BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone review

Can adding Wi-Fi connectivity to the 8800 make this a hit?

BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone. Phones, Mobile phones, RIM, BlackBerry, Wi-Fi 0

Reviewer: Stuart Miles
Review Date: 4 September 2007
Manufacturer: RIM
Price as reviewed: £price dependent on contract
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Our score

8/10

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