8800 device support

[Garry]

Hi

Can anyone tell me if

1) the 8800 supports 3g
2) if a Japanese character set is avaiable for download like the 7290
3) if this is available in Australia
4) Any other model that suits this description??


Ta Garry

[BESadmin]

"Can anyone tell me if"

1) the 8800 supports 3g
The 8800 currently only supports GPRS and EDGE

2) Is a Japanese character set is available for download like the 7290
I can't confirm these details at this point.

3) Is this available in Australia
Not yet. ETA currently isn't available. I will post updates as soon as I find out any further information.

4) Any other model that suits this description??
Currently the only option for 3G and Japanese character support is the BlackBerry 8707 which is available in Australia.

[Garry]

Thanks for the information - just to confirm there is no blackberry 3g device available with Japanese character support the I can buy in Australia?? Thanks Garry

[Garry]

Hi again - that is the Blackberry web site lists the following bands for the 8707 not 3G?? Am I missing some understanding here / is one of these the 3G network?
North America: 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
EDGE networks

Thanks again Garry

[BESadmin]

The 8707 is a 3G capable handset. Also this device is currently only available from Optus and Vodafone.

[Garry]

Thanks the update - can you tell me where I may download the software for the Japanese character support please - I am buying one of these phones today - Regards Garry

[BESadmin]

Which provider are you purchasing the device from? I believe the Australian version may have it installed by default. To confirm go to "Options > Advanced Options > Applications" and you should see "BlackBerry Japanese Characters and Font Support".

[Garry]

Hi

I had vodafone check and this is not a listed option - can you tell me where to find this for the 8707v so I can use this as a 3G blackberry with Japanese character support please

Thanks alot

[GaryCutri]

I can confirm that the Optus 8707g and Vodafone 8707v both have support for Japanese built in. Please note that this built in functionality only allows you to view Japanese characters and font, it does not allow you to input symbols.

[Garry]

Hi again

I now have tested a 8707v for Japanese Character support using these test messages (fonts):

1. 漢字、当用漢字、常用漢字
2. あいうえお、かきくけこ、さしすせそ、なにぬねの
3. アイウエオ、ｱｲｳｴｵ、カキクケコ、ｶｷｸｹｺ

They are not all supported as I would expect. Can I ask what I / RIM can do to resolve this issue?

Regards Garry