blackberry with GPS

Published on August 17th, 2007 in gps navigation, phones

We decided all the blackberry models RIM is coming out with these days is getting out of hand and we need some help understand which ones features GPS and which ones don’t. We plan an expanding this article with help from our users. Just comment if you see any missing info with the URL and we’ll update.

BlackBerry 8310
This is the latest from RIM. It is the successor of the 8300 but now has navigation software and an embedded GPS receiver. 320×240 screen, 2MP camera, multimedia player and a microSD slot memory expansion makes this BlackBerry 8310 (also known as Curve) very attractive to average daily user in addition to business professionals.

Currently only available through Vodafone in Germany.
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BlackBerry 8820
We’ve known about the Blackberry 8820 for a while now. This is one is famous for having integrated GPS and Wi-Fi in one device. It will be available with AT&T in the U.S.

LATEST: Some rumors say AT&T may leave out GPS on 8820 to not create competition for the iPhone. Keep your hopes high though, T-Mobile probably keep GPS capability alive.
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BlackBerry 8830
8830 is available through many carriers such as Alltel, Bell, Sprint, TELUS, and Verizon Wireless. 8830 also has GPS functionality but you’d have to check with your network provider to see what kind of features they make available - meaning you won’t be able to use any software you like… you’ll have to pay for your maps and directions. Also no Wi-Fi.
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BlackBerry 8800
Blackberry 8800 has integrated GPS but no Wi-Fi. The difference between 8800 and 8830 is that 8800 uses a faster processor and has a longer battery life. 8800 is also works on 850, 900, 1850, and 1900 MHz GPRS/EDGE networks whereas 8830 works on 800/1900 MHz CDMA2000 Ev-DO and GSM/GPRS networks.

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One Response to “blackberry with GPS”

  1. Keith Says:
    October 4th, 2007 at 9:56 pm

    Sprint posts all of their phones for which Sprint Navigation is available at navigation.sprint.com/devices.html. The list contains BB 8830, 7130e, and 8703e. However, I downloaded the user manual for the 8703e and no mention is made to GPS other than for E911 purposes. The 8830 has numerous pages and comes with a Map application.

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