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BlackBerry 8830 World Edition: Specs & Features for Business Users

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition (2007): Dual-Mode CDMA/GSM Business Smartphone | Full English Details & Specs

Brand: BlackBerry (Research In Motion, RIM; Canadian mobile tech company, model number: RBK41CG)

Category: Business – focused 2.5 – inch QVGA dual – mode (CDMA/GSM) BlackBerry OS smartphone, emphasizing global roaming, enterprise productivity, QWERTY keyboard, EV – DO data, and GPS; targets frequent international travelers, corporate professionals, and business users needing seamless cross – network connectivity.

Core Value: Dual – mode CDMA/GSM network support, 2.5 – inch QVGA display, Qualcomm MSM6550 312MHz CPU, 16MB RAM/64MB storage (microSD expandable), EV – DO Rev. A, built – in GPS, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, 1400mAh removable battery, and full QWERTY keyboard for efficient typing.

Launch Timeline: Announced April 2007; released May 2007 (US carriers like Verizon, Sprint; global unlocked models); discontinued later; variant: Single – SIM (Mini – SIM) dual – mode (CDMA/GSM) unlocked/carrier – locked models for global roaming.

Core Specifications

1. Display & Design

  • Display: 2.5 – inch TFT QVGA (320×240 pixels), 65K colors, ~160 ppi, non – touchscreen, bright outdoor visibility; no scratch – resistant glass specified.
  • Body: 114×66×14mm, 132g; plastic chassis with black – and – silver finish, full tactile QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation; color: Black/Silver; Mini – SIM (single – SIM).
  • Models: Carrier – specific variants (Verizon, Sprint) and unlocked global models (supports CDMA 800/1900 and GSM 900/1800 for international roaming).

2. Performance & Storage

  • SoC: Qualcomm MSM6550 chipset, 312MHz single – core CPU; OS: BlackBerry OS (upgradable to v4.5).
  • RAM/Storage: 16MB RAM; 64MB internal storage; microSD/microSDHC slot (up to 32GB, initially up to 2GB); Roxio Media Manager for desktop sync.

3. Cameras & Multimedia

  • Camera: No rear/front camera (prioritizes business functionality over photography).
  • Multimedia: Media player (MP3, AAC, MP4), 2.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP for stereo audio; no video recording.

4. Battery & Charging

  • Battery: Removable Li – Ion 1400mAh; talk time up to 5h (CDMA/GSM), standby up to 528h (2G); mixed usage up to 1.5 days.
  • Charging: Mini – USB 2.0, standard wired charging; no fast/wireless charging.

5. Connectivity & Extras

  • Network: Dual – mode (CDMA 800/1900, EV – DO Rev. A; GSM 900/1800, GPRS Class 10, EDGE Class 10); no 3G/4G (domestic GSM not supported in US).
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP, LE), Mini – USB 2.0, GPS (BlackBerry Maps, TeleNav support), no Wi – Fi/UMA/NFC/IrDA.
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity; no fingerprint/face recognition.
  • Productivity: Full QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation, enterprise email (BlackBerry Internet Service/Enterprise Server), instant messaging (AOL, Yahoo!, Windows Live, Google Talk), HTML browser, voice dial, speakerphone.
  • Launch Price: ~$199 (US, 2007, carrier – subsidized; unlocked ~$499).

Key Features & Series Significance

Productivity Core: Full QWERTY keyboard and multitasking OS let users handle calls, emails, and media simultaneously.

Dual – Mode Milestone: First BlackBerry supporting CDMA and GSM networks, enabling seamless international roaming for business travelers.

Enterprise Focus: Tight integration with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for secure corporate email, IT policy controls, and business app support.

High – Speed Data: EV – DO Rev. A provides faster data for emails, browsing, and enterprise apps compared to earlier EDGE – only models.

Navigation Ready: Built – in GPS with BlackBerry Maps and third – party navigation app compatibility, ideal for global travelers.

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