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There was a time not long ago when all versions of the BlackBerry looked more or less the same. But in the last few years, our friends north of the border have ramped up their innovation skills with a slew of new models that include fresh designs and features, giving you the freedom to select a model that's right for you. Here is the latest crop of devices from RIM, including the recently announced RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint and Verizon Wireless and the highly anticipated RIM BlackBerry Bold.
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 - titanium (T-Mobile) |
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - black (Sprint) |
RIM BlackBerry 8830 - silver (Verizon Wireless) |
RIM BlackBerry 8820 (AT&T) |
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - silver (Verizon Wireless) |
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 - black (Unlocked) |
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| Review date | April 09, 2008 | May 14, 2008 | May 22, 2007 | September 19, 2007 | November 30, 2007 | |
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| Review summary | T-Mobile customers looking to upgrade their BlackBerry Pearl or get their first smartphone will find a good choice in the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120. It's also compatible with T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home service and $50 cheaper than AT&T's model. | Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve. | For the globe-trotting executive, the RIM BlackBerry 8830 is a powerful voice and messaging tool that offers world roaming and solid performance. | The addition of Wi-Fi makes the RIM BlackBerry 8820 an even more powerful communication device for business users, taking it beyond just e-mail and phone calls. | The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support. | |
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| Service Provider | T-Mobile | Sprint Nextel | Verizon Wireless | AT&T | Verizon Wireless | Info unavailable |
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| Band / mode | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Dual-band CDMA2000 EvDO | Info unavailable |
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| Talk time | 240 min | Up to 260 min | Up to 300 min | Info unavailable | 220 min | Info unavailable |
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| Weight | 3.2 oz | 4 oz | 4.7 oz | Info unavailable | 3.4 oz | Info unavailable |
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| Built-in devices | Camera | Camera | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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| OS provided | BlackBerry Handheld Software | BlackBerry Handheld Software | BlackBerry Handheld Software | BlackBerry Handheld Software | BlackBerry Handheld Software | Info unavailable |
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| Input device type | Keyboard , Trackball | Keyboard , Trackball | Keyboard , Trackball | Keyboard , Trackball | Keyboard , Trackball | Info unavailable |
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| Wireless connectivity | IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11 , Bluetooth 2.0 | Bluetooth 2.0 | Info unavailable |
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| Height | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.5 in | Info unavailable | 4.2 in | Info unavailable |
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| Color support | 16-bit (64K colors) | 16-bit (64K colors) | Info unavailable | 16-bit (64K colors) | 16-bit (64K colors) | Info unavailable |
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| Packaged contents | Info unavailable | Stereo headset | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | AC adpater , USB sync cable | Info unavailable |
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| RAM installed size | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 64 MB | Info unavailable |
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| Product name | RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 - titanium (T-Mobile) | RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - black (Sprint) | RIM BlackBerry 8830 - silver (Verizon Wireless) | RIM BlackBerry 8820 (AT&T) | RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - silver (Verizon Wireless) | RIM BlackBerry Bold 9000 - black (Unlocked) |
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