With the BlackBerry RIM 8703e, the name of the game is high resolution. The display for this unit is one of the best you will see with any handheld device, which makes it the perfect option for people who live and work on the go. Making good use of Blackberry's signature QWERTY keyboard, the 8703e is very easy to use for just about everyone. The addition of push email is not too shabby, either.

The 8703e has a decent amount of standby battery time for a phone of this type. On average, the unit will maintain a charge on standby for up to eight days. Of course, chances are you will never be able to stay away from using the features on the unit, including making and receiving calls. But take heart; the 8703e has a battery talk time of a little over three hours, which will probably be sufficient to get you by.

If you prefer to be able to manipulate all the functions on your handheld with one hand, then you will love the 8703e. It is very easy to hold the device and use your thumb to manage most of the features. Of course, if you plan on really getting down with the keyboard, using the fingers on your opposite hand will speed the task. But if one hand free is the best you can manage at the time, you will still be able to get the job done.

The mail client of choice for the 8703e is Outlook 2007, which is familiar enough to longtime users of Outlook and Outlook Express to not cause any major heartburn. With clear reception and quick response with the features, the 8703e is definitely worth a look.

Pros

- Bright, clear screen
- Excellent sound quality, even on speaker
- Inclusion of Bluetooth helps to make the unit familiar and attractive to many consumers.

Cons

- There is no camera, which may be a liability for some consumers
- Talk time battery life could be better
- May not be as feature rich as some would like

Overall

While the BlackBerry RIM 8703e is a pretty good choice for both business and personal usage, this device will most likely be slightly more interesting to business users. The majority of the features seem to focus more on the professional who is on the go, and a little less on the casual user who wants a fun phone in his or her pocket.

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