- 05-18-2007, 07:13 AM #1BLACKBERRY CURVE 8300
The BlackBerry Curve 8300 is the latest chic smart phone to sashay down the cell phone runway. Petite and gently rounded at the corners (as its name suggests), the Curve does for RIM's line of QWERTY-keyboard-equipped handhelds what the Pearl did for RIM's standard keypad devices: Add a badly needed dose of style.
The good: The RIM BlackBerry Curve boasts a sexy and slim design with an improved full QWERTY keyboard. The smart phone also has a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a media player. There's a new *****-checker for e-mail and memos, and audio technology that automatically adjusts call volume in noisy environments.
The bad: Unfortunately, the BlackBerry Curve doesn't have integrated Wi-Fi or 3G support. The device's camera still doesn't have video-recording capabilities, and call quality sounded a bit hollow.
The bottom line: Though it doesn't bring Wi-Fi or 3G support, the BlackBerry Curve offers a best-of-breed design and a well-rounded set of features to make it an attractive device for consumers and mobile professionals alike.
Features:
* Data services: MMS, SMS, WWW, E-Mail
* Modem: Integrated Wireless cellular modem
* Cellular enhancement protocol: GSM, EDGE, GPRS
General
* Dimensions (W x D x H): 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.2 in
* Weight: 3.9 oz
* Wireless Interface: Bluetooth
* Features: Keyboard lock
* Standby time: Up to 408 h
* Vibrating Alert: Yes
* Combined with: With digital camera
Operating System / Software
* OS provided: BlackBerry Handheld Software
* Software included: Organizer, Media Player
Memory
* Installed ROM: 64 MB Flash
Input Device
* Input device type: Keyboard, Trackball
Messaging / Data Services
* Short Messaging Service (SMS): Yes
* Messaging / Data Features: Text messages
Audio
* Digital audio standards supported: MP3
* Audio input type: Microphone
* Audio output type: Speaker(s)
Display
* Display type: TFT active matrix (320x240)
Power
* Battery installed ( max ): 1
* Talk time: Up to 240 min
Expansion / Connectivity
* Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth
* Port / Connector Type: Interface
* 1Headset, 1USB
* Connector Provided: Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* Expansion slot(s) total (free): 1 MicroSD
* Cable(s) included: 1 x USB cable
Cellular
* Phone style: PDA
* Caller ID: Yes
Physical Characteristics
* Width: 2.4 in
* Depth: 0.6 in
* Height: 4.2 in
GPS
* GPS System / GPS Navigation: None
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- 05-18-2007, 07:18 PM #2Junior Member
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Re: RIM BlackBerry 'Curve' (8300)
Thanks for the info, although I'm not sure how accurate the review is considering the phone is not available in the states. Eitherway, which phone would you buy, the curve, the Pearl or the iphone. I'm trying to decide which one to buy. Thanks
- 05-26-2007, 05:17 AM #3Junior Member
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Re: RIM BlackBerry 'Curve' (8300)
Originally Posted by jochet
- 05-30-2007, 11:25 AM #4
Re: RIM BlackBerry 'Curve' (8300)
Originally Posted by jochet
If I were to pick from one of those 3 I would probably go with the Curve since the Pearl is too small for me and the iPhone's novelty would wear off in about a week and I'd be terrified of mucking up the front screen with scratches and smudges and stuff. I just have to hold off until the Curve comes my way in Canada and then I can hold one in my hand and really get a good look at it.
- 07-17-2007, 12:15 AM #5Phone Maniac
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Re: RIM BlackBerry 'Curve' (8300)
Used to be active on this board but moved on. Popped in today to see if anyone was saying anything about the Curve. It is my understanding that T-Mobile will be getting a Curve in September with WiFi and probably in a black housing as opposed to AT&T's boring grey housing.
I played with a friend's Curve and really liked the the form factor.
I've been thinking about the Pearl for awhile but seeing the Curve has me on hold until TMo releases their version of the Curve.
Any other input on the Curve would be most welcome.
Originally Posted by Acadian
- 09-13-2007, 12:10 AM #6Junior Member
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I Love my 8300 because the buttons are spaced out, *****check 3.5 jack and stereo BT
- 09-13-2007, 12:11 AM #7Junior Member
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And the mediaplayer Goes to full screen unlike the pearl!
- 10-14-2007, 01:31 AM #8Junior Member
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- 10-16-2007, 12:39 PM #9Junior Member
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Re: RIM BlackBerry 'Curve' (8300)
I love my 8300! the speakers clarity is great
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