Sprint has just released the no-camera version of Blackberry Curve 8350i smartphone. If you rarely use your handset for taking photo, you might want to purchase this model instead of the original Curve 8350i which has 2.0 megapixel camera module since the new one is cheaper (and lighter). The rest of its specs are the same as the original though, which include a built-in GPS navigation receiver, WiFI connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0, Pust-to-talk technology, full-QWERTY keypad, a 1400mAh removable battery, and Blackberry OS 4.6. The camera-less Blackberry Curve 8350i is available now on Sprint for $149.99 after a $230 discount and $100 mail-in rebate on a two-year agreement.

RIM showcased Blackberry Curve 8310 PDA phone during CES 2009 event in Las Vegas. Combining productivity and multimedia onto all-in-one device, Curve 8310 offers an integrated 2 megapixel camera module, enhanced GPS navigation functionality, a 320 x 240 resolution display, a full-QWERTY keyboard for convenient text messaging, USB connectivity, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm stereo jack, and a microSD media card slot. It also comes with instant messaging function and built-in web browser.

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Personally, I suggest you to get Blackberry Bold or Blackberry Touch 3G instead. I think those are much better than the Curve series…

Priced at 20,000 Won (around $19), the new R350 Blackberry PC Case from 3RSystem Korea features up to five 3.5-inch bays, a USB port, and a HD audio port. It comes with a polished body designed and a red-colored frame, which looks really cool IMHO.

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Along with Pearl 8130 cell phone, Blackberry also displayed “8830 World Edition” Smartphone during CTIA 2007 event. This handset runs on both CDMA and GSM/GPRS networks, giving a wider option for mobility. As of features, it comes with a QWERTY keyboard, handy trackball, build-in media player, a 64MB of flash memory, microSD card slot, organizer, web browser, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, 320×240 landscape display, and instant messaging support. 8830 World Edition is also equipped with GPS functionalities, supported by Blackberry Maps.

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Blackberry showcased “Pearl 8130″ smartphone during CTIA 2007 event in San Fransisco. This CDMA handset offers both powerful communications and rich multimedia capabilities on one single black-colored device. Regarding features, this GPS-enabled cell phone boasts a high-speed EvDO connectivity, QWERTY keyboard, unique trackball mouse, an integrated 2 megapixel camera module, a 240×260 TFT LCD, Bluetooth 2.0, media player, and 64MB onboard memory with microSD card slot for external storage. Finally, its battery provides up to 3.5 hours of talktime and up to 9 days of standby time. Not bad.

No words on pricing and availability.

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Google has just released Mobile Google Maps for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices. By installing the software, you’ll have instant GPS on your hand. It’ll display your current location at the center of the screen and you can easily plot your travel to your preferred destination from there. Viewing snapshots of specific location from GPS satellites is also possible.

Since the software is made for WM5 OS, you can install and run Mobile Google Maps on any WM5-based devices, including BlackBerry, Palm, and most JSME handhelds.

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Here’s an excerpt from the review:

This is not your father’s BlackBerry. The BlackBerry 8700c combines the convenience of the traditional slab-style unit with the color and verve of the new 7100 models, creating a top-notch e-mail device for a new generation.

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SMobile VirusGuard available for many different platform, including Palm, Treo, Pocket PC, Nokia, and Symbian. The Blackberry edition offers the same features as its big brothers, including real-time on-device protection with automatic over-the-air updates and portable licensing (list of features below).

Mike Patterson, SMobile’s CEO, said on the Press Release, “We are determined to provide protection for every mobile user, regardless of what platform or operating system they are using. Our latest offering for Blackberry proves to the world that we are number one in mobile security, and we will continue to lead the pack in protecting every new smartphone device,“.

VirusGuard for Blackberry features:

• Easy-to-use interface
• Real-time Monitor auto-scans files received at the device via any file transfer mechanism (e.g., Bluetooth, IR, desktop synch)
• On-demand scan of internal memory, memory card, and/or full device
• Autoboot when phone is restarted
• Subscription-based license, good for 1 year of virus updates
• Auto-deletion of infected or suspicious files
• Full logging of scan and detection activity
• Full protection from the latest discovered viruses and malware

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