Sprint has announced the BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available to purchase. The phone is a low end entry into RIM’s line of wildly popular smartphones, and is targeted at consumers rather than businesses. It comes with WiFi, GPS, a 2MP camera, and instead of the former trackball, a new optical trackpad. It’s also sporting RIM’s latest OS, 5.0.
“BlackBerry Curve 8330 has been a tremendous success for Sprint. BlackBerry Curve 8530 continues that legacy with the addition of several important features that make it a winner for both entertainment and productivity,” said Kevin Packingham, Sprint Senior Vice President of Product Development.
The 8530 will be available in black, red or purple and can be purchased from Sprint’s website, telesales or stores. It’s available for $49.99 after a $100 mail in rebate and with a 2 year contract. It’s a nice upgrade from the original Curve and the fun colors should make it popular with consumers.
The Curve is also available from Verizon and GSM carrier T-Mobile.
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No purple or red yet – I've been waiting!!!
I ordered one from Sprint yesterday — they did not mention any color options. I hope the one I got is black! I can't wait to get this new phone.
its great, cheap, but high tech..