Rumor Mill: Red BlackBerry 8530 Heading to Sprint

Evan Selleck — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:44:17 +0000

There isn’t much to go on here for rock-hard information as of yet, but there’s a few rumors flying around that a red version of BlackBerry’s 8530 could be heading to Sprint. Sure, it might not be as bold or flashy as another device we’ve seen recently, but the 8530 is one of the newer devices from RIM, and one of the best to show off their new optical trackpad. It’s been on Sprint for awhile, rocking two colors: black and lavender, so it’s about time to get some change. Besides, color options aren’t a bad thing.

The red version of the 8530 is exactly the same as the two other colored models on Sprint, so you’re looking at a Curve-like form factor; the aforementioned trackpad, expandable memory through MicroSD, and the latest BlackBerry OS, version 5.0. You also have media buttons at the top of the device, which can help navigate through music and movies. There’s no official word from Sprint or RIM at this point, so right now this is still a rumor, unfortunately, When’s the supposed release date? March 14. So we don’t have long before this gets confirmed or shot down.

[via PhoneDog]

BlackBerry Curve 8330 Out on Sprint

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:34:19 +0000

New BlackBerry Curve 8330 has now available for order on Sprint online store. The new smartphone is priced at $179.99, with a 2-year contract required.

Full feature list from Sprint product page

2.0 MP camera
5x zoom, enhanced flash, and resolution up to 1600×1200 for Pictures and Videos

QWERTY keypad
Faster, easier typing

Micro SD Card slot
1GB MicroSD card included. Use for work files, media, and more.

Media Player
Download and play music, videos, audio files, pictures and ring tones.

Email ready
Business or personal email accessible with BlackBerry email and web service plans

Organizer
Think fast with an all-encompassing organizer – calendar, contacts, tasks, memos and more right at your fingertips.

Browser
Access the web where and when you need it.

3.5mm Jack
Stereo headset with microphone and mute switch included

GPS
Assisted, autonomous, simultaneous. Supports Sprint Navigation, BlackBerry Maps & other GPS applications.

BlackBerry Maps
View maps and driving directions. Email maps to other BlackBerry users and launch maps from your address book.

Instant Messaging
Use your favorite IM client

Voice Notes
Make a voice note and send as an email .wmv file attachment.

Voice Command and Voice Activated Dialing
Speak commands to look up contacts, place calls and get key information.

Speakerphone
Easy hands free operation.

Phone as Modem Capable
Use the included USB cable to connect to laptops for a wireless modem, or choose to run this capability via Bluetooth with no USB cable requirement.

Mobile Broadband Capable
EVDO Sprint speed for the fastest BlackBerry® Curve^TM 8330 smartphone available today.

Bluetooth 2.0 Technology
Fast and secure transmission without cables or wires

Source [Sprint] via [engadgetmobile]

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