Globe, RIM launch BlackBerry 8700g

Globe Telecom and Research In Motion (RIM) announced the launch of the new BlackBerry® 8700g™. Operating on Globe’s high-speed EDGE network, the BlackBerry 8700g provides the ultimate blend of performance, design and function, featuring a completely re-engineered device platform with expanded memory and a powerful Intel® XScale® processor. “We are very excited to be working with RIM to launch the new BlackBerry 8700g in the Philippines," said Daniel David, Globe Telecom head of the Corporate Business Group. “Leveraging the proven BlackBerry technology, innovative design and advanced features, the BlackBerry 8700g enables connectivity and productivity for mobile professionals who want an excellent web browsing and mobile application experience," he said in a press statement. “The BlackBerry 8700g delivers an unmatched mobile experience for customers in the Philippines," said Norm Lo, Vice President of Asia Pacific at Research In Motion. “The stylish design, powerful functionality and exceptional application performance makes the BlackBerry 8700g a great choice for Globe’s corporate and individual customers." The EDGE-enabled BlackBerry 8700g features a full QWERTY keyboard, 64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SDRAM, offering enhanced data and voice functionality in a sleek design. The BlackBerry 8700g also includes premium phone features such as quad-band support, dedicated "send", "end" and "mute" keys, smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth® support for hands-free headsets and car kits. In addition, the BlackBerry 8700g incorporates a QVGA (320 x 240) LCD display with a unique light sensing technology that automatically adjusts the display and keyboard lighting levels for optimized viewing in outdoor, indoor and dark environments. For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ software tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange, IBM Lotus® Domino® and Novell GroupWise® and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based wireless access to email and other corporate data. For individuals and smaller businesses, BlackBerry Internet Service™ allows users to access up to ten corporate and personal email accounts (including Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino and most popular ISP email accounts) from a single device. WebWire Press Release