The BlackBerry Curve 8530 for MetroPCS features technology upgrades from its predecessors including 3G, a memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB microSD memory cards, dedicated media control keys on the top of the phone, and an optical trackpad. Replacing the traditional trackball, the touch-sensitive optical trackpad technology offers the same navigational function as the trackball but is more reliable, flatter, and quieter. Of course, the Curve 8530 also has social networking capabilities with your favorite apps pre-loaded. It also has GPS with MetroNavigator capability and a 2 megapixel camera/ camcorder with multimedia messaging support. Get the new WiFi-enabled BlackBerry Curve 8530 today!
Highlights
Touch-sensitive Optical Trackpad Technology For Navigation
Dedicated Media Keys On Top For Easy Access To Music and Video Controls
Surf The Internet At Broadband-like Speeds With A Wi-Fi Hotspot Or 3G Data Connection
BlackBerry App World Ready With Many Popular Apps Pre-loaded Including Facebook, Flickr, and More
Store Music, Videos, Photos and More With Up To A 32 GB microSD Memory Card
Go Anywhere With GPS and MetroNavigator Capability
2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder Is Great For Recording Memorable Moments On-the-go
Connect Now With Voice Call, Text, Email, Social Networking Apps, Picture Messaging, IM, and More
What's In The Box
Software Included - Desktop Manager software v5.0
Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, Micro-USB Cable, BlackBerry Desktop CD
Quick Look Features & Specifications
Camera Megapixels - 2 MP
Camera (Front) - No
Touch Screen - No
Int'l Compatible - No
GPS Capable - Yes
Use as a Modem - Yes
Email - Yes
Mobile Web Browsing - Yes
WiFi - Yes
4G - No
3G - Yes
Display - 2.5", 320 x 240 Pixels, QVGA
Operating System - BlackBerry 5.0
Keyboard - QWERTY
Built-In Memory - 256 MB
Dimensions - 4.3" x 2.4" x 0.5"
Weight - 3.7 Ounces
Battery Type - Li-Ion
Standby Time - Up To 10.5 Days
Talk Time - Up To 4.5 Hours
Data Plan - Required
Messaging Features
Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages
Instant Messaging - Yes, IM Chat With Your Favorite Instant Messenger Applications
HTML Web Browsing - Yes, Surf The Web
Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages
Entertainment
MP3 Player - Yes, Music Player With Dedicated Controls
MP3 Ringtones - Yes
Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, Watch Streaming Media Such As Video
Games - Yes, Downloadable
Customizable Graphics - Yes
Custom Ringtones - Yes
Picture Caller ID - Yes
Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes
Ringer Profiles - Yes
Twitter - Yes, Downloadable
MySpace - Yes, Pre-loaded
Photo Apps - Yes, Pre-loaded
Facebook - Yes, Pre-loaded
App Store - Yes, Supports Blackberry App World
Digital Camera
Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, Record Video Clips To Share With Friends and Families
Camera - Yes, 2.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder To Record Memories On-the-go
