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BlackBerry 8830
Overview
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 networks*. So you can travel the world with full mobile voice and data coverage, without having to change smartphones, phone numbers or email addresses.
The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone gives you phone, email, organizer, web browsing and instant messaging. And then it goes a step further, providing GPS*, BlackBerry® Maps, a media player for your video clips and music, and expandable memory to ensure you’ve got the room you need for your media files.
Features Available
The BlackBerry 8830 features complete functionality, including*:
- Phone
- Text Messaging (SMS and MMS)
- Internet Browser
- Media Player
- Corporate Data Access
- Organizer
- GPS-enabled and pre-loaded with BlackBerry Maps application
- The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone is the first CDMA BlackBerry smartphone that lets you roam globally on GSM/GPRS networks
- 64 MB of memory and expandable memory via microSD card**
- Full QWERTY keyboard
- The tethered modem capability lets you use the smartphone as a wireless modem for your laptop or PC*
- Dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, a trackball navigation system, plus user definable convenience keys
- Speakerphone and Voice Activated Dialing
- High capacity battery
- Bluetooth® capability for hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits
- Stereo headset capable
- Integrated attachment viewing
- Compatibility with popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software
- High resolution, light sensing screen that adjusts lighting levels automatically for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing
- Easy email set-up directly from your BlackBerry 8830 smartphone via the set-up wizard
Enterprise Friendly
The BlackBerry 8830 smartphone works with your organization's BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution to provide enterprise class functionality, including:
- Advanced security features
- Push delivery of data from corporate applications
- Remote address look-up
- Wireless synchronization with corporate PIM tools
- Single mailbox integration
*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.
**The BlackBerry 8830 smartphone accepts microSD cards; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity. May be sold separately.
Getting Started
- Download the User Guide
- Download games and personal productivity tools
- BlackBerry 8800 Series IT policies
Specifications
| Features Available | Email Phone and SMS Corporate Data Access* Connected Organizer Wireless Internet BlackBerry® Maps |
| Size | 4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 inches / 114 x 66 x 14 mm (LxWxD) |
| Weight | Approximately 4.6 oz / 132 g (with battery) |
| Keyboard | 35-key, QWERTY keyboard Dedicated send, end, power, mute and volume keys Backlit |
| Navigation | Trackball, ESC key and Menu key |
| Voice Input/Output | Integrated earpiece and microphone Hands-free speakerphone Hands-free headset Bluetooth® v2.0; headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported |
| Headset | Stereo headset capable |
| Notification | Polyphonic/MIDI and MP3 ringtones, vibrate mode, on-screen or LED indicator |
| User Interface | Intuitive icons and menus |
| Display | Large, bright, high resolution, landscape screen, supporting over 65,000 colors 320 x 240 pixel color display |
| GPS | GPS-enabled and preloaded with BlackBerry Maps application** |
| Media Player | Supported audio formats: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA |
| Battery | 1400 mAhr (removable/rechargeable Lithium cell) |
| Battery Life*** | GSM®/GPRS: Up to 16 days standby time and 300 minutes talk time**** CDMA: Up to 9 days standby time and 220 minutes of talk time**** |
| Memory | 64 MB flash memory |
| Expandable Memory | MicroSD† |
| Modem | Embedded RIM® wireless modem |
| Email Account Compatibility†† | Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts |
| Includes BlackBerry® Desktop Software | Supported by version 4.2 or higher |
| Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server | Supported by:
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| Smartphone Security | Password protection and keyboard lock |
| Accessories Included††† | USB cable for charging and PC synchronization Charger Find out about other official accessories |
| Network | Dual-band 900/1800 Mhz GSM/GPRS networks Dual-band 800/1900 Mhz CDMA2000® 1X Ev-DO networks |
*Requires a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software
**Check with your service provider for availability. Coverage is currently limited. Updates on broader coverage will be available in the future.
*** Battery life may vary based on usage
****CDMA Battery life based on CDG 35 suburban specifications. GSM/GPRS battery life based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique. Results may vary. Network availability and coverage affect battery life and are dependent upon a number of factors, including location and transmission environment.
†The BlackBerry 8830 accepts microSD cards; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity.
††Contact your service provider for service availability and pricing
†††May vary. Check with your service provider for details.
‡Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.