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BlackBerry Curve 8300

BlackBerry Curve 8300
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alaScore 85

214 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 214 reviews of BlackBerry Curve 8300. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the portability and camera. The size and design also get good opinions, whereas opinions about the GPS navigation and battery are mixed.

usability, design, size, camera, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Curve 8300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry Curve 8300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of BlackBerry Curve 8300 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the sound. The usability is also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the price and portability.

usability, sound

portability, price

55% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Curve 8300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of BlackBerry Curve 8300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and connectivity. The sound and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the usability.

price, performance, sound, connectivity, size

63% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry 8300 Curve

 

The slickest BlackBerry so far combines effortless e-mail with powerful multimedia.

Easy to use. Great screen and keyboard. High quality music and video players and converters.

No Wi-Fi or 3G. No support for DRM media. BlackBerry platform still doesn't have as many third party apps as other OS's.

let's start with that keyboard. these are old-school keys here—squarish, separated, and clicky, not the new sculpted keys from the 8800. the spacing and tactile feedback are both excellent. above the keyboard sits the now-signature "pearl" trackball...

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

RIM Blackberry 8300 Curve Smart Phone

 

The BlackBerry Curve 8300 is the latest chic smart phone to sashay down the cell phone runway. Petite and gently rounded at the corners (as its name suggests), the Curve does for Research In Motion's line of QWERTY-keyboard-equipped handhelds what the...

Most compact, chic QWERTY BlackBerry yet Improved media player

Productivity apps still thin No high-speed or Wi-Fi support

Overall, however, I found the Curve a seductive alternative to other candy-bar phones with wide-aspect-ratio screens, such as the Samsung Blackjack and the T-Mobile Dash. If AT&T's price is right, the Curve could well become the hot PDA/phone of the...

May, 2007
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BlackBerry 8300 Curve

 

I love the BlackBerry Curve. I love it so much, I don't want to give it back. It's a perfect example of a smartphone that doesn't do everything—but everything it does, it does well.

Easy to use. Great screen and keyboard. High quality music and video players and converters

No Wi-Fi or 3G. No support for DRM media. BlackBerry platform still doesn't have as many third party apps as other OS's

The best BlackBerry so far, the Curve is easy to use, playsmusic and video well, and is a terrific e-mail device.

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Expert review by : Joni Blecher (letstalk.com)

BlackBerry 8300

 

The BlackBerry Curve has a lot going for it: a 2-megapixel camera, world roaming capabilities, expandable memory, Bluetooth, a decent music player, and of course, easy access to multiple e-mail accounts. This version also sports a nifty spell checker,...

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

BlackBerry Curve 8300

 

The BlackBerry Curve takes both good and bad factors from the Pearl and 8800, making it an enticing phone -- but we're still waiting for the ultimate consumer BlackBerry

Eye catching design, Good camera, Excellent keyboard, Quad-band GSM, Bluetooth

No Wi-Fi, No HSDPA, Average battery life

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Bright Hub (brighthub.com)

BlackBerry Curve Review

 

Take a look at specific information about the BlackBerry Curve. This article will provide you details about the design, user interface, features and performance of the BlackBerry curve. Read on to find out if this phone is right for you.

May, 2008
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Expert review by : cellphones.ca (cellphones.ca)

BlackBerry Curve 8300

 

The BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone is the smallest and lightest BlackBerry smartphone equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard. The rounded design of the Curve makes it pleasant to handle and it is small enough to hold for voice calls or use with single...

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

BlackBerry Curve 8300 Review

 

Priced at Rs 24,990, the BB Curve 8300 is a good buy for those who demand executive features (PDA functionality) and a bit of multimedia; however, lack of Wi-Fi should be noted.

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : Seow Tein Hee (hardwarezone.com)

Blackberry 8300 Curve

 

Just months after the release of the Blackberry 8800, Research In Motion (RIM) introduces the new Blackberry 8300 Curve, but strangely without Wi-Fi and 3G. Find out what we think of it.

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : CDRinfo (cdrinfo.com)

Expert Review

 

Great size, feel and build quality, Nice set of features, Great email capabilities, A good Media device

AT&T network is iffy and slow, Call quality was good but not great

I love my Pearl. That being said, I think this is BlackBerry's best device to date. The Curve is so nice to hold and use. It feels solid - there is no squeaking like the 8800 and the Pearl. The keys are very tactile and easy to use. BlackBerry Email...

Jul, 2007
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