NewsJuly 18, 2007
BlackBerry goes WiFi
Research in Motion has announced the first ever BlackBerry with integrated WiFi.
The new BlackBerry 8820 promises seamless transition between WiFi and cellular networks allowing users to access various data services while on the move in the most efficient way possible.
The 8820 also incorporates a GPS receiver.
Form factor is nothing new as the 8820 is merely an evolution in the 8200 series.
"The BlackBerry 8820 is an extraordinary business phone for people who really care about mobile communications and productivity. It features all the renowned power and usability of the BlackBerry platform with executive class styling and unprecedented connectivity features, including cellular, Wi-Fi and built-in GPS," said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at RIM. "The BlackBerry 8820 complements our carrier partners' cellular networks with the added ability to stay connected via Wi-Fi at home, through hotspots and corporate campuses."
For more information about the BlackBerry 8820 take a look at www.blackberry8820.com.
All the signs are that it will be available in the UK almost immediately with North America following shortly.
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