Research In Motion BlackBerry 8830

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This device brings the thin profile, trackball navigation and memory card slot of the 8800 series to CDMA networks. The addition of GSM allows overseas roaming. Other key features include EVDO high-speed data, QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, GPS positioning, and speaker-independent voice dialing.

Offered By: 

• Alltel
• Sprint  Discontinued
• U.S. Cellular  Discontinued
• Verizon Wireless  Discontinued

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Modes	CDMA 850 / 1900 GSM 900 / 1800 domestic GSM modes are not supported
Weight	4.6 oz   (130 g)
Dimensions	4.49" x 2.6" x 0.55"   (114 x 66 x 14 mm)
Form Factor	Bar Internal Antenna
Battery	Talk: 3.7 hours max.   (220 minutes) Standby: 216 hours max.   (9 days) GSM mode: Talk: 5 hours / Standby: 384 hours 1400 mAh   LiIon
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA) Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
Platform / OS	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	64 MB   (internal memory available to user for storage)
Phone Book Capacity	shared memory
FCC ID	L6ARBK40CG » (Approved Apr 30, 2007)

Features	Ungroup Features   + Show Missing Features
GPS / Location	Type: Standalone GPS supports LBS (carrier-dependent) / GPS can work assisted, autonomous, or simultaneous
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	Yes
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Rating: M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible)
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
Polyphonic Ringtones	Yes
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HFP 1.5, HSP, DUN, PBA, (OPP) version 2.0 / OPP for media files only
PC Sync	Yes
USB	Version: 2.0
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Numbers per entry: 8
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Supported Formats: MP3, AAC, WMA
Data & Network
Data Tethering	via USB only
Flight Mode	Yes
High-Speed Data	Technology: 1xEV-DO r0 plus GPRS in GSM mode
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: BlackBerry Browser supports full HTML
Input
Side Keys	shortcut key on left / voice, volume keys on right
Text Keyboard	Layout: QWERTY
Memory
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) supports up 4GB (possibly larger when cards available)
Messaging
Email Client	Protocols Supported: BlackBerry, POP3, IMAP4, MS OWA, Exchange, Domino, Groupwise
Instant Messaging	Networks Supported: BlackBerry, Google, Yahoo!
MMS	Some versions only
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes
Music
Music Player	Supported Formats: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	Version: MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1
Voice
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	Yes
Push-To-Talk	Some versions only
Speaker Phone	Yes

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