RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

Battery The battery is the same 1150 mAh unit featured on the 8520, which wouldn't last a full day for a road warrior on BES with a lot of phone calls. But then, do remember that the 8520 and the 9300 are at the lowest to mid-range when it comes to...

Small and slim, wi-Fi calling capability, long battery life

Identical to older model, poor image quality, small selection of third-party apps, slow browser

The Curve 3G 9300 is a BlackBerry that remains true to its brand's build. This will obviously appeal to previous BlackBerry owners looking to upgrade their handsets. The phone's solid features and design make it a viable selection for those needing a...

Good battery life, excellent form factor, first-rate keyboard

Low resolution screen, poor web browser, mediocre camera, dated operating system, so-so call quality

Unfortunately, the display on the Curve 3G 9300 is still a let down. Like the Curve 8520 that came before it, the Curve 3G 9300 sports a QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) display. While more than bright and crisp enough for text, the display lets the phone down...

Good price on most carriers ; Textured, solid design ; Good physical keyboard ; Above-average call quality ; Better than usual battery life

BlackBerry OS 5 is old; BlackBerry 6 may be too slow ; App World still not as good as rival shops ; Poor camera ; Not necessarily a better value

Design, the keyboard and the displayCurve veterans will get a strong sense of deja vu when they first pick up the new Curve. It's a blend of traits from earlier Curves; the keyboard is much like the one we've seen as far back as the Curve 8900,