[hayden]

NTT DoCoMo to Market BlackBerry 8707h Handheld Device and BlackBerry Network Service to Corporate Users

Tokyo, Japan, Sept 19, 2006 - NTT DoCoMo, Inc. announced today that it will start marketing the BlackBerry(R) handheld device and BlackBerry-enabled service to corporate customers on September 26, 2006.

To be marketed are the BlackBerry 8707h(TM), made by Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM), and DoCoMo's BlackBerry Network Service enabling RIM's BlackBerry Enterprise Solution(TM).

The BlackBerry 8707h operates on both W-CDMA and GSM/GPRS networks and can be used overseas for voice and packet (data) communications. Its QWERTY keyboard, similar to that of a PC, will enable fast, easy thumb typing. -- Read more


We have the specs and details:
Height x Width x Thickness Approx. 110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm
Weight Approx. 139.8 grams (including battery)
Continuous Stand-by Time W-CDMA (voice only): Up to 400 hours
GSM: Up to 400 hours
Continuous Talk Time W-CDMA: Approx. 165 minutes
GSM: Approx. 300 minutes
Communication Modes 3G (W-CDMA) and GSM/GPRS
Display 320 x 240 dots, QVGA LCD, supports more than 65,000 colors
External Interfaces Bluetooth® Ver.2.0 (supports headset, handsfree & serial port profile)
mini USB connector (USB 2.0)
Cameras None
User Interface (Japanese
Text Support)
English (Japanese e-mail and web content are viewable. Text input in
English.)
Memory 64MB RAM (flash)
Input and Navigation QWERTY keyboard and track wheel
Main Applications E-mailer, web browser and file viewer
Main Accessories Travel Charger, USB Cable, Standard Battery, Headset and Holster

[Rcbjr]

Interesting. Isn't this the first BB device for the Japanese market?

Thanks Hayden.

Rcbjr.

[hayden]

Also...

Airtel and RIM Introduce the BlackBerry 7130g in India
DELHI, INDIA and WATERLOO, ONTARIO-- (Sept. 19, 2006) - Airtel, India's leading mobile services provider, and Research In Motion (RIM)(NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) announced plans to launch the BlackBerry(R) 7130g handset in India later this month.