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.

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