Blackberry Curve 8330 comes to Sprint

We had heard whispers about the Blackberry Curve hitting Sprint this month, and it looks like they were dead-on -- say hello to RIM's latest, the Curve 8330, all done up in black. Apart from looking way hotter than the silver version that's made the rounds, you're getting GPS, a 2 megapixel camera with video recording, Bluetooth, "enhanced" web browsing, and the usual suite of Sprint music and TV services. $179 with a two-year contract later this month, says Sprint. One more shot after the break.

[Thanks, moochy989]

[Abuzar @ Apr 1st 2008 7:42PM]

It looks pretty nice, but honestly that phone is was too wide.

[austin @ Apr 1st 2008 9:43PM]

have you actually held one or are you making assumptions?

[Abuzar @ Apr 1st 2008 10:03PM]

Yes, I've actually held the Curve and I think it's way too wide.

[austin @ Apr 1st 2008 10:58PM]

its not any wider than your zune80

[Abuzar @ Apr 1st 2008 11:13PM]

You're right but the Zune doesn't feel as bulky.

[A C @ Apr 2nd 2008 8:54AM]

Because its a "real" QWERTY phone. A smart phone for smart people.

[Abuzar @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:56AM]

Well I managed to learn how to use Suretype on the Pearl. If you're smart enough you can learn how to type fast with the Pearl as well.

[mike @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:26PM]

Is it possible they can make a pearl sized one with a slide out keyboard?. Kinda like htc's stuff but smaller. To be honest with you I have a pearl and i'm sick of the lame browsing experience (no youtube or streaming video, constant freezing) and sure type does suck it's not good when you type fast, you have to wait a second between presses or you'll repeat the same character.

[Abuzar @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:30PM]

That's multitap, not sure type. I have a HTC HyTN now, and it's pretty big but it gets the job done.

[A C @ Apr 2nd 2008 9:33PM]

and your complaining about its width? I have the Pearl , Curve and Tilt. If you ask me..smaller doesnt always mean better.. the Pearl is a pain in the butt.

[matthew @ Apr 1st 2008 7:42PM]

dammit.. this or the 800. 2 years waiting for a decent phone and 2 come out at almost the same time

[Daniel @ Apr 1st 2008 7:45PM]

what is the best phone from spring to get

[bob cobb @ Apr 1st 2008 9:51PM]

same dilemma here, but Ill probably go with the treo 800 as an updated to my ppc6700. The BB plans are too expensive. $30/month with sero is perfect

[HalfJoey @ Apr 1st 2008 11:40PM]

Wifi?

[HalfJoey @ Apr 1st 2008 11:43PM]

Oops, I approved this comments hours after posting it...

[jmckee @ Apr 1st 2008 7:49PM]

looks good although I wish they would bring the option to change the trackball color back from the pearl

[Abuzar @ Apr 1st 2008 7:50PM]

I don't remember the pearl ever having that option. I did download a free program that did that though.

Search around, I'm sure you can find it.

[ScOObyDoo @ Apr 1st 2008 7:49PM]

Sexy.

[mike @ Apr 1st 2008 7:57PM]

Is Verizon gonna get the black model also?!

[JackTwist @ Apr 1st 2008 10:03PM]

No, Verizon is having theirs out in Silver and also I think no GPS either. damn VZW

[Al @ Apr 1st 2008 10:12PM]

No, GPS is disabled, so you get the VZ nav services instead. Shame this does not have WiFi.

[Skorpius @ Apr 1st 2008 7:55PM]

FINALLY! I now can replace my 8 year old StarTAC (seriously). I'm glad to see it is in the best color too.

[Nathan @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:04PM]

WHOA MAGENTA

I was surprised but I laughed so hard once I realized why. Kudos on that!

To be actually on-topic I like the fact that it's a black Blackberry, not one of those Greyberries.

[Andy @ Apr 1st 2008 7:58PM]

No WiFi?

[Skorpius @ Apr 1st 2008 8:01PM]

While WI-FI would be a neat option, I'd still rather have GPS over WI-FI if a compromise has to be made.

[ScOObyDoo @ Apr 1st 2008 8:07PM]

You don't really need WiFi when you have EVDO. I can understand WiFi for a T-mobile Blackberry when all you have is EDGE, but EVDO is speedy enough for anything the Blackberry does (including SprintTV).

[GadgetUK @ Apr 2nd 2008 6:50AM]

Doesn't look like it. Strange though - from what I can tell - the 8310 is GPS/no-wifi, the 8320 is wifi/no-gps and the 8330 is the 8310 in black.

[Rene @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:06PM]

@ Scooby

The TV services provided by Verizon and Sprint run off of another signal... not EVDO.

[Z @ Apr 1st 2008 8:06PM]

well wifi is really useful when ur at home..way faster too...but gps is sweet also

[chris (trade2save) @ Apr 1st 2008 8:42PM]

Much prefer the Curve to the Pearl - I never got used to the shared buttons on the qwerty keyboard. Best stick to what blackberry really should be!

[Mark @ Apr 1st 2008 8:34PM]

tethering?

[jbs @ Apr 1st 2008 10:59PM]

All Sprint BB's tether...

[marcman @ Apr 1st 2008 8:53PM]

it was announced for TELUS earlier as well as sprint.
no love for canada?

[rtrip @ Apr 1st 2008 8:58PM]

Does "enhanced web browsing" mean EVDO, or does it lack 3G like the at&t curve?

[Genjinaro @ Apr 1st 2008 8:56PM]

Sexy, I hate having to (forced to) use a Blackberry @ work but I'd love to trade in my Sprint 8830 for the Sprint Curve.

[Jeremy S @ Apr 1st 2008 9:00PM]

Bleh, this phone is too big.

[Ryan @ Apr 1st 2008 9:15PM]

Anyone know if another version of the 8300 or the upcoming 9900 BB will support BOTH WiFi and GPS??

[yoyodude64 @ Apr 1st 2008 10:35PM]

the chipset supports GPS or wifi. idk if it is technologically limited, limited by battery life, or limited by the dimensions of the phone itself. but phones just dont have both. its wifi or high spped AND gps.

[RD. @ Apr 1st 2008 9:42PM]

I would buy this if the GPS wasn't subscription-based. One year of free GPS just doesn't cut it. Two would be fine, three would be perfect.

[mark @ Apr 1st 2008 10:09PM]

please release this for At+t right now.

THANKS.

[Dan Steinberg @ Apr 1st 2008 10:14PM]

Come on engadget, details... Rev 0 or Rev A???

[Nino @ Apr 1st 2008 10:33PM]

it is Rev 0

[Nino @ Apr 1st 2008 10:34PM]

http://www2.sprint.com/mr/cmastaticfiles/non-landing//documents/PressKit/BBCurve8330FactSheet.pdf

there is the fact sheet

[" @ Apr 1st 2008 11:03PM]

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[mac-pandh @ Apr 1st 2008 11:09PM]

8830 Curve will be at Bell Mobility this week by April 4th or sooner. Dont buy it until the promo price hits, all Data devices have a voice and data discount, but the REALLY early adopters as in the next few days will not see a data promo. It should be in effect by the 4th which is the official release date. (I sell phones for corporate accounts at a dealer so I have the datails from a few days ago).
$549.95 outright purchase. Subject to change if TELUS price is lower. They are on the verge of launch too.

[mac-pandh @ Apr 1st 2008 11:09PM]

The first BlackBerry smartphone from Bell with both a full QWERTY keyboard and built-in camera has arrived. Bell is proud to introduce the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone.

The BlackBerry Curve features clean lines and soft edges and is packed with great features such as trackball navigation. The BlackBerry Curve is also the first BlackBerry smartphone to offer Full Track Music service.

The BlackBerry Curve also supports the following Bell services:
• Full Track Music,
• GPS Nav,
• Windows Live Messenger, and
• Ring tones and screen savers.

Note: Clients can expect to use approximately 1MB of data per song when downloading from the Bell music store to the BlackBerry Curve in addition to the cost of the song. Data usage will come out of their existing data rate plan/feature bundle. Clients without a valid data rate plan or feature will pay an out of bundle charge. Based on clients expected/preferred usage, please ensure they are on the right data plan

[mac-pandh @ Apr 1st 2008 11:12PM]

Yeah I know its a sprint link, I just thought I would let others know in case it wasn't known.
visit www.mysystempics.com for myhometheaterpics.com just cuz its gadgets.
P.S. It is only the silver version for now that I am aware of.

[Khadijah @ Apr 11th 2008 10:30PM]

Sprint customer service says that their Curve will be available in red? Heard anything confirming this?

[Henry Bottger @ Apr 1st 2008 11:24PM]

anybody else noticed how strongly negative the comments were for the announcement for the 8330 coming to verizon vs. the general positive feedback on this feed??

its the same phone...both don't have wifi whats the deal??

[Steven Feng @ Apr 3rd 2008 1:37AM]

I think it's because VZW cripples their phones and ask for extra fees