Reviewer on BlackBerry 8830: Web browser "almost useless" but lots of good features
JerryJ has a name like a rapper, but he isn't one far as I know.
No, he writes for Brighthand, a site about PDAs and smartphones.
Just today JerryJ has posted a thorough review of the BlackBerry 8830 World Phone.
I recommend you read this review. Lots about Look & Feel, Performance & Software, GPS, Battery, etc.
After going through all the paces, JerryJ cuts to the quick:
Pros:
- World coverage
- Integrated GPS
- Integrated media player
- Full keyboard
- Good battery life
Cons:
- Squishy keys placed too close together
- Still using an almost useless web browser
- Inconvenient location for the microSD card slot
Conclusion
The BlackBerry 8830 is a logical upgrade of the 8800 and is the perfect smartphone for world travelers who need full access to email, address book and calendar, but also want GPS map tools and a built-in media player. While the design might not be too much to look at, it's a well-built phone that's simple to use with good controls (if you have small fingers).
Bottom line, globetrotting business professionals will be hard pressed to find a better solution for mobile email access and little multimedia fun.