Will Canada’s Telus Mobility be next in line for the BlackBerry 8830 world device? We think so. Bell recently just announced they will be launching it this summer. While Telus won’t officially confirm or deny they will getting a new BlackBerry anytime soon a annoymous tipster has confirmed it’s coming soon.
Keep checking for details and maybe a press release soon.
Bell Canada has announced the upcoming summer release of the BlackBerry 8830 World device. While no pricing was announced the device is due out July 2007.
“The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition will offer Bell Mobility clients the best of both worlds – the superior coverage and data capabilities of North America’s CDMA network standard and the global reach of GSM technology,” said Wade Oosterman, President of Bell Mobility. “Those world-ranging capabilities are wrapped up in a sleek package that’s just 14 mm thick, but offers the most powerful combination of productivity tools, multimedia capabilities and enhanced user features available in a smartphone.”
Press read more to see official press release.
Both Verizon, Sprint and RIM today all announced the launch of the BlackBerry 8830, the CDMA variant of the 8800 series. The action starts May 14th for Verizon Wireless. The BlackBerry 8830 brings you a .55 inch thin body with CDMA/GSM radio and full QWERTY keyboard.
Key Features:
• EV-DO/GPRS network connection for high-speed data transfer in more than 60 countries
• GSM/GPRS (900/1800 MHz) for continued voice and e-mail while traveling internationally
• Auto-selection of CDMA/GSM Mode
• Thin form factor of just 14mm for both style and easy handling
• New Trackball navigation system
• Media player
• Expandable memory option with microSD™ card (sold separately)
• Speakerphone
• Bluetooth® capabilities for certain profiles inclusive of hands-free, dial-up networking and serial port
• Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD)
• Instant Messaging capabilities for quick and easy communication
You’ll be able to get the BlackBerry 8830 starting May 14th for only $299.99 after $100 rebate. Sprint should be launching the 8830 sometime in July. Click read more to see the press release.
T-Mobile has officially launched the slim, sleek BlackBerry 8800. The BlackBerry 8800 for T-Mobile brings myFaves support along with EDGE high-speed data, quad-band GSM, microSD memory card slot allowing up to 2GB of storage, Bluetooth 2.0, full GPS and of course its thin body with fully QWERTY keyboard and trackball wheel.“The BlackBerry 8800 delivers best-in-class technology in a thin and stylish design,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “Combined with T-Mobile’s nationwide network, the BlackBerry 8800 delivers exceptional functionality, usability and battery life to provide an uncompromising mobile solution.”
“T-Mobile is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience with our innovative products and services,” said Jeff Hopper, Vice President of Marketing, T-Mobile USA. “The BlackBerry 8800 complements the highly successful BlackBerry Pearl with a powerful range of tools and capabilities that lets our customers stay connected, in business and personal environments, with those that matter most.”
Looks like Verizon might just be launching the BlackBerry 8830 next month, according to a tipster over at Engadget Mobile.
The BlackBerry 8830 aka Cyclone is a world device offering GSM roaming capabilites along with a high resolution display and multimedia features (with expandable memory up to 2GB via a microSD slot).
Stay tuned for more details soon.
This is the upcoming Blackberry world device for Verizon Wireless. Built off the 8800 series, this model has been code-named Cyclone. Cyclone aka 8830 features a QVGA display, microSD memory card slot, trackball, full QWERTY keyboard, CDMA with EV-DO as well GSM for world travelling. It is unclear if the 8830 will be Dual, Tri or Quadband GSM. The Blackberry 8830 will lack at a camera at launch however we may see some more CDMA blackberries in the near feature.
[TheStone41 @ HowardForums]
