Verizon Curve 8330 Spec Sheet

The online VZW store has been taking orders for the 8330 since Monday, but Friday, May 9th is the day it'll officially be available - to business customers. General availability is set for Monday, May 12th.

Download the spec sheet here, or view it embedded below.

BlackBerry Battery Compatibility Matrix

Just because it fits doesn't mean it works - or does it?

Right now I have three generations of BlackBerry batteries that came with my 8703, 8830 and 8130. I also have two different chargers and spare batteries for the 8830 and 8703. Now that Verizon's selling the BlackBerry 8330 Curve, I went looking to see how to send RIM yet another $100, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that the C-S2 model batteries from the 8703 would work in the Curve. To help others in my situation I've put together a matrix of batteries and the supported models.

What's not on the matrix

In a pinch you can use C-M2 and C-X2 batteries in an 8700, but the battery cover won't fit over the C-X2. C-S2 and C-X2 batteries will physically fit into the Pearl, and C-S2 will fit into the 8800, but neither will power the device and you'll receive the No Charge image.

The C-M2 is missing a notch that the C-X2 and C-S2 have and would not physically fit into my 8830.

The BlackBerry 9000 appears to use a totally different battery, but until it's available it won't be included in the matrix.

BlackBerry Battery Compatibility Matrix

C-S2

C-M2

C-X2

Older Models

7100g 8100 8800 6210
7100i 8120 8820 6220
7100r 8130 8830 6230
7100t 6280
7100v 6510
7100x 6710
7105t 6720
7130c 6750
7130e 7210
7130g 7230
7130v 7250
8700r 7270
8700c 7280
8700f 7290
8700g 7510
8700v 7520
8703e 7730
8705g 7750
8707g 7780
8707h
8707v
8300
8310
8320
8330

CDMA Curve Delayed?

Rumor has it that carriers are having heat issues with the CDMA versions of the BlackBerry Curve 8330. I wonder if this will affect Verizon's May release and Sprint's vague "later this month" availability? Both companies had issues launching the 8830 last year…

Sprint gets the BlackBery 8330

Sprint's announced their BlackBerry Curve 8330, and it comes in a nice black finish. Other than pricing, color and fully-functional GPS it's the same as Verizon's Curve.

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available later this month online at www.sprint.com, through Sprint Telesales, Sprint business sales channels and retail locations for as low as $179.99 with a two-year service agreement, a $170 instant savings credit and $100 mail-in-rebate.

High-res photos: front and side.