The BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition Smartphone in Red is a sleek and performance–driven global smartphone that features trackball navigation and a backlit QWERTY keyboard. It comes equipped with microSD™ expandable memory support (up to 4GB) and a media player. It also offers VZ Navigatorsm, Mobile IM for BlackBerry, Bluetooth® including Stereo support and BroadbandAccess Connect service.
Business customers (5 or more lines of service) interested in purchasing a global calling plan or global feature with the BlackBerry 8830 must call a sales representative at 1–800–899–4249. If you are not a business customer, you will be able to purchase a global calling plan or feature by visiting a retail store or calling 1 800 2 JOIN IN.
Features
- All Digital
- Dual–band 800/1900 Mhz 1x EV–DO networks
- Dual–band 900/1800 Mhz GSM/GPRS
(outside North America) - 64 MB Flash Memory/32 MB RAM
- BlackBerry® 4.2 Desktop Software
- BlackBerry Applications
- BroadbandAccess Connect capable
(only in the United States) - Large, bright, high resolution, high contrast color, LCD Screen (320x240 pixel) with bright LED backlight. Supports over 65,000 colors
- Integrated Email, Phone, SMS, Browser, Calendar, Address Book, and additional organizer applications
- Always On, Always Connected® – Receive email and corporate data automatically with
no need to request information delivery - Integrated speaker and microphone, Hands–free headset capable(2.5mm)
- Media Player with microSD™ memory support
- Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
- The BlackBerry 8830 can integrate up to 10 business and/or personal email accounts with the BlackBerry Internet Solution. Set–up is simple, and can be done right from the device
- The BlackBerry 8830 works with the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution to provide functionality such as single mailbox integration, remote address book look–up and more
- VZ Navigatorsm Capable
- Ringtones: Polyphonic (MP3, MIDI) + vibrate
- 35–key backlit QWERTY Keyboard. Dedicated Send, End, Convenience, Power and Mute keys, trackball navigation and ESC key
- Password protection and keyboard lock
- SAR Information – ear/body: 1.46/0.9 W/kg
- Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
Specifications
- Dimensions: 4.49" (H) x 2.6" (W) x 0.55" (D) (114mm x 66mm x 14mm)
- Weight: Approximately 4.6 oz. including Battery
- Standard Lithium Battery Cell (1400 mAh)
- Mode: Digital
- Usage: Up to 220/300 minutes of talk time (CDMA/GSM–GPRS) OR
- Standby: Up to 216/384 hours (CDMA/GSM–GPRS)
- Includes 2.5 mm headset jack
- Full QWERTY Keyboard with Trackball Navigation
- Digital Music Player
- microSD™ Memory Expansion Slot
- Bluetooth® Capable*
- TTY Compatible
- Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
For details on Hearing Aid Compatibility, see About Us — Accessibility. - Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer's highest FCC reported SAR 1.46 W/kg at ear, 0.9 W/kg on body. Actual SAR may vary.
For more information on Radio Frequency Emissions, see About Us — Wireless Issues.
*The RIM BlackBerry® 8830 supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset, Hands–free, Serial Port and Dial–Up Networking. It does not support object exchange (OBEX) profiles.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of and trademarks or registered trademarks of Research In Motion Limited – used by permission.
Support information for this phone
- Lithium Ion Battery (1400 mAh)
- USB Charging Data Cable
- Swivel Pouch (no warranty)
- Multi–clip Travel Charger
- International Travel Charger Adapters
- Documentation Kit (including Desktop Software CD and User Guide)
- VZAccess® Manager™ CD
- Quick Reference Guide
- 1xEV–DO/GSM/GPRS
- Domestic/International Voice and Email Service
- BlackBerry® Device software 4.2
- BroadbandAccess Connect Capable*
- View Email and Attachments
*Broadband
Access Connect can only be applied to a Voice and Data Choice Bundle
sm or a BlackBerry Unlimited Data Plan for use in North America only.