Brighthand reviews the RIM BlackBerry 8820: “The RIM BlackBerry 8820 is the new replacement for the slightly older 8800. This smartphonephone has bumped the older model off the for-sale list on AT&T’s web site, but is selling at the same price.

The most notable new feature in the RIM BlackBerry 8820 is Wi-Fi wireless networking, as well as the capability to make calls over any active Wi-Fi connection in place of strong cell tower reception. Just like the T-Mobile HotSpot@Home service, this can help out those who lack proper coverage in a given area, but still have a perfectly good Wi-Fi network up and running.

Like I said earlier, aside from its somewhat limited support for Wi-Fi, the RIM BlackBerry 8820 is basically a 8800. The shape and size haven’t changed, and neither has the software. It would have been nice if RIM had added 3G to the RIM BlackBerry 8820, but it didn’t; this new model still tops out with the 2.5G standard EDGE.”

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