Rogers Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced a major leap forward in wireless innovation - the BlackBerry(R) 8700r Wireless Handheld(TM) will be available in Canada beginning November 29th. The BlackBerry 8700r elegantly integrates state-of- the-art hardware, software and network technologies to provide the ultimate balance of performance, design and function. The first BlackBerry device available in Canada to support high-speed EDGE network technology, the BlackBerry 8700r enables superior Web browsing, faster wireless connectivity and will operate exclusively on the Rogers Wireless GSM/GPRS/EDGE network, Canada's largest high-speed wireless data network.
The BlackBerry 8700r is ideal for customers who want a lightweight, all- in-one device with best-in-class performance for email, phone, Web browsing and corporate data applications. Customers will experience:
- Noticeably faster Web browsing, application performance and
attachment viewing,
- An exceptionally bright, high-resolution landscape QVGA (320 x 240)
LCD screen that supports more than 65,000 colours and utilizes active
matrix transmissive technology to deliver vivid graphics,
- Intelligent auto-sensing technology to automatically adjust the LCD
and keyboard lighting to provide an optimized view in outdoor, indoor
and dark environments,
- The ability to store and run more enterprise, personal productivity
and game applications with a powerful Intel(R) processor, as well as
64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SRAM,
- Complete, high-end phone features with dedicated "send," "end" and
"mute" phone keys as well as intuitive call management features such
as smart dialing, conference calling, speed dial and call forwarding,
- Bluetooth(R) support and built-in speakerphone for hands-free
operation,
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE network support for connectivity across
Canada as well as seamless international roaming in over 170
countries,
- The optimized and smoothly integrated functionality that BlackBerry
users have come to expect with support for email, phone, Web
browsing, text messaging, organizer and corporate data applications,
- An easy-to-use, full QWERTY keyboard in a sleek, stylish and
lightweight device.
The introduction of the BlackBerry 8700r is another leading example of Rogers Wireless' and RIM's commitment to providing the best in high-quality wireless communications, enabling customers to truly mobilize the workforce and save time by providing access to the people and information needed to conduct business from anywhere.
For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM) software tightly integrates with Microsoft(R) Exchange, IBM Lotus(R) Domino(TM) and Novell GroupWise(R) and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data.
For individuals and smaller businesses, Rogers offers BlackBerry Internet Service(TM) which allows customers to access up to ten supported email accounts from a single device. And customers who choose the BlackBerry 8700r from Rogers Wireless will enjoy the unique added benefit of exclusive, dedicated BlackBerry sales representatives and support services.
The BlackBerry 8700r will cost C $499.99 with a 3-year service agreement from Rogers Wireless and will be available for purchase across Canada through select Rogers Wireless dealers and retail points of sale, or online at www.rogers.com/8700r.
Source: Rogers Wireless Inc.; Rogers Communications Inc.