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It has been claimed that Research in Motion (RIM) has delayed the launch of the BlackBerry 8900 so it doesn’t run slap bang into the launch of the 3G iPhone. According to a report Fortune magazine, sources close to RIM claim that the company has internally blamed technical glitches with the handset, codenamed 'Meteor', as the …

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  1. TranceMist
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    3G for Email?

    The only reason to put 3G in a Crackberry is the tick box.

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  2. Mark Browell

    Yep..

    Actually, the other reason is to replace the ageing 8707 which also supports 3g and fulfills the remit when you need a device to operate in Japan and other far east countries that are 3g only.

    Also, a number of users are using them as tethered modems as well.

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  3. pctechxp

    3G crackberry

    I'm sure the poor downtrodden IT pros will be pleased when their crackberry toting masters whinge that the over taxed mail server cant keep up.

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  4. Miles Hipkin

    Over zealous typing causes URL based spelling mistakes

    At least, thats what I find.

    Also, 3g BB makes for more satisfying browsing experience :)

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