M1 and Research in Motion (RIM) have launched Singapore’s first UMTS-enables BlackBerry handset, the BlackBerry 8707vTM. 8707v also enables users to speak on the phone while simultaneously sending and receiving email, browsing the Internet or using other data applications, even while the handset is being used as a modem.
The BlackBerry 8707v functions on 2100 MHz UMTS networks, and also supports 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS (quad band) networks to provide comprehensive roaming coverage in many countries.
"The BlackBerry 8707v is an ideal choice for mobile professionals seeking a highly developed solution for both voice and data applications," claimed Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific at Research In Motion.
The BlackBerry 8707v has a bright, high-resolution color landscape QVGA (320 x 240) LCD screen that delivers vivid graphics with ample workspace for reading emails, browsing the Internet or viewing attachments including support for popular file formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, PDF, ASCII, JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF and PNG.
It also features an intelligent light sensing technology, which automatically optimises the screen and keyboard lighting levels for indoor and outdoor viewing. The handset features a full QWERTY keyboard for rapid and accurate thumb typing.
For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software features MS Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and Novell GroupWise, and works with existing enterprise systems.
For individuals and smaller businesses, BlackBerry Internet Service enables users to manage up to ten corporate and personal email accounts including MS Exchange, MS Outlook, IBM Lotus Domino and ISP email accounts.
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