BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone launched by T-Mobile

T-Mobile and Research in Motion (RIM) have announced the launch of the BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone. The slim Blackberry phone possesses a GPS system and a good Wi-Fi connectivity.

The professional phone has been given a slim and stylish look with its blue color. The BlackBerry 8820 also supports the T-Mobile’s HotSpot @Home service for Wi-Fi calling. The Wi-Fi connectivity provides faster speeds and the GPS system provides a great view with the BlackBerry Maps.

The QWERTY phone has an Intuitive user-interface with an easy-to-use trackball. As a professional phone, it can access up to 10 supported email accounts which includes Yahoo, Gmail, etc.

“Customers want and need to stay connected to the important people in their lives,” said Leslie Grandy, Vice President of Product Development, T-Mobile USA. “With unlimited nationwide calling using T-Mobile’s popular HotSpot @Home mobile service, access to personal or business email, and reliable GPS navigation services, the BlackBerry 8820 from T-Mobile provides unparalleled value for our customers at home, at the office and everywhere in between.”

A few salient features of the T-Mobile BlackBerry 8820 are:

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE network support for international roaming

T-Mobile myFaves capability, making it easy for customers to stay in touch with those who matter most, with quick, one-click access for instant messaging, emailing, calling or texting their Fave 5SM from the Home Screen

Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR)

Expandable memory storage via microSD/SDHC expansion slot

Dimensions: 4.49″ x 2.60″ x 0.55″

Weight: 4.7 oz

The Midnight Blue BlackBerry 8820 with T-Mobile is available at T-Mobile stores and authorized dealers and costs $349 USD.