3.6
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RIM BlackBerry 7290


$120.00 Released November, 2004

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Keyboard is easy to work with, buttons feel comfortable. Good reception in most areas, doesn't drop calls. Good email synchronization, keeps up with latest email as they come in, very little lag.

The Cons:Frequent compatibility issues with connecting to various networks. Operating system is difficult to maintain, shows frequent glitches. Icons frequently go missing, difficult to get them back.

  The BlackBerry 7290 is a full-size BlackBerry handset and is the updated version of the BlackBerry 7280. The major differences are that the 7290 is quad band receptive and that it is Bluetooth enabled to allow wireless connections to headsets.

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The 7290 includes a web browser and email synchronization, and is compatible with several BlackBerry business email server options. It still features a 65k color screen, intuitive menu setup and trackwheel for easier navigation. The 7290 does not include BlackBerry Messenger service, though it does come with more internal memory than the 3280, with 32MB of flash storage.

Features

  • Release Date: November 2004
  • Quad band GMS 850/900/1800/1900
  • Color screen, 65k
  • Full QWERTY keypad
  • SMS, e-mail, organizer
  • Large screen, intuitive menu navigation
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Internet browser
  • Business/personal email account synchronization, compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise for Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and Novell Groupwise for businesses
  • Corporate data sharing/access
  • 32MB flash memory
  • Up to 4 hour talk time battery life

User Reviews (2)

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Pros
  • 2

    keyboard is easy to work with, buttons feel comfortable

  • 2

    good reception in most areas, doesn't drop calls

  • 2

    good email synchronization, keeps up with latest email as they come in, very little lag

  • 2

    screen is clear and easy to read, text is sharp

Cons
  • 0

    frequent compatibility issues with connecting to various networks

  • 0

    operating system is difficult to maintain, shows frequent glitches

  • 0

    icons frequently go missing, difficult to get them back

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Anonymous: #rim_blackberry_7290 The call button (pic of phone) has dissaperred off my phone. how can i get it back? Dec 30, 10
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