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PocketMail and RIM Blackberry Compared
Which is right for you - PocketMail or Blackberry?

To help you choose we have compared PocketMail with the Blackberry 7230 wireless handheld, the only Blackberry available in Australia. This is a combined mobile phone and e-mail device, and is available exclusively through Telstra to corporates only.

PocketMail Composer

Blackberry 7230

Cost Comparison
Handheld
A$129.00
A$1,099.00
Monthly Service
A$14.92 to $19.67
$95.00
Service Offering
Unlimited
Unlimited
Additional Server Required?
n/a
Yes
Cost of Server
n/a
A$9,646.00
(this is not a typo!)


Network and Coverage
Australia
All phone networks, including Telstra
Telstra GPRS network
International
Every country in the world
Countries with which Telstra have a GSM AND GPRS roaming agreement.

Currently Hong Kong, Italy, Norway, Singapore, U.K., Philippines, and U.S.A. only
Roaming Costs
NO roaming charges
Toll-free access in North America, Local access in Western Europe, International access everywhere else
Expensive (ask Telstra for pricing)


E-Mail Integration
Integrates with other ISP E-Mail Accounts
yes
yes
Integrates with existing enterprise E-mail accounts
yes
yes
Integrates with AOL E-Mail Accounts
yes

-
Includes PC software for Backup & Sync
yes
yes
Includes PC Cradle or Cable
yes
yes


Hardware Features
Combined mobile phone and E-mail device
E-Mail only
yes
Keyboard
Touch - typable (standard) QWERTY keyboard
Miniature 32 key thumb-operated keyboard
Display Size
40 characters x
8 lines
28 characters x
16 lines
Display Backlight
yes
yes
Form Factor
Handheld
Palm-sized
Dimensions (length x width x height)
6.38"x3.15"x0.94"
4.4"x2.9"x0.80"
Weight
8.2oz
4.8oz
Battery Type
standard "AA" type alkaline
rechargeable lithium battery
Battery Life
1-2+ months
Up to:
4 hours - talk time
10 days - standby time
Handheld Security
Password protection
Password protection


PDA Features
Address Book
yes
yes
To-Do/Task List
yes
yes
Calendar
yes
yes
Memo Pad
yes
yes
Clock/Alarm
yes
yes
Calculator
yes
yes


E-Mail Handling
Message Filtering
yes
yes
Customizeable Auto-Signature
yes
yes
Handles Long E-Mail Messages
yes
yes
Maximum Message Length
60K
32K
Attachment Handling
yes
yes
Folders
yes
yes
Group Addresss Handling
yes
yes


E-Mail Delivery
Dial-Up at Your Convenience
yes

-
Wireless "Always-On" (subject to coverage)

yes

Other Services Available
Send SMS
yes
yes
Send Fax
yes
-

Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
yes
yes


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