Full Features and Specs List for the BlackBerry Curve 8530
BlackBerry Curve 8530 Specifications |
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| Size (LxWxD) | 109 x 60 x 13.90 mm |
| Weight (battery included) |
105 g |
| Memory |
256 MB internal flash memory |
| Expandable Memory |
Micro SD (located under battery, accepting up to 32 GB card*) |
| Battery |
1150 mAh removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell |
| Battery Life |
4.5 hours talk time, 10.5 days standby time |
| Video Camera Format |
Normal mode: 320 x 240 pixel; MMS Mode: 176 x 144 pixel |
| Navigation |
Trackpad – Located on front face of device, ESC Key to the right and Menu to the left of the trackpad |
| Dedicated Keys |
Send, End, VAD (User customizable), Camera (User customizable), 2 x Volume Media Keys: 1. Play/Pause/Mute 2. Back 3. Forward Device lock: Long press of A* key on home screen |
| Camera |
2 MP camera, 5x digital zoom |
| Keyboard |
35 key backlit QWERTY |
| Voice Input/Output |
Integrated speaker and microphone, hands-free headset capable, Bluetooth® headset capable, integrated hands-free speakerphone, voice notes recorder Rating for hearing aids: M4, T4 (rated in cellular bands only) |
| Ringtones |
32 Polyphonic – MIDI, MP3, SP-MIDI, WAV |
| GPS |
Assisted, Autonomous and Simultaneous GPS enabled with preloaded BlackBerry Maps application and for e911 capabilities. Both User Plane & Control Plane GPS is supported |
| Wi-Fi |
802.11b/g enabled Wi-Fi® Alliance Certifications: WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, WMM WMM Power Save planned Cisco CCX certification planned Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry® Internet Server |
| Media Player |
BlackBerry Media Player Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV3 and WMV9 Audio format support: MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, QCELP EVRC, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA9, Windows Media 10 Standard/Professional Picture format support: bmp, jpg, gif, png, tif, wbmp |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 2.1 with support of the following Bluetooth profiles: 1) Headset (HSP) 2) Hands-free (HFP) 3) Serial Port Profile (SPP) 4) Dial Up Networking (DUN) 5) Stereo Profile (A2DP) 6) A/V Remote Control Target (AVRCP) 7) Phone Book Access (PBAP) 8) Secure Simple Pairing (SPP) |
| Headset |
3.5mm stereo headset capable |
| Ports |
Micro USB port allows charging and data synchronization of the device with a USB “A” to micro-USB “B” cable |
| Power Adapter |
+ 5V DC/500 mA AC power adapter with interchangeable location-specific plugs |
| Network |
CDMA Dual Band: 800/1900 MHz CDMA Dual Mode: CDMA2000 1X with EVDO |
| Keyboard Security |
Password protection and screen lock |
Stay in Touch |
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| Features |
Benefits |
| Trackpad |
Access the things that are important to you quickly and easily using the new trackpad. Based on optical technology, the trackpad helps you easily scroll through the information you need, with an experience similar to the trackpad on a laptop computer. A subtle press and click allows you to select the item and get you to where you are going. |
| Phone |
With the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone, you’ll have all the tools you need to help make calls — and life — a whole lot easier. Have the features of a desktop phone with you when you’re between appointments or running late. |
| Send and receive text and picture messages (SMS and MMS) | Keep in better touch with contacts who prefer text and picture messaging. |
| Enhanced web mail | Whether you use Gmail, AOL Mail, Windows Live or Yahoo! Mail, you can enjoy on-the-go access to your favorite supported web mail. |
| View attachments | You can open some of the most popular documents and graphic attachments even when you are on the go. That includes JPEG, Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint Files.5 |
| Edit Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint files | Enjoy the flexibility of working on most Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint Files from just about anywhere. You will also enjoy many of the same features you do on your computer - copy and paste, change font sizes and colors, adjust bullets and numbering, and more. |
| Instant Messaging | Chat from just about anywhere using Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger or ICQ apps built specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. |
| Social networking for BlackBerry smartphones |
Stay in touch with Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones, Flickr Photo Uploader for BlackBerry smartphones, MySpace for BlackBerry smartphones. |
Entertainment on the Go
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| Features |
Benefits |
| Media Player |
Watch your videos and listen to your music all with the excellent visual and sound quality you expect from your BlackBerry Curve smartphone. You can even build playlists to suit every mood. |
| Dedicated Media Keys |
Stay in control of your music easily with dedicated media keys on the top of your BlackBerry Curve smartphone. Listen to music while you’re on-the-go and easily skip to the next tune, pause a song or play your favorite song over and over again. You can even mute a call by using the easy-to-access mute button on top of the BlackBerry smartphone without missing a beat. |
| Video Recording |
With built-in video recording you'll love recording and watching videos. |
| 2.0 MP Camera |
With a digital camera built right into your BlackBerry Curve smartphone, you can capture special moments no matter where they happen, and share them with friends, family and contacts in an email or picture message (MMS).1,6 Or view them right away on the large, colorful screen on the BlackBerry Curve smartphone. You can even upload your pictures onto photo sharing or social networking sites like Flickr or Facebook right from your BlackBerry Curve smartphone. |
| BlackBerry Media Sync |
BlackBerry Media Sync lets you sync your desktop iTunes or Windows Media Player music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. In just a few easy steps, you can take your tunes on the go, wherever you go.10 BlackBerry Media Sync is built right into your BlackBerry Desktop Software. So if you are a Mac Computer user, just choose the "media" option and you're ready to sync your iTunes music collection from your BlackBerry smartphone onto your Mac. |
| Mobile streaming |
Access videos, music or even sports and news clips from the web sites built for mobile streaming. The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone is built to support fast browsing and downloads. |
Browse, Shop and Buy |
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| Features |
Benefits |
| Pre-installed BlackBerry App World storefront | Personalize your BlackBerry smartphone with apps from the BlackBerry App World storefront and discover how to put more of your life on your BlackBerry smartphone. |
Instant Information |
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| Features |
Benefits |
| Wi-Fi support | Wi-Fi delivers fast download speeds and web browsing, and can be used to provide access to BlackBerry data services in Wi-Fi hotspots or other areas with Wi-Fi networks - including your home or office. |
| Built-in GPS capabilities | Designed to work with BlackBerry Maps and other location based software, use it to help determine where you are and how to get where you need to be. And with the BlackBerry Curve smartphone, you don't have to sacrifice guidance for accessibility - you can view maps and directions even when you're using the phone. |
| HTML browsing | A responsive, dynamic browsing experience to help you get the information you need, when you need it. |
| BlackBerry Service | Once activated, you've got the freedom to browse the Internet, make calls or chat with an instant messaging contact, from just about anywhere. |
