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This update to the tried and true BlackBerry 7200 Series
adds support for Bluetooth, a brighter display, quad-band GSM, and 32
MB of internal memory. This integrated phone, e-mail client (with
support for corporate e-mail servers), organizer, and Web browser is
the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.
Design
The BlackBerry 7290 follows
the standard BlackBerry form factor-- a large 240 x 160 color screen
placed above a QWERTY keyboard. The screen offers plenty of real
estate to view your e-mails, Web browser content, messaging
sessions, and attachments. The popular BlackBerry user interface is
here, too, which makes it easy to navigate the handheld's functions.
A trackwheel is located on the right side of the unit for quick
scrolling through menus and e-mails. There's also a standard 2.5mm
headset jack that can be used with the included headset. A removable
lithium-ion battery is housed in the rear of the
handheld.
Calling
Features
Many of the calling
capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are
present in the BlackBerry 7290. The unit's Bluetooth capability
means you can use a wireless headset with the phone for hands-free
calling. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address
book (limited only by the unit's 32 MB of internal memory) are also
included.
Messaging, Internet,
and Tools
The BlackBerry 7290
delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With BlackBerry
service plans from Cingular, you can receive e-mails instantaneously
from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). With
BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail
all at once. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and
continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be
discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built in
for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
WordPerfect, and PDF formats).
If your company has a
BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of
the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events
are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop
calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your
Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously
synchronized with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new
attendees, and more, all on your BlackBerry 7290. Users without
BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their
desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB by using the
included BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Use the BlackBerry 7290's Web
browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse
Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check
weather reports, and do even more. Wireless text messaging is also
supported by the BlackBerry 7290.
The BlackBerry 7290 ships with
a number of tools, including a calculator with a unit converter and
a to-do list. The handheld's software is based on the Java platform,
meaning Java-compatible games and applications can be added to the
handheld.
Statistics
The BlackBerry 7290 weighs
4.9 ounces and measures 4.5 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches. Its lithium-ion
battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time, and up to 9
days of digital standby time. It runs on the 800/900/1800/1900
GSM/GPRS frequencies. The handheld comes with a one year limited
warranty.
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