Verizon Wireless announced a new 3G addition to the BlackBerry Curve family of smartphones. The BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone (model 9330) will be available in charcoal or fuchsia red in the coming weeks. This model is referred to as entry-level or functional/cost-effective.
The best features of the BlackBerry Curve 3G are its low price ($29.99 with a contract), excellent QWERTY keyboard, dedicated media keys, GPS, social media integration, voice dialing and Bluetooth. Other features include camera/camcorder, speakerphone and microSD card slot.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone ships with BlackBerry 5 and is
BlackBerry 6 ready. BlackBerry 6 is a new operating system for
BlackBerry smartphones that retains the trusted features that
distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh and engaging
experience that is both powerful and easy to use. BlackBerry 6 is
expected to be available for the BlackBerry Curve 3G, upon network
certification, in the coming months.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone (model 9330) will be $29.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer
agreement on a voice plan with an email and web feature, or with an Email and
Web for BlackBerry plan. Data plans for the BlackBerry Curve 3G
smartphone begin at $29.99 when added to any nationwide voice plan.
Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card;
upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards
are accepted.
Along
with free shipping, Verizon provides an added bonus for ordering online with the Wireless and Mobile News coupon-link you get Instant Phone Rebate Only Available with Online Purchases.
Key Specifications BlackBerry Curve 3G:
- Stylish new design (4.3" x 2.4" x .55" and 3.7 oz.) with face
finished in a mirror-like trim; black, soft-touch sides; and textured
back for a comfortable, secure feel in the hand. - 35-key full QWERTY backlit keyboard for fast, accurate typing and optical trackpad for easy and fluid navigation.
- Dedicated media keys integrated along the top of the smartphone, so music lovers can easily access their tunes on the go.
- BlackBerry Media Sync to easily sync music as well as photos with the smartphone.
- 512 MB Flash memory and microSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32 GB memory cards for media storage.
- Built-in GPS with support for geo-tagging and location-based
applications, including VZ Navigator®, which provides audible
turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest and the option
to share the directions with others. - Built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) for fast browsing; smooth music
streaming; and the ability to talk on the phone while browsing the web,
instant message with BBM (BlackBerry Messenger), and share locations with friends on popular social networking sites. - Camera with video recording (requires a separately sold microSD card).
- Industry-leading BlackBerry email and messaging capabilities.
- Easy mobile access to Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Flickr as well as popular instant messaging services.
- Support for BlackBerry App World, featuring a broad and growing
catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for
BlackBerry smartphones. - Premium phone features, including voice-activated dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth (2.1).
- BlackBerry® 6 ready.