Reviews of the RIM BlackBerry 8830 - black (T-Mobile)
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CNET Review
The Good: Boasting a sleek and sexy design, the RIM BlackBerry 8800 offers integrated GPS and multimedia features. The quadband smart phone also has Bluetooth, push e-mail, a full QWERTY keyboard, and long talk-time battery life.
The Bad: Unfortunately, the BlackBerry 8800 doesn't have integrated Wi-Fi. Call quality was a little muffled, and the phone is quite wide and awkward to hold. The media player could also use some refinements, and instant messaging is limited to the BlackBerry Messenger client.
The Bottom Line: Despite some minor issues, the RIM BlackBerry 8800 offers mobile professionals a well-rounded smart phone with added multimedia functions and integrated GPS. That said, messaging remains its forte.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 234987 other Cellular Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
mobilemag.com
Review Summary: And so color-swapping has once against arrived at Verizon Wireless, because the wireless provider has snatched up a red version of the popular BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone. And just in time for Valentine's Day too! Nothing quite says"I love yo
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The flexibility of GSM international roaming, paired with BlackBerry's easy-to-use messaging capabilities, gives the BlackBerry 8830 World Phone an unbeatable one-two punch for business users and frequent international travelers.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: BlackBerry phone does both CDMA and (for overseas) GSM.
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smartdevicecentral.com
Review Summary: Sprint outdoes Verizon with its global BlackBerry 8830.
Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Part number: BlackBerry8830BLKVZW
Telecom
- Data services E-Mail, WWW, Yahoo! Messenger, SMS, MMS
- Modem Integrated Wireless cellular modem
- Service provider T-Mobile
- Cellular enhancement protocol EDGE, GPRS, GSM
General
- Cellular technology GSM
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.6 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in
- Band / mode GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
- Weight 4.7 oz
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Standby time 528 h
- Vibrating Alert Yes
Operating System / Software
- OS provided BlackBerry Handheld Software
- Software included Memo Pad, Phone, Calendar, Media Player, Organizer, E-mail, Address Book, Browser, Tasks
Memory
- Installed ROM 64 MB Flash
Phone
- Call features Call waiting, Caller ID, Call forwarding
- Additional Features microSD memory card slot
Input Device
- Input device type Trackball, Keyboard
Messaging / Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- Messaging / Data Features XHTML browser, Text messages
Audio
- Digital audio standards supported MIDI, MP3, AAC
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio output type Speaker(s)
- Miscellaneous compliant standards RSS-210, ICES-003, CE, FCC Part 15 B, IC
Display
- Display type TFT active matrix
- Color support 16-bit (64K colors)
- Max resolution 320 x 240
Power
- Battery installed ( max ) 1 Lithium ion
- Max supported batteries 1
- Talk time 300 min
- Power supply device Power adapter
- Power device type Power adapter
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 2.0
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1Headset, 1USB
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 MicroSD
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable
Cellular
- Phone style PDA
- Caller ID Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.5 in
Warranty
- Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
GPS
- GPS System / GPS Navigation GPS receiver
User Opinions
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