BlackBerry Curve 8530 Phone, Violet (Verizon Wireless) | 
| Brand: BlackBerry
Category: Wireless
List Price: $499.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 6878
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: Curve 8530
UPC: 843163052222
ASIN: B002XDQK1U
Release Date: November 22, 2009
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| Features:
| • | 3G-enabled BlackBerry smartphone with full QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive optical trackpad; access all your email and messaging as well as social networking | | • | Access V Cast Music (with Rhapsody) and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; Visual Voice Mail | | • | 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion; digital audio player syncs with iTunes and Windows Media Player | | • | Up to 4.5 hours of talk time, up to 252 hours (10.5 days) of standby time | | • | What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, BlackBerry folding blade charger, USB cable, BlackBerry User Tools CD, quick start guide, user manual |
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| Customer Reviews:
 First time smartphone user July 31, 2010
A. Smith
I've had my BB 8530 for several weeks now and I must say that I absolutely love it! I no longer have to get out my laptop to check my email, look up something on-line etc because its all at my fingertips.
Pros:
Very affordable
Easy to operate
Compact Size
No issues with calls dropping
Nice OS
Can use extra storage for pics, music and docs
TONS of great apps to choose from, many at no charge
Cons:
Short battery life
Casing isn't very durable
Buttons are a bit small
Changing ring tones can be a pain without the OEM holster (such as when you're at the movies)
Overall I am very pleased with this phone and would definitely recommend it for first time smartphone users such as myself.
 Entry Level Blackberry for New Users May 24, 2010
Always Samsung (New York, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1VTMCTAFO5RNY I picked up the Blackberry Curve 8520 with my corporate discount and walked away with a nice phone at a very reasonable price. I have to say that I really enjoy the web browser on the new BB. You can zoom in & out with ease. I thought no browser could compare to the iPod Safari besides the Android G1, but after getting this device - I can safely say that this browser is also one of the best. Its right behind the safari and G1. Prior models were confined to small screens, thirty-five dollar internet only data plans, and no ability to zoom in or out. You were subjected to a small screen and reading small text till your eyes was squinting like grandmas.
Pros:
Nice price for new smartphone users
Nice fashion colors that only the CURVE series has
3.5 MM headjack
Nice form factor
New OS (ONly 5.0 OS for SPrint and Verizon users)
Decent call quality (No issues yet)
Excellent new broswer
Mini SD up to 16GB (Wish it was 32GB)
Use your songs as ringers
Wi-Fi
Personal Email (Up to 10 accounts can be added)
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BB Meesenger
BB App World
Full HTML Web Browser (Sometimes)
Excellent Multimedia Player (Accepts every format possible)
Crystal clear screen for playing videos
Includes 2 chargers (Wall Charger & USB charger)
Includes ear phones
Cons:
For long time BB users, this device is really just a cosmetic upgrade with a new OS (Flashier Icons)
Micro USB (No more Mini USB)
No Flash on the camera
Only one theme
Feels like a plastic toy
No threaded text messaging
Poor screen resolution
Non RIMM Consumer Changes Mind!
No 3G (ONly 3G for Sprint and Verizon users)
Good entry level smartphones for new users who want to save without paying the high price. However, Verizon has pricey data and text messenging plans which are a requirement. Its hard to justify the plan prices for such an average entry level device.
Just A Note About the Color in the Photo on This Site May 11, 2010
MEWC (Massachusetts)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had this Blackberry model for a little over a week now, and I'm happy with it. I think people seeing the "smoky violet" color on this site need to know that the color looks blue on here. In real life (and as can be seen in images on other sites, including Verizon's own site), the phone is much more of a violet (or maybe "light lilac", although that implies "little girl" lilac, and the shade does have a "smokier" shade that makes it not look like a "little girl" color. (A woman's shade, yes - but not "little girly".) As far as the shade goes, think "classic, light-purple, jelly-beans" - with a hint of a grayish tone.)
LOVE IT! April 5, 2010
S. McCullough (Virginia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased this as my first BlackBerry experience and love it! The keys could be bigger, but overall very happy with this model.
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