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BlackBerry 8830 Black Cell Phone

BlackBerry 8830 Black

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The Blackberry 8830 World Edition Smartphone along with all of the features of the 8800 will be available on the CDMA networks.  Key features include the ablitly to roam on the GSM 900 and 1800 networks, EVDO high-speed data, bluetooth 2.0, GPS, and track ball navigation.

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A bunch of newspaper ads over the weekend point to the real-soon-like availability of the BlackBerry Curve 8330 on Sprint in not one, but two fabulous colors.  While the ads say the CDMA Curve is "Coming Soon," Crackberry.com is taking it a step further in pointing to forum posters who claim Wed May 7th as the release date. The ads say the 3G, GPS-enabled smartphone will cost you $179 after mail-in rebate, and with contract (two years plus data plan).  But hey, you'll get your...
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Traded Treo for 8830

Overall Rating:
4.2 out of 5
By: Michael Cadden on Saturday, December 22, 2007
From: Norwalk, CT (United States)
Experience: 1 Days
Pros: Very easy to set up and use

Cons: No camera

Summary: I got this as a business tool (so camera optional) for email and GPS Navigation and international calling. So far the first two work beautifully. It is lightweight and stylish too.

19 out of 38 people found this review helpful
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Re: Phone suggestions needed!

It looks like Noah answered your question :) " Dear Patty: Thanks for writing.  Yours is a good, and often-asked question.  The nice thing about choice is that there's an option for
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:14 PM, by phonegeek

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Today the FCC approved Blackberry to offer wifi enabled phones. Similar in form to the 8300 / 8830 Should be available by the end of the year - Just in time for me to upgrade  Having T-mobile
Monday, July 09, 2007 4:35 PM, by stan9706

Re: Blackberry 8830 or 8300?

They are almost the same phone. You should base your decision on the quality of sevice. Remember why you are getting a Blackberry in the first place. To be connected at all times. Verizon has a far
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 3:55 PM, by tetris01

Blackberry 8830 or 8300?

What are the major differences between the two models other than the network? I currently have Verizon but would be willing to switch.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 3:17 PM, by Vader

Re: When will Verizon get a NEW BB

I think Verizon is supposed to have the 8800 (8830) sometime in May or June. Verizon has always been slow to get a GSM phone converted to CDMA.  
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 12:20 PM, by v35bonanza
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