BlackBerry Curve 8530 - smoky violet (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: BlackBerry Part number: Curve 8530 in Smoky Violet
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BlackBerry Curve 8530 - smoky violet (Verizon Wireless) price range: $139.95
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 12/04/2009
The good: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 has 3G and GPS support, which the T-Mobile version did not. The compact smartphone also offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 2-megapixel camera.
The bad: The smartphone feels a bit cheap in the hand and has a low-resolution screen. You can only save apps to the phone's main memory.
The bottom line: While we're not huge fans of the design, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 is a good choice for first-time smartphone buyers and offers more than its GSM counterpart.
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8 stars
very good phone for the price.
by greenzone79 on February 8, 2012
Pros: great phone, easy to use. Good amount of apps for the price and a good music player.
Cons: keyboard buttons are a bit small otherwise good phone..
Summary: had this phone for over two years and not a single issue. It also gets better reception than my droid.
Summary: had this phone for over two years and not a single issue. It also gets better reception than my droid.
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2 stars
Worst. Phone. Ever.
by leggers2010 on July 29, 2010
Pros: Nothing.....
Cons: I've had 2 of these phones in less than 2 months. First, you stop receiving emails/texts, then you can't make calls and then the phone starts overheating. And Verizon won't allow me trade for a different model. Great.
Summary: I wish I had done some research before buying this phone. I could have saved myself the headache.
Summary: I wish I had done some research before buying this phone. I could have saved myself the headache.
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6 stars
Don't purchase this if you want a decent camera.
by jenmedia on July 2, 2010
Pros: Slim design ... Fun color ... Great battery life ... Works well with social media apps
Cons: Ass to WHY Blackberry even decided to include a camera on this phone, I will never know ... There is NO FLASH... a waste.
Summary: If you don't care about having a camera to upload pics to social media sites, then this is a great phone.
Summary: If you don't care about having a camera to upload pics to social media sites, then this is a great phone.
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7 stars
Great value, packed with features and reliable.
by googlepoodle on February 3, 2010
Pros: Has all the features of much more expensive smart phones. GPS with turn by turn directions is a real plus. Loaded with enough free apps to keep the novice busy for quite some time.
Cons: Front of phone feels a bit cheap. Key pad moves a bit under top cover. Keyboard is quite small, so anyone who has poor eyesight will find that a challenge. Camera takes ok pics. A case to protect is a must, but any phone will last longer with one.
Summary: All in all, I love my Blackberry. It's true that once you go to a Blackberry, you'll never be able to go back to a regular phone. Would ...
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Summary: All in all, I love my Blackberry. It's true that once you go to a Blackberry, you'll never be able to go back to a regular phone. Would recommend, very good value for the price. Will definitely be buying a case to protect it. Phone offers clear sound. Sending and receiving messages and downloads go quickly.
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- Manufacturer: BlackBerry
- Part number: Curve 8530 in Smoky Violet
- Description: BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphones neatly fit in your hand. Comfortably send messages with the full QWERTY keyboard. The bright 320 x 240 pixel screen displays over 65,000 colors, and delivers a great viewing experience. Know where you stand - and where you're going. GPS on your BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone works with BlackBerry Maps. Pinpoint your location and get turn-by-turn directions to your destination.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type BlackBerry
- Form Factor Full keyboard
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.36 in
- Depth 0.55 in
- Height 4.29 in
- Weight 3.7 oz
- Body Color Smoky violet
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
- Operating System BlackBerry Handheld Software
- Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard
- Phone Navigation Buttons Trackball
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services RIM BlackBerry VM Client
- Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
E-Mail - Mobile Services VCAST
Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g,
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR - Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP),
Object Push Profile (OPP),
Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP),
Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN),
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty 32
- Ring Tone Formats MP3,
MIDI - Additional Features Speakerphone,
GPS Organizer
- Personal Information Management Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards eAAC+,
AAC +,
MP3,
WMA,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
H.263,
H.264
Memory
- RAM 128 MB
- ROM 256 MB - Flash
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Focus free
- Digital Zoom 5
- Video Recorder Resolutions 176 x 144 (QCIF),
320 x 240 (QVGA) Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services VZ Navigator
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT Transmissive
- Diagonal Size 2.5 in
- Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
- Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1150 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk - up to 270 min,
Standby - up to 252 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
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BlackBerry Curve 8530 - black (Verizon Wireless)
$142.55
Manufacturer: BlackBerry
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X,
With digital camera / digital player,
3.7 oz,
2 megapixels,
2.5 in
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BlackBerry Curve 8530 - smoky violet (Verizon Wireless)
$139.95
Manufacturer: BlackBerry
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X,
Up to 270 min,
With digital camera / digital player,
3.7 oz,
2 megapixels,
2.5 in
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