The BlackBerry Curve 8530 from Boost Mobile offers an exceptional glossy finish, smooth back, and slimmer size. Grab your 3.5mm headset, the Curve 8530 has dedicated external music keys making it easier to flip through your favorite tunes. The BlackBerry® Curve™ 8530 is everything you'd expect from a Blackberry, with built-in Wi-Fi browsing the web is cinch and featuring popular apps such as Facebook®, MySpace®, and Flickr™ to keep you entertained and connected.
The Curve 8530 provides tools you need to keep you organized and on top of your game, with push technology you'll get emails as soon as they arrive so you can reply or read attachments whenever you like. You don't need a computer to edit your documents, your Blackberry enables you to work on Microsoft®Word, Microsoft®Excel®, and PowerPoint® files anytime and anywhere.
| Operating System | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | N/A |
| Operating System Release Number | 5.0 |
| Cell Phone Design | |
|---|---|
| Phone Style | Bar |
| Phone Size | Small |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.5 in |
| Weight (w/standard battery) | 3.9 oz |
| Keyboard Type | Physical QWERTY |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Screen Size | 2.4 in. |
| Display | 320x240 pixel |
| Mil-Spec/Rugged | No |
| Push To Talk (PTT) | No |
| Camera & Video Features | |
|---|---|
| Camera Resolution | 2.0MP |
| Front Camera Resolution | N/A |
| Camera Flash | No |
| Advanced Features | |
|---|---|
| HDMI port | No |
| 1080p HD Video | No |
| 3D Camera/Video | No |
| NFC Capable | Not Available |
| PLAN/CMAS | Not Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Cell Phone Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Processor Name | TI OMAP 3610 |
| Processor Speed | 528 MHz |
| Onboard Memory | 256MB Flash Memory |
| Removable Memory Card - Type | Micro SD Card |
| Maximum Memory Card Capacity | 32GB SDHC |
| Removable Memory Accessibility | Under Cover |
| Photo Caller ID | Yes |
| Expandable Memory Slot | MicroSD |
| External Volume Control | Yes |
| Service / Support | 1 Year Warranty |
| Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Hearing Aid Compliance | M4/T4 |
| Digital TTY/TTD | Yes |
| Battery Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Talk Time | Up to 270 mins. |
| Standby Time | Up to 252 hrs. |
| Battery Milliamp (mAh) Hour | 1150 |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Micro USB | No |
| Web Browser | Full HTML |
| GPS Type | S-GPS |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v2.1, A2DP for Stereo sound |
| USB Port Type | Mini-USB |
| Early Termination Fee | |
|---|---|
| Early Termination Fee - Initial Amount | Not Available |
| Early Termination Fee - Monthly Declining Amount | Not Available |
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