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BlackBerry 8830

Manufacturer: BlackBerry

Model: 8830 World Edition

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based on (15) review(s)

Excellent

Critics combined give BlackBerry 8830 a score of 4 out of 4

Very Good

Critics combined give BlackBerry 8830 a score of 3 out of 4

Good

Critics combined give BlackBerry 8830 a score of 2 out of 4

Fair

Critics combined give BlackBerry 8830 a score of 1 out of 4

Poor

Critics combined give BlackBerry 8830 a score of 0 out of 4

The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone is the stylish way to get things done. It’s the first CDMA BlackBerry smartphone capable of roaming globally on GSM/GPRS...

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Sound quality was quite impressive.To accommodate a majority of corporate users whose companies prefer employees not carry cameras around, the BlackBerry doesnt have a builtin camera.Software Cons: Its a detail but a pesky one. Menus dont loop so, when yo

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www2.letstalk.com

Can’t decide between the BlackBerry Curve and the 8830? Well, your final call depends on your carrier and what you really need from this smartphone. Both store...

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www.pocketpcmag.com

Abstract:I am now officially a belt-case wearing BlackBerry drone (the shame!). My manager approved my request for a wirelessly-connected corporate device, but our IT thugs will only allow Research In Motions BlackBerry handhelds to have access to the cor

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Dev Hardware

For the traveling professional, or anyone who needs to keep in touch while traveling, this may be the smart phone that you have been waiting for. The RIM Blackberry 8830 "Cyclone" is a very solid device overall, and is one of the best smart phones on t...

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www.smartdevicecentral.com

Abstract:Sprints BlackBerry 8830 sees our and raises Big Red two better, adding a range of useful apps and freeing the SIM card slot for lower phone rates overseas. This extremely capable smartphone is easy to use, stable, and a great choice for folks who

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www.letstalk.com

Abstract:Can’t decide between the BlackBerry Curve and the 8830? Well, your final call depends on your carrier and what you really need from this smartphone. Both store pictures, videos, and music; have Bluetooth; can be used around the globe; suppo

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3G networking for tethered modem support. Global calling and e-mail. Trackball makes navigating easier.Interface needs polishing. Battery life suffers with 3G. Multimedia experience is poor. No GPS.In many ways, Verizon Wireless has users backed into a co

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The RIM BlackBerry 8830 offers dual-mode functionality so you can use the phone globally. Its also EV-DO capable, has a built-in music and video player, and offers solid performance.The BlackBerry 8830 doesnt support Verizons V Cast services at the moment

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Spectacular design for a smart phone ,3G capability built in ,Media player with expandable memory , CDMA and GSM for world travel ,Massive LCD screen ,No Wi-Fi capability ,No camera ,QWERTY keypad may be too small for people with larger hands ,Terrible ba

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Seamless global roaming with unlocked SIM card slot. Free and for-pay GPS options. Excellent media player. Long battery life.No support for DRM music or Bluetooth stereo. Poor options for editing Microsoft Office documents.Sprints version of this easy-to-

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Conclusion:The BlackBerry 8830 proved to be an outstanding device. We were very impressed with how well it works and the capabilities. It may lack some features like a camera, this...

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www.bayreviews.com

Abstract:I have been using this Blackberry 8830 for over three months now and I love this more than my 8703e, especially since it has voice command and is way faster. I would recommend this device to everyone who is in the market for a Blackberry. It is l

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Conclusion:Nevertheless, the flexibility of GSM international roaming, paired with BlackBerry's easy-to-use messaging capabilities, gives the BlackBerry 8830 World Phone an...

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Conclusion:The full-sized BlackBerry got a great makeover: slim and attractive, shiny and classy at the same time, and a very useable QWERTY keyboard and device controls. The second...

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