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RIM Blackberry Curve 8300
The Blackberry Curve (technical name: Blackberry 8300) is a more consumer friendly addition to the Blackberry lineup. A 2 megapixel camera with flash, extensive media (movies and audio) playback capabilities, and all the usual productivity features Blackberries are known for are all included in the Curve. Some people view the Curve as the multimedia version of the Blackberry 8800.
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Release date June, 2007
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Similar to the 8800 the Curve features a 2.5" screen with a resolution of 320x240 which is comparable to media players such as the iPod Video. Also similar to the 8800, the Curve features a full QWERTY (that is: same button layout as a computer) keyboard. Other features include a microSD slot for more storage, and Bluetooth 2.0 support for stereo headsets. Menu navigation occurs with the now standard Blackberry trackball. Transferring movies, music and other files is done through the included software application which performs some movie conversion to get the proper format.
Models
- BlackBerry 8300 - Base model
- BlackBerry 8310 - adds GPS functionality to the base model
- BlackBerry 8320 - adds WiFi functionality to the base model
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RIM Blackberry Curve 8300 | Silver
• Curve 8300 Silver Cell Phone
MPN: 8300
RIM Blackberry Curve 8300 | Purple
• Blackberry Curve 8300/8310/8320/8330 Purple w/Flowers Snap-On Protector Case Faceplate
MPN: WE30114
Competitors
RIM Blackberry Curve 8300 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $399.00
Released June, 2007
Pros
- Innovative touchscreen gesturing UI
- Two-finger interface to resize images
- Great web browser for such a small device
Cons
- Not 3G yet
- Expensive.
- Cannot replace battery - soldered to the motherboard
RIM Blackberry Curve 8300
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Released November, 2007
Pros
- Useful touch screen that works well
- Tons of features (VCast, GPS, etc)
- Full QWERTY keyboard for messaging
Cons
- No flash for camera
- No WiFi
- Touchscreen isn't as refined as iPhone
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May 6, 2009
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Pros
- Full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy texting/emailing
- Thin and small profile
- Media playback is better than other Blackberries
- Lightest blackberry with full keyboard
- Newest model offers built-in gps
- Voice Notes Recorder
Cons
- No way to focus the camera
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June 25, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy texting/emailing
- Thin and small profile
- Flash camera is useful
- Lightest blackberry with full keyboard
- Newest model offers built-in gps
- Voice Notes Recorder
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September 20, 2007
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Pros
- Full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy texting/emailing
- Thin and small profile
- Flash camera is useful
Cons
- No Wi-Fi
- No 3G support makes for slow web browsing
- Poor web browser software
- No video recording capabilities
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July 6, 2007
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Pros
- Full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy texting/emailing
- Thin and small profile
- Media playback is better than other Blackberries
Cons
- No Wi-Fi
- Poor web browser software
- No video recording capabilities
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June 12, 2007
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Pros
- Full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy texting/emailing
- Thin and small profile
- Media playback is better than other Blackberries
- Flash camera is useful
Cons
- No Wi-Fi
- No 3G support makes for slow web browsing
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July 6, 2007
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Pros
- Full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy texting/emailing
Cons
- No Wi-Fi
- No 3G support makes for slow web browsing
- Poor web browser software
- No video recording capabilities
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January 31, 2008
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Pros
- Full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy texting/emailing
- Lightest blackberry with full keyboard
- Newest model offers built-in gps
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January 2, 2008
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- No Wi-Fi
- Poor web browser software
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July 10, 2007
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- Full QWERTY keyboard makes for easy texting/emailing
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