O2 and Research In Motion (RIM) have unveiled the new
BlackBerry 7130g in the UK, a communications device aimed squarely
at the SMB sector.
RIM claims that that the BlackBerry 7130g provides the perfect
balance of performance, design and function for SMBs who prefer
traditional phone-style designs. Building on what it says is the
popularity of the BlackBerry 7100x from O2, RIM is confident that
the BlackBerry 7130g integrates some of the industry's most
advanced hardware and software in a stylish candy bar form
factor.
The device provides support for push-based email, phone, text
messaging, web functionality, intranet access and organiser
applications. The two companies feel that with such a wide range of
wireless business applications available for BlackBerry, the
BlackBerry 7130g is the ultimate mobile handset for SMBs that need
to view documents and access corporate data while away from the
office and for those who require an uncompromising voice, email and
browsing experience.
Key applications also include call management capabilities such
as smart dialling, conference calling, speed dial and call
forwarding; auto-sensing technology that automatically adjusts the
screen and keyboard lighting to provide an optimized view in
outdoor, indoor and dark environments; Bluetooth support and
built-in speakerphone for hands-free operation; 64Mb flash memory
and 16Mb SDRam.
"The BlackBerry 7130g is a powerful addition to the range of
popular BlackBerry devices already available through O2. Thanks to
our strong relationship with RIM, we are pleased to be bringing
this all-in-one handset to our customers first," comments Peter
Rampling, head of SMB marketing, O2.
For SMBs, RIM also offers a BlackBerry internet service which
allows users to access multiple business and personal email
accounts without the need for server software, which includes
support for most popular ISP email accounts.