BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition / Specs

AKA: RIM BlackBerry Cyclone

Overview

Regions availableCanada, USA
TechnologyGSM 900/1800 MHz
CDMA 800/1900 MHz
Packet DataGPRS, 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. 0
SIM CardYes
World PhoneNo
Operating SystemBlackBerry

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ProcessorIntel XScale 312 MHz
Internal Flash Memory64 MB
RAMNo
ROMNo
GPSA-GPS
Digital compassUnknown
FlightModeYes
Hearing Aid CompatibleYes
TTY/TDD

Digital TTY/TDD enables those who are deaf or hard of hearing to use a special TTY device with digital service.

Yes
Noise CancellationUnknown
SARHead: 1.46 W/kg
Body: 0.90 W/kg
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Manufacturer Warranty1 Year
Accessories IncludedAC Charger, Data Cable, Manual, Standard Battery

Power & Battery

TypeLithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1400 mAh
Removable BatteryYes
Talk TimeUp to 180 minutes
Standby TimeUp to 158 hours

Physical Characteristics

Design TypeBar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDAYes
ColorsRed, Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D]11.4 x 6.6 x 1.4 cm
(4.5 x 2.6 x 0.6 in)
Weight132 grams
(4.7 ounces)
Rugged DesignNo
Antenna TypeInternal
Changeable FaceplatesNo

Display / Screen

TypeColor
TechnologyLCD (TFT)
Colors65k
Resolution240 x 320 pixels
SizeUnknown
3DNo
Secondary DisplayNo
SensorsNo
GraphicsYes
ThemesYes
Backlit IlluminationYes
Zoom / MagnificationUnknown
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Signal Strength IndicatorYes
Voice Mail IndicatorYes
Text Message IndicatorYes
High Speed Data IndicatorYes
Bluetooth IndicatorYes
Additional Display Features-

Input / Navigation

Input TypeQWERTY
Navigation TypeD-pad
Illuminated KeypadYes
Predictive Text EntryT9
Voicemail KeyNo
Any Key AnswerYes
Voice CommandsYes
Keypad / Touchscreen LockYes
External Volume ControlYes
External Media Playback ControlsNo

Call Management

Phone Book CapacityDepends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per ContactYes
Auto AnswerYes
Photo Caller IDYes
Voice Activated DialingYes

Web / Email / Messaging

Web Browsing TypeWAP 2.0, HTML
BrowserBlackBerry Browser
JavascriptYes
FlashNo
EmailYes
Email ProtocolsPOP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect
Additional Email Features-
Messaging ServicesSMS, EMS, MMS, IM (Windows Live)
Push-to-talk (PTT)No

Connectivity

USBYes
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth ProfilesDUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
NFC

Near Field Communication is a short-range wireless communication technology

Unknown
InfraredNo
WiFiNo
WiFi Encryption-
Mobile HotspotNo
DLNA Support

Digital Living Network Alliance standards-based technology to make it easier for consumers to use, share and enjoy their digital photos, music and videos

Unknown
WiMAXNo
UMA SupportNo
Data Tethering CompatibilityYes
Java ApplicationsNo
Brew ApplicationsNo
Expansion SlotsYes
Expansion Slots InfoMicroSD (up to 4 GB)
ECML / Digital WalletNo
PC SynchronizationYes
PictBridgeNo
TV-outNo

Camera

Built-InNo
Resolution-
Zoom-
Flash-
Additional Camera Info-
Video Capture / RecordingNo
Video Recording Formats-
Video Recording Parameters-
Secondary CameraNo
Secondary Camera Info-

Audio / Video

Audio PlaybackYes
Audio FormatsMIDI, MP3, AAC+, AAC, WMA
RadioNo
Video PlaybackYes
Video Playback FormatsH.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Mobile TVNo
Streaming VideoNo
External SpeakersNo
Headset JackYes
Custom RingtonesTruetone / MP3
Downloadable RingtonesYes
Ringtone ComposerNo
Ringer IDYes
Vibration AlertYes
Haptic Feedback VibrationUnknown
SpeakerphoneYes

Apps

To-Do / Task ListYes
CalendarYes
World ClockNo
AlarmYes
StopwatchNo
TimerNo
CalculatorYes
Currency ConverterNo
WeatherYes
StocksYes
MapsYes
NotepadYes
Document ViewerUnknown
Voice Memos / RecorderYes
GamesDownloadable
AppsNo
Included Software / Apps-

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