[miles_troope]

Just got my hands on one of our test 8800's. First impressions are pretty much what i expected.. It's a bigger version of the 8100! The keyboard has a nice feel to it although the keys are fairly compactly spaced. it's not hard to type on though.

It didn't have a camera, but did have Wi-fi. Might not be the final spec but thats what i'd expect.

The other thing that struck me was the weight. It's heavier than i expected. Still a lot lighter than my MDA but heavier than the 8700 i think. Slim tho, in terms of depth which is ok by me. My pocket would rather have a slim heavy device than a light fat one.

If anyone has any questions about it I can try to answer...

[phillyslix]

Did you test out the wifi? How's the battery life using bluetooth and/or wifi?

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

[miles_troope]

Originally Posted by phillyslix Did you test out the wifi? How's the battery life using bluetooth and/or wifi? ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

Can't vouch for the Battery life as I won't have it for that long

I tried the wifi, but so far haven't been able to get it connected to either our test network or our public hotspot. The test network I can kinda understand given it's locked up pretty tight (think it might have mac filtering on as well which explains that) but the publich hotspot should be ok. Although thinking about it... thats not been giving out IP address very well recently so maybe thats it.

Hmmm. that doesn't really help does it!

[Paperboy2007]

Any chance that it's a CDMA version you're holding???

(please?)

[miles_troope]

Originally Posted by Paperboy2007 Any chance that it's a CDMA version you're holding??? (please?)

I'm in the UK so it's the GSM TDMA version I believe. Sorry

[melissaox]

Tell us everything you know

[miles_troope]

Originally Posted by melissaox Tell us everything you know

Somehow its a much more attractive device than the pearl, the bigger screen just looks... better. and the keyboard is a lot clearer than the Pearl.

It feels pretty solidly built and the Trackball is just as handy as on the pearl. In fact it's even more useful given the bigger screen. I'm impressed with the slimness of the device, and I like the colour, although I think i would probably go for a silver one if there was one.. all that black and "chrome" is quite overpowering.

[melissaox]

Can you tell us what service provider it was through?

[miles_troope]

Originally Posted by melissaox Can you tell us what service provider it was through?

It's T-Mobile UK, being evaluated at the moment - not released yet...

[MR. H]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~from what you've seen in the 8800 is it worth trading the pearl for. Also does still have all the specs listed here on the stack, and do you think there will be a 8800 with the cam and vid cam, have you tried out streaming video, is the internet speed faster or slower. As you can see I have a lot of questions to ask.

[BBNUT#1]

How does the overall UI feel? and can you tell us the OS you are using?

[mersel27]

hey miles troope could you do us all a big favor and test the device for at least 2 to 3 days or even a week and then get back to us w/all your observations and assetments. This way you will be able to answer our questions more definitively.

[miles_troope]

Originally Posted by MR. H ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~from what you've seen in the 8800 is it worth trading the pearl for. Also does still have all the specs listed here on the stack, and do you think there will be a 8800 with the cam and vid cam, have you tried out streaming video, is the internet speed faster or slower. As you can see I have a lot of questions to ask.

I would take the 880 over the Pearl, but then I would never take a Pearl. Its not that I'm dead against the non qwerty keyb, it's just of all the new devices released by Rim in my experience, the 8100 has had more bugs and problems than any other. I really don't know about the camera, but my gut feeling is that to include this would lose them a lot of sales with this business customers this is gonna be aimed at.

I haven't checked out the specs on the stack yet (I only joined yesterday!) but i'll have a look and see how it shapes up and post back ASAP.

[MR. H]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~it's T-Mobile UK, being evaluated at the moment - not released yet...

Thank GOD Tmo is getting you guys to test it. Is there any word on the one with the camera, or even a possible price tag for these babies

[COJO 24]

Just test it for a while and tell us what you think.

COJO 24

[MR. H]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~miles_troope~ so do you think they will release 2 8800 models one with cam an vid and one with out

[miles_troope]

Originally Posted by MR. H ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~it's T-Mobile UK, being evaluated at the moment - not released yet... Thank GOD Tmo is getting you guys to test it. Is there any word on the one with the camera, or even a possible price tag for these babies

Not heard anything about the camera, but i'd be surprised if they launch it with one. They might launch one with and one without, but i doubt it. It's a business device after all.

No idea on the price sorry, not my field.

I don't think this will be stopping with me for any more than the rest of the day sadly, but first impressions are good.

[takeshi]

Originally Posted by Paperboy2007 Any chance that it's a CDMA version you're holding??? (please?)

Without even seeing it I'd say there's no way based on history.

[gbillings]

I am sure there are lots of things everyone wants to know - me too! By big beef with the 8100 is the lack of A2DP and the email client. So.......

Can you determine what bluetooth profiles are available?

Are you able to test the unit to see if media files can be played if attached to an email?

And, how does it handle wifi and cell data connections? Does the data connection get turned off or are both on all the time?


Thanks.

[N8DBB]

Originally Posted by Paperboy2007 Any chance that it's a CDMA version you're holding??? (please?)

No Chance.

Originally Posted by MR. H Is there any word on the one with the camera, or even a possible price tag for these babies

From what I have heard, the camera version is still a go. As for price, numbers being thrown around right now vary from $499-$549.

Originally Posted by MR. H ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~miles_troope~ so do you think they will release 2 8800 models one with cam an vid and one with out

See Above

Originally Posted by gbillings And, how does it handle wifi and cell data connections? Does the data connection get turned off or are both on all the time? Thanks.

You have the ability to turn WiFi on and off via an icon, similar as to how you have the ability right now to turn wireless on and off.

[kutdawg]

would the 8800 be worth trading in the 8700??

[N8DBB]

Originally Posted by kutdawg would the 8800 be worth trading in the 8700??

Depends...If you HAVE to trade, sure, go for it...But if you want the camera, then wait for the cam verison...

Or if you don't NEED to trade in, just wait for year for the latter version (rumored to be the 9k series). From what I have heard, it's going to be tons better than the 8800 actually.

[va]

just one questions: what are the exact dimensions? Are the same as whats been reported months ago?

[cclaw125]

You are so lucky. I wish that I could check it out before it hits the market.

[flash24]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~amazing, thanks!

[melerant]

i wanna here more in about a week

[EvolutionCSR]

No Pictures...?

[mortys11]

the $64,000.00 Question

Does it come with a plastic holster like the 8700?

[N8DBB]

Originally Posted by dfc420 No Pictures...?

http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com...os_leaked.html

Not going to see a whole lot of photos surface until closer to launch time.

After all the leaked pictures of the Pearl, RIM is just waiting to find someone to hang for leaking pictures (the reason why most pictures never show an actual person or recognizeable information).

Remember, RIM knows who the test units go out to, so it's not too terribly hard to track down leaked photos unless the person is somewhat smart about doing so.

RIM verifies someone who signed a NDA leaked photos, and it's their head and/or their companys head on the chopping block.

[N8DBB]

Originally Posted by mortys11 the $64,000.00 Question Does it come with a plastic holster like the 8700?

Let's take the good ole pearl for an example on this one...

Holster? Case? What are those?