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Product Description
The 8300 is the latest Smartphone from Qtek designed with music in mind. This third generation music device is heavily featured to stay out front in the rapidly expanding music phone... More
The 8300 is the latest Smartphone from Qtek designed with music in mind. This third generation music device is heavily featured to stay out front in the rapidly expanding music phone category. EDGE, WLAN and Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system make this phone ideally equipped for the business world. Dedicated music buttons are conveniently located on the front of the device and Windows media player 10 provides the richest music experience in its class. Couple that with a mini SD slot, 65K colour display, 1.3 MP camera and you have a winning package. The 8300, setting the standard in music mobile devices. Less
Product Features: Network Type: CDMA 1900, CDMA 1x, CDMA 2000, CDMA 800; Design: Mobile; Style: Candy Bar; GPS Capability: Built in GPS Receiver; Connectivity: Bluetooth, Mini USB; Operating... More
Product Features: Network Type: CDMA 1900, CDMA 1x, CDMA 2000, CDMA 800; Design: Mobile; Style: Candy Bar; GPS Capability: Built in GPS Receiver; Connectivity: Bluetooth, Mini USB; Operating System: BlackBerry OS; Screen Type: 65K Colors; Expansion Slot: MicroSD, microSDHC; Battery Type: Lithium-ion Battery; Wireless Capabilities: Bluetooth; Audio Output: 3.5 mm Stereo jack, Built in Speaker; Digital Photography Features: Built In Flash, Digital Zoom; Operating System: BlackBerry OS; Digital Camera Resolution: 2 Megapixels; Digital Camera Zoom: 5x Digital Zoom; PC Interface: Bluetooth, USB; Talk Time: 3.67 Hours; Standby Time: 216 Hours; Input Method: Keypad, Microphone, QWERTY Keyboard; Connectivity: Bluetooth, Mini USB; Messaging Formats: MMS, SMS; Phone Features: Email, Speakerphone, Web Browser; Multimedia Features: Video Capture, Video Recorder; Depth: 0.55 in.; Height: 4.21 in.; Width: 1.97 in.; Weight: 3.39 oz.; Width: 1.97 in.; Exterior Color: Red; Family Line: RIM BlackBerry Pearl Less
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Key Features   
Screen Size (Diagonal) 2.2 inch -
Installed Memory 64 MB -
Operating System Windows Mobile BlackBerry OS
Connectivity - Bluetooth, Mini USB
Design Mobile Mobile
Style Smartphone Candy Bar
Location - Built in GPS Receiver
Network Type GSM 850 • GSM 900 • GSM 1800 • GSM 1900 • GPRS • GSM • EDGE CDMA 1900 • CDMA 800 • CDMA 1x • CDMA 2000
Display   
Screen Resolution 240 x 320 -
Screen Size 2.2 inch -
Display Technology Transflective Color TFT -
Screen Type 64K Colors (TFT) 65K Colors
Memory   
Installed Memory 64 MB -
Memory Card Support MiniSD MicroSD • microSDHC
Communication   
Wireless Capabilities WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared irDA Bluetooth
Multimedia   
Voice Recorder With Voice Recorder -
Built-in Music Player MP3 Player • WMA Player -
Digital Photography Features Video Capture Capability Digital Zoom • Built In Flash
Audio Output 2.5 mm Headset Jack • Built in Speaker Built in Speaker • 3.5 mm Stereo jack
Built-in Digital Camera Built-in Digital Camera -
Technical Features   
Connectivity - Bluetooth • Mini USB
Standby Time 250 Hours 216 Hours
Digital Camera Resolution 1.3 Megapixels 2 Megapixels
Processor Speed 195 MHz -
Interface Type USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi USB • Bluetooth
Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 BlackBerry OS
Digital Camera Zoom - 5x Digital Zoom
Talk Time 5 Hours 3.67 Hours
Input Method 5-Way Navigation Pad • Microphone Keypad • QWERTY Keyboard • Microphone
Other Features   
Other Features Led Notification -
Multimedia Features MPEG4 Video Playback Video Capture • Video Recorder
Messaging Formats SMS • MMS SMS • MMS
Phone Features Vibrating Alert • Hands Free Options Speakerphone • Email • Web Browser
Battery   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Lithium-ion Battery
Dimensions   
Weight 3.74 oz. 3.39 oz.
Depth 0.69 in. 0.55 in.
Height 4.23 in. 4.21 in.
Width 1.82 in. 1.97 in.
Miscellaneous   
Exterior Color - Red
Included Accessories Travel Charger • Headset • Carrying Case • AC adapter • USB Synchronization Cable -
Family Line - RIM BlackBerry Pearl
Product ID 32102479 108228069
Product MPN   
MPN BB8300 RIMM8130
 
Consumer Reviews
HTC 8300 Smartphone
HTC 8300 Smartphone
From $84.66
RIM BlackBerry 8130 Cell Phone
RIM BlackBerry 8130 Cell Phone
From $49.00

Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 10 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

145

Quintessential smartphone

bythegsrguy Sep 29, 2007
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small and light, good battery life, great interface, decent camera, stylish
Cons Pricey, RF performance could be better, period key
Recommended it? Yes

Yes, BlackBerry devices have a negative connotation. If you own a BB, you more than likely are obsessed with it and are just perpetually e-mailing and surfing the Internet. It's associated with "middle management" and those annoying people in suits who are just glued to their PDAs.

The... Read full review »

38

CURVE vs. PEARL

bytapc1 Sep 6, 2007
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Thinner than traditional blackberrys; sleek design, quility voice and sound. Trackball is...
Cons bigger than the pearl, Cannot record VIDEO, though it plays video files
Recommended it? Yes

I finally got this phone after I had the Pearl for about 6 months..... The pearl was excellent as a phone, but was lacking as an email portal.....

It all depends on what you think you want. originally I wanted a quality phone, with the ability to do some emails and internet. Thats exactly... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
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Cons
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

148

Very Cute Blackberry

byemilycursive Oct 26, 2009
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Awesome features, nice screen.
Cons size and scroll wheel.
Recommended it? Yes

I have the Blackberry Pearl 8130 though I could no longer justify paying the extra money each month for the data plan.  I too went from Motorola Razr to the Blackberry Pearl.  I was instantly in love with all the features, but I think I was blinded by by love for the new technology, and I never... Read full review »

3

Great Phone

bydarkiddo Oct 23, 2009
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Internet Music, Strong, MicroSD (cheap)
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

Sounds great, looks great, can connect my laptop to internet. Just a great phone overall. Read full review »

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