Blackberry RIM 957 : It looks like a PDA, but the BlackBerry RIM 957 is really a pager

RIM (Research In Motion) introduced the BlackBerry 957 in April of 2000. At its release, it was little more than an overgrown 950.

It looks like a PDA, but the BlackBerry RIM 957 is really a pager—what Research In Motion (RIM) calls a “two-way messenger device.” As a convenient way to receive and send pages and e-mail wirelessly, the RIM 957 is an excellent choice. It uses the same Cingular Interactive (formerly Bell South Wireless Data) 900-MHz Mobitex network that Palm.net uses for Palm VII devices.

The RIM 957 is such a great messaging device that you may forget it’s not a PDA—or, for that matter, you might not even care. The first version of the RIM 957 worked only with Exchange servers, but this version can gain access to messages, e-mail, and content directly.

RIM Wireless Handhelds include the most advanced wireless technology allowing you to send and receive e-mail from the palm of your hand. Creating and retrieving information is amazingly simple using the optimized keyboard, thumb-operated trackwheel, easy-to-read backlit screen and intuitive menu-driven interface. With RIM Wireless Handhelds you don't need to retrieve your e-mail. Your e-mail finds you. No dialing-in. No initiating connections. No antennas to rise. No effort required. The handhelds are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Now you can easily stay in touch with your colleagues and clients while you're on the go.BlackBerry Internet Edition is designed to allow leading service providers to offer an end-to-end wireless e-mail solution with single mailbox integration. The BlackBerry solution includes a choice of powerful RIM Wireless Handhelds with integrated e-mail/organizer software, PC docking cradle, PC synchronization software and affordable airtime. BlackBerry allows mobile users to access their e-mail and personal organizer wherever they go.

· Standard memory: 5 MB flash memory plus 512 Kbytes SRAM

· Maximum memory: 5 MB

· Expansion slot: No

· Display type: Monochrome LCD

· Display colors: 2 colors (monochrome)

· Display size: User Selectable 16-20 line display

· Display backlight: Yes

· Processor: 32-bit Intel386 processor

· Operating system: Blackberry software

· PC compatible: Yes

· Mac compatible: No

· PC system requirements: Intel-compatible 486 or higher desktop, one available serial port, Windows 95/98 with 8 MB of RAM, or Windows NT 4.0 with 16 MB of RAM

· Handwriting recognition: No

· Keyboard: QWERTY keyboard

· User controls: Thumb-operated trackwheel

· Memo pad: Yes

· Address book: Yes

· Scheduler: Calendar

· E-mail: Yes

· Web browser: Yes

· Security: Scrambling

· Stereo: No

· Built-in speaker: No

· Headset jack: No

· Voice recorder: No

· MP3 playback: No

· Audible content playback: No

· AC adapter included: Yes

· Battery type: Internal rechargeable Lithium battery

· Batteries included: Yes (internal)

· Average battery life: 1-2 weeks

· Desktop import/export formats: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Schedule+, GroupWise, Lotus Organizer, Lotus Notes, Symantec ACT!, GoldMine, or Netscape

· Serial port: Yes

· USB: No

· Infrared: No

· Wireless: Yes

· Docking cradle: Yes (charging cradle)

· PC cable: No

· Other hardware: Holster (belt clip)

· Software: Puma Intellisync

· Width: 3.1 inches

· Height: 4.6 inches

· Depth: 0.7 inches

· Weight: 5.3 ounces (including battery)

· Warranty, parts: 1 year

· Warranty, labor: 1 year

· First released: »May 2000

The Antithesis Of :

RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630

As the replacement to the RIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, the RIM BlackBerry Tour offers dual-mode functionality (supporting dual-band CDMA and quad-band GSM networks) for world roaming capabilities and ships with a SIM card. With this capability, the phone switches automatically between CDMA and GSM networks to offer se

amless international roaming--all while keeping the same phone number. In addition to voice coverage, the BlackBerry Tour supports the 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA band, so you can get 3G support overseas, while working on Verizon's EV-DO Rev. A network domestically. In all, you'll get voice coverage in 220 countries and data coverage (e-mail and Internet) in 175 countries. Be sure to check the international roaming rates for voice calls and text messages before you head off on your trip.

(old handphone - www.old-handphone.blogspot.com)

Blackberry RIM 850 : as a two-way mobile pager

BlackBerry first made headway in the marketplace by concentrating on e-mail. RIM currently offers BlackBerry e-mail service to non-BlackBerry devices, such as the Palm Treo, through the BlackBerry Connect software. The original BlackBerry device had a monochrome display, but all current models have color displays.

The first BlackBerry device was introduced in 1999 as a two-way pager.

BlackBerry is a line of mobile e-mail and smartphone devices developed by Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM)

The reason for the monumental growth is easily explainable. See, the first model was the one pictured, the 850. As you can see, it was little more than a mobile pager. It did integrate with existing enterprise email, though. Still, 1998 was still in the era of the AOL Internet, so most consumers didn’t really have a need for a mobile email device. Cell phones in general weren’t even big in the consumer market at that point, so the need for a wireless PDA was expectedly lacking. But it did provide corporate data access, an organizer, calendar, paging, and wireless Internet, so it was of great use to businesses who wanted a more mobile workforce. In 2005, PC World called the 850 the 14th greatest gadget of the past 50 years.

Blackberry RIM 850 specifications :

Features Available

* Wireless Email

* Corporate Data Access**

* Organizer

* Wireless Calendar***

* Wireless Internet

* Paging

Size 2.5 x 3.5 x 0.93 inches / 6.4 x 8.9 x 2.4cm (LxWxD)

Weight 4.7 oz/133g

Keyboard QWERTY keyboard

Navigation Thumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key

Notification Tone, vibrate, on-screen or LED indicator

User Interface Intuitive icons and menus

Display User selectable 6 or 8 line display

Battery One AA alkaline or rechargeable AA NiMH

Battery Life* Approximately one week data/email usage

Memory 4 MB flash memory plus 512 Kbytes SRAM

Microprocessor 32-bit processor

Modem Embedded RIM® wireless modem

Email Account Compatibility

* Integrates with an existing enterprise email account

* Integrates with a new handheld email account

Includes BlackBerry Desktop Software Supported by version 1.6 or higher

Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server Supported by version 1.6 or higher

Handheld Security Password protection

Cradle Docking/charging cradle

Network 800 MHz DataTAC® network

Works In:

* US

* Canada

The Antithesis Of :

- Blackberry Bold 9000

The BlackBerry Experience: No Compromises

With email, phone, IM and the Internet, it can connect you1. With an integrated organizer, it can help you stay on top of your day. With camera and video recording,2 you can capture and share the moment with just a few clicks.

- Blackberry Storm

Blackberry smartphone with SurePress touch screen Navigation

Navigation: SurePress™ touch screen

BlackBerry Storm2 9520/BlackBerry Storm2 9550: On screen keyboard: portrait SureType®, QWERTY and multi-tap, landscape QWERTY, portrait QWERTY

BlackBerry Storm 9500/BlackBerry Storm 9530: portrait SureType and multitap, landscape QWERTY

Dedicated keys: Send, End, Menu, Escape, Left/right convenience keys (default voice activated dialing and camera), 2X Volume/Zoom, Power/Lock, Mute (Play/Pause)

(old handphone - www.old-handphone.blogspot.com)