Blackberry 9300 Curve 3G

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Perfect business phone, though lacks innovation. Offers 3G conncectivity and usual BlackBerry features. Trackpad is a letdown.

THE GOOD

Fantastic connectivity, dedicated music keys and long battery life make it a good media device too.

THE BAD

Unresponsive trackpad, boring design and requires a BlackBerry contract. Few apps available.

7.6out of 10 read review

User Reviews (3)

8.5 read reviews
Talk Time5 hours
Standby Time19.0 days
Network (Band)Quad GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Operating SystemBlackberry OS 5
Software Memory
Display Resolution320 x 240 pixels
Display Size2.50 inches
Display Colours
Dimensions109 x 60 x 13.9 mm
Weight104g
GPSYes
Camera Resolution2.0 megapixels
Video CameraYes
Camera FlashNo
Camera Features2-megapixel and fixed focus
DataGSM/HSDPA
Browser
Bluetooth2.1
TV OutNo
Touchscreen
Memory CardmicroSD
Internal Memory256 MB
MMSYes
E-mailYes
JavaYes
Wi-FiYes
7.6out of 10

Great QWERTY Meets Solid Connectivity

Back to Basics: The 9300 Curve offers smartphone functionality on a tight budget

Considering that the Curve is widely dubbed as BlackBerry’s entry-level handset, the inclusion of 3G connectivity in the phone’s feature set is very pleasing indeed. Mix in a functional QWERTY keyboard that makes compiling emails and text messages a breeze and an excellent battery life and you’ve got yourself a fairly good smartphone. The 9300 is by no means perfect, however, and suffers from a poor app selection and clumsy user interface that are made to feel outdated and underpowered by some of its more up-to-date market rivals.

What We Like

Possibly the biggest selling-point of the 9300 Curve is the high-speed 3G connectivity it boasts. Its predecessor, the 8520 Curve, only managed to offer users Wi-Fi, so to find both of these internet browsing options on the new release is a real plus point. Whether you’re on the move or at home, you’ll have no trouble connecting to your wireless network with the latest member of the Curve clan.

The handset also has a full-QWERTY keyboard for users to take full advantage of. The responsive keys are comfortable to type with and easy to use for even the clumsiest of typists, with the well-spaced keys allowing you to type quickly and without making too many accidental errors.

Another of the Curve’s plus points is its enhanced battery life, which gives you up to 4.5 hours of talk time over GSM networks and just under 30 hours of music playback – an impressive feat for a smartphone, to say the least. What’s more is that the hefty battery packed into the 9300 Curve doesn’t affect the phone’s weight too much, either; the handset registers on the scales at a reasonable 104g and feels fairly compact when gripped.

What We Don't Like

Sadly, it’s not all positive for this budget BlackBerry smartphone. The 9300 has its faults, one of which is the handset’s tacky exterior build. Despite being lightweight and boasting a solid QWERTY keypad, the Curve feels cheap and plasticky at times, with a clumsy optical trackpad that makes navigating the old-fashioned user interface a nightmarish experience.

The over-priced and dull collection of apps also leaves a lot to be desired with the 9300. RIM have failed to match the extensive and varied selections of apps offered by smartphone giants Android and Apple, making them look outdated in comparison to some of their more advanced rivals.

Unfortunately, the negatives which detract from the device’s overall appeal don’t end here. The 2MP camera the Curve is fitted with is poor to say the least, whilst the interface is dull and boring compared to some of the more intuitive software on-board HTC and iPhone handsets.

Conclusion

The BlackBerry 9300 Curve is best described as being a mixed-bag. 3G and an excellent QWERTY keypad are the main plus points, although the sluggish interface, poorly built trackpad and disappointing range of apps make these seem less exciting. On the plus side, the bland OS which the 9300 runs on will be rejuvenated once the BlackBerry 6 software update emerges, which is something to look forward to if you’re an owner or potential buyer of this relatively average handset.

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8.5

The Blackberry 9300 Curve’s prize and features sit in the middle when compared to other Blackberry models. One thing to look forward to in this phone is its 3G feature, well, that is if you find this feature very useful. It has a two megapixel camera which could be a downside for those photo lovers. However, when it comes to web browsing capability and speedy connectivity, this phone is definitely outstanding.

8out of 10

My friend is a big Blackberry fan and when the Blackberry 9300 curve was released she was very estatic. It has all the Blackberry features that she adores but it comes cheap. Well, talk about convenience.

9out of 10

I really luv this using this phone... been using this gorgeous phone for 8 months now and i got no trouble with it. this mobile phone is great nd u can upgrade it to os.6 nd make ur browser faster and better.. erase unused applications and it will make this phone work faster when you browse the net.. my advise, buy it!!

8.5out of 10

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