iPhone 3GS from AT&T. Free ShippingManufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd. Part number: 8830 (Silver) (Verizon Wireless)
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
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How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 136 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
RIM BlackBerry 8830 - silver (Verizon Wireless)
price range: $49.99
For the globe-trotting executive, the RIM BlackBerry 8830 is a powerful voice and messaging tool that offers world roaming and solid performance.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 136 reviews
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29 out of 31 people found this review helpful
by dlathem on May 17, 2007
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18 out of 20 people found this review helpful
"Dont listen to the nay-sayers"
by wags3813 on June 17, 2007
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12 out of 13 people found this review helpful
"moved from blackberry pearl and am very impressed"
by jolly_aj on May 30, 2007
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10 out of 11 people found this review helpful
"Not nearly as nice as the Curve."
by kath00 on June 22, 2007
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
"Great Business Device - Not for the Consumer (Verizon)"
by ALAPIES on July 3, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
- Part Number: 8830 (Silver) (Verizon Wireless)
General
- Product Type BlackBerry
- Service Provider Not specified
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.5 in
- Weight 4.7 oz
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / GSM 900/1800
- Phone Design Candy bar
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Phone Navigation Buttons Trackball
- Voice Dialing Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Application Software Calendar, Organizer, Address Book, Media Player
- Additional Features GPRS support, Memory card slot
Communicator Features
- Operating System BlackBerry Handheld Software
Messaging & Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Mobile Email Yes
- GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Yes
- EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates For Global Evolution) Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) Yes
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages
GPS System
- GPS Navigation None
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
- Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC, AMR, MP3, WMA, MIDI, AAC +
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headset jack, 1 x USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable
Power
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Technology - Lithium ion
- Capacity 1400 mAh
- Talk Time Up to 300 min
- Standby Time Up to 384 h
Product series
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Price: $179.99 - $199.95
Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/1900, Up to 300 min, 0.3 lbs
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RIM BlackBerry 8830 - silver (Verizon Wireless)
Price: $49.99
Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 / GSM 900/1800, Up to 300 min, 4.7 oz
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RIM BlackBerry 8830 - black (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), 300 min, 4.7 oz
Manufacturer info
- Research In Motion Ltd.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.rim.net
- Address: 295 Phillip Street, Waterloo, ON.
- Phone: 519/888-7465
- Email: webinfo@rim.net
- Fax: 519-888-7884
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