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RIM BlackBerry 8830 - silver (Verizon Wireless)

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6
out of 10
Good

"Almost ready for Prime Time"
There are so many things to like about this phone. I don't mind the silver color except for the... (read more)

by dlathem (see profile), May 17, 2007

132 out of 142 users found this opinion helpful
9 comments posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Dont listen to the nay-sayers"
I have had this phone since the day it came out. To weigh in, this phone might be the most... (read more)

by wags3813 (see profile), June 17, 2007

86 out of 92 users found this opinion helpful
2 comments posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"moved from blackberry pearl and am very impressed"
I exchanged my Pearl for 8830. Love the full size QWERTY keyboard which is missed in the Pearl.... (read more)

by jolly_aj (see profile), May 30, 2007

55 out of 60 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

7
out of 10
Very good

"Not nearly as nice as the Curve."
I just sent back my Blackberry Curve to ATT after eagerly buying it when it first came out with... (read more)

by kath00 (see profile), June 22, 2007

50 out of 55 users found this opinion helpful
3 comments posted to this opinion

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Great Business Device - Not for the Consumer (Verizon)"
I've had a hosted Exchange/Outlook account for years, and have been using the MotoQ for about 6... (read more)

by ALAPIES (see profile), July 3, 2007

45 out of 45 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Pretty darn good"
I just purchased this phone a few days ago and I'm loving it. This is my first smartphone and I'm... (read more)

by Januss331 (see profile), May 30, 2007

45 out of 45 users found this opinion helpful

3
out of 10
Poor

"Buyer beware!"
I have tried 4 devices with various problems. I have been trying to upgrade from an 8703. I like... (read more)

by kadl7 (see profile), June 8, 2007

46 out of 56 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

4
out of 10
Mediocre

"Good phone that unfortunately is from Verizon"
I've had service from other wireless providers and in my opinion Verizon's coverage in the U.S. is... (read more)

by techlawyer (see profile), June 11, 2007

40 out of 45 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

8
out of 10
Excellent

"Switched from the Q and will never look back"
My second Blackberry and I'm hooked...

I tried the 9100 series when Verizon first... (read more)

by marshw (see profile), May 24, 2007

35 out of 35 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

3
out of 10
Poor

"Total Device Failure"
Got my 8830 a few weeks ago from VZ. Switched from T corporate 8700 and had my IT dept configure... (read more)

by submarine2 (see profile), June 4, 2007

36 out of 46 users found this opinion helpful
3 comments posted to this opinion

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Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha

Reviewed: 5/22/07 , Updated: 7/1/08
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