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RIM BlackBerry 7290 (T-Mobile)

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Very good

7.4

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9
out of 10
Spectacular

"This is a keeper!!!!"
I've had this unit for one month and I'm ready to review it. Keep in mind my old phone was the... (read more)

by El Android (see profile), October 25, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"For What It Is, It's Very Good!"
Given that the displays on the new Blackberry 7100 series phones is much brighter and clearer, one... (read more)

by edweissman (see profile), September 12, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

10
out of 10
Perfect

"Excellent Phone and Messaging Device, -w- Push Technology."
I work for another service provider in Canada Roger's Wireless, we also have the 7290, and I have... (read more)

by Donovan8 (see profile), September 12, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Very User Friendly Blackberry"
I've used several smart phones in the past and wanted one for more of an everyday use as opposed... (read more)

by djenygma (see profile), February 26, 2007

8
out of 10
Excellent

"email workhorse"
for heavy email users this device is great. I use it with a yahoo pop3 account and love it. the... (read more)

by mojohnburr (see profile), October 21, 2006

6
out of 10
Good

"good phone but could be better"
a good phone. I mean when i need to text it would be on the top of list. but it feels amazingly... (read more)

by Andrew212_ (see profile), October 8, 2006

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"Buy A Treo Instead"
I am one of those rare people that have had the opportunity to use both a Treo and a Blackberry... (read more)

by chairmanblank (see profile), August 24, 2006

5
out of 10
Average

"Decent phone, but sluggish compared to 6230"
Originally I had the 6230 and liked it a lot, although no bluetooth and was b&w screen.... (read more)

by metafizx (see profile), May 23, 2006

3
out of 10
Poor

"Worst T-Mobile smartphone I've owned"
I've been a T-mobile customer since 2001 and I previously owned the 7230 (for 1.5 years), and... (read more)

by Delmarco (see profile), October 16, 2005

1 comment posted to this opinion

10
out of 10
Perfect

"Great smartphone!"
Great handheld. I've used cell phones in the past that have similar features except dedicated... (read more)

by varro2 (see profile), October 5, 2005

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CNET editors' rating

Very good

7.0

out of 10

Reviewed by: William O'Neal

Reviewed: 9/8/05
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