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Release date May 9, 2008  June 29, 2007     October 19, 2007  July 11, 2008 






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Review summary Despite some spotty call quality, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Sprint is a great messaging device with the bonus of EV-DO and integrated GPS. Plus, it offers more services than the Verizon BlackBerry Curve. Despite some important missing features, a slow data network, and call quality that doesn't always deliver, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated cell phone and MP3 player. The North American Edition of the Nokia N95 brings some notable additions, including 3G support and better performance, to make this powerful smart phone even better. However, it'll still leave a deep gouge in your wallet. The Samsung SCH-i760 goes big (literally), delivering a solid set of features and good performance to Verizon customers looking for a business-centric smartphone. The iPhone 3G delivers on its promises by adding critical features and sharper performance. The iTunes App Store is pretty amazing, and the 3G support is more than welcome. We still have a few gripes, but the iPhone 3G is a big improvement over the original model.






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8.3 Excellent (from 28 users)
 
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7.9 Very good (from 29 users)
 
7.7 Very good (from 163 users)
 
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Basic Specs
Product name Compare RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - black (Sprint)
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - black (Sprint)
Compare Apple iPhone - 8GB (AT&T)
Apple iPhone - 8GB (AT&T)
Compare Nokia N95 - brown/silver (North American Edition, Unlocked)
Nokia N95 - brown/silver (North American Edition, Unlocked)
Compare Samsung SCH-i760 (Verizon Wireless)
Samsung SCH-i760 (Verizon Wireless)
Compare Apple iPhone 3G (16GB, black)
Apple iPhone 3G (16GB, black)






Built-in devices Camera
Camera
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Camera






OS provided BlackBerry Handheld Software
Apple MacOS X
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Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Apple MacOS X






Talk time Up to 260 min
Up to 480 min
Up to 390 min
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Up to 600 min






Combined with With digital camera
With digital camera
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With digital camera / digital player
With digital camera






Input device type Trackball , Keyboard
Touch-screen
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Keyboard
Touch-screen






Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 2.0
IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
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Bluetooth 2.0
Bluetooth 2.0






Product name RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - black (Sprint) Apple iPhone - 8GB (AT&T) Nokia N95 - brown/silver (North American Edition, Unlocked) Samsung SCH-i760 (Verizon Wireless) Apple iPhone 3G (16GB, black)






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Price range   Check latest prices
$149-$799
from 2 stores
 
 
Apple and AT&T are no longer selling this product.

 
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  Check latest prices
$299
from 1 store
 
 
$199-$299. Please visit an AT&T or Apple retail store to purchase this product.

 






 
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