BlackBerry 8705g

Overview

The BlackBerry® 8705g smartphone operates on the latest high-speed wireless networks, keeping you connected while on the go. Email, phone, web browsing, text messaging, organizer and full QWERTY keyboard—you’ll get it all.

And, the BlackBerry 8705g smartphone lets you connect your laptop or PC to the Internet, using the device as a tethered modem—so you won't need to carry a wireless PC card*.

T-Mobile

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*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry Device Software.

 

Features Available

The BlackBerry 8705g features complete functionality, including*:

  • Wireless email
  • Organizer
  • Browser
  • Phone
  • Corporate data access 1
  • SMS
  • MMS 1
  • Wireless Calendar
  • Powered by a precisely tuned combination of technologies and 64 MB of memory, the BlackBerry® 8705g smartphone lets you view attachments and graphics, browse the web and run applications effortlessly
  • Access up to 10 supported business and/or personal email accounts — in one inbox
  • View popular file formats (i.e. Word, Excel, Acrobat)
  • Use the QWERTY keyboard to find letters and numbers as you would on your computer
  • Large, dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, plus Convenience keys that let you choose the function
  • The tethered modem capability lets you connect your laptop to the Internet via your BlackBerry smartphone*
  • Provides loud, clear phone calls and intuitive call management features, including speed dialing and call forwarding
  • Go hands-free and make conference calls easy—the built-in speakerphone delivers excellent sound quality
  • Big, bright high-resolution screen optimizes lighting levels for ideal viewing indoors or out
  • Combine text and images in one message with Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)*
  • Assign specific polyphonic and MP3 ringtones to individual contacts
  • Make safer calls on the road with the Bluetooth® hands-free headset and car kit
  • Quad-Band network support on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM®/GPRS and EDGE* networks allows for international roaming between North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
  • Rating for hearing aids (PDF): M3, T3

Enterprise friendly

The BlackBerry 8705g smartphone is the perfect complement to the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution. Fast performance and outstanding ergonomic features let you take full advantage of enterprise applications—such as sales force automation, field service automation, network and systems management and more—that are wirelessly enabled by the BlackBerry® platform.

*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry Device Software.

1  Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.


 

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Specifications

Features Available

  • Wireless email
  • Organizer
  • Browser
  • Phone
  • Corporate data access
  • SMS
  • MMS
  • Wireless Calendar

Size and Weight

  • 4.3" / 11.0cm (Length)
  • 2.7" / 6.95cm (Width)
  • 0.8" / 1.95cm (Depth)
  • 4.7 oz. / 134g (Weight)

Data Input/Navigation

  • QWERTY (Keyboard)
  • Keyboard backlighting
  • Thumb-operated trackwheel

Voice Input/Output

  • Headset jack
  • Integrated earpiece/ microphone
  • Built-in speakerphone
  • Hands-free headset and car kit support (Bluetooth® technology)
  • M3, T3 (Rating for hearing aids (PDF))

Display

  • Font size (user selectable)
  • Color display
  • Backlighting
  • Light sensing screen

Notification

  • Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
  • MP3 ringtones
  • Vibrate mode
  • LED indicator

Approximate Battery Life

  • 16 days (Standby time)
  • 4 hours (Talk time)

Memory

  • 64 MB (Flash memory)

Modem

  • RIM® wireless modem
  • Tethered modem capability

Email Integrations

  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
  • Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
  • Integrates with existing personal email account
  • Integrates with optional new device account

Accessories Included

  • USB cable
  • Handsfree headset
  • Wall charger
  • Holster

Device Security

  • Password protection and keyboard lock
  • Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
  • Optional support for S/MIME
  • FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)

Wireless Network

  • North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • North America: 1900MHz GSM®/GPRS networks
  • Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
  • EDGE networks