Thread: Rogers Wireless Inc. Introduces BlackBerry 7780

Toronto, ON - Rogers Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of the BlackBerry 7780 Wireless Handheld™ in Canada. The BlackBerry 7780™ delivers the popular BlackBerry® experience, now with a larger, high-resolution colour display, while maintaining superior battery performance. Operating in Canada on Rogers Wireless’ leading integrated wireless voice and data network, the tri-band 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS BlackBerry 7780 enables customers to roam internationally.

"Keeping up with the needs and preferences of our loyal BlackBerry customers is a top priority for Rogers Wireless, so we’re pleased to introduce the latest innovation to our line up with the BlackBerry 7780," said John Demetris, Vice President, Business Marketing, Rogers Wireless. “With an enhanced display and superior battery life, coupled with reliable roaming around the globe, the BlackBerry 7780 offers an excellent wireless experience for people on the go.”

The BlackBerry 7780 delivers an exceptional mobile experience thanks to its large, easy-to-read, backlit, 240 x 240 resolution display that supports over 65,000 colours. A backlit QWERTY keyboard designed for incredibly easy thumb-typing adds further convenience. As always with Rogers Wireless, the BlackBerry 7780 features e-mail, phone, SMS, browser and organizer applications. The popular BlackBerry ‘push’ technology enables e-mail messages to be automatically delivered so customers can stay connected effortlessly. With the always-on BlackBerry 7780, customers can read, compose, forward, or reply to messages at their convenience and view attachments in common document formats.

SOURCE: Research In Motion