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How Good Is The BlackBerry 7100t? Find Out...

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BlackBerry 7100t

The BlackBerry 7100t

This technical BlackBerry 7100t review is based on a computer algorithm, it is not based on a live hands-on review. It evaluates its strengths and weaknesses so that you make a good decision.

The Good:

  1. Technology: The BlackBerry 7100t works with worldwide GSM frequencies which is convenient if you travel overseas frequently. (Note that additional roaming charges from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  2. Talk Time: 240 minutes of talking time. It is above average! (score: 16/20)
  3. Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is usually the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it usually allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
  4. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  5. Full Keyboard: It has a full keyboard. Useful not only when typing emails but also when browsing the wireless web and adding new phone book entries. (score: 7/7)
  6. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)

The Average:

  1. Weight: The BlackBerry 7100t weighs 4.2 oz / 120 g , which is very average. (score: 8/20)
  2. Stand-by Time: 192 hours of stand-by time. It is about average. (score: 12/20)

Overall Score: 91


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the BlackBerry 7100t:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Since manufacturers do not always list features in full, some information may be missing. Thus, the program that generates these technical reviews may yield akward results. Shall that happen, send me an email to let me know.

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