BlackBerry Curve World Edition for CDMA networks
It’s been reported in the past that the much anticipated and rumored BlackBerry 8330 will be the convergent device for all of the features we long to have for our Curve devices - GPS and Wi-Fi under the hood. Well, unfortunately, it seems that new information has surfaced that leads us to believe that we will not receive GPS in the Curve series.
With our newly obtained information, it appears the BlackBerry 8330 will be another World Edition device that will eventually find it’s way to CDMA carriers, such as Verizon, Sprint and Telus. If and when it actually finds it’s way to market, this will likely be the third CDMA+GSM hybrid device from Research In Motion, joining the 8830 and 8130 (unreleased) with this world-traveler functionality.
While this news may upset some of you waiting for the 8330 to touch down on your favorite GSM carrier, this may come as a blessing in disguise for Verizon and Sprint/Nextel customers who have been foaming at the bit for a camera-enabled full-QWERTY high-speed BlackBerry device (admittedly, I ran out of hyphenated phrases).
This news also irons out a rather confusing naming scheme convention that was presented with the oddity of having the 8330 as the Platinum Edition GSM device within the Curve line. For the 8000 series line, the naming convention is as follows:
81xx: SureType consumer device; camera-enabled
83xx: QWERTY consumer device; camera-enabled
88xx: QWERTY business device; no camera, GPS-enabled
xx00: GSM device
xx10: GSM device; step-sibling upgrade of xx00 (Pearl and Curve only)
xx20: GSM+Wi-Fi device
xx30: CDMA/EVDO+GSM device
Mix and match as needed, although this doesn’t take into account carriers who disable features, such as Verizon and their hard-nosed approach to free GPS functionality.
To recap, if you’re a current GSM customer (AT&T, T-Mobile, Rogers, Vodafone, etc) who wants a Curve and GPS, you won’t see this feature functionality - get the Curve/8300 (with the exception of T-Mobile customers). If you’re a T-Mobile customer and want a Curve, wait a few months and get the UMA/GAN-enabled 8320 when it’s available. If you’re a CDMA customer (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel, Telus, Alltel, etc), you will now have a decision to make - get an 8830, which is available already, or wait for the 8130 Pearl (SureType-QWERTY) and 8330 Curve (full-QWERTY).
Until next time…
I’m waiting for the 8330 Curve for Sprint… I’ll jump at the opportunity as soon as it’s available. My brother has the ATT Curve, and loves it, but I’m not ready to give up EVDO. Lets go Sprint, we’re all ready!!!
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Oh this is bullshit!!
Not everybody goes to work in a court or airport.
VZW stop being fukking stupid and just release the curve. The pearl is garbage, and the 88 is not for the general public.
I work on Wall St so i have no problem with any carrier, i will dump your ass for someone else if this shit gets dragged on much longer.
smarten up
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Ok so any news on the release date for the cdma Curve?!?
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how do u send pics from the phone to an email address….
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http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-scoops/pictures-of-the-cdma-blackberry-curve-88205/
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Personally, I will give up the crappy GPS on my 8830 for the WiFi and Camera on the Curve CDMA 8330.
My car has GPS. My Truck has GPS. My phone’s GPS only works in the main TELUS region. Kind of sucks when out of that region.
Bring on the 8330 SOON!
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hello guys i have a great news for you all Blackberry curve is coming out on SPRINT on 04/17/2008 how do i know? I work for sprint and its allready on our new dvice lunch book
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I just got off the phone with a Verizon reps names Markus, i threatened to leave because of some billing issues. So they were able to credit some of the wrong charges. At the end of the conversation, i asked him if the curve will be in store soon, the guy told me that yes, indeed, it will be mid of 2nd quarter sometimes in May 2008, on top of the BB curve, Verizon line up also consists of LG Envy 2 and also the cmda version of LG Prada. Unless the dude was yanking my chains… that sounds very promising
check this link out, Verizon curve is due in May
http://www.crn.com/networking/207000727
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Phonescoop
Verizon Parades Spring Lineup
Today, 2:00 AM by Rich Brome
Verizon Wireless today revealed its spring lineup of smartphones and messaging phones:
BlackBerry Curve 8330: Features a 2 megapixel camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, support for memory cards up to 8 GB, stereo Bluetooth, EVDO, and streaming video playback (supports YouTube.) Available in May.
LG enV2: A slimmer version of the enV, with larger external keys and a larger internal display. Key features include a 2 megapixel camera, slot for memory cards up to 8 GB, stereo Bluetooth, and text-to-speech. Available in April.
XV6900: Verizon’s version of the HTC Touch. Available in April.
Motrola Q9c: Similar to the Q9m, but with more business-friendly styling, plus support for location-based services. Available in April.
Samsung Alias: Tweaked version of U740, with silver color and improved keyboard.
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CITA Wireless starts up in Las Vegas tomorrow and Verizon was first in line to make one of several pre-show handset announcements.
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just spoke to a verizon rep who told me to definately check back in may on the curve situation.. we shall see
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I have been trying to find the Sprint Blackberry Curve 8330. No one seems to know when it is due out. According to Mike, it should have been out on the 17th of April. My phone is broken and I have been waiting on the Curve, but I can not wait much longer. Thanks for any help.
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Unfortunately, Sprint has moved their release date to “sometime in June”. My phone is being held together by duct tape, too. I’ll be switching over to Sprint from ATT. This is lame! My bf just got the Mogul & I’m considering just going with that phone.
OTHER NEWS… I read on another chat that thier “SIMPLY EVERYTHING” plan will no longer be available after 5/31/2008…. conveniently just before the curve is released… hmmmmmmm….
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get a life nav boy
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i like dis phone it comes wit mps nig
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