RIM Launches BlackBerry 8800

Research In Motion has announced a new entry to its popular messaging device line with the BlackBerry 8800. Taking many styling cues from the consumer orientated Pearl, the 8800 is notable for also including a microSD memory card slot and media player, which do not normally make an appearance in RIM's enterprise lineup.

The BlackBerry 8800 is quad-band GSM compatible, perfect for travelers, and carries a built-in GPS module for use with BlackBerry Maps. The trackball, a feature carried over from the Pearl, makes navigating the user interface through the QVGA resolution light sensing display easy. Bluetooth functionality is available, as is USB connectivity. The 8800 can use MP3 format ringtones, and speakerphone functionality complements the full push email support seen on all BlackBerry devices.