The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone Offered By Verizon

Verizon recently announced that they have added a new Smartphone to their lineup. The Blackberry 8830 World Edition gives users global access to their Email, offers a 24X7 help desk and can be used in 60 different countries.

“The BlackBerry 8830 is built on an exciting new device platform that combines CDMA and GSM/GPRS roaming support with the latest in industrial design and functional innovations,” said Mike Lazaridis, president and co-chief executive officer at Research In Motion. “This innovative and stylish smartphone includes all the benefits that users have come to love about the BlackBerry solution along with a compelling new global service from Verizon Wireless.”

The Blackberry 8830 offers the following 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

This phone will be available to consumers in May. Business customers will be able to purchase it as soon as May 14, 2007. Retail customers will be able to purchase it in Verizon Wireless Stores on May 28, 2007. It costs $399.99 not including rebates, incentives or calling plans.

For more info please visit Verizon Wireless.