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487 Reviews
Good with Enough
Although it lacks the wifi capabilities, this phone makes up for it in its small size, enough bells and whistles, and ease of control.
I love its size more than anything else as I can control it with just one hand, leaving the other hand free to attend to other duties. You can adjust the trackball's sensitivity so it's not jerky or a blur.
If you just want to text, the qwerty keyboard is easy to use, although it can be a hassle and take some time getting used to it if you have large fingers.
The best feature for me is the GPS system that comes with it; It's up there with the best GPS gizmos that retail at a much higher price. I have driven in countless cities around the country and it has not failed me yet.
There are also other apps for this that I use regularly such as: Pandora's radio, Dictionary.com dictionary, CNN news, USA Today, BBC, email, facebook, AIM chat, weather.com, etc.
I would advise having an unlimited data plan with this phone.Read full review...
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Sprint) Review:
Design - Very good
The Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8330 differs little from the recent Verizon Wireless version of the same device, but that's not necessarily a bad thing (compare Curve smartphones). The same soft touch paint accents are there, though they stand out less against the phone's drab grey exterior. The interface bears many of the same features, but the darker colors of Sprint's default screens make the icons a little harder to read than on Verizon's device, which had a bright, white backdrop. Still, the differences are minimal, and an intrepid user will have no problem finding the right theme available for download if the Sprint and default BlackBerry themes aren't your thing. Overall, we like the design of this phone very much, and found it comfortable to hold during long calls. The full-QWERTY keyboard was large enough, without forcing the phone into gigantic proportions.
Calling - Very good
Call quality on the Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8330 was about the same as on the Verizon Wireless version. In fact, we had both of them in our labs this week, and we couldn't hear any quantifiable difference between the two. They both could sound better, and the Sprint version seemed to have the same deep, bassy quality we found on the competitor device. Thankfully, it also gets all of the great calling features, including a fine speakerphone, Bluetooth for handsfree calling, conference calling and speaker-independent voice dialing. Most importantly, though, the Sprint BlackBerry Curve maintains RIM's impressive track record for battery life, easily topping eight hours of talking. It died a few minutes before the Verizon Wireless version, but it also got consistently better reception, so we consider this an even trade.
Messaging - Very good
In messaging, we begin to see some of the advantages of the Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8330. Sprint throws in loads of useful software, starting with some great instant messaging support for AOL, Yahoo and Google. Not to nitpick, but in addition to Gtalk we also use MSN in our offices, so we would have liked to see just one more client, but we were happy to find a good selection on board. In addition, Sprint also packages a Facebook app for BlackBerry, so Facebook users can keep in touch with their online friends and update their profiles from the Curve. Otherwise, RIM's standard BlackBerry messaging suite remains impressive, with support for up to 10 personal e-mail addresses, configurable from the phone. SMS and MMS are also present, and work as effortlessly as we'd expect.
Scheduling - Very good
The calendar on the Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8330 is improved over the original Curve. It's still fairly basic, but it looks smoother than before, with some nice color accents that make it easier to read. In classic rival carrier fashion, the only difference between this version and the Verizon calendar is the color choice: yellow on Sprint, red for VZW. Though the phone packs support for Outlook's calendar and RIM's own BlackBerry Enterprise Solution, it still isn't as feature-rich as a Windows Mobile phone paired with an Exchange ActiveSync solution. We're constantly inviting attendees to appointments and meetings, and that's one feature we haven't seen matched on another breed of smartphone, even RIM's BlackBerry. Still, the menus have been pared down a bit for this iteration of the Curve, and the entire scheduling app is friendlier ovRead full review...
Sprint Blackberry Curve 8330m
This phone is definitely better than it's predecessors. I'm very impressed by it's performance thus far. The screen is large enough to be functional. The media player, camera, video player and sdhc enhanced memory storage really helps the phone be more of an all in one tool. The track ball is a nice addition (although it is another point of failure for the phone). And it is filled with the blackberry goodness we have come to expect from RIM.
There are still various issues the phone has, but to the standard user, they may be transparent. The boot up time for the BB os is kinda slow (makes it so you NEVER wanna take the battery out.) Though you have the options of switching to a newer or older version of the bb os in order to get better results with this issue. This is not an international phone. You have to use it in an area that is CDMA 2000 1X compatible and with the appropriate carrier (sprint, verizon, cricket, etc.) With a little tweaking, the GPS works better, but without it you have standard compatibility. There are other, very nit-picky issues, but to the average user, they wont make a difference.
My biggest reason of going blackberry is the push email, and the community of software developers. First, I used to be a Treo smartphone person, but I got a taste of push email and I was sold. this functionality allowed me to be more efficient in day to day operations. Secondly, in the case you do not use the BIS/BES, there is an exhaustive amount of community developed software that simulates (with proper configuration) BIS/BES functionality.
Overall it is a good phone, and I believe that most of the people that purchase and use it, will not be dissatisfied.Read full review...
Great Device
I have had 2 Blackberry Curve 8330s now, and I haven't had too many issues with either one. Overall, it is a very solid device and pretty easy to learn how to use properly. Listed below are my pros and cons for this particular smartphone:
Pros:
1. Thousands of applications that can do just about everything.
2. Easy to use interface and Web Browser
3. Not bulky, but large enough to read the screen and type easily
4. Media player and standard headphone jack
5. Receives and sends emails just like any computer
But there are a few things that I do not like about the device...those are:
1. Software freezes on occasion, and usually when doing something simple
2. Trackball is prone to fall out. Replacement is easy though, but costly
3. Standard ringtones/message tones are a little cheesy
4. Battery lasts only 7 or 8 hours, if used regularly
5. If pictures are taken in less than bright light, they appear grainy
I still love this device, and will continue to use Blackberry in the future. As with any electronic device, it's prone to some errors and malfunctions, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons by a long shot.Read full review...
Long live the roller ball!
In the age of touch screens, I still find the BlackBerry roller ball as the simplest, most intuitive user interface on the market. I can easily navigate apps and compose emails/texts with one hand. Everything about it just feels natural. I can use it as easily with my left hand as with my right.
The only negative for me against the Sprint 8330 is no WiFi, but some other carrier's 8300 series do have WiFi. Also, BB doesn't offer Flash for pre OS 6 models, but those all have the newer touch pad which doesn't 'feel' quite right to me.
If your tired of the touch screens, you can't go wrong with a BlackBerry, and prices on the 8300 series make it easy on the wallet, too.Read full review...
The phone
Several months ago I upgraded my phone to a blackberry curve. After a few weeks into it a completely fell in love with the phone and all it's applications. The ability to load a picture from your camera directly into the internet is amazing. Also when I get word or excel files from work i am able to open and see the file with ease. Another great feature i love about the phone is the internet connection and email. However the phone has some limitations on internet viewing as well as looking at document files. You will need to zoom up close to see the file in detail and able to read it.
Another thing i love about the phone is it's media abilities. I load a 4 gig card and all i have to do is select the music player and connect it to my auto radio. The sound is great and you can select music at a touch of the trackball.
There are lots of other things the phone has that I have not used yet. Overal its an amazing phone.Read full review...
Smart Phone with a tough complexion
As far as smart phones come, the blackberry 8330 comes out close to the top, in my opinion. It has a full keypad, althought a little small in my opinion. ( someone with large fingers might find it difficult to operate. The trackball got replaced with a touch pad in newer model; personally i find the trackball easier to operate but lacks the sensitivity that newer models have. as far as smart phones though, The Blackberry 8330 is one, if not th toughest. It's hard exterior makes it for a durable phone. If you are looking for a phone that provides you with great email capabilities ( like blackberries) and it won't damege, scratch or break as easy as other samrt phones. this is the one to get. If you have Larger fingers and want a phone for web browsing and media, you might be better w/ a newer model. the BB 8330, however is my favoriteRead full review...
Great while it lasted.
I liked this phone A LOT and i really didn't get to know what it was all about. I liked the screen, the look, all the features. One thing I did notice while i had the phone is that unless you pushed hard on the roller ball it took the phone longer to move from one feature to the next.
One thing I really didn't like about the phone that I didn't know about is that it uses a lot of data. So that means I would have to alter the plan that I'm on in order to actually use the phone. Well I didn't have the money to do that so I had to get rid of the phone. :( So anyone looking to get a smart phone like a blackberry be warned that you will have to spend more money on a plan if you choose to have that type of phone. I was so excited to have this phone and when i found out the bad news that i would have to get rid of it i was so bummed. I still am.Read full review...
BlackBerry Curve 8330 CDMA-based operators are present in Indonesia
BlackBerry Curve 8330 is one product that can make the CDMA operators can come into play in the BlackBerry service. The phone is equipped with light sensing technology. This feature will automatically adjust the display light, according to the conditions around
As a messaging device, the BlackBerry Curve 8330 also multimedia ready. In addition to a resolution of 2.0 Mp camera, multimedia player, and universal 3.5 mm jack slots, one product is also equipped with GPS feature.
SMART CDMA operator in Indonesia to be the first to launch this Blackberry Curve 8330. By bundling package with the card and the services provided by SMART.
So I feel happy to use this BlackBerryRead full review...
One of the finest smartphones
The blackberry 8330 is a very durable, reliable phone. Parts are easily replaced by your dealer when needed. The overall function of a blackberry surpasses any G1 phone. I have tried the touchscreens, and the android phones but had gone back to Blackberry. It's reliable, easy to use and has many features that keep you organized. I have several different Blackberry phones, purchased this one as a replacement for my daughter who had an android G1 phone. This in spite of it being an older model is still much better.Read full review...