BlackBerry Curve 8530 Black specs, full specifications

Network
Data	EVDO, 1xEVDO
Size/Design
Antenna	Internal
Design	Bar
Dimensions	4.29" x 2.36" x 0.55" (109 x 60 x 14 mm)
Headset Jack	3.5 mm
Keyboard/Buttons	Full QWERTY
Side Keys	Yes
Type	Smartphone
Weight	3.7 oz. (105 g)
Battery
Standby Time	252 hours (10.5 days)
Talk Time	4.5 hours (270 minutes)
Type	1150 mAh
Display
Colors	65K
Resolution	320 x 240 pixels 2.5"
Type	TFT, TFD, LCD (Color)
Camera and Video
Camera Features	Video capture, 5X digital zoom, white balance
Megapixels	2.0
Streaming Video	Yes
Data Messaging
Instant Messaging	Yes
Predictive Text Entry	Yes
Text Messaging	MMS, SMS
Music and Multimedia
GPS Navigation	Yes
Music Player	Yes, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB
Speaker Phone	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1+EDR Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, OPP, PBA, DUN, A2DP 1.2, AVRC 1.3
E-Mail Client	Yes
Java Applications	Yes
Memory Card Slot	TransFlash, MicroSD
Operating System	Blackberry OS 5
PC Sync	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Web Browser	Yes, Full, HTML
Wi-Fi	Yes
Organizer
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Recorder	Yes
Phone Book
Capacity	shared memory
Multi Numbers per Name	Yes
Photo Caller ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Voice Dialing	Yes
Other Features
Adjustable Text Size	Yes
Flight Mode	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Yes, M4, T4
Multiple Languages	Yes
Polyphonic Ringer	Yes
Vibrate Alert	Yes

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BlackBerry Curve 8530 Black

Featured User Review

Jan 10

Jalai Duroseau

"FANTASTIC PHONE!"

Overall

4.4

The good: Good Battery Life BEst On Any Smartphone next to Iphone, Fun, Does Everything you need AND MORE, stylish, Very Customizable The bad: Long Bootup Summary: Any Problems i've had with this phone has not been to its own fault for example i have a problem with the BBM but thats because of BBM not the phone. THIS IS A EXCELLENT PHONE my first personal blackberry i have tested many phones Iphone,G1,Blackberry Pearl, Droid, and this is my favorite phone SIze- PErfect Not to Big Not TO... more...

5Design / Form Factor
4 Apps & Media Support
5 Display
4 Reception & Call Quality
4 Battery Life

BlackBerry Curve 8530 Black

Featured Expert Review

Aaron's BlackBerry Curve 8530 Black review

Overview What's Good: Optical trackpad; 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity What's Bad: 3G cuts down on battery life; build quality difference between high-end BlackBerry Introduction Much like the Curve 8520, the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is the "BudgetBerry" of the group. Sporting a few design changes, 3G connectivity and OS 5.0, it represents a continued push by RIM to appeal to first-time smartphone buyers. There's a marked difference in build quality versus other BlackBerry models like the... more...