People in search of a phone that they can use both at home and abroad will find a great option in this USED  8830 World Edition. Featuring unique dual-network capability, this smart phone will automatically switch between CDMA and GSM signals when roaming globally. Toss in RIM's airtight push e-mail, a QWERTY keyboard, and a media player, and you have a fully loaded smart phone that will keep globe-trotters or just every day users connected, productive, and entertained.

The 8830 World Edition should look familiar to BlackBerry users, with its 8800-styled trackball standard and QWERTY KEYBOARD. At just 4.6 ounces and 4.4 x 2.6 x 0.6 inches, it easily slips into a shirt or jacket pocket. Navigating menus is cinch, thanks to the smooth glide of the trackball.   The 4.6-ounce handheld does what all BlackBerry models do best: handling e-mail, messaging and data reception. The 8830 World Edition's built-in wizard made setting up our Email, Gmail accounts a snap (users can create a maximum of ten accounts), and within a few minutes you can be receiving messages, photos, etc..  

The 8830 World Edition also lets you view (but not edit) Word, Excel, and PDF files. BlackBerry Messenger is included. At the heart of the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition is its unique dual-network compatibility. The phone is keyed for Sprint, and includes a SIM card and an additional 1Gig mini storage card that I purchased and have included with this sale.   When in GSM mode, the 8830 World Edition runs on only the 900-MHz and 1800-MHz international frequencies. While this is a bit disappointing to those who may want to pop their AT&T or T-Mobile SIM cards into the phone here in the States, it's the closest thing to having an unlocked phone while traveling abroad, without having to fork over extra cash for another handset.

The 8830 World Edition also supports voice dialing and recognized those names we threw at it. Using Bluetooth, you will be able to sync to a wireless headset for hands-free calls. Please note that this phone does not have a camera.  It is however, perfect for someone on the go. With Sprints nation wide system I have never had a problem from the east coast to the west coast. Reception has been perfect , even inside hotels, businesses, etc.

This phone is in used condition but in good condition.  It comes with the origional box and manual, an extra battery, an additional 1 Gig mini memory card , a car charger with speaker phone-hands-free operation and a regular wall charger.  You will have to use the Sprint network or have the phone re-keyed to use some other network. The speaker phone car charger alone cost me $50.00 when new and the second battery $40.00.  I am selling the entire package for $ 50.00 and if shipping is necessary, I will ship for an aditional $7.00. 

 Price dropped to $50.00 on July 12, 2010!!!