Verizon Officially Releases the Blackberry 8703e on September 17th

Verizon Wireless and the BlackBerry RIM have announced the launch of the 8703e handset, a device capable of operating on 800/1900 Mhz cdmaOne, CDMA2000 1X and Ev-DO networks, providing the users an outstanding wireless experience, through fast emails, high browsing speeds, and the possibility to connect their laptop or PC to the internet, by using the 8703e capability to function as a tethered modem (eliminating the need for a wireless PC card).

The 8703e features a high resolution 320x240 pixels LCD display, with 65 k colors and automated intelligent light sensing technology that optimizes screen lighting values for both indoor and outdoor viewing, a 35 key back-lit QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth 2.0 and 64 MB flash memory. It also features Blackberry's push access technology, plus personal Web or POP/IMAP accounts.

It will be available online starting with September 17 from Verizon Wireless, at a price of 349.99 $ with a 2 year service agreement, and through Verizon's sales channels beginning with Monday, September 18, at the same price.