Based closely on the BlackBerry 8800, the RIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition is a dual-mode CDMA/GSM version of this popular messaging device. Dual-mode GSM/CDMA handsets are very rare, it allows subscribers to US CDMA networks (such as Verizon) access to more common GSM networks when roaming abroad.
This is a dual band 800/1900 MHz CDMA2000 device with support for 1X EVDO high-speed data, plus the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition supports 900/1800 MHz GSM with GPRS data. In contrast, the BlackBerry 8800 is a quad-band GSM device with GPRS and EDGE. The BlackBerry 8830 switches seamlessly between GSM and CDMA (according to Verizon) and subscribers will keep the same phone number where ever they go.
The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition is fairly compact compared to the original “classic” BlackBerry device at 114 x 66 x 14mm / 4.5″ x 2.6″ x 0.6″ and 132 grams (4.6 ounces). Talktime is a good 5 hours and the maximum standby time is an astonishing 22 days.
Features:

• Available: May 2007
• Network: CDMA 800/900 + GSM 900/1800
• Data: GPRS + EV-DO
• Screen: 320×240 pixels
• Camera: No
• Size: Messaging device 114 x 66 x 14mm / 132 grams
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Memory card: microSD
• Infra-red: No
• Polyphonic: Yes
• Java: Yes
• Battery life: 5 hours talk / 22 days standby

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The HTC Trinity P3600 is an attractive smartphone that has been well put together technologically.

Talking about the design, we should say that it is a milky white colour with silver accents around the keys underneath the phone.

It is a candy bar phone with only a few keys on the bottom for taking and ending calls and operating and scrolling in the menu. The HTC Trinity P3600 also has a touch screen which can be operated with a pen and your finger.

As the HTC P3600 is a Windows mobile 5.0 based telephone, it has many of the same functions as a computer. The menu has been constructed logically and has a clear, easy to oversee structure. Thanks to the size of the screen, everything can be seen clearly. Via the start screen, you can take a quick look in your mail box or check your calendar and record appointments. You can also quickly check the connection settings where you can install settings like WLAN and Bluetooth via the start screen.

You can browse the Internet via a Wi-Fi connection with HTC’s phones.
There is a Word, Excel, PDF or PowerPoint, you can see and rework your mail or other documents via the office programs on the HTC P3600. You can zoom in and out in the document and use practically all the handy functions. The scroll function via the touch screen also comes in handy here. You will find the diary on the start up screen. The diary function is very large, so that you can add notes and set the place, time, date, category and how often you wish to be reminded. When you have arrived at your appointment and have a conversation that you need to remember, you can record it with a touch of the Voice recording button.
The HTC P3600 has a 2 Megapixel digital camera that works well under good lighting conditions, but clearly performs below average in dark or dim lighting condition. The camera works well in daylight, producing clear, high-quality pictures. When the camera is activated, you just hold the phone the same way you would hold an ordinary digital camera.
Also you will find a Windows media player. The media files on the HTC Trinity P3600 can be quickly found on the automatic search function. The headphone that comes with the HTC P3600 has a good sound quality and can also be used as a hands free set. The video shown via the Windows Media player are good quality.
Features:

• VGA camera
• 2.0 megapixel camera
• GPS
• 64MB RAM
• 128MB ROM
• Display: 2.8″ QVGA
• Bluetooth
• WiFI
• EDGE
• HSDPA
• microSD expansion slot

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Get aquainted with the new launched product of LG. LG VX-8700 attracts you with an ultra-thin shape, sleek metal finish, and mirror-like screen.
It offers multimedia features such as access Verizon Wireless’ VCAST Music and Video, Get It Now and Mobile Web 2.0.

The LG VX8700 is featuring VCAST for music and video, Bluetooth capabilities, a 2.0-megapixel camera and camcorder, and a microSD memory port for storage. Fom music lovers, Verizon Wireless customers can download from a selection of more than 1.5 million songs in the VCAST Music library and listen to the latest hits right on their phones.
The external microSD memory card slot allows customers to easily move their music from their computers directly to the phones. In addition, customers pair the LG VX8700 with a Bluetooth stereo headset for a wireless music experience.
LG’s built-in camera includes some modes such as Night Mode, Self Timer, White Balance, Shutter Sound, and Photometry and color effects such as Sepia, Black & White, Normal, Negative and Aqua.
Features:

• Sleek, slim clamshell design with a brushed metal finish
• 2.0-megapixel camera
• camcorder
• resolutions of the taken pics up to 1600 x 1200 px
• WAP 2.0 compliant browser
• EV-DO for high-speed data transmission including VCAST video and music on-demand
• Bluetooth Profiles Supported are: headset, hands–free, dial–up networking, serial port, advanced audio distribution (Stereo headset support), file transfer, audio/video remote control, object push profiles for vCard & vCal, Phone Book Access, Basic Printing, and Basic Imaging. (It does not support ALL Bluetooth OBEX profiles)
• Expandable microSD memory port (capable of reading up to 2 GB)
• Optional Location Based Services such as VZ Navigator, Chaperone Child & Chaperone Parent

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