Vodafone Ireland and Research In Motion today introduced the BlackBerry 8707v for business and individual customers in Ireland. With the launch of the BlackBerry 8707v, mobile workers will continue to take advantage of proven BlackBerry functionality, leveraging Vodafone's UMTS network.

Like the range of popular BlackBerry devices already available to Vodafone Ireland's customers, the BlackBerry 8707v delivers support for push-based e-mail, phone, text messaging, Internet, organizer and corporate data applications.   The BlackBerry 8707v can also be used as a tethered modem to enable users to access the Internet from their laptop computer.  An additional advantage of the new handset is its ability to send and receive e-mail, or use other mobile applications, while simultaneously speaking on the phone. 

The BlackBerry 8707v functions on 2100 MHz UMTS networks, and also supports 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS (quad band) networks, making it the perfect companion for overseas travel. It also includes 64 MB flash memory and a full-color QVGA (320 x 240) LCD screen, as well as intelligent light sensing technology to optimize indoor and outdoor viewing.   

The BlackBerry 8707v also features a full QWERTY keyboard, as well as built-in speakerphone and Bluetooth functionality for wireless use with headsets and car kits.

BlackBerry PDA 8707v Phone Features

• Intel PXA901 at 312MHz
• 35 key backlit full QWERTY keyboard
• Hands-free speakerphone
• Voice Input/Output: Integrated speaker and microphone
• Hands-free headset capable
• Bluetooth v2.0 hands-free headset and car kit support
• Thumb operated track wheel and ESC key
• Intuitive icons and menus with a variety of themes
• vibrate mode
• LED indicator
• Dedicated Send, End, Convenience, Power and Mute keys
• Internet browser
• Embedded RIM 3G wireless modem
• Mini USB
• Bluetooth 2.0
• 3G
• GPRS
• Push email, SMS, MMS
• Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
• 64MB flash memory, 16Mb SRAM
• Calendar, Address book, Task list, MemoPad, Calculator
• Quad-band Operation - North America, Europe and Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz