BlackBerry 7100g

126 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 126 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and design. The usability and battery also get good feedback. There are mixed comments on the camera and connectivity. Some have doubts about the responsiveness and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry 7100g is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Hubert Nguyen (ubergizmo.com)

BlackBerry 7100g Review [Bottom-line: potentially cool for heavy text usage]

Click to enlarge Co-Published with Laptop Magazine Solutions for Business and Life The BlackBerry 7100g is one of the most [...]

Easy e-mail setup ; Intelligent typing software ; Clear voice reception and speakerphone ; Good battery life

Expensive unlimited data plan ; No EDGE connectivity ; Limited Bluetooth capability

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry 7100g

The design difference is seen on the Cingular 7100g's keyboard, which is a little different from the original 7100t's keyboard, and it works a little bit better. Because there are spaces between them the keys are easier to hit accurately.

Looks and feels like a cell phone. Excellent push e-mail

No instant messaging. No EDGE. Destroys attachment formatting

Like its stablemate, T-Mobile's RIM BlackBerry 7100t, the RIM BlackBerry 7100g is an excellent e-mail phone. But even though its keyboard is improved, its lack of instant messaging, higher price, and inability to take advantage of the Cingular EDGE...

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Expert review by: Fareed Mahdi (phonedog.com)

BlackBerry 7100g

The BlackBerry 7100g is an amazing quad band hybrid PDA. The 7100g is the same phone as the 7100v and 7100x. The excellent design makes it much more than just a phone. It is a phone, organizer, and a very much needed business tool. The new BB 7100g...

May, 2006

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Expert review by: User (105705) (phonedog.com)

BlackBerry 7100g review | PhoneDog

May, 2006

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Expert review by: Allen Tsai (mobiledia.com)

RIM BlackBerry 7100g Review

Just the mention of "BlackBerry," and people either swear by it, or cringe at the thought of it. Such polarizing opinions are partly due to RIM placing importance on function rather than form; with powerful email functionality and business productivity...

The BlackBerry 7100g is aimed at business consumers who want a device for work. And for the serious traveler who needs email synchronized with the company office, BlackBerry is a must. Combined with BlackBerry Enterprise Server, corporate email is...

Apr, 2005

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Expert review by: Michael Oryl (editor) (mobileburn.com)

Snapshot: RIM BlackBerry 7100g

Today Cingular announced that they will soon begin offering the latest variant of RIM's BlackBerry 7100 line of mobile phones, the 7100g. Like the others before it, the 7100g supports a QWERTY keyboard, a large 65k color display, and Bluetooth.

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by: (phones.com)

Blackberry 7100G Cell Phone Review

BlackBerry 7100 Series handsets provide the best combined wireless phone, email and data experience for users who prefer a smaller handset design. They offer complete BlackBerry functionality, wirelessly connecting users with important communications...

Form factor, sound quality, Constant access to email wherever you are.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the BlackBerry 7100g

alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 user reviews of the BlackBerry 7100g from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Sam (amazon.com)

Not The Phone From The Picture

When I saw this phone on Amazon, I got really exited because it was kinda like a blast-from-the-past for me so, I confidently placed the order thinking i was gonna get the phone that was illustrated. When I opened up the package, I was surprised to see...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: W. James (amazon.com)

Returned this item...it didn't fit my phone

I am only giving this device 1 star because I never used it. The USB connector did not fit my Blackberry. I didn't understand that the "Micro" in the product listing was no joke. It is a VERY small USB connector. So, buyer beware. I returned...

Aug, 2010

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Product Specifications

The BlackBerry 7100g provides the look and feel of a sleek handset while incorporating a quad-band GSM "world phone" and retaining the powerful wireless e-mail, browser and data capabilities enabled by the BlackBerry platform.The BlackBerry 7100g features a brilliant and large high-resolution color LCD display and RIM's SureType keyboard technology. SureType effectively converges a telephone keypad and a QWERTY keyboard to fit within the size constraints of a traditional mobile phone, while ensuring dialing and typing remain quick and easy. It also includes Bluetooth support for use with Bluetooth headsets and car kits for a flexible handsfree phone experience, as well as a speakerphone for impromptu conference calls. The BlackBerry 7100g also supports all the latest features of the new BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.0.