BlackBerry 8707g™
The new BlackBerry 8707g wireless handheld™ is the first 3G BlackBerry. Designed with people who travel to Japan in mind, the 3G capability means you can now access your email and data via your BlackBerry when you are roaming in Japan. The 8707g combines the power of 3G capability, with advanced industry hardware, software and network technologies, in a single, lightweight, stylish device, with full QWERTY keyboard. Email, attachments, business application, phone and web access it's never been easier to stay connected on the move.
The BlackBerry 8707g features include:
- 3G capability enabling data roaming in Japan so you can keep up to date with your email while travelling
- Make voice calls and access data at the same time - send emails or browse the Internet while making a call.
- High resolution, light-sensing screen - optimises LCD screen lighting levels automatically for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing
- Sleek, thin form factor with full QWERTY keyboard
- Quad-Band GSM/GPRS and UMTS handheld, operates on GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz wireless networks, along with 3G UMTS 2100Mhz (W-CDMA) networks. This allows for international roaming between North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, and Japan
- Bluetooth® support for hands-free voice communications
- Dedicated Send and End keys for phone calls
- Separate inboxes for e-mails, and SMS/MMS messages
- Speaker phone for hands free voice calling and conference calls
- Ample memory for application and data storage
Specification
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | Approx 110mm x 69.5mm x 19.5mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 140g (including battery) |
| Display | High-resolution 320 x 240 QVGA 16 bit colour LCD display Intelligent light sensor adjusts backlighting User selectable font size |
| Buttons & Controls | Trackwheel, SureType™ QWERTY keyboard, Send, End, Mute, Escape and 2 customisable Convenience keys. |
| User Interface | Intuitive icons and easy-to-read text based home screen and menus. |
| Processor | Qualcomm® 3250 Processor - 80MHz |
| Internal Memory | 64MB flash memory, 16 MB SRAM |
| Expandable Memory | N/A |
| Notification | Ringtones, vibrate mode, LED indicator |
| Ringtones | 32 bit Polyphonic and MP3 |
| Voice input / output | Integrated earpiece and microphone; Hands-free speakerphone; Hands-free headset and carkit support; Bluetooth v2.0 hands-free headset and car kit support. |
| GPRS | Yes |
| Edge | No |
| 3G | Yes |
| Bluetooth® | Yes |
| Standard Battery* | 1100mAhr Lithium cell. |
| Talk Time (up to)* | 5 hours GSM, 2 3/4 hours 3G |
| Standby Time (up to)* | 16 days |
| Network Bands | GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS (W-CDMA) 2100 MHz |
| Accessories in the box | Mini-USB cable Travel charger Removable battery Plastic Holster BlackBerry Headset |
| Browsers | WSP, HTML |
| MMS | No |
| SMS | Yes (Presented as separate inbox) |
| Camera | No |
| Media Player | No |
| Keyboard Security | Password & Keyboard lock |
| Java | J2ME |
| Modem | Embedded RIM® wireless GPRS / 3G modem |
| SAR Value (Ear) | 1.30/0.87 |
* Based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique. Actual results may vary. Battery life may vary based on usage.
Data sheet
8707g software
The latest O2 accredited version of the 8707g handheld code can be downloaded here.
Download the O2 accredited version of the 8707g handheld code
Using your 8707g as a 3G modem with your Windows XP laptop
Use your 8707g to get mobile access to the internet, email and data from your laptop via O2 Mobile Web*. Read our instructions on how to set up your BlackBerry 8707g from O2 to work as a 3G Modem with your Windows XP laptop and the O2 network.
*Subject to network coverage. O2 Mobile Web usage is chargeable on a per megabyte basis and is not included in our BlackBerry monthly line rental tariffs.
Using your 8707g as a 3G modem with your Windows XP laptop [PDF-469K]
