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RIM BlackBerry 8830 * |
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|  | Score: 58%
When: May 2007
Worth: $50
Carrier: Verizon Wireless
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| The BlackBerry 8830 is a rare dual-mode phone, with global messaging for world travelers. Does it top the GSM-only BlackBerry 8800? |
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| Form factor |
Candybar |
| Size |
4.49 by 2.6 by 0.55 inches |
| Weight |
4.6 ounces |
| Screen |
2.5 inches, 240x320 pixels, 65K colors
Touch: No |
| OS & Platform |
BlackBerry OS |
| Voice network |
CDMA 800/1900 MHz |
| Data network |
2.4 EV-DO |
| TTY, HAC |
TTY support/M4/T4 |
| Talk time |
Measured: 6 hours
Claimed: 4 hours |
| Voice dialing |
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| Visual voicemail |
- |
| Messaging clients |
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| Exchange support |
Yes |
| Keypad |
Full QWERTY |
| Camera |
No camera
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| Web browser |
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| GPS | VZ Navigator |
| Memory |
< 128MB out-of-box
microSD memory slot (2GB) |
| Bluetooth |
2.0 |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| USB |
Yes |
| 3.5mm jack |
No |
| UMA |
No |
| UPnP |
No |
| Scoreboard: |
RIM BlackBerry 8830 |
| Design | 3/5 |
| Display & Interface | 4/5 |
| Calling | 4/5 |
| Talk time | 4/5 |
| Messaging | 4/5 |
| Music | 2/5 |
| Video | 2/5 |
| Camera | 0/5 |
| Memory | 2/5 |
| Web browsing | 3/5 |
| Connectivity | 3.5/5 |
| Productivity | 2/5 |
| Scheduling | 3/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 4/5 |
| Navigation | 3/5 |
| Gaming | 2/5 |
| Mobile services | 2.5/5 |
| Accessories | 4/5 |
| Value | 3.5/5 |
| Total score | 58% |
| * Until a product has been officially released, all information contained here is subject to change. |
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