The BlackBerry 8300 has officially been announced by RIM today, after much domain name speculation yesterday. The big news for this sucker is 2 megapixel camera with integrated flash and a “next generation” media player put together by Roxio. A microSD expansion slot will be included, which should be a given for something sporting MP3, camera and full-screen video support. AT&T will be carrying the Curve this spring (and T-Mobile according to BGR), with many more carriers sure to follow. This thing is a solid follow-up to Pearl’s initial foray into the consumer world, and will be making some big waves. Full specs and features behind the jump.
Specifications
Features Available
• BlackBerry® Maps
• Media Player
• Corporate Data Access 1
• Wireless Email
• Organizer
• Wireless Calendar 1
• Phone
• SMS
• MMS
• Wireless InternetSize and Weight
• 4.2″/107mm (Length)
• 2.4″/60mm (Width)
• 0.6″/15.5mm (Depth)
• 3.9 oz/111g (Weight)Data Input/Navigation
• Trackball
• QWERTY (Keyboard)
• Keyboard backlightingVoice Input/Output
• 3.5mm stereo headset capable
• Integrated earpiece/ microphone
• Built-in Speakerphone
• Headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)Display
• Font size (user selectable)
• Color display
• Backlighting
• Light sensing screenNotification
• Polyphonic ringtones
• Vibrate Mode
• LED indicator
• MP3 ringtonesBattery Type
• 1100 mAhr (removable/rechargeablecryptographic lithium cell)Approximate Battery Life
• Up to 408 hours or 17 days (Standby Time)
• Up to 240 minutes or 4 hours (Talk Time 2)Memory
• Expandable Memory – support for microSD card 3
• 64 MB (Flash Memory)Modem
• RIM® wireless modem
• Tethered modem capability 4Email Integrations
• Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
• Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange
• Integrates with existing business email account
• Integrates with existing personal email account
• Integrates with optional new device account
• Includes desktop software
• Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for IBM Lotus Domino
• Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Novell GroupWise 5Accessories Included
• USB cable
• Wall ChargerAvailable In
• Enabled for roaming between North America and Europe/Asia PacificDevice Security
• Password Protection and Keyboard Lock
• Support for Triple DES or AES Encryption when Integrated with BlackBerry Enterprise Server
• Pending Approval (FIPS Validation) (FIPS Validation)
• Optional Support for S/MIMEWireless Network
• North America: 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• EDGE networks 61 Requires a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software
2 Based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique. Actual results may vary. Network availability and coverage affect battery life and are dependent upon a number of factors, including location and transmission environment.
3 This smartphone accepts microSD cards; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity.
4 Contact your service provider for service availability and pricing
5 Requires BlackBerry Device Software v4.0 or higher.
6 Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.
