BlackBerry 8703e

Overview

The BlackBerry® 8703e smartphone makes it easy to stay connected while on the go. You get uncompromising email, browsing and voice performance in one thin, stylish, lightweight smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard.

With Ev-DO technology*, the BlackBerry 8730e smartphone offers users a rich wireless experience, providing fast email, application and browser speeds. It even allows users to connect their laptop or desktop computer to the Internet, using the smartphone as a tethered modem—so they don't need to carry a wireless PC card.


BlackBerry 8703e

Features Available

The BlackBerry 8703e features complete functionality, including*:

  • Phone
  • Email
  • MMS
  • SMS
  • Wireless Data Access
  • Address Book
  • Internet Browser
  • Calendar
  • Memo Pad
  • Tasks
  • Dynamic, highly responsive experience when viewing attachments and graphics, browsing the web and running applications
  • Access up to 10 supported business and/or personal email accounts
  • Integrated attachment viewing for popular file formats
  • MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) allows you to combine text and images on a single message*
  • Bright, high-resolution screen provides large viewable workspace and includes intelligent light sensing technology to automatically optimize screen lighting levels for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing
  • Ev-DO Support*, which enables the BlackBerry 8703e smartphone tethered modem capability, letting you use the smartphone as a wireless modem for your laptop or PC
  • Provides loud, clear phone calls and intuitive call management features, including smart dialing, speed dialing and call forwarding
  • Built-in speakerphone for hands-free dialog and convenient conference calls with excellent sound quality
  • Bluetooth® hands-free headset and car kit support
  • Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones can be assigned to your contacts
  • Ergonomic, full QWERTY keyboard for a familiar typing and data entry experience
  • Large, dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, plus user definable convenience keys
  • 64 MB of memory
  • 800/1900 MHz CDMA2000® 1X and Ev-DO* network support

Enterprise Friendly

The BlackBerry 8703e smartphone is the perfect complement to the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution. Its fast performance and outstanding ergonomic features allow users to take full advantage of enterprise applications that are wirelessly enabled by the BlackBerry® platform, such as sales force automation, field service automation,

*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.

 

Getting Started

 

Specifications

Features Available
Size 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.77 inches /
11.0 x 6.95 x 1.95 cm (LxWxD)
Weight Approximately 4.7 oz / 135 g (with battery)
Keyboard 35-key, QWERTY keyboard
Dedicated send, end, convenience, power and mute keys
Backlit
Navigation Thumb-operated trackwheel and ESC key
Voice Input/Output Integrated earpiece and microphone
Hands-free speakerphone
Hands-free headset capable
Bluetooth® v2.0 hands-free headset and car kit support
Notification Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrate mode, LED indicator
User Interface Intuitive icons and menus
Display Large, bright, high-resolution, LCD color screen with light sensing technology
320 x 240 pixel color display
Battery BlackBerry® C-S2 Battery
(removable/rechargeable Lithium cell)
Battery Life** Up to 8 days standby time and 3.3 hrs talk time***
Memory 64 MB flash memory
Modem Embedded RIM® wireless modem
Tethered modem capability for wireless Internet connectivity***
Email Account Compatibility**** Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts
Includes BlackBerry® Desktop Software Supported by version 4.1 or higher
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Supported by:
  • Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft® Exchange
  • Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
  • Version 4.0 or higher for Novell® GroupWise®
Smartphone Security Password protection and keyboard lock
Accessories Included† USB cable for charging and PC synchronization
Wall Charger
Holster
Find out about other official accessories
Network 800/1900 MHz CDMA2000® 1X and Ev-DO networks***
Works In: US (800/1900 MHz)
Canada (800/1900 MHz)
Europe/Asia Pacific (800/1900 MHz)

*Requires a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software.
**Battery life may vary based on usage.
*** Based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique. Actual results may vary. Network availability and coverage affect battery life and are dependent upon a number of factors, including location and transmission environment.
****Contact your service provider for service availability and pricing.
†May vary. Check with your service provider for details.

 

Purchasing

In Mexico, you can pick up your BlackBerry 8703e smartphone from:

Iusacell