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<p><i>eddynyc submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I love this phone! I own the 7105 model and I don't understand what all the fuss is about! I don't have a problem with reception. I've never had a dropped call. Heres a run down of the phone!<br /><br />Pros:<br />*this is a big one for me, you can text with one hand!<br />*great size<br />*easy to learn keypad<br />*smaller and thinner than other blackberry's<br /><br />Cons:<br />*internet could be a tad faster<br />*screen could be a little brighter in the sun<br /><br />other than that, this phone is great!!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>thinkr04_7 submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Ok, I have had this phone for about 39 days, and at the start it was VERY nice and worked well, and thought that I would have no problems. WRONG! For 3 weeks it was good no apparent problems or anything, but starting last week my phone has been turning itself off, ( yes you read it right!) and when I go to turn it back on it will NOT turn on at all! I have to take out the battery wait 5 minutes then put it back in, THEN the phone will start, but even then it takes another 10 minutes for all the programs to load before I can do anything! So, I contacted Tmobile and they were very nice and they are replacing this one with a Pearl. I am happy about this, but wished that I didn't have these problems to start with!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>MrG submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>The 7100G is a great phone!<br /><br />I've used all sorts of Motorola's, and Samsungs, and I love this thing.<br /><br />Its a business man's phone; no camera, speaker phone, bluetooth (voice only).<br /><br />The SureType Qwerty Keypad took some time to get used to, but overall great product!<br /><br />I would strongly recommend this phone to anyone who is serious about a serious phone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>Amex submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>We are reviewing the phone not the service, so in doing so your review is a little unjust. If you were in my part of the country you would rave how great it was, if the service and phone was as bad as you state I'am sure your company would have switched by now. Plan prices mean nothing to a company if they can't use their phones because of poor service, and if they choose poor service and price over good service and a few pennies extra they are very counter productive. So there's a couple of things you can do: have the phone checked out, check other T-mobile customers service in your area. If others are having problems then maybe you need to consult T-mobile and/or seek another carrier..or as you stated earlier return to pen &amp; paper and use Pony Express.<br /><br />My 7105t works great, and because it does I'm happy and will continue to use it. I just find it unfair to judge a product in an area that may have bad service, that is not a flaw of the product but the carrier.<br /><br />Pros: 90% Functional<br />Cons: 10% Minor<br /><br />Still a great product, execellent value.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>Hill submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I would like to tell anyone who wants to get a phone to go for the blackberry 7105t. Ive had this phone for about three weeks and i still cant get over how great it is. I don't really talk on my phone i mostly do taxing but this phone is so great u cant instant message your friends on messenger aim and yahoo. wow you can even send emails ok let me tell you i went out of state for labor day weekend i was able to use my phone at all time without havin to worry about roaming charges or long distance charges too and we forgot to book a hotel so yes i used my phone to get a hotel i used the unlimited data service that has internet axcess and looked for hotels, and received the confrimation email back to my phone.my friends couldnt belive there eyes. so as soon as that happend the started asking asking where i had gotten the phone and i let them know that i purchased it online at "ushopwireless.com" the best price i had found anywhere. Plus i even got a free bluetooth headset with the phone with the promo code of AF-LM and the toll free # was 877-373-7100 they can answer your questions like they did for me.<br /> so like i told my friends i want to tell anyone who wants to get a new phone to get the 7105t. i believe if u find something at a great price that you'll love you should tell everybody else and share the great news. so go check this phone out you will not regret it! :-)</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>amcdermott24 submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>When I first got my blackberry 7100 I loved it and probably should have received some cash from RIM and T-Mobile for all the business I sent their way. Now I wish I would have never gotten the phone. As far as features, look, ease of use are concerned the phone is great. However don't let that bar far at or below two bars. Once that happens poof goes your call. I know that part of it is the area I am located. But I'm not in the sticks I am 45 minutes outside Chicago for heavens sake! The ONLY reason I am not getting rid of the phone is because our company uses the enterprise server and I told this is the only phone that it works with. T-Mobile although they have great plans and pricing cannot match the service I had with Verizon. As far as the Blackberry goes I have never had any other PDA phone but if this is all I have to look forward to maybe I'll just go back to a pen and paper!!!!!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>SprintTampaBay submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Nice phone...best phone I've owned and I have had 16 in the last 10 years...I used Moto's Nokia Lg &amp; Samsung, but this Blackberry is by far the best ever...a true workhorse for business and all around communication device...but as with all phones the network does make the major difference...I used Verizon for 7 1/2 years Sprint 2 years Alltel 15 days Nextel 6 mos and T-Mobile for last 3 mos...I find the best Blackberry service on T-Mobile and best prices...the coverage isn't quite as great as VZW, but is very equal too the others and growing, Customer Service is hands down the best...<br /><br />Nice phone for work or play, a true communication device for all who seek staying in contact 24/7....</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>canes96 submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3</b> (out of 5)</p><p>love so many features but talking as a handset is so frustrating... if the volume is turned up noone understands me. With the volume turned down people can hear me fine but I have trouble hearing them.<br /><br />does work great with bluetooth earpiece or other earpieces.<br /><br />blackberry works well, two letters per key text is difficult to get used to, but with practice works well.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p>MobiHand is now selling software for the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105 (7100t). Follow the link to check it out.</p>
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<p>MobiHand is now selling software for the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105 (7100g). Follow the link to check it out.</p>
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<p>MobiHand is now selling software for the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105 (7105t). Follow the link to check it out.</p>
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<p><i>adv4500 submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I had this phone for eight months now, and is currently sitting in a desk drawer turned OFF. I had to get my old Nokia 6600 back online. Reason? I live in an area with poor reception (according to T-mobile 2-3 bars), and the other parties could hardly understand what I was saying. It never dropped a call, but the voice quality was horribly degraded by the week signal. My Nokia on the other hand does drop calls due to the week signal, but the voice quality on the other end is still almost perfect to the end. <br /><br />Pros:<br />Being able to turn off the wireless feature. <br />USB for data transfer and charging<br />Lotus Notes Email<br />International Capabilities<br /><br />Cons:<br />Poor RF and voice quality.<br />Screen is still hard to see outdoors<br />Can't attach device as another drive on the PC<br />No Memory card<br />Battery life</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>Damon42 submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3</b> (out of 5)</p><p>it crashes more then acceptable</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>MXmorale submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have no complaints with this phone, the internet is great you can basically get on most internet pages you try to get on as long as they are not too large. I only have one complaint and that is the part that this phone does not play Real Music Tones, but then again I never did stress it because I understood this phone is more of a business phone than for phone. But in conclusion the phone is great for internet access, instant messaging, calendar, and much more.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>avattathil submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Syncing VIA Bluetooth on Blackberry 7100g <br /><br />I have read many articles on phonescoop. Many of you are having issues syncing the 7100g via Bluetooth on Windoose. The spec even says for headset only. I have successfully synced up via Bluetooth. on Outlook and Lotus Notes. The capabilities are there, you just have to unlock them. <br /><br />Here is what you need. <br />Latest Desktop Software BlackBerry OS v4.1<br />Here is the link https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=A8BAA56554F96369AB93E4F3BB068C22<br /><br />Operating System Upgrade<br />BlackBerry OS v4.1.0.210 CSL (Multilanguage) Contains English (Hong Kong release)<br /><br />Here is the link https://www.blackberry.com/SoftwareDownload/index.jsp?client=cB5RB4aRB<br /><br />Windows XP SP2 <br />and a Bluetooth device that compatible. What does compatible mean? It mean you should be able to plug in the Bluetooth device and have windows support via the generic MS drives. I used a D-Link USB Bluetooth (kinda pricey, $35). But works great. Creative CB2436 Works as well. I did not test with Creative I just know it does not need drivers on XP SP2.<br /><br />Note Third party drivers do not work.(Have to use Microsoft drivers as far as I know)<br /><br />After device is installed the Bluetooth logo should be in the taskbar or desktop.<br />Set it to discover. Then discover it via the 7100g and pair. (Optionally you and trust the device with the device.)<br /><br />Install the desktop software<br />Go to BlackBerry Device Manager Right Click properties and click Enable Bluetooth support. Then click configure Bluetooth and <br />Add device. WALA you're good to go.<br /><br />To sync go to launch the Desktop client and go to connection settings and select Bluetooth. <br /><br />Then launch Intellisync or (Companion for Lotus Notes) and configure your PIM and off you go. If you need help email mail me I will try to help you out. It's a pretty nice device I had to monkey around with it for a while. I also got some cool themes loaded. <br /><br />Have Fun<br />anthonyv@signalblue.com<br />--Tony</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>Wireless Consultant submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3</b> (out of 5)</p><p>The unit works better as a phone than the 7290 that I had. The web browsing is a little better. Typing a email is easier on the 7290.<br /><br />The speaker phone could be a little louder.<br /><br />This model is better for one hand users.<br /><br />This model does not use icons in the navigation. I miss that feature.<br /><br /><br /><br />Pros<br />smaller<br />speaker phone<br />better browsing<br /><br />cons<br />I hate predictive text. It slows me down.<br />I rather the 7290 because of the key board.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>craigw9292 submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>As a blackberry this phone is great! I was upgrading from the 7290 because I wanted more of a phone form factor.<br /><br />This is a very light phone, good feel and good battery life.<br /><br />Cons: <br /><br />The software is slower than 7290.<br />The reception is really bad, the arial is located in the base of the phone, so if you cup it in your hand (which you do to use the dial) it looses 1-2 bars of signal strength ... not a problem unless you are around a low signal area - which happens!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>auburnfan24 submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>when i got this phone for cingular...they failed to tell me it had a $49.99/month charge for the internet...if you dont get the internet, the phone is basically worthless.<br /><br />pros:<br />good screen<br />clear calls (on my end)<br />doesnt lag (unlike smartphones)<br /><br />cons:<br />no camera/mp3 player<br />bad reception<br />weird keyboard<br />no vibe + ring only vibe then ring<br />ringers are not loud<br />1 game<br /><br />all in all, its a good phone for business use...its just not for me. im returning it for the new sony ericsson.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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<p><i>sunilsonia submitted this review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry 7100 / 7105:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>OK may be not that many but I've got to say, this RIM Blackberry 7105T phone is a FAR and AWAY IMPROVEMENT over my previous T-Mobile Cellphone, a Siemens CF-62T. But then again, DCS (Dixie Cups and a String could also have beaten that phone too :-) .) <br /><br />Pros:<br /><br />-The Deal I got for purchasing this phone ($70 after all rebates), plus a free Bluetooth from http://www.blackberry.com when purchased prior to 11/30/2005 (those who didn't get their headset, I highly suggest you do this through this offer);<br /><br />-The Reception on the speaker is exceptional and loud too compared to any previous phone I've had.<br /><br />-The sync for calendar, tasks, contacts, notes and memos can be seemless and automatic if set to do so via the software included in box.<br /><br />- Setting up a POP3 e-mail account is simple! And best of all, I am getting my e-mails quite seemlessly on my work a/c. So much so, that my colleague who had the Blackberry (different model but with VZW) was asking what I did and who I contacted to setup? The answers were I contacted none one except for T-Mobile PDA Support Desk and just simply setup a POP3 a/c on this basis.<br /><br />- IM when I am at the airport in the event I need to reach out to someone.<br /><br />-Phone size is perfoect and is made of different material compared to the ugly plastic 7290.<br />Cons:<br /><br />-When travelling, with previous phones, the time always updated automatically according the the local time zone but here it doesn't seem to be doing so, atleast not yet. If anyone knows how to do this, then please post the steps out in the forum for T-Mobile.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p>
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