Not one, but two brand-new BlackBerries make it to Vodafone's network; the 8707v offers 3G and a full-width thumbboard, while the 7130 skips the 3G in favour of a sleeker shape and SureType keboard.
RIM BlackBerry 8707v
As the first 3G-enabled BlackBerry in Europe, RIM's 8707v has now begun selling from mobile network operator Vodafone. Similar to its predecessor, the 8700v, the new business phone comes equipped with a landscape QVGA display and full-width thumbboard for text input, as well as quad-band GSM connectivity and the ability to double as a tethered modem for laptop users. RIM's usual push e-mail features naturally remain present along with PIM, messaging and browser applications, while Bluetooth support enables headset connectivity.
Price and availability
Depending on price plan, the RIM BlackBerry 8707 is now available to subscribers of mobile network operator Vodafone for free or up to €190.
RIM BlackBerry 7130v
Foregoing the 3G support of its larger sibling, the 7130v belongs to the sleeker 7100 series of BlackBerry devices which also rely on RIM's SureType thumbboard concept in where each key hosts two characters and predictive text software is used to determine what the user is typing. Also a quad-band handset, the 7130v relies on EDGE for data transfers, and comes equipped with Bluetooth connectivity as well as a portrait-oriented QVGA display.
Price and availability
Depending on price plan, the RIM BlackBerry 7130v is now available to subscribers of mobile network operator Vodafone for free or up to €190.
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