Today's Featured Deal
May 18 2012
BlackBerry Curve 8530 Violet
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
- Surf The Internet At Broadband-like Speeds With A WiFi Hotspot Or 3G Data Connection
- Place Free and Discounted Calls To Other PCs, Mobile and Landline Phones Worldwide With Skype
- 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
- PlayBook Compatible
- BlackBerry Media Player Supports V CAST Video on Demand and V CAST Music With Rhapsody
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
Quick Look Features & Specifications
- Camera Megapixels - 2.0 Megapixels
- Camera (Front) - No
- GPS Capable - Yes
- Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes
- Email - Yes
- WiFi - Yes
- 4G - No
- 4G/3G - No
- Display - 2.5" Diagonal, 320 x 240 Pixels, 65,000 Color TFT LCD Display
- Operating System - BlackBerry OS 5.0 Software
- Built-In Memory - 256 MB Flash Memory
- Dimensions - 4.3" x 2.4" x 0.5"
- Weight - 3.7 oz
- Battery Type - Li-Ion
- Standby Time - Up To 10.5 Days
- Talk Time - Up To 4.5 Hours
Messaging Features
- Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages
- Instant Messaging - Yes, IM Chat With Your Favorite Instant Messenger Applications
- HTML Web Browsing - Yes, Surf The Web
- Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages
Entertainment
- MP3 Player - Yes, Music Player With Dedicated Controls and Support For V CAST Music With Rhapsody
- MP3 Ringtones - Yes
- Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, Watch Streaming Media Including Support For V CAST Video on Demand
- Games - Yes, Downloadable
- Customizable Graphics - Yes
- Custom Ringtones - Yes
- Picture Caller ID - Yes
- Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes
- Ringer Profiles - Yes
- Twitter - Yes, Downloadable
- MySpace - Yes, Downloadable
- Facebook - Yes, Downloadable
- Photo Apps - Yes, Downloadable
- V CAST Music Player - Yes
- V CAST Enabled - Yes
- App Store - Yes, Supports Blackberry App World
Digital Camera
- Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, Record Video Clips To Share With Friends and Families
- Camera - Yes, 2.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder To Record Memories On-the-go
- Zoom - Yes, 5x Digital Zoom
Advanced Features
- Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Yes, Review Documents On-the-go
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, Bluetooth v2.0 Connects To Devices Wirelessly, Like Car Kits, Computers, Headsets and More
- QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Full QWERTY For Fast, Accurate Typing and New Optical Trackpad For Navigation
- Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Music To Stereo Bluetooth-enabled Headset (Not Included)
- PC Synchronization - Yes, Over-the-air Or With Included Micro-USB Cable
- Attachment Viewing and Editing (Word, Excel) - Yes, Edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Files Via Documents To Go
- Skype Mobile - Yes, Place Free and Discounted Calls To Other PCs, Mobile and Landline Phones Worldwide With Skype
Core Features
- Alarm - Yes
- Calculator - Yes
- Calendar - Yes
- Color - Smoky Violet
- Voice-activated Dialing - Yes
- Speakerphone - Yes
- Vibrate - Yes
- Style - Candy Bar
- To-Do List - Yes
- Languages Supported - English, Spanish, and French
- PDA Device - Yes
Technical Specifications
- Compatible Carrier - Verizon Wireless
- Data Download Speed - EVDO Rev. 0
- Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900
- Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack - Yes
- Micro-USB Port - Yes
- 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
- Ringtone Types Supported - MP3, WAV, MIDI, SP-MIDI
- 3G Data Speeds - Yes, Where Available
- Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes, M4/ T4
Compatible Rate Plans
- Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
- Device Supports Verizon Account Level Plans - Yes
- Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
Compatible Features
- Verizon Wireless V CAST Videos On Demand Options - Yes
- Verizon Wireless Rhapsody Options - Yes
- Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options - Yes
- Verizon Wireless Smartphone Data Options - Yes
- Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options - Yes
- Verizon Wireless Visual Voicemail Compatible - Yes
- Verizon Wireless Tethering Plan Options - Yes
- Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Connect Options - Yes
- Verizon Wireless Smartphone App Pack Option - Yes
This offer is fulfilled by Simplexity, LLC, an authorized dealer for Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. This offer is only available with select service plans and a two-year subscriber agreement, and is subject to eligibility check by Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless, including credit approval or deposit for new customers. Discount will be invalid if the rate plan is changed to a lower monthly service rate, or if this equipment is transferred to another line of service. Phone offer applies to primary and second lines only. Activation and early termination fees apply. Additional restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details. Not all U.S. markets are served by Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Limited Time Offer. See Offer Details.
Verizon Wireless Surcharges (incl. Fed. Univ. Svc. of 9.5% of interstate & int'l telecom charges (varies quarterly), 7¢ Regulatory & 85¢ Administrative/line/mo., & others by area) are not taxes (details: 1-888-684-1888); gov't taxes & our surcharges could add 4% - 36% to your bill. Activation fee/line: $35 ($25 for secondary Family SharePlan lines w/ 2 yr Agmts). Verizon Wireless and the Verizon Wireless logos are trademarks of Verizon Trademark Services LLC © 2011 Verizon Wireless.
