The Enduring Fans Of The 8100 Blackberry8100 Blackberry Pearl Software Internet Edition allows leading ISPs such as espernet.com to offer an integrated wireless email solution to their subscribers in the consumer and small business markets, said Jim Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO, Research In Motion. "I believe that espernet.com will find that BlackBerry provides an excellent vehicle for building strong and enduring relationships with their subscribers." Martin Prazak, CEO of espernet.com, said: "We are delighted to offer this innovative technology that provides our customers with the added convenience of sending and receiving email from remote locations. The move is part of our overall strategy of providing subscribers with a full range of Internet access services and products. This is the first of such alliances we have completed, but we continue to seek additional partnerships as a way to enhance our subscribers experience on the Internet." espernet.com, based in New York, is a growing consolidator and operator of ISPs. Since its inception in April 1999, espernet.com has executed agreements to acquire over 43 ISPs, aggregating over 270,000 subscribers in the Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West and Mid-South regions. espernet.com's focus is on small and medium sized markets where they believe customers are not as well-served by the larger national ISPs. Key Features of 8100 Blackberry Pearl Software Internet Edition: Powerful RIM Wireless Handheld - with Intel386(TM) processor, 2 MB Intel Flash memory, embedded wireless modem, 2 watt transmitter, optimized keyboard, thumb-operated trackwheel, easy-to-read backlit screen and integrated email/organizer software; wearable size. 3.5" x 2.5" x 0.93"; operates on one AA alkaline battery. Single mailbox integration with user's Internet mailbox – keep existing email address; only one mailbox to manage; user-selectable message filters. Read, originate, forward and reply to email using handheld. Full-featured, connected organizer - includes calendar, address book, task list and alarm; synchronizes with PC using docking cradle and Puma Technology's award-winning Intellisync(TM) Software Always On, Always Connected(TM) - "push model" of email delivery; no dialing in; no raising antenna or initiating connections; email finds the user; no effort required. Extensive network coverage and affordable pricing. End-to-end solution. We've all the seen the Email Anonymous Addiction jokes. Like, you know it's time to join when you wake up at 3 a.m. to go to the bathroom and stop to check your email on the way back to bed. Or, you name your children Eudora, AOL and Dotcom. Or, you can't call your mother ... she doesn't have a modem. |