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Research in Motion BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

63

Fair

  • Pros
  • Works on both GSM and CDMA networks
  • Great e-mail device
  • Cons
  • Lacks a camera
  • Lacks consumer IM clients

Product Specs

Processor
ProcessorQualcomm 6500
Processor Speed225 MHz
Display
Diagonal Display Size2.4 inches
Display Resolution320 x 240 inches
Display TypeColor
Number of DisplaysOne
Camera
FlashNo
Camera ShutterNo
Form Factor
Form FactorCandy bar
Battery
Battery TypeLithium ion
Vendor Rated Standby Time9 hours
Vendor Rated Talk Time3.6 hours
Storage
MicroSDYes
Dimensions
Dimensions4.5/2.6/0.55 inches
Weight4.6 oz.
Carrier
CarrierVerizon
Audio
AACYes
Audio InputsMicrophone
Audio Outputs2.5mm headphone jack
FM RadioNo
Cellular Frequency Technology
CDMA 1900Yes
Cellular Technology (Voice + Data)
  • GSM 900
  • CDMA 800
EvDOYes
GSM 1800Yes
GSM 1900No
GSM 800No
Features
Antenna TypeInternal
Volume ControlYes
GPS
GPSNo
Included Hardware
Included Hardware
  • USB charging cable
  • multiclip travel charger
  • user manual
  • international travel charger adapters
  • swivel pouch
Included Software
Included Software
  • Desktop software
  • VZAccess CD
Mail
ExchangeYes
IMAP4Yes
Lotus NotesYes
Other MailSSL
POP3Yes
Media
MP3Yes
Other Media
  • MIDI
  • AMR-NB
  • AAC+/eAAC+
WMAYes
Messaging
SMSYes
Sync
Other Sync
  • USB
  • BroadBAccess Connect
USB2Yes
User Interface
BacklightingYes
Video
Streaming VideoNo
Video Calling ConferenceNo
Wireless
Bluetooth ConnectionYes

User Reviews for Research in Motion BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

  • Reviewed by: waqario

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: world edition, sim card expandable to use when traveling, awesome mouse scroll navigation, full qwerty keyboard

    Weaknesses: cannot use speakerphone for ringtone so sometimes ringtone is not heard

    Overall Evaluation: Overall, this is a great blackberry that I would definitely recommend to users. Email and data is fast and I just love the mouse ball scroll option. The only negatives really are that the ringtone volume can be low even when it is set to max and as of yet i have not found a way to raise it. Other then that I have had no problems while using this device and it has definitely lived up to its expectations.The blackberry browser is somewhat limited, so feel free to upgrade to opera mini. Lets me use a lot more sites that way.

  • Reviewed by: TravelingEngineer

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Great little phone .. has everything you need. To be productive when at work, and to play hard when relaxing.

    Weaknesses: Cant' think of anything .. really.

    Overall Evaluation: This is a very effective business tool. Great email, Internet Access, FAST with Sprint's 1XEV (evdo rev 0) service. Not rev A, but the Blackberry service is really fast, so the revA difference is NOT noticeable at all.

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