BlackBerry Curve 8530 (MetroPCS)
Though not the best BlackBerry on the market, the Curve 8530 is a great entry-level smartphone, especially with MetroPCS's inexpensive unlimited monthly plan.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 for MetroPCS has a lightweight and compact design with features like Wi-Fi, EV-DO, Bluetooth, GPS, and a 2.0-megapixel camera. It has fantastic call quality as well.
The Bad: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 has a low-resolution screen, and we experienced spotty 3G service.
The Bottom Line: Though not the best BlackBerry on the market, the Curve 8530 is a great entry-level smartphone, especially with MetroPCS's inexpensive unlimited monthly plan.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 513 reviews of BlackBerry Curve 8530 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 67/100. Comparing these reviews to 785493 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 79/100 = Good.
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mobilephonereviews.org
Review Summary: BlackBerry Curve 8530 Mobile Phone is another high end model from the house of the trend setters. The gadget turns out to be a great choice for web services with 2G and 3G network capability. HTML is the browser integrated in the unit. With 109 x 60 x...
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devhardware.com
Review Summary: The Blackberry Curve 8530 is a new smartphone for Sprint customers. Packed with plenty of features for work and play, it should satisfy a wide demographic. You can pick up the Curve 8530 for just $49.99 after rebates and a two-year contract from Sprint.
The Verdict: The 8530 also comes in the box with an AC charger, a USB cable, and a 2 GB microSD card, although the phone can support microSD cards up to 32 GB in capacity. The 8530 has 256 MB of flash memory also
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mobiletechreview.com
Review Summary: The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is the CDMA version of the new generation of Curve smartphones with an optical trackpad and music playback controls on top of the smartphone. We first saw this design on the BlackBerry 8520 GSM versions, and now the CDMA...
The Verdict: For Verizon users who have been waiting for the new entry-level Curve, the 8530 is finally here. The Curve 8530 is a solid smartphone with decent specs, and it has the new trackpad and the dedicated media control buttons on top. The smartphone feels...
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gadgetnutz.com
Review Summary: My last experience with a Blackberry® was a Pearl around 2006. It was small and beautiful. And did a LOT. Sometimes playing AVI's was a bit of a struggle, but
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brighthand.com
Review Summary: For just $50 from Sprint, users get an innovative trackpad, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G coverage, and a surprisingly impressive 2 megapixel camera -- all rolled into a nicely sized form factor
The Verdict: On balance, however, unless you're a world-traveling power user, the Curve is a much better deal than any other BlackBerry for Sprint right now
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brighthand.com
Review Summary: Based on my initial impressions, it's hard to not recommend the Curve 8530 to those looking to make the jump to a BlackBerry. It offers an innovative trackpad, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi (currently unavailable on the Tour), 3G coverage, and a surprisingly...
The Verdict: Hold on for my full review of the 8530, which will be available in the next few weeks
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consumersearch.com
Review Summary: BlackBerry Curve 8530 reviewed by ConsumerSearch, which notes pros and cons, along with reviews and ratings for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 and comparisons to other Cell Phones
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: Verizon's second Curve is faster and sleeker than the original, but the Web browser needs work.
The Verdict: The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is a good smart phone for work and play. The identically priced Droid Eris will be a more compelling device for many because of its better Web browser, larger screen, customizable touch interface, and larger selection of apps....
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phonearena.com
Review Summary: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8530 hits the sweet spot of price, functionality and cool, but it's getting long in the tooth. So how does RIM make their most popular device even better? How about making it smaller, faster and adding Wi-Fi...
Price Range: $148.53 - $178.88
- BlackBerry
- PRD26497019
General
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Product TypeSmartphone With digital camera / digital player
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Service ProviderMetroPCS
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Width2.36 in
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Depth0.55 in
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Height4.29 in
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Weight3.7 oz
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Body ColorBlack
Cellular
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TechnologyCDMA2000 1X
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BandCDMA2000 1X 1900/800
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Phone DesignPDA
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Vibrating AlertYes
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Polyphonic RingerYes
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Phone Navigation ButtonsTrackball
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Voice DialingYes
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Call TimerYes
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Conference Call CapabilityYes
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Voice RecorderYes
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Caller IDYes
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SpeakerphoneYes
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Wireless InterfaceIEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
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Additional FeaturesE-911 compliant, TTY compatible
Communicator Features
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Operating SystemBlackberry OS
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Synchronization With PCYes
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Synchronization WithMS Exchange, Lotus Domino, Novell GroupWise
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User Memory256 MB
Messaging & Data Services
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Short Messaging Service (SMS)Yes
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Messaging ServicesYes
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Mobile EmailYes
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Internet BrowserYes
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EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized)Yes
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Messaging / Data FeaturesText messages, Multimedia messages (MMS), Picture messages, E-Mail, Instant messages, Voice mail
Ring Tones
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Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty32
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Ring Tone FormatsMP3, MIDI
Digital Camera
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Camera highlightsWith a resolution of 2 megapixels, this model will give you better pictures than other phones.
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Sensor Resolution2 megapixels
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Focus AdjustmentFocus free
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Digital Zoom5
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Video Recorder Resolutions176 x 144 (QCIF), 320 x 240 (QVGA)
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FeaturesVideo recording
GPS System
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GPS NavigationA-GPS receiver
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Included GPS SoftwareBlackBerry Maps
Organizer
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Alarm ClockYes
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CalendarYes
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ReminderYes
Display
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TypeLCD display
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TechnologyTFT
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Display Resolution320 x 240 pixels
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Diagonal Size2.5 in
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Color SupportColor
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Color Depth16-bit (65000 colors)
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Multi-language MenuYes
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Display LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Digital Player (Recorder)
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Supported Digital Audio StandardseAAC+, AAC +, WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC-LC, AMR
Connections
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Connector Type1 x Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
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Hearing Aid CompatibleYes
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Included AccessoriesBattery, desktop charger, USB Cable
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Cables IncludedUSB cable
Power
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TypePower adapter
Battery
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Technology- Lithium ion
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Capacity1150 mAh
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Talk TimeUp to 270 min
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Standby Time252 Hrs
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