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You: hello
Emily.: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. How may I help you today?
Emily.: Hi!
You: I was wondering if you had any info on the 8830 BlackBerry's GPS capabilities?
You: when will it be available > >
Emily.: This phone is available now.
Emily.: The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone redefines style, function and capability. This sleek and performance-driven smartphone has been redesigned with trackball navigation and a new backlit QWERTY keyboard. It comes equipped with microSD expandable memory support and a media player. It also offers Bluetooth® support and BroadbandAccess Connect service via VZAccess Manager.
Emily.: The BlackBerry 8830 is the first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry which promises to deliver the best global wireless experience to our customers when traveling abroad.
You: yah, I know, I'm asking about the GPS capabitlities; when will it be available?
Emily.: Are you referring to the navigational system?
You: yes
Emily.: This is available through a third party only.
You: which?
Emily.: You would have to visit Blackberry's manufacture website to view this.
You: I did.... RIM provided the phone with a GPS device which VZW has disabled. I was wondering if VZW ever plans on enabling this feature and allow us users to use it as it was intended to be used.
Emily.: I will be right with you.
Emily.: There is a difference. The GPS that is placed on this phone is for the Government officials to local in case you are lost or kidnapped. They use the cell towers to track the phones. The GPS for the navigational is totally different.
Emily.: I have not heard from you for a few moments. Would you like me to keep this chat session open for you?
You: y
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You: It's the first CDMA BlackBerry smartphone capable of roaming globally on GSM/GPRS networks1, and it's packed with other incredible new features, including GPS*, BlackBerry® Maps........ * Check with service provider for supported features and services...... from the RIM website
Emily.: I just explained what the GPS is referring to please see above.
