This BlackBerry has an e-mail set up that is very easy to use and it is user friendly all of the way. Support for instant-messaging is very simple to come by which makes this BlackBerry high on the popularity list.

The RIM 8700g features an Intel processor, Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE speeds, a full QWERTY keyboard as well as a speakerphone. The cell phone aspect of the RIM 8700g offers tremendous phone abilities. This BlackBerry can best be described as being a handheld, phone and fax machine all in one.

The screen of the BlackBerry is very becoming to the eye. All together 65,000 hues are displayed and there is a 320 x 240-pixel resolution. When it comes to scrolling through the menu or looking at images as well as web pages with lots of colors and photos, you are very much in luck. There is light-sensing technology that becomes tuned into wherever you are, be it outside in the bright sunlight, in a car in the dark or inside. The screen is easy to read no matter where you are and regardless of the lighting!

The brightness of the backlight can easily be adjusted not to mention the timeout settings. Other items can be adjusted as well including the font type and font size. This makes the BlackBerry RIM 8700g very versatile indeed and a leader amongst other BlackBerry products.

When you receive a message on your BlackBerry a tiny LED will flash different colors. For example there is red for the notification of messages; yellow when the battery is low; green when there is activity on the network and blue to show that the Bluetooth is connecting.

The handset boasts of a 35-button QWERTY keyboard which features soft, modern keys. The Send/End keys can be found at the top line. The soft key in the top center is known as the “front convenience key" and this key can very simply and easily be programmed to start any type of application. The same can also be said for the side convenience key to be found on the left spine of the display.

For those with medium to large fingers, the keyboard is easy to use and is not cramped at all. Sending text messages and quick e-mails is a snap with the BlackBerry RIM 8700g. The USB port and headset jack are located on the left hand side of the BlackBerry RIM 8700g. Look to the right hand side and you will find the escape button and track wheel. The power button and mute button is easy to locate on the top of the BlackBerry. On the backside you can find the speakerphone.

Pros

There are many reasons to purchase a RIM 8700g. These reasons include:

- Email setup that is simplified

- Bluetooth 2.0

- Light-sensing technology

- Plenty of accessories (such as USB cable, AC adapter, travel charger, wired headset and belt holster)

- 64MB of flash memory

- 16MB of SDRAM

- Categorize your names and numbers according to personal or business

- 35 polyphonic ring tones to choose from

Cons

There is not too much to say that is negative about the RIM 8700g except for a few small items.

- Keyboard is plastic as well as slippery and has the appearance of being cheap

- No expansion options

- PDFs cannot always be viewed with ease

Overall

The BlackBerry RIM 8700g is excellent for both personal use as well as business use. If you need to buy a new BlackBerry, this one would be an excellent choice as it has very few flaws and can be purchased at a reasonable price ($169.95 - $189.95).