The BlackBerry® 6710 Wireless Handheld includes phone, email, SMS, browser and organizer applications in a single wireless device. It features a large monochrome screen and Java™ development platform and operates on the GSM™/GPRS Network.
| Size: | 4.76 x 3.03 x 0.71 inches / 12.1 x 7.7 x 1.8cm (LxWxD) |
| Weight: | 4.86 oz/138g |
| Display: | High contrast monochrome screen, User selectable font sizes |
At first glance, the BlackBerry 6710 is a dead ringer for the venerable 957 connected organizer that RIM has been selling for years. But the manufacturer gave the 6710 a full GSM/GPRS phone, slimmed it down to 4.7 by 3.0 by 0.7 inches, and decreased the weight to 4.8 ounces. The device is smaller and much lighter than either the Siemens SX56 or the Samsung SPH-I300 smart phones, both of which provide the luxury of a bright color screen. Even with its AC adapter, the 6710 weighs less than 9 ounces; a typical notebook’s power adapter is heavier.
In keeping with the 6710’s roots, the 36-key, minimalist QWERTY keyboard is oriented more toward keying than calling. While most will effortlessly tap out text with few errors, the numeric pad embedded on the left side makes dialing harder than necessary. The 3.9-by-6.6mm oblong keys are a little too close together for comfort, with only 2mm of space between them. We much prefer the Nokia 6800’s fold-out design, which has bigger buttons and plenty of room.
RIM’s software is the key to the BlackBerry’s success, and those currently using the 900 series can easily move to the 6710. You get dedicated applications for contacts, the calendar, tasks, and notes, as well as an alarm clock and a calculator. On the downside, the 6710 lacks many of the creature comforts we’ve come to expect from wireless PDAs, such as an MP3 player and a suite of productivity programs. Like earlier RIM efforts, this model offers add-on programs and services such as DynoPlex’s eOffice word processor, spreadsheet, and project organizer.
Specifications:
Navigation: Thumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key
User Interface: Intuitive icons and menus
Memory: 16 MB flash memory plus 2 MB SRAM***
Microprocessor: No
Modem: Embedded RIM® wireless modem
Email Account Compatibility: Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts
Includes BlackBerry Desktop Software: Supported by version 3.5 or higher
Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server:
Supported by:
- Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft® Exchange
- Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for Lotus® Domino®
Network: World Band: 900/1900MHz GSM™/GPRS networks
