The spanking new BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available via Verizon Wireless. It is actually the first full-QWERTY BlackBerry from Verizon to feature RIM’s new optical trackpad and OS 5.0. The smartphone has a 2.5-inch LCD display with a 2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS and a 256MB of flash memory. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, Stereo Bluetooth, support for microSD cards and dedicated multimedia keys. Available in Black and Smoky Violet, the Verizon BlackBerry Curve 8530 retails for $99.99 after a $100 mail in rebate. [Boy Genius]
Casio has released their latest rugged cell phone for Verizon Wireless. Known as the Casio G’zOne Rock, the clamshell phone meets mil-spec 810F compliance for high shock, vibration, water, dust, and extreme temperatures. The phone also features touch-sensitive music controls, thermometer, compass, pedometer, a 2MP digicam with Flash, Stereo Bluetooth, GPS, and EV-DO REV A support. Verizon’s Casio G’zOne Rock is available for $199.99 on a two year contract after a $50 mail in rebate. [Engadget Mobile]
The much awaited BlackBerry Storm2 is finally making its way to Verizon Wireless on October 28th. This smartphone will be sold for $179.99 with a 2-year contract agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate (it requires “a voice plan with an Email and Web feature or an Email and Web for BlackBerry plan”). As a reminder, the handset offers a large 3.25-inch 480 x 360 capacitive touchscreen display, a 3.2MP camera with autofocus and flash, a 2GB of onboard memory, a microSD/SDHD card slot (16GB card included), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, BlackBerry OS 5.0 and supports both UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz) as well as quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM connectivities. [Press Release]
Looking for a new rugged clamshell phone? If you do, be sure to check out Verizon’s upcoming Motorola Barrage. Featuring a black-rubberized exterior, this handset meets the military’s 810F standards for extreme temperatures, dust and shock resistance. Apart from that, the phone also offers dual displays, a 2MP camera, external music controls, GPS, a microSD card slot and a 2.5mm headset jack. The Motorola Barrage will hit Verizon’s retail stores starting on November 16th for $179.99 with a 2-year contract agreement. [EngadgetMobile]
According to rumors, HTC and Verizon will release two new smartphones under the carrier’s banner namely the HTC Imagio and Predator. The Imagio will come with a 3.6-inch touchscreen display with 800 x 480 resolution, a 3G connectivity, a GPS navigation and Wi-Fi support. The handset will be released on October 6th, 2009. Meanwhile, the HTC Predator will be the first Android phone for Verizon from HTC that will ship later next month. [BoyGenius]
The new Motorola Entice W766 phone is now official. Previously known as Motorola Harmony W766, the Entice is a simple clamshell that provides “one touch access to your favorite functions.” The phone supports CDMA 800/1900 1X/EVDO connectivity, a 2.2-inch internal TFT display with 176 x 220 pixels and 65k colors, VZ Navigator, Web browser, Stereo Bluetooth, a music player, a 2.5mm headset jack, a 2MP camera with video recording, a 35MB of internal memory, and a MicroSD card support (up to 8GB). Its battery provides up to 330 minutes of talktime and up to 395 hours of standby time. Verizon should launch the Motorola Entice W766 on September 22nd, 2009 for $39.99 with a 2-years contract agreement and after a after a $50 mail-in rebate. [Motorola]
