RIM BlackBerry 7130e

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews of RIM BlackBerry 7130e. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the performance and size. The usability and screen are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the battery and reliability, while some have doubts about the sound and price.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of RIM BlackBerry 7130e from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com.

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May, 2024

Expert review by : Grace Aquino (pcworld.com)

RIM Blackberry 7130e

The 7130e is one of the few BlackBerry devices that lacks a QWERTY keyboard--and we miss it.

Compatible with multiple e-mail clients, Supports speedy EvDO network

Lacks a camera, Poor call quality

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Grace Aquino (pcworld.com)

RIM Blackberry 7130E Phone

There's plenty to like about RIM's BlackBerry 7130e, especially its roomy screen, its compatibility with multiple e-mail clients, and its broadband-level data connections. Unfortunately, this standard cell phone also has some major flaws, especially...

Compatible with multiple e-mail clients Supports speedy EvDO network

Lacks a camera Poor call quality

If you want a BlackBerry and can live without broadband speed, consider choosing a different model, such as the 8700c or the 7250. At $300 (as of April 7, 2006, with a two-year Verizon contract), the 7130e is too pricey for its mediocre call performance

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : Grace Aquino (pcworld.com)

BlackBerry 7130e Cell Phone

Photograph: Chris Manners

Compatible with multiple e-mail clients ; Supports speedy EvDO network

Lacks a camera ; Poor call quality

With word recognition software and a roomy screen, the 7130e is an affordable standard/PDA phone in-betweener.

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry 7130e

The 7130e offers a bright and speedy way to check e-mail, surf the Web, and, best of all, hook up your laptop to Verizon's EV-DO network.

EV-DO high-speed data. Bright color screen.

No voice dialing. Mediocre battery life.

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Dec, 2005

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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (cnet.com)

BlackBerry 7100 review: BlackBerry 7100

RIM BlackBerry 7100g Research in Motion's slim, lightweight 7100 series makes its way to Cingular Wireless with the arrival of the RIM BlackBerry 7100g. Nearly identical to T-Mobile's BlackBerry 7100t , this new addition to the 7100 family boasts the...

The slim and trim RIM BlackBerry 7100g features a bright display and a pseudo-QWERTY keypad in a slim and trim package. It also has Bluetooth, and it syncs with Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, and BlackBerry servers.

The BlackBerry 7100g's modified keyboard takes some time to master, and the Bluetooth works only with wireless headsets. The 7100g also lacks a instant-messaging client, and Java apps are not downloadable.

Cingular subscribers looking for on-the-go e-mail access in a slim, lightweight device will warm to the RIM BlackBerry 7100g--that is, if they're patient with the tricky keypad.

Oct, 2005

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Blackberry 7130e Smart Phone

Broadband Internet capability, huge display, auto on/off, and Bluetooth

Should come in a flip version too

This is my first Blackberry but I am very impressed with its performance, quality, and the way it is built.

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Vikram Chand (bayreviews.com)

Blackberry 7130e

You are never offline with this Black-baby...

Broadband Internet capability, huge display, auto on/off, and Bluetooth...

Should come in a flip version too...

This is my first Blackberry but I am very impressed with its performance, quality, and the way it is built.

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

BlackBerry 7130e Review

Reasonable, but not superior, battery life, Good keypad. SureType helps but does not equal a full keyboard

Somewhat cumbersome software, A bit bulky, at 4.70 ounces, but still smaller than regular BlackBerry devices, Speakerphone volume could be higher

Good productivity phone with some software annoyances. Mostly for those who need mobile email more than anything else.

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by : Dave Mabe (smartphonetoday.com)

Review: RIM BlackBerry 7130e - A Worthy, Fast Follow Up

The device comes with a built-in speakerphone which performed comparably to other BlackBerry models. It is Bluetooth capable and ready to pair with a wireless headset. The removal, rechargeable battery provides over 3 hours of talk time and 8 days of...

It comes with a PC application called VZAccess that handles all the gory details for you. All you have to do is enter your wireless number and click connect and after a few seconds you'll be sharing your EV-DO connection on your PC. The only downside...

Feb, 2006

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BlackBerry 7130e - Phone Reviews by Mobile Tech Review

Sprint together with Nextel has added the BlackBerry 7130e to its latest mobile lineup. The new BlackBerry sports the companies recent change to black and silver as a style to replace the perhaps dated black and blue plain plastic cases that adorned...

Push email ; Familiar user interface ; Permits tethering to a laptop over USB to use the 7130e as a high speed wireless modem

Disposable toy feel ; No Multimedia or Storage ; No ‘Wow’ factor

As I pack away the 7130e ready to send it back to the good people of Sprint, I’m not completely negative about this device. It has poor battery life and dreadful build quality but I can’t say that I disliked using it; perhaps that says more about the...

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