The data-enabled RIM® 857 Wireless Handheld and RIM 957® Wireless Handheld each include email and organizer applications in a single wireless device.
| Size: | 4.6 x 3.1 x 0.7 inches / 11.7 x 7.85 x 1.8cm (LxWxD) |
| Weight: | 4.8 oz/136g |
| Display: | User selectable 16 or 20 line display |
The RIM 957 Wireless Handheld is strictly business. It functions as a mobile version of Microsoft Outlook, and that’s it. There are no colors, games, or any other frills. But for busy executives who need to be connected to e-mail all the time, it does the trick. The RIM 957 Wireless Handheld is strictly business. It functions as a mobile version of Microsoft Outlook, and that’s it. There are no colors, games, or any other frills. But for busy executives who need to be connected to e-mail all the time, it does the trick.
Research in Motion’s BlackBerry wireless handheld has been one of the most talked-about handhelds on the market recently–and the press coverage it received due to it being the communication gadgets of choice for Al Gore’s presidential campaign certainly didn’t hurt. But thanks to its full-function organizer, synchronization with many popular desktop PIMs (personal information managers), thumb-operated QWERTY keyboard, and, of course, wireless e-mail, the RIM 957 BlackBerry is more than just hype.
You won’t receive instant wireless gratification right out of the box–you’ll need to juice up the internal rechargeable battery via the docking cradle (AC adapter included). Also, the activation process requires you to first register online and wait three to five business days for a confirmation e-mail.
Specifications:
Navigation: Thumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key
User Interface: Intuitive icons and menus
Memory: 8 MB flash memory plus 1 MB SRAM*
Microprocessor: 32-bit processor
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 1.6 or higher
Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server: Supported by version 1.6 or higher
Network: 800 MHz DataTAC® network
