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Blackberry Curve 8330 Expert Reviews

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Blackberry Curve 8330
alaSCORE 88

285 reviews

November, 2009

80 / 100

28 Experts

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81 / 100

257 Users

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Review summary for the Blackberry Curve 8330

alaTest has collected and analyzed 285 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the lcd. The price also impresses, but many are less positive about the battery.

Lcd, Price, Size, Reception

Battery

Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 81/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell Phones, the Blackberry Curve 8330 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very Godd quality.

September, 2009

alaSCORE 88

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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - red (Sprint)

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 offers integrated GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, and EV-DO. The compact smartphone continues to offer solid messaging capabilities and includes support for a number of features that the Verizon model does not

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 lacks Wi-Fi, and call quality wasn't the greatest

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.

The carrier's location-based service offers turn-by-turn text- and voice-guided directions complete with text-to-speech functionality, local search, traffic updates, and other navigation tools. Performance We tested the dual-band (CDMA 850/1900;...

September, 2009

Rating

80

Partner Source
cnet.com
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - gray (U.S. Cellular)

By Bonnie Cha

While lacking some advanced capabilities of the Sprint and Verizon Wireless versions, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for U.S. Cellular is still a good choice for customers in need of a solid messaging smartphone.

Cellular RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 is similar to the other BlackBerry Curve 8330 models. Cellular offers the BlackBerry Curve in two colors--red or titanium--and packages the smatphone with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a wired stereo headset, a...

September, 2008

Rating

73

Partner Source
zdnet.com
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)

By Bonnie Cha

Just as Sprint has been long overdue for the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330, so has Verizon Wireless. However, the time has come for the carrier, and we're happy to say it was worth the wait. With its full QWERTY keyboard and well-rounded feature set, the ...

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Verizon Wireless offers integrated Bluetooth and GPS. The smartphone also delivers good call quality and strong messaging capabilities with a full QWERTY keyboard.

Unlike Sprint, Verizon doesn't offer support for its 3G streaming media services on the BlackBerry Curve 8330.

Though we wish the smartphone supported Verizon's VCast multimedia services, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 is still an excellent smartphone that delivers on call quality and of course, e-mail.

Features The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 offers Verizon customers a nice compromise between the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 and the RIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, providing a full QWERTY keyboard for easier messaging over the Pearl and a more......

May, 2008

Rating

80

Partner Source
zdnet.com
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - titanium (U.S. Cellular) review

The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for U.S. Cellular offers good call quality and strong messaging capabilities. The smartphone also has Bluetooth, EV-DO support, and a 2-megapixel camera with video recording

You can't take full advantage of the Bluetooth or GPS capabilities since U.S. Cellular doesn't currently offer a location-based service or phone-as-a-modem plan

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Cellular RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 is similar to the other BlackBerry Curve 8330 models. Cellular offers the BlackBerry Curve in two colors--red or titanium--and packages the smatphone with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a wired stereo headset, a...

Rating

70

Partner Source
cnet.com
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RIM Blackberry Curve 8330 for Sprint

By wubayou

The Blackberry Curve 8330 from RIM has now become available for Sprint users. Sprint users can purchase the Blackberry Curve 8330 for $179.99 after rebates with a two year contract. In this article, we will see what it has to offer the demanding ...

Physically, Sprint's Blackberry Curve 8330 is a bit larger and heavier than its GSM counterparts, weighing in at 4.2 ounces and measuring 4.2 inches high by 2.4 inches wide by 0.6 inches deep. This is due to having to house its 3G chip. It is titanium ...

September, 2008

Rating

100

devhardware.com
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BlackBerry Curve 8330

By Gerry Blackwell

Customers of Verizon and other North American CDMA-based cellular providers can finally lay their hands on one of the hottest PDA phones, Research in Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry Curve, the smallest, lightest cell phone with a full QWERTY keyboard.

We tested the 8330 on the Telus network in Canada. Yes, it did sound a bit tinny and digital - hmmm, didn't we just say that about music playback? - but all the calls were perfectly clear and audible. The Curve, as noted in the original review, also ...

August, 2008

No rating

pdastreet.com
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Heavenly Messaging on the BlackBerry 8330

The BlackBerry Curve 8830 may not match the iPhone in pure design elegance or in entertainment apps, but its ace in the hole--messaging--makes the 8830 well worth the money for hardcore messaging enthusiasts and business users.

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August, 2008

No rating

pcworld.com
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Review: BlackBerry Curve 8330

By Gerry Blackwell

Verizon sells the 8330 for $200 with a two-year contract, $300 with a one-year contract. Bell and Telus in Canada sell it with one-, two- or three-year contracts, or no contract, for $200, $400, $500 or $550 (Bell), $200, $450, $500 or $550 (Telus). ...

We tested the 8330 on the Telus network in Canada. Yes, it did sound a bit tinny and digital - hmmm, didn't we just say that about music playback? - but all the calls were perfectly clear and audible. The Curve, as noted in the original review, also ...

Customers of Verizon and other North American CDMA-based cellular providers can finally lay their hands on one of the hottest PDA phones, Research in Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry Curve, the smallest, lightest cell phone with a full QWERTY keyboard....

August, 2008

No rating

smartphonetoday.com
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 Test Report

An excellent smartphone with plenty of features for work and play.

Includes 3G support and GPS ; Excellent messaging features

Battery life could be better

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July, 2008

Rating

81

pcworld.com

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