BlackBerry Curve 8330

472 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 472 reviews of BlackBerry Curve 8330. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The reliability and price are also mentioned favorably. The connectivity and battery get critical comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Curve 8330 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Curve 8330

alaTest has collected and analyzed 333 user reviews of BlackBerry Curve 8330 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the portability and design are generally positive. The usability and price are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the GPS navigation and reliability. There are some mixed views about the battery.

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56% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

BlackBerry Curve 8330 Sprint review

We imagine Sprint customers have been waiting a long time for this, but the time has finally come. Yes, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 is now available, and it brings the same great design of its GSM counterparts and even adds 3G to boot. Like the RIM...

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.

Sep, 2009

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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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Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Alltel)

Alltel's version of our Editors' Choice smartphone, RIM's BlackBerry Curve 8330, doesn't mess with success.

Excellent voice quality. Easy to use. Terrific keyboard.

No AIM or GPS apps.

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Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint)

Sprint's version of the Curve 8330 is the best one yet, with robust multimedia options and solid voice quality.

Near-perfect design, including an exceptional keyboard. Built-in GPS. Solid voice quality. Top-notch e-mail handling. Robust software bundle.

Still no document editing. No Wi-Fi. Poorly placed microSDHC card slot.

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May, 2008

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon)

The Curve 8330 is Verizon's best smartphone, offering all the business capability you'd expect from a BlackBerry, but with a stylish and comfortable design and enhanced multimedia features.

Near-perfect design, including an exceptional keyboard. Stellar voice quality. Well-balanced feature set, including integrated GPS.

Still no document editing. IM client is weak. No Wi-Fi or mobile TV. Poorly placed microSDHC card slot.

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May, 2008

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BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Alltel)

On Alltel's network, the Curve sounds as beautiful as ever. Reception is excellent, and volume is pretty much perfect, with no distortion even at the top level. And the speakerphone is loud and clear. Curves are among the best voice phones we've...

Excellent voice quality. Easy to use. Terrific keyboard

No AIM or GPS apps

Sprint's model is still the best of the Curves, but this BlackBerry will satisfy Alltel users looking to stay connected.

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 Review

About this time last year RIM introduced the Curve 8300. The consumer-friendly feature set paired with RIM's legendary QWERTY made it an instant hit, and CDMA users have lusted after it since day one. Now they finally have a Curve to call their own,...

May, 2008

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BlackBerry Curve 8330 Review

A review of the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Gerry Blackwell (enterprisemobiletoday.com)

Review: BlackBerry Curve 8330

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...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : wubayou (devhardware.com)

RIM Blackberry Curve 8330 for Sprint

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 mobile...

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...

Sep, 2008

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