Posted on August 5, 2008, at 11:39 am .
This week Verizon took a machete to their BlackBerry prices, knocking the BlackBerry Curve down to $99.99, the BlackBerry Pearl to $79.99, and the BlackBerry World Edition to $149.99, all on two-year plans and with online rebate. Of course all CDMA carriers are feeling a bit of a sting these days what with the BlackBerry Bold launching on GSM networks worldwide any day now. Cheap devices aren’t the only way they’re hunkering down until the BlackBerry 9000 someday makes the CDMA switch – word has it Bell will be rocking a few new colours of Curve and Pearl, in a similar attempt to keep pace with GSM. Of course, Verizon will have the BlackBerry Thunder in good time, which could present some competition if it’s not hitting up AT&T…
(Verizon via cellular-news)
Posted on July 30, 2008, at 12:31 pm .
I’m pretty sure this is the first BlackBerry 8330 we’ve seen in red, and it’s due to hit Bell on August 8th alongside a white and titanium BlackBerry 8130. Fresh paint jobs seem like sloppy seconds when compared to the BlackBerry Bold and eventually the BlackBerry Kickstart coming out on GSM carriers in the near future, but if Bell actually makes the GSM switch, maybe they won’t have to settle for less. Still, new paint jobs are always cool, and it’s hard to argue with that colour on the Curve. Keep an eye on the Bell online store for the fresh offers… Right now the Pearl is going for free on a three year contract, and the Curve is $149.95.
(via MobileInCanada)
Posted on July 15, 2008, at 9:07 am .
Rogers busted out the Pink BlackBerry 8310 not too long ago, and word has it Telus will be following suit. Telus’ pink BlackBerry Pearl was raising money for breast cancer, and it’s a safe bet that they’re doing the same with this new BlackBerry 8330. Pink sells, especially to the female customers, and if the breast cancer donations are ongoing with this model, we can expect a lot more Canadian ladies packing a BlackBerry. Price point is likely to stay at around $149.99 on a three year contract.
(via BlackBerry Sync)
Posted on July 9, 2008, at 8:29 am .
It looks like the tentative resolution of security issues in India has been enough to for Reliance to release the BlackBerry 8330. Reliance’s CDMA network was launched last September, so it’s is still pretty new, but it’s good to see some of the more recent devices finding their way over there. The CDMA Curve is available in 500 stores across India for Rs 25,990. Hit up Reliance’s website to find the one closes to you.
Posted on July 7, 2008, at 8:12 am .
The CDMA Curve has landed on Iusacell, finally giving the BlackBerry 8130 released in February some company. The BlackBerry 8330 hosts all the usual features of the Curve series, like light construction, well-spaced keypad, a 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, a 2 megapixel camera, and the usual e-mail, multimedia and web browsing capabilities all BlackBerrys enjoy. On top of that, the BlackBerry 8330 supports 3G, allowing you to access all your data lickity-split. Check out the Iusacell website for more info on plans and pricing.
Posted on June 11, 2008, at 11:35 am .
Sorry for the late updates today, but there was a reason: I spent the morning at the local Rogers Wireless getting some hands-on time with the new pink Rogers BlackBerry 8310 we told you about last week. And despite recent confirmation that the ladies (and stylish gentlemen) love themselves a pink smartphone, I’d have to recommend another method than the 8310.
Why is that? For starters, the device doesn’t come shipped with OS 4.5 as originally hoped, or even OS 4.3, but clunky old 4.2.2.163 (see after the jump). Very disappointing. Also, while the BlackBerry 8310 comes with GPS, it also costs CDN$199 with a 3 year contract (or $150 if you can convince a Rogers manager to give you the new customer discount), pretty expensive considering our friends at Rogers were expecting the upcoming Bold to be released at CDN$299 with a 3 year contract. The Bold, remember, is rocking GPS, 3G and WiFi (don’t expect the WiFi equipped BlackBerry 8320 to be out on Rogers anytime before Christmas, either).
BlackBerry Cool recommends that you hold out for the Bold, or if you really need a pink BB, choose a lovely skin from our friends at DecalGirl and do it yourself. Would you rather have an EDGE BlackBerry 8310 on Rogers for way too much, or a sweet 3G BlackBerry 8330 from Telus customized to perfection (shown above)? We thought so, too.
(Thanks, RogersDude69!)
More BlackBerry 8310 photos after the jump
Posted on June 3, 2008, at 8:27 am .
I’ll be the first to admit, a lot of news shoots into BBCool HQ. Sometimes, something gets missed and it’s Simon’s nobody’s fault. That being said, have you heard about the BlackBerry Curve Challenge? Seems as though Facebook and and Verizon have teamed up to offer a cool scavenger hunt-styled race across a variety of cities in North America. Each team will be given a BlackBerry Curve 8330 to aid them along the way, with the winning team qualifying for the final round on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco! What’s the grand prize? How about a one-week, all-expense-paid vacation to Rome, Paris, Maui or the Mayan Riviera!
Competitions in Boston and Minneapolis have already passed, but those in Portland still have a chance to register for their event on June 7th. Sounds like a really cool way to have fun with BlackBerrys; we’ll be sure to pay better attention in the future. Check out their site for more information.
Posted on May 9, 2008, at 7:47 am .
As rumored, Sprint’s BlackBerry Curve is now ripe for the picking at the aforementioned $179.99 price point. The 8330 will have access to Sprint’s TV, Music and Navigation services, alongside 3G EV-DO, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack (so your regular headphones will fit in there hunky-dory), along with lightweight construction, 2 megapixel camera, and arguably the best QWERTY keypad out there. Remember, Sprint’s got that nice $99.99 Simply Everything plan, if you’re a diehard BlackBerry user.
Unboxing pics behind the jump!
Posted on May 8, 2008, at 8:50 am .
If Alltel and Verizon weren’t getting you to bite, we’ve been getting reports from all over the BlackBerry Cool Nation that Sprint’s BlackBerry 8330 should be available tomorrow, May 9th., for $179.99 on a two year plan and after rebates. Considering that Verizon and Alltell are offering the same device (GPS, stereo bluetooth, EV-DO) for $219.99 and $229.99, respectively, it seems as though showing up late to the party isn’t such a bad deal after all. Don’t even get us started on the Canadian carriers.
Post a comment and let us know which carrier you feel is winning the BlackBerry 8330 war. Full CDMA Curve device specs available after the jump. Thanks to Randy and the rest who tipped us off.
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Posted on May 7, 2008, at 11:53 am .
Verizon’s Curve is out the door a little earlier than expected, going for $219.99 on a two-year contract with a $100 online rebate. GPS, EV-DO-flavoured 3G, and OS 4.3 (with its revamped e-mail and browser interfaces, plus video recording) are all the goodies you can look forward to in this BlackBerry. I guess now we’re just waiting on Sprint…
