CDMA BlackBerry Curve?

[cwilliams706]

I was considering the Pearl as my business handset, but it only seems logical for VZW to release a CDMA version of the Curve along with it (to add variety to the current line-up). I prefer the QWERTY keyboard over the SureType keyboard, but I also don't want to wait forever and a day for VZW to release the Curve (if they will).

[Sqube]

I figure they're bound to do it eventually; the real question is will anybody care by the time Verizon gets it out?

I mean, they just got around to giving us that new Treo.

[cwilliams706]

I figure they're bound to do it eventually; the real question is will anybody care by the time Verizon gets it out?

I mean, they just got around to giving us that new Treo.

True, but there's talk of the Palm Treo 800w being released by VZW when it becomes available. Who knows which handsets VZW will release once they get the 'Any Device, Any Apps," Android, and the 700 MHz spectrum.

[macflauaus]

Latest I've heard for a release is Q1 2008, probably February-ish.

[cwilliams706]

Where did you get that release date information?

[Pballa2099]

Yes, over at Ho-Fo there are some "trusted" sources saying that it will be released Q1-08

[macflauaus]

Yes, over at Ho-Fo there are some "trusted" sources saying that it will be released Q1-08
Sorry I didn't respond earlier. Yeah, some people who've been very accurate have said that.

[cwilliams706]

Sorry I didn't respond earlier. Yeah, some people who've been very accurate have said that.

Which month: January, February, or March?

[Pballa2099]

I believe it was February or March. I am thinking they are evaluating the pearl sales and when they start dropping they will release the Curve.

[macflauaus]

Which month: January, February, or March?

I believe it was February or March. I am thinking they are evaluating the pearl sales and when they start dropping they will release the Curve.
I think it was February/March timeframe. I've been reading that they've been giving the Pearl some time to "penetrate" the market, so to speak. I'd love for the Curve to be anonunced before the 17th though. ;)

[BigDogg795]

Last I heard was late 1Q08...which would be at least late feb...

[cwilliams706]

Thanks! I've also been hearing that it will be a dual mode handset (CDMA/GSM)? WiFi?

[macflauaus]

Thanks! I've also been hearing that it will be a dual mode handset (CDMA/GSM)? WiFi?
There have been rumors of a "World Edition" Curve, but I'm not sure if those are still alive or not. WiFi, I will definitely say no to, sadly.

[cwilliams706]

We NEED WiFi connectivity lol, it's like crack to technology enthusiasts!

[cwilliams706]

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*Update*

If we get VZ Navigator (as is expected), don't get your hopes up for the Curve featuring WiFi as well. For example, take the 8310 and the 8320 (one features WiFi and one features GPS). Expect a late March or earlt April release for this handset.

[cwilliams706]

*Update*

The Curve will be released as a Q2 device, but an actual date hasn't been set yet.

[cwilliams706]

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/wp-content/uploads/image/fullshot1%281%29.jpg (http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-scoops/pictures-of-the-cdma-blackberry-curve-88205/)
You asked for ‘em, so here you go! Thanks to BBGeeks.com, we’ve got our hands on some of the first shots of what clearly appears to be the CDMA version of the BlackBerry Curve. This BlackBerry Curve 8330 looks pretty similar to the current GSM version of the handset, with a keyboard that looks identical to that of the Red 8310 currently available on AT&T. This should dispel any fear that the CDMA Curve would depart from the GSM version’s wildly successful form factor. We’re not able to tell much else from the shots, but we can confirm that this handset will include a GPS radio. No word on availability, but chances are good that we won’t see an announcement until sometime next month. Hit the jump for some more shots.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/wp-content/uploads/image/fullshot2.JPG (http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-scoops/pictures-of-the-cdma-blackberry-curve-88205/)
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/wp-content/uploads/image/gpsshot.jpg (http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-scoops/pictures-of-the-cdma-blackberry-curve-88205/)


Click Here To Go To Website (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/02/11/first-pics-of-cdma-blackberry-curve/)

[cwilliams706]

Finally Verizon branded, pretty big picture too

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/curvebig.jpg

[cwilliams706]

-- Small and light design that is easy to handle and use; measures
4.2" x 2.4" x 0.6" and weighs only 4 ounces
-- Large, vibrant 320 x 240 display, with light sensing technology that
automatically adjusts brightness for optimal viewing in outdoor,
indoor, and dark environments
-- Responsive, highly-tactile full-QWERTY keyboard and RIM's intuitive
trackball navigation system
-- Premium phone features including: noise cancellation technology to
offset background noise, Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR)
for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), dedicated "send," "end," and "mute"
keys, low-distortion speakerphone, and Bluetooth(R: 60.91, +0.08, +0.13%) 2.0, with support
for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets (Bluetooth stereo audio
profile A2DP/AVRCP), car kits and other Bluetooth accessories
-- 2.0 megapixel camera with support for video recording*, self-portrait
mirror, enhanced flash and 5X zoom
-- Easy access to the popular Facebook(R: 60.91, +0.08, +0.13%) for BlackBerry(R: 60.91, +0.08, +0.13%) Smartphones
application
-- 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack and dedicated volume controls
-- Advanced media player and enhanced desktop media manager software that
makes it easy to move media files between a PC and the BlackBerry Curve
8330 - USB Data Cable comes in-box
-- MicroSD(TM: 100.89, -2.90, -2.79%)/SDHC memory card slot, providing plenty of additional
storage (up to 8 GB)
-- HTML web browser delivers a fast, rich browsing experience and supports
streaming video from sites like m.youtube.com (3GPP RTSP streaming
protocol over EV-DO)
-- A removable, rechargeable battery, rated for up to 260 minutes of talk
time and up to 11 days of standby time
-- In-box accessories include: a stereo headset, travel charger and
premium tote sleeve

[Janice]

Will you be getting one?

[cwilliams706]

Will you be getting one?

Possibly, but I'm leaning more towards the LG VX9700 as of now. We'll see how everything goes once both handsets hit the market

[cwilliams706]

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The BlackBerry 8330 is available online now at verizonwirelee.com

[cwilliams706]

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Just bought a Curve off of eBay, I couldn't resist it's allure any longer lol. I love the OS of BlackBerries so I'm making the switch to smartphones permenant.

[Janice]

Congrats on the new phone! I like the Curve, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :)

[cwilliams706]

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Congrats on the new phone! I like the Curve, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :)

It'll be here tomorrow around noon, and I can't be anymore impatient than I already am lol. I'm on one of our AT&T demo phones right now while I'm bored at work.

[Janice]

LOL, let us know what you think once it arrives and you get a chance to use it. :)

[cwilliams706]

LOL, let us know what you think once it arrives and you get a chance to use it. :)

Curve is in and I LOVE IT! Couldn't have asked for more...

[Janice]

It's a solid phone for sure!