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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300 - silver (AT&T)

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Part number: PRD-14399-001

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CNET Editors' rating: 8.0 out of 10
Average user rating: 8.2 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300 - silver (AT&T)

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8.0

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CNET Editor's rating: 8.0 out of 10
Reviewed by Bonnie Cha
Review date: 5/2/07

The good: The RIM BlackBerry Curve boasts a sexy and slim design with an improved full QWERTY keyboard. The smartphone also has a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a media player. There's a new spell-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.

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Excellent

8.2

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Average user rating from 93 users

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10 out of 10 - Perfect
I've got thumb advice for you...
Looking to bring your thumb back into the fold of your hand to play with the other fingers? Have... Read more
by westnedge (see profile) - May 30, 2007

80 out of 90 users found this user opinion helpful.
3 comments posted to this opinion

6 out of 10 - Good
Pretty cool device...but....
Grabbed this a couple of weeks ago because I thought it answered my need for not carrying both a... Read more
by 67UMSM (see profile) - June 17, 2007

90 out of 110 users found this user opinion helpful.
6 comments posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great device for email, internet, and mp3
I previously had an 8700 and loved it. The pop email is amazing. The reason I wanted the Curve... Read more
by yort710 (see profile) - June 24, 2007

30 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Excellent phone with a case upgrade on a Professional level
This is an great improvement over the 8800.
I owned an 8800, a 8100 pearl which I still have... Read more
by rickjones2007 (see profile) - May 31, 2007

25 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Almost Flawless
I bought this phone last week; I have never had a crackberry before, but it became necessary to... Read more
by arcurlyq (see profile) - September 16, 2007

20 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
A newbie to the whole Blackberry and hybrid phones
After my contract expired, I decided that I would jump into the "hybrid" phone market. I wanted... Read more
by dukefuji22 (see profile) - September 27, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Wow! First, I am not new to PDAs, as I have owned everything from the Treo 650 to their 750 model... Read more
by david7467 (see profile) - June 16, 2007

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Stop thinking your gonna save time by using a PDA phone!
If your looking for tech advise this is not the review for you. If your a normal everyday joe... Read more
by tonyyvnn (see profile) - September 5, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Smaller then it Works
Blackberry Review

So this is my first. I am sweet virgin blackberry ready to be picked. I... Read more
by bafrank (see profile) - August 22, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
BEST BLACKBERRY AROUND
I've had my curve for a week, and its a major improvement over my old Blackberry 8700. Its much... Read more
by hawaiiinsomniac (see profile) - June 6, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

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Manufacturer: Research In Motion
Part number: PRD-14399-001

Telecom
Data services	MMS, SMS, E-Mail
Modem	Integrated Wireless cellular modem
Service provider	AT&T
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
Standby time	Up to 408 h
Vibrating Alert	Yes
Combined with	With digital camera

Operating System / Software
OS provided	BlackBerry Handheld Software

Memory
Installed ROM	64 MB Flash

Input Device
Input device type	Keyboard, Trackball

Digital Camera
Digital zoom	5

PDA Features
Flash memory form factor	MicroSD

Messaging / Data Services
Short Messaging Service (SMS)	Yes
Messaging / Data Features	Text messages

Audio
Audio input type	Microphone
Audio output type	Speaker(s)

Power
Battery installed ( max )	1 Lithium
Talk time	Up to 240 min
Power supply device	Power adapter
Power device type	Power adapter

Expansion / Connectivity
Port / Connector Type:Interface	1Headset, 1USB
Connector Provided	Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Expansion slot(s) total (free)	1 MicroSD
Cable(s) included	USB cable

Cellular
Phone style	PDA
Caller ID	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Width	2.4 in
Depth	0.6 in
Height	4.2 in

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