The BlackBerry® 7100i smartphone offers complete BlackBerry® smartphone functionality and puts top-of-the-line features — such as push-to-talk long-range digital walkie-talkie, speakerphone, Bluetooth® technology, GPS support for location-based services and polyphonic ringtones — into a sleek and stylish device.
| Size: | 4.7 x 2.3 x 0.9 inches /11.9 x 5.9 x 2.3 cm(LxWxD) |
| Weight: | 5.1 oz./ 145g |
| Display: | Font size (user selectable), Backlighting, Color display, Light sensing screen |
Sprint Nextel is helping itself to another slice of BlackBerry pie with the addition of RIM’s BlackBerry 7100i. The first of the 7100 series to make its debut on Nextel’s iDEN network, the 7100i’s design and feature set is similar to that of its siblings; it has a slim form factor, a great display, and a quasi-QWERTY keyboard with SureType technology. Yet, it also offers some new tricks–most notably support for Nextel’s walkie-talkie services–that when coupled with the BlackBerry’s push e-mail technology makes the 7100i a great device for on-the-go professionals. Plus, with a QWERTY keyboard, the 7100i is easier to use than the Nextel i930 by Motorola. Finally, at $199.99 after rebates, the BlackBerry 7100i is a good deal.
Measuring 119 x 59 x 21 mm and weighing 120 g, the BlackBerry 7100i is much easier to carry than the blue boxy BlackBerry of the past. Resembling more of a standard handheld, the angled lines and sleek looks are a definite improvement.Featuring a large 240 x 260 px screen, the 7100i is capable of displaying 65K colors. Much of the reason RIM was able to condense the bulk was using a reduced size QWERTY keypad. Located below easy-to-use Send, End, and Convenience keys, a 20 button keypad provides quick one-touch typing. Using RIM’s SureType predictive technology, consumers can text message as if they were on a full-sized keyboard.
For email, the Blackberry continues to integrate with server based business account systems running MS Exchange, IBM, and Novell solutions. For personal accounts, Blackberry Internet Services allows remote integration with MS Outlook, Lotus Notes and other applications. Attachments are no problem, and many software formats are supported, including MS Office, Corel Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and many graphics and image file formats. The idea is to have your work and personal correspondence easily reached from remote locations with a small but versatile wireless tool.
Specifications:
Navigation: Combined phone and QWERTY layouts (Keyboard), Thumb-operated trackwheel, Keyboard backlighting
User Interface: Intuitive icons and menus
Memory: 64 MB flash memory
Microprocessor: No
Modem: Embedded RIM® wireless modem
Email Integrations:
- Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
- Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
- Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
- Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
- Integrates with existing personal email account
- Integrates with optional new device account
Device Security:
- Password protection and keyboard lock
- Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
- FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)
- Optional support for S/MIME
Network:
- 900 MHz Nextel network
- 800 MHz Mike™ network
- 800 MHz Nextel® network
