http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 1:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://bit.ly/blackberry-8530-verdict]]>Dec 23rd 2009 4:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
Is this something limited to Blackberries other that the Bold. GPS works on my Bold's Google Maps]]>Dec 21st 2009 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Hmm, I don't know. First time I've heard of this. Google Maps works flawlessly with GPS on my Tour, though.]]>Dec 21st 2009 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
i have no problems with GPS on my tour either]]>Dec 21st 2009 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
P.S: The white BB looks pretty cool though. ]]>Dec 21st 2009 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 1:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 1:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 1:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 5:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
This and the crappy reception where I live (25 miles outside Chicago), along with several lies told by Verizon company and sub-contracted stores, were the reasons I left Verizon and will never return.]]>Dec 21st 2009 1:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 1:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/There is a PRE for that!]]>Dec 21st 2009 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/no it doesn't, it comes with Klondike.]]>Dec 22nd 2009 12:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
It feels light and cheap but it's supposed to replace the cheap Curve 83xx so no surprise there.

I wasn't impressed at all but for the money it's a solid buy considering the new track pad and the WiFi.

I just can't get over the low end LCD. Bold 9000 FTW]]>Dec 21st 2009 1:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://cellphoneforums.net/cell-phone-reviews/t305514-blackberry-curve-8530-review.html]]>Dec 21st 2009 1:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 2:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
The so many models are partially because of GSM 2100/GSM 1700/CDMA difference. After you've picked a carrier, you have a choice of perhaps 2-3 BBs in some range of colours, and the features you want dictate the price range.]]>Dec 21st 2009 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/you are right. The reason I'll get the tour instead of this.
Verizon's site says
Dual–band 800/1900 MHz CDMA/EV–DO Rev 0 networks]]>Dec 21st 2009 3:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 23rd 2009 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
Yea right. Get real.]]>Dec 21st 2009 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 2:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
If it's a huge factor for you, you're probably using a BlackBerry that your company gave you, and you probably had zero say in the specific model.

Doesn't international roaming/data cost bazillions of dollars? Wouldn't the average Joe who's traveling for pleasure (or budget-savvy small businessman) be much better off buying a prepaid phone over there?]]>Dec 21st 2009 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
So, I would care about international roaming. Of course, being on AT&T, any phone I choose has international roaming abilities...]]>Dec 21st 2009 9:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
Perfect situation no?]]>Dec 21st 2009 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
Modders have been working on stuff like this the last few years and have actually got some stuff working on the iPhone and some WinMo phones. Nothing consumer level though.

Then again, I'd be happy with *any* OS upgrade over my LG Voyager at this point, lol. The Palm Pre, Blackberry Tour/Curve, and Moto Droid are all looking pretty good at this point. (I'm on Verizon and I need a QWERTY).]]>Dec 21st 2009 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
They look like landscape displays to me.]]>Dec 21st 2009 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/My point exactly. The display is neither portrait nor QWERTY, so "a portrait QWERTY display" is quite the misnomer.]]>Dec 21st 2009 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
Display is a reference to the display and layout of the handset. Display isn't a synonym for screen in this situation.]]>Dec 21st 2009 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
"Oh, and here's a big one: the 8530 disappointingly sticks with RIM's older QVGA resolution, which makes a huge difference; the Bold and the higher-end BlackBerrys that have come after it set a benchmark for the way a portrait QWERTY display should look, and the 8530 just doesn't live up to that standard."

Sure sounds like he's talking about the screen to me, but whatever... I'm done nit-picking.]]>Dec 21st 2009 5:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
...each time I look she disappears!!]]>Dec 21st 2009 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 4:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
Traded up to a Tour and have been extremely happy. ]]>Dec 21st 2009 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
Good write-up Jacob, it's always good to see you on your Engadget grind!]]>Dec 21st 2009 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 5:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
/facepalm

Of course it's a 9630, it must be time for more caffeine.

None the less, the white Bold is pretty sexy :)]]>Dec 21st 2009 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/Dec 21st 2009 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/blackberry-curve-8530-hands-on/
The differences between OS 4.6/4.7 and 5.0 are less significant.]]>Dec 21st 2009 5:28PM