BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

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8/10

240 x 320 display
QWERTY
Bluetooth
Speakerphone
GPS
Memory slot
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If you do not leave the Canada or the United States regularly, then the BlackBerry 8830 Curve will be of little interest.

The big claim to fame for the thin, but larger, BlackBerry 8830 is that it can be used throughout Europe. For you stuffy Globetrotters who need the best in phone technology, you’ll appreciate the 2.5 inch, 320 x 240 pixel display and the now iconic full and fully contoured QWERTY keypad.

Quite frankly, the big selling point of this particular BlackBerry is its dual-mode functionality, the ability to switch between CDMA and GSM, an issue relevant only when one travels internationally.

For the rest of you, you’ll find that other BlackBerry phones offer far more in features and functionality, such as the absent camera on this device, and a smaller overall phone footprint. That said, the 8830 comes with BlackBerry maps, media player, organizer, document viewer, voice dial, speakerphone and other mid-range features.

Clearly, this BlackBerry is trying to fill a niche for perhaps military and international travelers, but offering little incentive for the general consumer.

Prices (Where To Buy)

Blackberry 8830 World Edition CDMA - TELUS from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: Telus
•Located In: Canada

$200.00

BLACK OR SILVER BLACKBERRY 8830 WORLD EDITION FOR BELL MOBILITY from eBay

•Condition: Used
•Availability: In Stock
•Contract: No
•Located In: Canada

$59.00

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition - Silver (Verizon) Smartphone from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
•Carrier: Verizon
•Located In: USA

$30.00

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Latest Reviews

We LOVE the Blackberry 8830...

oliolee from Amazon (over 4 years ago)

10/10

We LOVE the Blackberry 8830, especially for its multitudinous settings. It does have a few issues, but compared to the previous 10 different mobile phones we've had over the years, we are very happy with this model. This USA model is unique and we also appreciate its World Wide International... More

This is for the Treo and Q users...Are you kidding me?!

showgirl643 from Amazon (over 4 years ago)

10/10

Let me get this straight. You rather use a phone that takes forever to charge, with tiny keys, with an os that crashes, a bulky battery over the 8830 Blackberry? SERIOUSLY The 8830 Blackberry is the slimmest to date with the most stable os in the business. The email capablities are legendary. The... More

GORGEOUS!

Anonymous from Amazon (over 4 years ago)

8/10

I love this phone! I've had it since it launched. It's beautiful, my calls are clear, I get few if any dropped calls. I am running several third party apps such as standalone messengers, GPS etc. and hands free voice app (I know that it came with one, I decided to go with a 3rd party app that... More

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