A few years ago, the BlackBerry already had a cult following, but only e-mail junkies could swallow 
its stodgy form factor. Fortunately, recent generations of BlackBerrys have shed the utilitarian look for a slimmer, sleeker design aimed at those of us who don’t want to look as if we’re talking into a calculator. The new 7130c from Cingular shoehorns a zippy Intel processor into a sleek handheld that costs a very reasonable $199.
At 4.2 ounces, the 7130c barely sags a shirt pocket, and it’s roughly the same width and height as a Palm Treo 700w. Like other BlackBerrys in the 7100 series, the 7130c features SureType technology, which fits a QWERTY keyboard onto only 20 keys with few trade-offs in terms of ease of use. That design makes the phone slimmer. The Talk and End keys, as well as Bluetooth functionality and a loud speakerphone, make the 7130c as practical for talking as it is for messaging.
The 7130c’s 2.3-inch display is bright and crisp, making e-mails a pleasure to read. The device senses ambient lighting and adjusts brightness to improve viewability in all but the most blazing sunlight. :: LAPTOP Magazine • RIM BlackBerry 7130c ::