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The BlackBerry 7100t is the first of its kind--a fully-featured mobile phone that delivers the power of BlackBerry e-mail. This is one sweet little phone, loaded with all of the cool features you want, like integrated Bluetooth connectivity, speakerphone, and downloadable ringtones. Plus, surf the Web the way it was meant to be surfed with an ultralarge, high-resolution color screen.
Design
Design-wise, the 7100t is a departure from previous BlackBerry models. This BlackBerry is far more phone-like, and RIM's engineers have managed to fit a QWERTY keyboard onto the handset's slim frame. Each button on the keypad shares two letters; the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, makes the 7100t's diminutive size possible. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.
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Design-wise, the 7100t is a departure from previous BlackBerry models. This BlackBerry is far more phone-like, and RIM's engineers have managed to fit a QWERTY keyboard onto the handset's slim frame. Each button on the keypad shares two letters; the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, makes the 7100t's diminutive size possible. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.
The 7100t sports a large 240 x 260 pixels screen with 65,000 colors--plenty of real estate to view your e-mails, Web browser content, messaging sessions, and attachments. The venerable BlackBerry jog dial is located on the right side of the unit for quick scrolling through menus and e-mails. A speakerphone is housed in the top portion of the rear of the handset, just above the removable battery door. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset.
Calling Features
All the calling capabilities you've come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the 7100t. The unit's speakerphone makes it easy to use the device hands-free, or, if you prefer, you can use a wireless headset via the 7100t's built-in Bluetooth capability. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 32 MB of internal memory) are also included. Any of the phone's 32 included polyphonic ringtones can be used to create caller-specific ringers so you can know who's calling without having to look at the handset. More ringtones are available from T-Mobile's t-zones mobile Web service.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools
While the 7100t is a different kind of BlackBerry, it still delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With T-Mobile's BlackBerry service plans, you can receive e-mails instantaneously from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail all at once. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built in for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).
If your company has BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry device calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees, and more, all on your 7100t. Users without Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB by using the included BlackBerry Desktop software.
Use the 7100t's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports, and do even more. Instant messaging and wireless messaging are also built into the 7100t. The unit supports AOL, Yahoo, and ICQ instant messaging, as well as SMS text messaging. MMS messages can be received and forwarded.
The 7100t ships with a number of tools, including a calculator with a unit converter and a to-do list. The unit supports Java application and game downloads (available via the t-zones service). One game, BrickBreaker, is included.
Vital Statistics
The RIM BlackBerry 7100t weighs 4.30 ounces and measures 4.70 x 2.30 x 0.70 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of digital talk time and up to 240 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 800/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
BlackBerry 7100t handset, international travel charger, two USB cables, battery, holster, hands-free headset, SIM card, BlackBerry Desktop software.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic All-in-One Device...with one caveat.,
By About 6 months ago, I purchased a Nokia 6820, as it had a very small form factor, full keyboard, and the promise that Blackberry would be available. Well, in my area, the 6820 was great in certain areas but was a lousy phone at my house. The full feature set Bluetooth was nothing short of amazing...once you got it to work. So, 6 months later, I still carry a pager, a blackberry, and a cell phone. I saw some reviews of this phone previously, but waited until a colleague of mine picked one up locally. I needed to feel the real phone and play with it a little, as the mock up at the store wouldn't have done anything for me. Well, I ran out and picked one up...and what a fantastic device this is. The screen is absolutely beautiful with some minor washout in direct sun. Good radio signal all around, great speakerphone, and fantastic e-mail support (duh). The actual phone is much better than previous blackberries with clear reception. Form factor is great and fits in the palm of my hand well. While not a small phone like the 6820, it is much better than previous models. Sturdily built, it seems like it could take a good amount of abuse. The new keypad, albeit initially confusing, is fantastic. I was skeptical of the SureType capabilities, but after 10 minutes, it's about 99% accurate with what I'm typing. Overall, I'm very pleased. My one caveat which makes this 4 stars rather than 5 would be Bluetooth support. It isn't full featured (such as syncing through Bluetooth, file sharing, etc), as the only feature it utilizes is a Bluetooth headset. Not a major negative, but something that does knock it down from perfection. Accessories...comes with what it needs...two USB cables, one travel charger, case, software, handsfree earbud. Wish it came with a cradle like the older models, but it really doesn't need it. Overall, great device. Just one feature short of amazing.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, but not for everyone,
By Apathetic (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews Everything that is good about the BlackBerry devices in general is their ability to integrate with the server-side mail, calendar, and address book, as far as I am concerned. With respect to the 7100t, it's best qualities are basically making it a better phone than the previous line of BlackBerries. The only compromise in doing so was the new keyboard, but if you're okay with it (I'm about as good on it as I am on the regular BB keyboards, i.e., not very) then it's not really much of a problem. The improvements are: size/form; ringers/ringer volume; speaker and microphone sound quality; buttons/shortcuts for locking keyboard/making calls/hanging up/switching to "vibrate" mode. Nice things that BB integration adds to the phone (besides the obvious things like e-mail, easier SMS, etc) are tight integration with your server-side address book, appointments calendar, etc. This is really only good if you use Outlook to manage these thing primarily, and use the BB when you're not at your computer. If you want more advanced phone features (custom rings/pictures for incoming callers) then you might be disappointed. It's a good phone, but nothing spectacular. If you don't have a BES account (or otherwise tightly link your e-mail, calendar, and contacts in to the device) you'll also be unimpressed.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A+ Review !,
By I can view attachments, I can link up all my emails (Except for my hotmail one for some reason). I use a lot of the features on the phone including the calendar, tasks, alarm clock, web...there's so much you CAN do on this phone I'm wondering what you CAN'T do!!! While attending a business meeting away in Florida (I am in MA) -- I found it great to communicate with my clients from so far away. Almost ALL the people at the conference had some form of a Blackberry and none had the slim design of the T-Mobile. The larger blackberry's are a bit odd to handle. T-Mobile has the two letter keypad which recognizes the words you want to type. I have written long emails without missing a beat! I also love the speakerphone feature -- check out the tips online for helpful ones like hitting the period button to interchange from speakerphone to handset during a call. I keep finding new tricks with my phone! Last night while on a call with my mother, my sister called, I clicked one button and hit "join" and all three of us were talking! While I had them on speakerphone, I played around by clicking the turnwheel and clicking on notes...the option to type notes while on a conference call is great!!! Especially if you need to take down directions, etc.! I'm one very happy high tech girl over here!!! T-Mobile has been great to me for the past 2+ years...I'll stick with them!!! :) Enjoy!!
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