Let’s talk about just a few of the many winning features of this Blackberry 7290 PDA phone. First off, it is called a quad-band for use around the world on different megahertz. The Blackberry 7290 handheld PDA format is somewhat the same and you can count on a color screen. The coolest part of this Blackberry 7290 model is that you can use a Bluetooth wireless headset for no-hands operation.

This smart phone is tops for email functions as well as the regular phone features and your internet experience works great too. You can find this Blackberry 7290 PDA phone cheap in some venues now that newer models are available. In fact, your carrier may even offer discount Blackberry 7290 PDA phones as well. In addition, your carrier store is your best resource to find extra Blackberry 7290 PDA batteries in case you want to keep a spare or two for those long business trips. Aluminum cases for this Blackberry 7290 are also available at your carrier or even online. eBay is alternate option for finding them.

Another great aspect of this Blackberry 7290 is its size and weight. It’s less than five ounces and thinner than other models. You likely will not notice it in your jacket pocket. It has the full keyboard that you have come to expect of other Blackberries in the line. There is the control wheel operated by your thumb which is great for quick menu browsing and other actions. This thumb wheel is slightly more ergonomic for easier use.

With the 7290 Blackberry, you have more flash memory and SRAM than other models with 32 MB and 4 MB respectively. The battery life is longer on the Blackberry 7290 PDA phone is longer with four hours of straight talk or approximately seven to nine days of stand-by time, meaning the phone just being powered on without use.

The vocal quality and ability to pick up calls even in area with low antenna strength is a definite plus with the Blackberry 7290. Clarity was good overall and the internet connection was good. The best feature however has to be the Bluetooth capabilities for hands-free operation. While the Blackberry 7290 PDA phone does not come with the headset, it is the most valuable accessory you can invest in.

Of course, with this Blackberry 7290 you will find the other standard features that now all take for granted in a PDA phone combo. The calculator, organizer, contacts and task lists along with the email functions makes this Blackberry 7290 a winner for many mobile professionals and even for the tech-wise personal user.