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BlackBerry Curve 8530 (black, Virgin Mobile)

CNET Editors' Take

July 6, 2010 1:59 AM PDT

If you can't stand be away from your e-mail for too long, check out the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Virgin Mobile.

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Virgin Mobile is similar to Sprint's version of the smartphone, offering a full QWERTY keyboard, a 2-megapixel camera, 3G support, and--of course--push e-mail. Its other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and access to the BlackBerry App World. The Curve 8530 is available from Virgin Mobile for $299.99 without contract. For more information about the smartphone's design and features, read our review of the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Sprint.

 

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Quick Specifications

  • Service provider Virgin Mobile
  • Cellular technology CDMA2000 1X
  • Talk time Up to 270 min
  • Combined with With digital camera / digital player
  • Weight 3.49 oz
  • Sensor resolution 2 megapixels
  • Diagonal screen size 2.5 in

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