BlackBerry Bold rumored for Sprint
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Sprint customers suffering from a little BlackBerry envy after Verizon Wireless landed the BlackBerry Storm and AT&T scored the BlackBerry Bold may finally get their break.
According to Engadget Mobile, Sprint will replace its BlackBerry 8830 World Edition with the BlackBerry Bold some time this quarter. While running on Sprint's CDMA network, the smartphone is said to have dual-mode functionality, so it'll work on international GSM networks to give you world-roaming capabilities.
Other reported additions include a slightly updated design, more memory, and EV-DO Rev. A support.
The Boy Genius Report also chimed in with a few more details on the Sprint Bold, which it calls the BlackBerry Niagara: a full QWERTY keyboard, 480x360 nontouch display, assisted GPS, and a 3.2-megapixel camera. As expected, there's no official confirmation from the carrier or RIM, but as always, we'll let you know as soon as we have any information.
Bonnie Cha is a senior editor for CNET, covering smartphones and GPS. When she's not testing the latest gadgets, you can find her chasing after her crazy lab or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. E-mail Bonnie. 
- by Italianguy85 January 18, 2009 8:18 AM PST
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- by jemalaburton February 4, 2009 9:35 PM PST
- every since i have used blackberry ive always said that the 8830 by far iis thew easiest blackberry to use because of its size of keys on the keyboard, if it ever had a camera like my touch pro and a faster network it would be the best phone!!!!!!!!!
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(6 Comments)Dear Ryan --------------,
Thank you for contacting Sprint about the launch of Sprint Blackberry Bold phone.
We appreciate your interest on Sprint Blackberry Bold phone.
Currently, we are not offering this handset model.
We keep introducing new handsets regularly and keep making enhancements to the existing handsets. In the recent past, we have been receiving a lot of feedback from our customers stating that they wish to use the Sprint Blackberry Bold phone.
Once, it is decided, you will see promotional campaigns related to the launch date and the features of the handset on our Web site and other promotional media.
If you have any other concern with your Sprint account, please reply to this e-mail and provide me with your:
1. Billing Account Number
2. Balance due on last invoice
This information is required to protect your account from any unauthorized access and changes. Once we have this information, we will be able to assist you further. I appreciate your patience in this matter.
Thank you again for contacting Sprint. We appreciate your business.
Sincerely,
George S.
Customer Service Specialist
Sprint
please email me or keep me up to date when the launch date for sprints bold comes out!!!