BlackBerry Curve 8530 Smartphone in Black

I like this new and streamlined BlackBerry Curve 8530 

smartphone with features such as

* Wi–Fi

* a 2MP camera

* BlackBerry push technology

* VZ Navigator

* Visual Voice Mail

* V CAST Music w/Rhapsody and V CAST Video on Demand

   Mobile Broadband Connect and support for popular apps e.g. Facebook, MySpace, 

   and Flickr

This smartphone gives the power to do more of the things that matter in life.

Features

• Dual–band 800/1900 MHz CDMA/EV–DO Rev 0 networks
• 256MB Flash Memory, 256MB 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 (320x240 pixel). Supports over 65k colors
• Full Backlit QWERTY Keyboard w/Trackpad Navigation
• microSD™ 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.
• Wi–Fi Ready (802.11 b/g)
• Ring Tones: 32 Polyphonic + vibrate (MIDI, SP–MIDI, MP3, WAV)
• Text, Picture and Video Messaging (MMS)

• Asian Language Support Available
• V CAST Apps
• VZ Navigator^sm 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
• microSD™ Memory Expansion Slot (up to 16GB)
• Premium HTML Web Browser
• Bluetooth® Stereo Support*
• Skype Mobile™
• Wi–Fi Ready
• GPS
• TTY Compatible
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
  
  
• 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.
  

Included Accessories

• Lithium Ion Battery (1150 mAh)
• BlackBerry Folding Blade Charger
• USB Data Cable
• Quick Reference Guide
• Documentation Kit (including BlackBerry User Tools CD)

• V CAST Apps
• View Email and Attachments
• VZ Navigator^sm with turn–by–turn directions
• V CAST Media Manager 
• V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (subscription, wireless and PC downloads)
• V CAST Video on Demand
• Mobile Broadband Connect Capable
• Visual Voice Mail

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R.I.M. Needs This PlayBook

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/09/29/rim-needs-this-playbook.aspx Gabriel Perna, IBTimes.com September 29, 2010 Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) did the right thing by adding a tablet computer to its lineup of products aimed at the enterprise market, say analysts. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company officially introduced the PlayBook, a tablet computer, at its Developer's Conference this week. The device has a seven-inch screen, will use a tablet version of the Blackberry operating system and will be aimed at the enterprise segment. "I think it was the right move," Mark McKechnie, analyst at Gleacher and Company, said. "It's marketing 101, protect your capital. For RIM, that is enterprise, secure email and secure corporate management." RIM says the device, which runs on a 1 GHz dual-core processor, supports true symmetric multiprocessing. Recently acquired QNX has been called into duty to provide the operating system architecture. It also supports video conferencing capabilities. The first generation of the device runs on Wi-Fi internet and does not have cellular connectivity. However, analysts say this is not a downside as it just indicates that RIM is in fact aiming at the enterprise customer base. "It saves consumers from another data subscription cost with the carrier," Matt Thornton, analyst at Aviation Securities, said. "It also lowers the cost of materials. And for the enterprise segment, it makes it a much cheaper, worthwhile device. It's clear they are going towards the enterprise." The device is also enterprise-ready because it's compatible with the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. By using a Bluetooth, users can connect content from their BlackBerry smartphone to the PlayBook tablet. This capability allows IT managers to deploy the BlackBerry PlayBook to non-present employees without worrying about all the security and manageability issues. The PlayBook's size and weight, which is less than the iPad, also impressed analysts. RIM says it weighs less than a pound at 0.9 lbs, and it has less than half of an inch of thickness. While analysts liked the move and the device, they cautioned that the enterprise market for tablets may not be that big. Since tablets are still in the early stages of development, it is unclear whether or not people will actually buy them for business purposes. Yet despite these concerns, most believe this was the right move for RIM in the long run. "This is a step in the right direction," McKechnie said. "They needed to hit this tablet space. I've said it before, real men have tablets. It was important that RIM fight back in this space."

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/09/29/rim-needs-this-playbook.aspx

• September 28, 2010, 9:25 AM ET

RIM’s PlayBook: Analysts React

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BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. unveiled its first tablet computer and a new operating system that will power it, joining the race to catch up with Apple Inc.’s iPad. Investors don’t seem to be ebullient on RIM’s prospects, shares are down about 1% premarket. Here’s how some analysts see it.

Stifel Nicolaus: Generally we were pleasantly surprised by the PlayBook specs. At a time when RIM has been widely criticized for falling behind on the innovation curve relative to its smartphone peers, the new tablet appears to put RIM back on the leading edge of technology.
Cowen and Company: Pricing was not disclosed, but we believe the lack of mobile voice/data support will limit operator interest in (and subsidy dollars for) the initial PlayBook, perhaps stunting early developer support and end-user adoption.
Morgan Stanley: We believe the PlayBook is well suited for enterprise, but could be far less successful with consumers. Between the crowded tablet market, the potential for a major OS overhaul across the entire platform with all the risks that entails, and the continued share loss in North America in both device shipments and subscribers, we remain Underweight.
Goldman Sachs: RIM’s PlayBook tablet surprised us by being positioned for the enterprise, rather than the consumer, and by having a robust set of specs including a dual-core 1GHz processor and 2 HD cameras. This could allow RIM to offer a differentiated product rather than a “me too” to the iPad. The PlayBook offers a unique use case by tethering to the BlackBerry over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth as a secure extension to the BlackBerry in the enterprise that can serve as a display or a projector. While the Wi-Fi tethering eliminates the expense of a separate data plan, it also reduces the incentive for carrier subsidies. In addition, the Q1 launch is a qtr behind expectations.
Deutsche Bank: At the start of their developer conference, RIM announced a new device called the PlayBook, their take on the tablet. The device is set to ship in [first quarter of 2011], missing the Holiday Shopping Season. Our first impression is the device is comparable to all the other tablets coming on the market, but runs a new proprietary RIM OS.

http://blogs.wsj.com/marketbeat/2010/09/28/rims-playbook-analysts-react/tab/print/

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Announcing the BlackBerry Torch 9800

Today, I am thrilled to introduce the world’s first smartphone with a BlackBerry® keyboard and full touch screen – the BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800.

It comes with the new BlackBerry 6 operating system and there is a lot to be excited about. BlackBerry 6 has something for everyone and personally, I am particularly enjoying the new universal search and auto-wrap text zoom features.

We spent a lot of time talking with customers, testing and re-testing the software to make sure we could deliver the new features users want without losing any important aspects of the user experience that our customers already know and love. BlackBerry 6 delivers a stunning visual design and the teams here have done an incredible job implementing the amazing array of enhancements, including our new WebKit-based web browser which was first previewed at MWC earlier this year.

With the new BlackBerry Torch smartphone, we also believe our hardware team has delivered the best combined touch-qwerty experience available, seamlessly incorporating our signature BlackBerry keyboard and precision trackpad in a striking design that simply feels great in your hand. One of the things I love the most about the BlackBerry Torch design is the way it allows me to easily transition between using the touch screen, trackpad and keyboard interfaces. I can switch between them and interact with the handset and applications in a very natural way.

The BlackBerry Torch is also the first BlackBerry smartphone to ship with our new web browser and we invested a substantial amount of time and effort to engineer a WebKit-based browser that can operate quickly, beautifully and efficiently. In fact, Peter Rysavy today released a new study reporting on the efficiency of the BlackBerry 6 Browser with respect to data usage. We continue to believe that efficiency is an important advantage for our customers and an imperative for the wireless industry.

BlackBerry 6 is scheduled to be first introduced to the market with the BlackBerry Torch on August 12, but I know many of you are also wondering about support for existing BlackBerry smartphones. I am happy to report that BlackBerry 6 will be available in the months ahead (pending carrier certifications) on some of our leading smartphones, including the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G 9100, BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650 and BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700.

At RIM we have a long history of building groundbreaking technology, and we are passionate about our products – each day, thousands of RIM employees are focused on enhancing our software, services and smartphones in order to continue meeting your changing wants and needs. The launch of the BlackBerry Torch with BlackBerry 6 is one of the most significant launches in our history and this amazing new smartphone brings together many of RIM’s core strengths into one fluid and superior user experience.

I hope you will be as delighted with the BlackBerry Torch and BlackBerry 6 as we are, because we are very proud of these accomplishments and because we really do love what we do.

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Stowaway Shasta Bluetooth Keyboard for Blackberry
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Product Details

• Model: STWBBBT
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 2.00" w x 9.00" l, .44 pounds

Features

• Full keyboard for easy typing of emails, document and spreadsheet revision, and surfing the web
• Compatible with the RIM Blackberry operating system
• Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth technology
• User-programmable shortcut and command keys for complete remote control
• Folds down to 5.9 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches; weighs 6.2 ounces

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.ca Product Description Perfect for the mobile professional who likes to travel light, the foldable iGo Stowaway Bluetooth keyboard enables you to easily type email, revise documents, and surf the Web on your Blackberry mobile phone from a full-sized keyboard. And because it connects via Bluetooth technology, you won't have to carry an additional connection cable.

Quickly type emails, edit spreadsheets and surf the web on your Blackberry with this full-featured folding keyboard. (Mobile device not included.)

The keyboard includes user-programmable shortcut and command keys for complete remote control, as well as a fifth row of keys for dedicated numerical entry. Nicely compact, this 6.2-ounce keyboard measures 11.8 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches, and it folds down to an ultra-small 5.9 x 4.1 x 0.8-inch package. Placing the keyboard on a firm, flat surface offers the best results, because of the folding design. However, you can use it on your lap as long as the keyboard is supported by a magazine or book across its open expanse. This wireless keyboard is powered by two AAA batteries (alkaline battery included) for about 90 hours of continuous use. It also features a power-saving auto-sleep mode to conserve battery power when not in use (for up to 168 hours of standby power). Compatibility All devices running the RIM Blackberry operating system. What's in the Box Keyboard, case, 2 AAA batteries, CD-ROM with drivers, and QuickStart Guide http://astore.amazon.ca/blackberrycanada-20/detail/B000BYGGEY

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BlackBerry Rival iPhone

Tests of Tablet and New BlackBerry rival iPhone

By STUART WEINBERG And PHRED DVORAK

Research In Motion Ltd. is readying a slate of new devices and software as it looks to keep its BlackBerry smartphone from losing more ground to touch-screen devices like Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad.

RIM is testing a touch-screen smartphone with a slide-out keyboard, according to people familiar with the device. The phone runs on a new version of the BlackBerry operating system and works much like an iPhone, letting users swipe through screens and expand images with their fingers, these people say. It also has a universal search bar that lets users scour all the phone's data and some data online as well, these people say.

Shares of RIM are falling sharply today after the maker of BlackBerry reported quarterly financial results that indicated that the company is struggling to keep pace with rivals like Apple. Eric Savitz has the story.

RIM is also experimenting with a tablet device to serve as a larger-screen companion to its BlackBerry phone, say people familiar with RIM's plans. That device, which is in an early stage of development, will connect to cellular networks via a BlackBerry phone, these people say. It could come out as soon as the end of the year, these people say.

A RIM spokeswoman said the company doesn't comment on rumors and speculation. RIM executives have said they will ship a phone running a new operating system and a new Web browser in the quarter ending Sept. 30, but haven't provided details of the device. They haven't discussed plans for a tablet.

The new offerings come as the Waterloo, Ontario, company, which has long led the U.S. market for smart-phones, faces increased competition from devices built by Apple and those that run on the Android operating system from Google Inc. On June 24, Apple will release the latest version of its smartphone, the iPhone 4.

RIM still sells more smartphones globally than any company besides Nokia Corp., and last year grabbed 19% of the world market for the do-everything devices, according to the research firm Strategy Analytics.

But its share of the key North American market is slipping, as RIM has been slow to match Apple and Android's touch-screen technology, smooth Internet-browsing capability and add-on software. RIM has just one phone line with a touch screen, the BlackBerry Storm.

The iPhone's mountain of applications, or apps, and slick user experience in particular are enticing new consumers. RIM's share of the North American smartphone market by shipments dropped to 38% in the March quarter from 54% in the year-ago quarter. Apple's share has climbed from 18% to 23% in that same period.

Apple boasts 225,000 applications on its apps store. RIM, by contrast has around 7,000 apps, and users complain its BlackBerry interface is clunky and hard to use by comparison.

Most of the iPhone apps also work on Apple's iPad tablet device, which has sold more than 2 million units during the 2-1/2 months it's been on the market—bolstering Apple's strength in mobile computing.

RIM's upcoming smartphone and operating system—dubbed BlackBerry OS 6.0—is aimed at addressing many of the complaints critics have leveled at the company's devices. RIM executives unveiled the software at an investor conference in April.

Users can put icons for the apps they use most frequently on the new device's home screen, and scroll down that screen with a swipe of the finger, say people familiar with RIM's new phone and operating system.

Users can also swipe sideways to access separate screens with other collections of features and apps. One screen could have a collection of games; another could have a group of messaging applications, these people said.

The home screen also contains a search bar that allows users to look up everything on the device—from contacts and calendar data to songs—that relates to the name or keyword they type in. The search may also be able to locate occurrences of the keyword on sites like Facebook or Twitter, some people familiar with the device said.

The new device will have a Qwerty keyboard that slides out from the bottom of the touch screen. Users can also type on a virtual keyboard in landscape mode, which requires the device to be turned on its side, people familiar with the device said.

The device comes with four gigabytes of storage space and a five megapixel camera, these people say.

RIM is also readying a new Internet browser that renders Web pages much faster than the current browser, and allows users to access more than one Web page at a time, people familiar with the device said.

—Sara Silver and Ting-I Tsai contributed to this article.

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