&T or other USA GSM carriers, there may also be no carrier-specific sim-lock.. There is currently no 8708V user manual available. Although a search of the BlackBerry web site might yield some results. A firmware flash update is available from BlackBerry's web site in PDF format and new or replacement chargers are available at most stores featuring BlackBerry products in Canada including Wireless Source, Bell Mobility stores and Rogers Wireless locations. This page will outline of the features available for this model.

BlackBerry Review

The 8708V review is a mobile produced by BlackBerry. The BlackBerry is a wireless handheld device introduced in 1999 which supports push e-mail, mobile telephone, text messaging, web browsing and other wireless information services. It was developed by Research In Motion (RIM) and delivers information over the wireless data networks of cellular telephone companies. BlackBerry made headway in the marketplace by first concentrating on e-mail. RIM currently offers BlackBerry e-mail service to non-BlackBerry devices, such as Palm Treo, through BlackBerry Connect software.

8708V Audio Playback

The BlackBerry 8708V includes an MP3 player. This phone comes with built in polyphonic ringtones, which means you can download simple MIDI files from the Internet and upload them through your phone, or simply download them via GRPS (if GRPS is built in). We do not recommend purchasing polyphonic ringtones from pay-per-use services such as television commercials, because the 8708V is capable of receiving them as MIDI files which are common on the Internet.

8708V Video and Picture Taking

The BlackBerry 8708V is not equipped with a camera or a video recording function.

BlackBerry 8708V Messaging and Internet Capabilities

BlackBerry's 8708V is capable of surfing the Internet with the built in browser of the phone. With this phone, you may also send MMS, or Multimedia Message Service. The phone is also able to use EMS, or Enhanced Message Service. On top of sending messages, the BlackBerry 8708V is equipped with intelligent t9 typing, which allows you to easily type text messages without pressing each key upto 4 times for the correct letter.

The BlackBerry 8708V comes fully equipped with a WAP browser, and additionally an HTML browser for normal web page surfing.. including support for java.

Connectivity and Interactivity

With the 8708V, you can use Bluetooth, Infrared, or a USB cable to connect to and interact with other devices.

The phone is equipped with , speaker phone and EDGE technology (EDGE provides up to three times the data capacity of GPRS).. Accessories are available from several retailers stocking BlackBerry products.