RIM Adds Wi-Fi to New BlackBerry

Those business users who can't make the leap to Apple's iPhone may be happy to hear that Research in Montion has unveiled a new BlackBerry model that offers quad-band GSM support and Wi-Fi connectivity in the company's thinnest form factor yet. However, like the iPhone, it lacks 3G support.

The BlackBerry 8820 will be sold through AT&T next month and includes GPS capabilities for navigation, along with RIM's latest media player software. It also will support making calls over a Wi-Fi network, saving customers their wireless minutes. Currently, T-Mobile is the only provider to offer such a service, called UMA. Pricing for the 8820 and required plans has not yet been announced.