BlackBerry Curve 3 G 9300 Review

I've been using smartphones for more than half a decade now having tried almost all types of except for one, the BlackBerry smartphones. Five years ago, BlackBerry would be synonymous to enterprise phones. An ordinary consumer wouldn't even dare to get one. But now, it's totally different. You'd see normal people carrying to BlackBerry even if they don't have an Outlook email. "CrackBerries" are so addicted with their phones. Check out our full review of the BlackBerry Curve 3 G after the jump, my first for a BlackBerry smartphone.

BB 9300 curve 3 G is equipped with BlackBerry OS 5. It's not the newest OS from the Canadian company but is very capable, very clean and stylish. The OS is as snappy as my iPhone. Swiping on the optical trackpad is a smooth as butter.

Display is at 320 × 240 pixels - not the clearest screen around but it's more than decent. The Curve 3 G is just an upgraded version of the BB 8520. The main difference is, you guessed it right, its 3 G - capable.

They're like twin brothers; they look, feel, and weigh exactly the same. One is more of to runner with its 3 G speed. The build is on the "plasticky" side though. You'd feel it is an entry level smartphone, which it actually is. It's so light you wouldn't feel it inside your pocket which I really liked.

Curve 9300 and Bold 9700

Just like the curve 8520 curve 3 G has the multimedia buttons at the top, to pause, forward, back and play music. The phone can play a slew of audio and video codecs. I was amazed that the phone can't even play .avi files. The speaker is really loud. I was able to play an entire episode of Glee inside the car using it's built in speaker. It has a 3.5 mm headphone jack and the sound quality is above average. The phone could easily replace your regular mp3 player.

BlackBerry did not upgrade the camera of the phone. It is still using the same camera 2MP found in the 8520. The camera is decent but not something you'd be printing off of. It's not awful but definitely not great. There's no Flash by the way but you can record videos.

One thing I like about the BlackBerry line is the consistency with its qwerty keyboards. I heard a lot of good things with it. I'm happy to admit that everything they say about the keyboard is true. You'll get a good feedback whenever you type something. It's a bit on the side of "clicking" compared to the Nokia C3 harder and the higher end modes like Bold 9700. What I love about the BlackBerry keyboards are the shortcuts you can do with it and some customizations. This is what I missed the most from using touchscreen phones. You will still get the 4 standard buttons like the call, end, back and BB menu buttons plus the optical trackpad that also acts as an Enter button too.

The unit I got didn't come with the "App World" app so I had to download first to get some apps on the phone. The phone came with BBM, several IM clients like YM, GTalk and Windows Live messenger, Twitter and Facebook app. You can set up your personal email with just a few clicks. One unique feature of BlackBerry OS is the unified inbox which I totally love. The few apps they have is so integrated with the system like the Facebook and Twitter app. Everything is connected to the unified inbox so you would be reading all your messages from Twitter, Facebook and email in one inbox.

WiFi is not so straightforward when setting up. I had several problems connecting to my home network. Bluetooth connection was simple. Connecting it to the computer via the USB port would give you access to its folders. You can easily drag and drop media files on it.

Bold 9700, 9300 and curve 8520 curve

Personally, the 3 G speed is not maximized on this phone. The reason for this is the browser. The browser is still a bit clunky especially when compared to iPhones and Androids. It's like you're still using a browser from a Windows Mobile in 2006. I don't need 3 G speed to send IM messages nor BBM messages. I don't need it for tweeting as well. It's probably more useful when browsing Facebook.

I never had an issue making calls. No signal attenuation issues here. The line was clear on both ends. The battery is not so great when 3 G is activated. With heavy use of YM and BBM, this phone could only last you under 12 hours. This is mainly caused by the 3 g This is at par with any smartphones these days. It's not really the phone's nor its battery size's fault but rather how you use 3 G in a day.

Curve 9300 on top and curve 8520 at the bottom

By far, this is one of the best messaging phone available. That is if you're only sending text messages, BBM-ing, tweeting, Facebook posting entries and sending to thousand emails everyday.

If you're lifestyle is limited to those tasks, then I suggest you join the bandwagon. If you have more than 5 close friends using BBM, I suggest you get this phone. BBM-ing is really addicting, it's like you have your own chatroom with friends. You can broadcast to post, upload picture to everyone and send files. This is the one aspect of the BlackBerry that I never got to know until now. After 2 weeks of using it and around 10 friends on BBM, I got hooked with it easily. You could also say this is a good social network phone.

The unit is estimated to sell for Php15k to Php18k depending on where you buy it. Expect telecoms to postpaid plans for this offer. You also need to shell out about Php1, 500 to month to get unlimited BIS (internet and BBM services) on this device.

Is this phone for me? I'd say no. I could easily get a C3 Nokia phone with almost the same features except for the BBM for half the price. If your friends are using BBM already and you're thinking of jumping to the ship, this is one of the phones you can get best smartphone. If you're a BB 8520 user, I could not recommend getting this phone. You're better off getting a Bold 9700 if you really want an upgrade. You won't need the 3 G most of the time anyways. But if you're thinking of joining the BlackBerry cult, this is a solid entry level BlackBerry phone.

BlackBerry Curve 3 G 9300 specifications:
2. 4? screen with 320 × 240 pixel color display
Full QWERTY keyboard
WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.5 mm stereo headset capable
2.0MP camera
2 GB microSD card included
BlackBerry OS 5

BlackBerry OS 6 is set to be finalized and released in the first quarter of next year. The Curve 3 G will be able to upgrade to BB OS 6 while the curve 8520 is stuck with OS 5 so that's something to consider.

Editor's Note: Dale is a reviews & special assignments for YugaTech contributor. This review had some minor revisions from me. You can follow him on Twitter @ dalekins. -Yuga

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Look at RIM's new BlackBerry Curve 3 G

The new BlackBerry Curve 3 G is a fully functional smartphone with an awesome QWERTY keyboard and large support for browsing the Web.As you might expect, the phone is packed with coverage for 3 g networks and utilizes one supporting the media player FM radio of based application interface that features a digital camera, expandable memory, also can phone geliefert.Das BlackBerry 5 OS.

There are two models of the 3 G curve; the 9300 and 9330.Die 9330 is basically identical to the 9300 but for a few small features; it comes in purple and the standard chrome color, it is also better for hearing aid users equipped and the phones battery life is far more reliable. The model of the phone suggests RIM have decided the compact design of the old phone works so that the new 3 g curve looks very similar to the same QWERTY keyboard and transmissive LCD screen on the new phone can be found.

5 BlackBerry OS has also continued on this model was so experienced BlackBerry users will find very familiar interface. It integrated with your social networking activities in user interface, check out the latest events and status updates can be performed directly from the screen.Optical trackpad removed phone directly from the previous curve; it is a capable tool for navigating and interacting with the user interface.

Connection to the Internet is quick and easy.The curve make 3 G the best from your Wi-Fi technology to provide a reliable and fast connection, while kann.Web browser connect the phone with cellular networks and 3 g meets your everyday needs with aplomb and offers a high degree of functionality.
Messaging support is a Blackberry?s main selling point, as exposure to the BlackBerry Messenger is one the most.You can also enjoy the luxury of dealing with your e-Mail accounts and your SMS conversation display form.The QWERTY keyboard provides users with the tools needed for a top draw messaging experience.

The camera 2MP offers abundant service, photos and videos; both photos as also captures and waits to the Internet with the likes of YouTube and Facebook, for your work uploaded.The phone is equipped with a very capable video player; it enables users to view there work on the 320 x 240 pixel display.

RIM BlackBerry Curve has loaded 3 G with a fairly simple music player, convenient to all your music files and organisieren.So create a large collection of apps, videos and music is no problem, the phones memory via MicroSD card can extended werden.Eine 3.5 mm AV connection can user there headphones for private listening anschließen.Andere features include Bluetooth, MicroUSB, access to BlackBerry App world to download more apps and GPS from A-b

RIM offer a well rounded messaging based Smartphone, the content multimedia capable of handling users and fast Web-browsing modified.system curve 3 G is supported well for social networking and keep a collection of pre-installed and downloadable games employs its users while you wait for the bus.

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Blackberry Pearl 3G: Orange Pearl Seems To Be Great

Mobile phone brands hail to one and only, The Blackberry. They have earned this status with the sheer effort and immense determination. They have been able to, hence, come out with the many perfect extremely modern mobile phones. Among all of the amazing gadgets, the Blackberry Pearl 3G holds a special position. The mobile phone is a very smart little bit of job with the engineers of Blackberry.



The mobile phone consists of several stupendous functions which can be complemented by the great looks. The deals are also making the device additional special as being the deals are offering the buyers many remarkable free advantages. The deals for the Blackberry handset are available with the leaders of the social networking industry like the Orange, O2, Three, T-Mobile, Vodafone and Virgin Media. The deals are featuring the customers the benefits such as endless talk time value for the whole contract with the free of charge unlimited texts. Furthermore, the deals are also offering the customers the benefits of free internet as well for approximately 1 GB free each month.

The deals are also available exclusively through the payg deals as well. The Blackberry Pearl 3G pay as you go deals are offering the customers the advantage of choosing the mobile phone at very affordable charges of around £ 199. 99. The deals for the Blackberry handset in the contract formats are also offering the customers the free gifts of wide varieties too. The deals are offering the customers the items like the 160GB iPod classic, Garmin nuvi 1340, Acer Netbook, etc.

The deals for the Blackberry device might be best compared through internet. Many on the web price comparing portals are comparing the deals for the Blackberry gadget. This will let you have the cheapest of all deals along with the highest of benefits. Moreover, payg deals for the Blackberry Pearl 3G can also be availed at best through internet only. This enables you to choose the best of the device with the benefits feasible with you.

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Apps for BlackBerry storm you shouldn ' T go without having

The BlackBerry storm has prove a single BlackBerry's leading phones over the final few years and new apps have appropriate and left was coming out. There are 1000's and hundreds of applications available every day for the BlackBerry storm. She would be shocked what phones now simply application can do because of the enlargement.Some apps are entertaining, affiliated companies, valuable, funny, and Videospiele.Die can help most apps, save time on your drive, discover companies close to help organize and even connect to all your pals through social media.

Google maps is one of the most useful apps.Google maps can statements, business data, site visitors circumstances to get looking for company, leaves by turn directions by bike, car or to Fuß.Wenn in a city are not familiar with you need to find a resort, restaurant or movie theater with a certain scientific which is Yahoo Maps search through GPS and pull all hotels, restaurants and cinemas in the region. Once you find the one that you want, can combat, cell phone, call, check their Web site or path to you from your area out to get.

The most common application for free on the BlackBerry storm in the Facebook application.It is a mini model of FB, notifies if you can use new feedback, messages and other notifications show updates, your pals, update your placement and even message friends. Flixster is an application, with the watch research for movies, trailers, to find a theater near you, search movie times, and in some theatres it allows you to buy your motion picture tickets over the phone. The greatest part about this application is that it is free.

Calendar which can be a very valuable application is an app that is currently on your mobile phone.It allows you to synchronize to download mobile phone with your pc and Outlook schedule immediately on your mobile phone.You can even every day, a week or month to month memories set up for those who often travels can be an extremely beneficial tool this app.

There are hundreds of app for the BlackBerry storm and psp2 available but seems that this application come on the amount of people to sein.Die large factor about these apps is that you free sind.Schauen you is the new playbook.

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The BlackBerry torch 9800 has a lot to offer

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The BlackBerry torch 9800 is a RIM?s best efforts, yet, it combines advanced multimedia with excellent messaging and online features include social networking GPS.Benutzer can a completely new user interface you enjoy the BlackBerry 6 OS has debuted on the device and the inclusion of an advanced digital camera rounds a pretty impressive spec have been list.
To view the torch is very nice, modernized design teams with robust build quality to provide a reliable Smartphone device for the fashion-conscious. The styling of the phone is luxurious and futuristic, aesthetically, it is probably best suited for business users, but the phones features tell a different story.
RIM have been accused of focusing there BlackBerry phones on the higher class, business users, while for all other less accessible machen.Aber torch 9800 is a step in the right direction, the new BlackBerry 6 OS does Loo and feel somewhat similar to the OS, but there a few tweaks to integrate the touch user interface. The device has been given a beautiful 3.2-Zoll-Touch-Screen that can produce about 16 M colors in a pixel resolution of 480 x 360.The display was loaded with multi touch technology which allows user to operate with multiple digits, which include also pinch and zoom.
Wi-Fi Internet accessible can, and there is coverage for 3 g and cellular networks.The browser hosts intuitive controls and a very reliable Suchmaschine.Es is possible to store bookmarks and upload pictures and videos can be done with sites like YouTube and Facebook.
A messaging app includes all the basics, SMS, MMS, E-mail and instant messaging with all the big names from Google, Yahoo and Microsoft kompatibel.Die BlackBerry torch 9800 is preloaded with dedicated apps for Facebook and Twitter, but can manage other networks like Flickr.One of the many key features of hone the slide QWERTY keyboard is slickly behind the screen can be deleted, size pretty key for precise input.
For the first time since I can remember, RIM a good digital camera system is aufgenommen.Die 5MP camera with tons of settings, image editing and sharing tools supported is able movie in high resolution and still image come clear and crisp.
Together with the basics like playing music and videos also supports the torch, FM radio and GPS, you can extend the phones memory on a MicroSD slot and society now a 3.5 mm dictates you get-socket for headset to the phone as a portable entertainment device can appliance.the BlackBerry App world, which can be accessed directly from the phone as well as a phone and offers a long list of downloadable apps, the user experience to enrich.
The BlackBerry torch 9800 has plenty of mass appeal, as it now more than one type of buyer accessible required.the phone covers it all areas of mobile technology quite good, and the addition of a very capable camera be a great selling point.

The BlackBerry torch and
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