London, UK and Waterloo Canada - Vodafone UK and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announce the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110 with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) GPS. This popular business smartphone now includes the latest release of Vodafone Sat Nav, a powerful and user friendly navigation application. This release offers 3D mapping as standard. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is now available, for more information go online at www.vodafone.co.uk/the8110.
Alongside the new GPS functionality, the SureType feature on the BlackBerry 8110 Pearl been enhanced to allow word completion, easier editing of misspelled words and a built-in spell checker. It also now comes with a 2 mega pixel camera, 5x digital zoom, enhanced flash, video capture, an external memory card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack and all over Improved UI and browser.
The sleek, small and elegant BlackBerry Pearl 8110 with integrated GPS is one of the smallest fully featured smartphones designed for people who want to make the most of their work and personal lives.
The GPS with Vodafone Sat Nav, powered by Telmap, helps customers avoid getting stuck in traffic jams with instant access to live traffic alerts; and provides access to millions of Points of Interest such as hotels, restaurants, shopping and attractions. Customers also can be reassured that they have the most up-to-date maps and directions on their smartphone, as it quickly retrieves information over the Vodafone network refreshing maps every three months.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is the ultimate lifestyle tool with all the functions of a smartphone and more, making it easier for busy people on the move to make calls, email, surf the net, take and send photographs, listen to music, record and watch videos, and access their organiser, calendar and a range of business and leisure applications for both work and play.
“The BlackBerry 8110 offers all the same great features of the original Pearl 8100 but with some great software and hardware enhancements, including a 2 mega pixel camera and built-in GPS. So, alongside our latest release of Sat Nav everyday Vodafone customers have the latest business tools all in one handset, helping them make the most of their working day, wherever they are,” comments Kyle Whitehill, Director of the Enterprise Business Unit, Vodafone UK.
Pricing and Availability
A 12 months subscription to Vodafone Sat Nav is included to customers connecting to the BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) bought in store, online or through Vodafone telesales. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is available on either BlackBerry personal or business price plans with prices starting at free.
Customers should contact their account manager or visit www.vodafone.co.uk/the8110 for more details.
About Vodafone UK
Vodafone UK has 17.93 million customers and is part of the world’s leading international mobile telecommunications Group, offering a wide range of voice and data communications. The company is committed to providing mobile solutions that allow both consumer and business customers to make the most of now. In addition, Vodafone connects customers across the globe with roaming agreements worldwide. It provides 3G roaming in 29 countries and offers great roaming value with Vodafone Passport. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.co.uk.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com .
For further information please contact:
Grace Jones
Harvard PR
020 8564 6323
vodafone@harvard.co.uk
Bryony Clow
Vodafone Group Media Relations
01635 664444
press.office@vodafone.com
RIM Investor Relations
(519) 888-7465
investor_relations@rim.com
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