14 DAY TRIAL // Sprint and Research In Motion announced recently the expansion of its BlackBerry portfolio for Sprint Mobile Broadband Service, including the introduction of the BlackBerry 7130e from Sprint, capable of taking advantage of broadband-like speeds delivered on the Sprint Power Vision Network.
BlackBerry 7130e powered by Sprint operating on the Sprint Power Vision Network provides complete BlackBerry functionality at broadband-like speeds (average download speeds of 400-700kpbs and up to 2Mbps) giving customers rich phone and messaging features. It combines top-of-the-line features like Bluetooth Wireless technology, speakerphone, high-resolution color display and SureType keyboard technology into a sleek, stylish handset. The BlackBerry 7130e can also be used as a tethered modem in conjunction with a laptop for high-speed Internet and data application access anywhere Sprint has coverage.
Some of its key features include: support for Sprint Mobile Broadband service, lightweight, slim design with large color display, full-featured phone BlackBerry "Push" Technology, phone-as-modem capability, SureType technology, which combines a traditional phone keypad and familiar QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth Wireless technology headset and car kit support, speakerphone, dedicated "send" and "end" keys, 64MB of flash memory, 16 MB SRAM, integrated attachment viewing for popular file formats.
"The BlackBerry 7130e and Sprint Mobile Broadband service provide customers with a high-performance mobile solution in a slim and stylish design," said Mark Guibert, vice president of corporate marketing at RIM. "It's an exceptional choice for customers looking to upgrade their existing mobile phone with a new handset that's both powerful and easy to use."
The BlackBerry 7130e is currently available at Sprint Stores, Sprint business sales channels and online at www.sprint.com for $199.99 after available discounts and promotions.