Bell Mobility has launched a CDMA version of the BlackBerry Flip. This makes it the first CDMa-based carrier to offer the BlackBerry Flip which had launched in GSM configuration last November.
The BlackBerry Flip 8230 comes with dual-band EV-DO Rev. A connectivity, two displays (2.4-inch QVGA internal and 1.6-inch external), a 20-key SureType QWERTY keyboard and trackball navigation, 128MB Flash memory, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, a 2MP camera, and a 900mAh battery. Bell also throws in a 2GB microSD card with NHL content preloaded and a free NHL decal.
Bell pricing starts at CA$29.95 with a three-year service contract. Prices jump to CA$349.95 with a two-year contract, CA$449.95 with a one-year contract and CA$499.95 with no contract.