The Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available. You can pick the device up for $99.99 after a $100 instant rebate.
Experience the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone
Features
* Dual–band 800/1900 MHz CDMA/EV–DO Rev 0 networks
* 256MB Flash Memory, 128MB RAM
* BlackBerry® Device Software v5.0 Integrated Email, Phone, SMS, Browser, Calendar, Address Book, and additional organizer applications
* English, French and Spanish language support
* BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) — add up to 11 email addresses to the BIS, including 10 supported email accounts and one BlackBerry email account
* BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) — works to provide functionality such as single mailbox integration, remote address book look–up and more (1 email address)
* Display: Clear, High Resolution, 2.5″ (dia.) color display TFT LCD (320×240 pixel). Supports over 65k colors
* Full Backlit QWERTY Keyboard w/Trackpad Navigation
* microSDâ„¢ memory card support: up to 16GB
* 2.0 Megapixel Camera, 5x Digital Zoom and Video Capture
* Integrated speaker and microphone, Hands–free headset capable (3.5mm 4 Pole)
* BlackBerry Media Player
* Bluetooth® Supported profiles: Headset (HSP), Hands–free (HFP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial–up Networking (DUN), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). OBEX Profiles: PBAP.
* WiFi Ready (802.11 b/g)
* Ring Tones: 32 Polyphonic + vibrate (MIDI, SP–MIDI, MP3, WAV)
* Text, Picture and Video Messaging (MMS)
* VZ Navigatorsm for spoken turn–by–turn directions
* Stand–alone and Assisted GPS
* Visual Voice Mail capable
* Mobile Broadband Connect capable (Windows only)
* Instant Messaging applications for BlackBerry
* Social Networking for BlackBerry
* V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription, wireless and PC downloads)
* V CAST Video on Demand capable
* BlackBerry App World Support
* Device protection and keyboard lock
* SAR Info – 1.31 w/kg for ear; 0.66 w/kg for body
* Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
* Total Equipment Coverage is Available
Specifications
* Dimensions: 4.29″ (H) x 2.36″ (W) x 0.55″ (D)
* Weight: Approximately 3.7 oz. including Battery
* Standard Lithium Battery (1150 mAh)
* Usage: Up to 270 minutes of talk time OR
* Standby: Up to 252 hours
* 2.0 Megapixel Camera
* Trackpad Navigation
* microSDâ„¢ Memory Expansion Slot (up to 16GB)
* Premium HTML Web Browser
* Bluetooth® Stereo Support*
* Wi–Fi Ready
* GPS
* 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 1.31 W/kg at ear, 0.66 W/kg on body. Actual SAR may vary.
For more information on Radio Frequency Emissions, see About Us — Wireless Issues.
*The RIM BlackBerry® 8530 supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset (HSP), Hands–free (HFP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial–up Networking (DUN), Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). OBEX Profiles: PBAP.
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Support information for this phone
Included Accessories
* Lithium Ion Battery (1150 mAh)
* BlackBerry Folding Blade Charger
* USB Data Cable
* Quick Reference Guide
* Documentation Kit (including BlackBerry User Tools CD)
* View Email and Attachments
* VZ Navigatorsm with turn–by–turn directions
* V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription, wireless and PC downloads)
* V CAST Video on Demand
* Mobile Broadband Connect Capable
* Visual Voice Mail