About three months ago I upgraded my Blackberry 8703e and got this excellent Blackberry 8830 World Edition Smart Phone.

Now I have used Blackberry devices for a while and would never go back to just regular phones or even other PDA devices. I guess the saying "once you go 'crack', you never go back" applies perfectly to me. Getting used to it was pretty easy as I was already familiar with the full keyboard by using the 8703e, but the trackball was the new thing this time. I was so used to the trackwheel and now I had to get my thumb to work on the trackball instead of the trackwheel on the side.


THE PACKAGE :
1. Blackberry 8830 handset
2. Travel Charger
3. Leather Belt Holster
4. CD Installation Discs
5. Verizon CD Install Disc
6. Quick Reference Guide
7. Installation Booklet


WHAT IS IT?
As you already know, the 8830 is a smart phone or PDA that can manage your day-to-day tasks, hold all your contacts, provide you access to all your emails, and lets you browse the Internet without even a tad bit of hesitation. Basically, it keeps your connected even when you don't want to be. This 8830 is a World Edition so you can travel with it and still have access to everything. It just requires a SIM card (that’s right first Version Wireless device that works with a SIM card) and an International plan.

You can still use one of these Blackberries as a modem to access the Internet and Broadband speeds from your Laptop or Desktop. Just add the Tethering feature to your account, download the software, plug the phone in to your computer with a USB cable and you are good to go. No more crappy wireless at hotels that opens your computer to vulnerabilities like viruses and spyware.

Comparing this to the 8703e, I notice two major differences/enhancements. First is the thinner design and eye catching look and feel. Fits flat in my pocket with being notices from the outside. Second is the voice command feature that allows you to place a call without actually touching the device itself. I was starved of this feature when I using the 8703e. This device also comes with upgraded software so there are some nice enhancements and bug fixes that were not available with the 8703e. The interface is similar to the 8703e's but it works faster and has more icons to find things quicker.

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