Pros
- Works on both GSM and CDMA networks
- Great e-mail device
Cons
- Lacks a camera
- Lacks consumer IM clients
At A Glance
Adds support for GSM international roaming to the RIM BlackBerry 8800's already impressive feature set.
Manufacturer’s Description
The BlackBerry 8830 smart phone is the stylish way to get things done. It's the first CDMA BlackBerry smart phone capable of roaming globally on GSM/GPRS networks. So you can travel the world with full mobile voice and data coverage, without having to change smart phones, phone numbers or email addresses.
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Qualcomm 6500 |
| Processor speed | 0.225 MHz |
| Display | |
| Display size | 2.4 inches |
| Display type | Color |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Other storage | Micro SD |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Vendor Rated Talk Time | 3.6 hours |
| Vendor Rated Standby Time | 9.0 hours |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Microphone input | Yes |
| Headphone Jack |
|
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.5 inches |
| Depth | 2.6 inches |
| Height | 2.6 inches |
| Weight | 0.2875 pounds |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | Micro SD |
| Carrier | |
| GSM 900 | 1 |
| EVDO | 1 |
| Cell Carrier | Verizon |
| CDMA 1900 | 1 |
| GSM 1800 | 1 |
| CDMA 800 | 1 |
| Supported Video Formats | |
| MPEG4 | Yes |
| wmv | Yes |
| Supported Audio Formats | |
| AAC |
|
| MP3 | Yes |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | BlackBerry OS |