The BlackBerry line of devices from Research in Motion has long since been applauded as being among the best smartphones for the business world. Last year, we were introduced to the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and Curve 8900 (Javelin), ushering in a new generation of BlackBerry operating system and a slightly refreshed look. Well, the CDMA side can get their share now too.

Fitting somewhere between the BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900 is the brand new BlackBerry Tour 9630. Whereas the previous two phones were designed to work with GSM-based networks like those offered by AT&T and Rogers Wireless, the Tour 9630 is a CDMA-based phone. As such, it is launching through Telus Mobility in Canada, as well as through Verizon and Sprint in the United States.

Looking through the list of features, you will find that beautiful full QWERTY keyboard, trackball navigation, a landscape-oriented 480 x 340 pixel HVGA display, EV-DO 3G high-speed wireless data, 1GB memory card included (supports up to 16GB microSD), 3.2 megapixel camera with video and geotagging, and a pre-installed Facebook application. The Telus version also gets Navigator, Visual Voice Mail, and Telus Mobile Radio.

For Sprint and Verizon, the BlackBerry Tour 9630 is being sold for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement. As appears to be the norm around these parts, the Canadian price for the BlackBerry is higher and the contract is longer. With Telus, you’ll need to sign a three-year contract to get the promotional price of $229.99. If you prefer shorter contracts, Telus also has the phone priced at $499.99, $549.99, and $599.99 for two-year, one-year, and no contact, respectively.