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Review: BlackBerry Curve

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Aug 9, 2007, 11:11 AM by Eric Zeman

RIM's second attempt at a mass-market phone makes strides in media capabilities while remaining true to its smartphone roots. With Video Tour.

The BlackBerry Curve is Research in Motion's second device aimed at the mass market rather than strictly business users. Like its smaller brother, the Pearl, it boasts a feature list sure to entice regular Joes and business users alike. Does that mean the Curve suffers from a case of identity crisis, or does it serve both segments equally well?

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About the author, Eric Zeman:

Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. He studied at Rutgers Newark and University of Kentucky, and has a degree in writing. He likes playing guitar, attending concerts, listening to music, and driving sports cars.

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BlackBerry Curve 8300

Display: 320 x 240 pixels
Memory Card Slot, Hardware Text Keyboard, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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smallpimpinjv

Aug 12, 2007, 6:23 PM

T-Mobile?

Anybody have any idea when this will come to T-Mobile & its pricing?
AT&T has been getting all the good phones lately. Come on T-Mobile! 🤨

smg1062

September, according to several TM reps Ive spoken to..................

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smg1062

Aug 13, 2007, 6:43 PM

CURVE WISH LIST

Video capture
Touchscreen

matellinc

Aug 12, 2007, 4:16 PM

old software

I noticed that they are using Cingular software.
which means, that you are not able to get the best service.
try to update to ATT.

lancekalzas

Aug 9, 2007, 2:02 PM

I want one.

😁

ls5570

It is a great phone I started with the 8700 and had a pearl and now the curve. It works very well and the camera is much better from the pearl. Blackberry's Rule!

oftech

😎

muchdrama

Aug 9, 2007, 4:27 PM

Great design...

...to reduce hand fatigue. Nice.

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