Sprint has recently announced the availability of the BlackBerry Curve 8530, the latest smartphone in RIM's range of Curve handsets which has managed to become the firm's most popular line.

The device is bundled with Wi-Fi connectivity, a memory of 256MB, and this can be further expanded to 32GB, and various social networking applications. A 2.5 inch display, the firm's latest 5.0 OS, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a full QWERTY keyboard further make the device much desirable.

The phone is equipped with the very latest multimedia applications and features, and promises fast downloading and browsing. The Curve 8530 is light weight, convenient to use and carry about and comes integrated with Trackpad navigation and a 2.0 megapixel camera.

The best part about Sprint offering the device is its highly affordable price. The 8530 is being given away at $49.99, with a 2 year contract which includes a $100 mail-in rebate.

Verizon offers the phone at a price which is almost 50% more, so then there is little doubt that customers would be flocking to get their hands on the Sprint Curve 8530 which can now be ordered online or picked up from any of the carrier's retail stores.