The BlackBerry Curve2 8530 for Verizon Wireless is the fastest, thinnest, lightest Curve yet. The Curve2 also features technology upgrades from its predecessors including a memory card slot that supports up to 16 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 Curve2 8530 also has social networking capabilities, GPS with VZ Navigator capability and a 2 megapixel camera/ camcorder with multimedia messaging support. Get the new BlackBerry Curve2 8530 today!

Highlights

• New BlackBerry OS 5.0 Features Updates To Messaging, Calendar and Browser Capabilities
• Dedicated Media Keys On Top For Easy Access To Music and Video Controls
• BlackBerry App World Ready With Many Popular Apps Pre-loaded
• New Touch-sensitive Optical Trackpad Technology For Navigation
• Connect Now With Voice Call, Text, Email, Social Networking Apps, Picture Messaging, IM, and More
• Go Anywhere With GPS and VZ Navigator Capability
• Store Music, Videos, Photos and More With Up To A 16 GB microSD Memory Card (Not Included)
• 2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder Is Great For Recording Memorable Moments On-the-go
• BlackBerry Media Player Supports V CAST Video on Demand and V CAST Music With Rhapsody

 Technical Specifications  

• WiFi - Yes, Connect To Personal and Corporate Wireless Networks (Hotspots)
• Compatible Carrier - Verizon Wireless
• Data Download Speed - EVDO Rev. 0
• Weight - 3.7 oz
• Dimensions - 4.3” x 2.4” x 0.5”
• Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900
• Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack - Yes
• Micro-USB Port - Yes
• Built-In Memory - 256 MB Flash Memory
• Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, Store More Photos, Music and Videos With Up To A 16 GB microSD Memory Card (Not Included)
• Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes
• Predictive Text Entry - Yes
• Platform / Operating System - BlackBerry Software v5.0
• Ringtone Types Supported - MP3, WAV, MIDI, SP-MIDI
• Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes, M4/ T4

What's In The Box

• Software Included - Desktop Manager software v5.0
• Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, BlackBerry Desktop Tools CD, Quick Reference Guide

  Hands on with the BlackBerry Curve 8530