The RIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone is the first global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry. Integrated with Global BlackBerry service, an ‘always-on, always connected’ wireless email solution offers access to email, contacts, calendar, organizer and the Web while on-the-go. With the BlackBerry 8830 and Global BlackBerry, users can place and receive voice calls from one local number for domestic and international use from more than 150 countries and send and receive emails in the United States, Canada and more than 60 countries worldwide.
Features
* GSM/GPRS (900/1800 MHz) for continued voice and email while traveling internationally
* EV-DO/GPRS network connection for high-speed data transfer in more than 60 countries
* Advanced sound technology that cancels out background noise and echo, to help ensure users can always hear and be heard
* Polyphonic and mp3 ringtones that let you personalize the smartphone
* Dedicated volume and mute keys so users can quickly make adjustments without having to fumble for the right button
* Manage up to 10 (supported) email accounts and choose the account to reply or compose from
* Built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) gives users access to a wide range of other Location-Based Services (LBS), like employee and resource tracking, social networking and more
* Equipped with a media player to plug in a stereo headset
Review By Mobileburn
The new BlackBerry 8830 is similar to the already available 8800, with the manufacturer’s updated design and trackball feature. There really is no going past the dual-mode functionality when looking for a killer feature for the device though, as it will be one of the first generally available devices to have such a feature when it launches with both Sprint and Verizon Wireless.
Review By Mobiletechnews
The BlackBerry 8830 with Verizon Wireless’ Global BlackBerry service will set a new standard for global wireless service,” said Mike Lanman, vice president and chief marketing officer of Verizon Wireless. “Customers leave the U.S. with the ultimate productivity tool enhanced by a service and support package they won’t find anywhere else in the industry. This is the gold standard for the international enterprise, and with its unique blend of form, function and value, we expect this device to quickly become our top selling BlackBerry for domestic use as well.”
Review By Blackberrycool
It will also have a micro sd card slot and has a full media player, music and video! It will have a built in spell checker 64 MB on-board data and 16 MB ram. Overall it looks pretty cool, very similar to the 8800. Best features IMO are the next two: stereo bluetooth, and extended battery included when you buy. It has 33% more battery life than the standard in the 8703e so should be pretty good.
The Blackberry 8830 will be available via Verizon’s business channels on May 14 and in stores on May 28 for $299.99 with a two year contract.
April 27th, 2007 at 9:30 am
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