Blackberry+Curve

=**BLACKBERRY CURVE** =



BlackBerry Curve is a brand of entry level smartphones manufactured by Research In Motion since 2007. The BlackBerry Curve brand was introduced in 2007 with thetoc Curve 8300 series. The Curve brand continued the "consumer-oriented" philosophy of the BlackBerry Pearl and 8800 series, including robust multimedia features and a high-resolution built-in camera. As is customary for BlackBerry devices, the 8300 series consists of several models offered by different wireless providers, supporting that provider's network along with specific services. In total 5 variants were released; 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330 and 8350i. When in development, it was thought to be a part of the 9xxx series of 3G BlackBerry devices; however, it was released in early 2009 as a quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone and named the Curve 8900. The device is an upgrade over the older 8300 model, with the most significant differences being a 3.2 Megapixel camera with video Camera, a micro-USB port, Wi-Fi, and an upgraded operating system with a more modern design. Initial release was in February 2009 on T-Mobile but was later released on AT&T as well. This phone is known as Blackberry Javelin in Asia. China Mobile versions were released the 8910 in 2010 and in 2011 the 8980. The 8910 is identical except for the removal of Wi-Fi to comply with Chinese regulations at the time. The 8980 design is radically different than the 8900 or 8910; its design cues is virtually identical to the Blackberry Bold 9700/9780/9788 series but lacking 3G capabilities; the 8980's keyboard is the typical Curve "chicklet". The B**l**ackBerry Curve 3G 9300 is a mid-range smartphone developed by Research in Motion and was the first Curve device to function on 3G GSM networks. The 9300 and its CDMA counterpart, the Curve 9330, also contained some minor improvements over the 8500 series including a faster processor and the ability to upgrade the OS to BlackBerry. The BlackBerry Curve 9300 series also continued with the dedicated media keys on the top first introduced with the BlackBerry Curve 8500 Series. The Curve 9300 was released on Rogers Wireless in Canada on Aug 4th, 2011. (Source: [|BlackBerry Curve])

SPECIFICATIONS

 * Size: 113mm × 61mm × 39mm
 * Weight: 4.0 ounces (116 grams)
 * Display: LCD (Colour TFT/TFD) 480 x 360 pixels 2.4" Colors: 16.7 million (24-bit)
 * Camera: 5.0 MP Camera/Camcorder Fixed focus
 * Battery: 1600 mAhr removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell
 * Standby life: 13.5 days standby, 5 hour talk
 * GPS capable with extended ephemeris and maps
 * Input: Backlit QWERTY keyboard, trackpad
 * Networks: UMTS 2100/1900/850 MHz; GSM: 1900/1800/900/850/MHz; EDGE networks; HSDPA networks
 * (Source: [|BlackBerry Curve])

RECEPTION
CNET's Bonnie Cha gave the Curve an "Excellent" rating. However, she found the Curve 8300's lack of 3G and Wi-Fi disappointing. Also disappointing was the phone's lack of video-recording capabilities. Call quality was determined to be sub-par and calls sounded hollow on the Curve 8300. While the 8300 as originally released lacked Video Recording and Voice Note Recording, these functions have been provided with the Blackberry OS 4.5 release. Four year user CWallace found that over time dirt infiltrates the track ball limiting scrolling and the ability to get to menus. This can mean the phone is not usable because without the track ball the phone directory cannot be opened. Users should keep a replacement trackball on hand when traveling. Otherwise this phone is consistent and robust. (Source: [|BlackBerry Curve] )