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Sprint Launches BlackBerry 8830 World Phone with Unlocked SIM Slot for Voice and Data

Today, Sprint announced that it would start selling the RIM BlackBerry 8830 worldphone next month. If you recall, this is the BlackBerry that has both a CDMA radio for domestic calling and EV-DO data, and a SIM slot for GSM service—and the sluggier GPRS data—abroad. The difference between Sprint's 8830 and the one Verizon launched last month is that Sprint has unlocked the GSM SIM slot, so you can choose an international carrier, or even pick up a prepaid SIM once you get where you're going. More »

9:21 AM on Thu Jun 28 2007
By Wilson Rothman
22,232 views, 19 comments

Latest by duker665: Sprint is struggling, but they will come back. Do you know they let you use any of their blackberries as an evdo modem for free? What a great deal if you have a laptop too!! more »

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How Manfrotto Tripods Are Bent Into Life


Ever wonder how tripods are made? Enjoy seeing large robots cut, bend and flatten tubes of metal as they careen down an assembly line? Kick back and watch as we take you on a guided tour of the Manfrotto Tripod factory in Bassano del Grappa, Italy. It's a four-minute segment, so if you have to use the restroom, go ahead and do it now. – Curtis Walker More »

3:00 PM on Fri Jun 1 2007
By Wilson Rothman
17,067 views, 23 comments