BlackBerry 8820

$ N/A

7/10

GSM
320 x 240 display
World Phone
QWERTY
WiFi
Bluetooth
Push-to-Talk
Email client
Speakerphone
GPS
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One of the trademark Blackberry functions is the Blackberry Messenger, a sophisticated IM client that works like AIM but better. Why carriers lock that feature down and force customers to use their inferior version is beyond me. Blackberry owners take great pride in communicating with their own messaging system, and if you purchase this model from AT&T you will NOT have such luxury.

I start with this point because I am a Blackberry user and an advocate, and it’s bad enough that carriers lock out BB’s GPS capability and make you buy theirs, but don’t mess with a staple like the Blackberry Messenger.

Okay, let me dial it back. The 8830 is an excellent device, boasting a full Qwerty keyboard and most of the technology that has made RIM the choice of business and political types, such as push email, which allows you to receive emails directly to your phone (often before they reach your PC). This model also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, along with AT&T’s proprietary “Push to Talk” feature; all good, useful features that people will use.

So why no camera? Why isn’t this business device running at 3G speeds? These are questions without good answers, but when compared to the Curve and the Pearl, you may, in this particular instance, want to view the entire line of Blackberries before deciding.

Where To Buy

AT&T BlackBerry 8820 No Contract Used Cell Phone Smartphone from eBay

•Condition: Used
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: AT&T
•Located In: USA

$29.99

AT&T BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone Black No Contract Used Cell Phone from eBay

•Condition: Used
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: AT&T
•Located In: USA

$29.99

AT&T BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone Black No Contract Used Cell Phone from eBay

•Condition: Used
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: AT&T
•Located In: USA

$29.99

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Latest Reviews

Great Phone

Anonymous from Amazon (over 2 years ago)

10/10

This is a great phone with tons of possibilities. WiFi, GPS navigation, and other great features come standard. The OS can be a little tricky to learn if you've never used a BB before but, once you learn it, you probably won't want to go back to any other. I've used an iPhone but prefer... More

Blackberry Device is good, but AT&T horrible

mangkaru from Amazon (over 2 years ago)

2/10

I purchased this phone over a year ago from Amazon with a contract. Then we found out ATT offers family plans, so I went to an ATT store, changed the plan to a family Talk plan, and added a new line for my wife. Also updated my address at the same time since we are moving. All look fine, right? I still... More

Awesome, love it, phone heaven

halemar from Amazon (over 3 years ago)

8/10

Just switched from a Palm Treo and it's like moving from purgatory to heaven:

1) light and slim form factor, slides easily into a suit pocket unnoticeably

2) intuitive, short menus with minimum clicks to your objective, and easy to navigate with one hand

3) fabulous battery life - easily a full... More

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