Sprint launches new GPS BlackBerry

location based services

Announced today, Sprint has unveiled a new GPS enabled Blackberry, the RIM 8703e. It is running on Sprints EV-DO network (Sprint Power Vision Network) and supports GPS capabilities in a "capability in a sleek and light design".
From the press release - "The BlackBerry 8703e includes integrated GPS (assisted-GPS) enabled through Sprint to deliver support for popular location-based services to mobile users, such as turn-by-turn driving directions to any address, anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. "
The release does not mention the inclusion of any specific LBS applications.
The 8703e will be available October 1 with a price tag of $349.99 (with two year agreement.)