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BlackBerry Curve 8330 Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless)

November 30th, 2009 -

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Product Description

Adding a fashionable touch to Research in Motion's formidable arsenal of telephonic, PIM, and media tools, the BlackBerry 8330 Curve for Verizon is also the smallest, lightest BlackBerry phone that includes a full QWERTY keyboard. This amalgam of the svelte BlackBerry Pearl and the more business-oriented 8800 combines RIM's long-valued corporate email and messaging platform with a host of advanced multimedia features, including a 2-megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth (for listening to music via wireless headphones). It also offers GPS navigation capabilities for accessing the optional VZ Navigator turn-by-turn direction service.

The Curve's full QWERTY keyboard and the innovative trackball navigation system (placed above the keyboard) makes accessing your data and writing email a breeze.

Verizon Service
Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Get It Now service.

Get to any location with audible turn-by-turn directions from the optional VZ Navigator service.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.

With BroadbandAccess Connect (subscription required), you can use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with BroadbandAccess Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices. Staying Connected
With BlackBerry's push email technology, your email will find you without having to initiate a connection. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, notifying you as new email arrives. In addition to the text, you can also receive and view attachments in a wide range of popular file formats, including Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF.

Browse the web with the integrated, full-featured browser, which quickly and efficiently displays HTML pages as well as enables you to set up RSS feeds to stay connected to up-to-the-minute news and blog posts. And keep up with your contacts using a variety of instant message (IM) networks, including the integrated Blackberry Messenger as well as downloadable clients for Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and Lotus Sametime.

For corporate users, the Curve delivers all the enterprise email and messaging capabilities you've come to expect. It's supported on BlackBerry Internet Service, giving you access to up to 10 work or personal email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts), as well as BlackBerry Enterprise Server, enabling advanced security and IT administration within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments.

Phone Features
The Curve 8330 is fashioned with subtly curving corners and chrome highlights. Measuring 4.2 x 2.4 inches, the Curve is just as slim as the Pearl (0.63 inches) and weighs in at 4 ounces. It features a bright 2.5-inch color TFT screen that provides 65,000 colors and a 320 x 240-pixel resolution, and it includes a light-sensing feature that automatically adjusts backlighting for indoor, outdoor and dark environments. Like the BlackBerry 8800, the Curve includes a trackball navigation system located on the top of the QWERTY keypad, and it also features an integrated spell checker with a customizable dictionary to help maintain accuracy while on the go. It has 96 MB of internal ROM memory, and is expandable using MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory cards (up to 8 GB in size).

You can snap vivid photos (though no video) using the 2-megapixel camera on the back of the Curve, which also features a 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder. It can capture images in up to three picture quality and size resolutions that can be shared instantly by email, MMS or BlackBerry Messenger, or even uploaded to your Flickr account with the Yahoo! Go service. Photos can also be immediately set as a unique caller ID or Home Screen image. You can edit photos and create albums within the Curve using the PhotoSuite application. Pictures can be cropped, rotated and straightened, and flaws can be fixed by removing redeye or changing the brightness, contrast, and saturation levels.

Listen to your favorite music and watch downloaded videos using the included stereo headset, or use an optional wireless headphone thanks to the Curve's support for the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP). The Curve is compatible with MP3 and WMA audio files, and dedicated volume controls are conveniently located on the side of the handset.

With the Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD) feature, you can initiate a call just by telling the Curve who to call from your contact list--either via the integrated speakerphone or using an optional Bluetooth wireless headset. Other advanced phone features include advanced sound technology that cancels out background noise and echo, dedicated volume and mute keys, and the ability to customize the Curve with polyphonic and MP3 ringtones. Other features include:

Works with the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution (BES) to provide functionality such as single mailbox integration, remote address book look–up and more
BlackBerry 4.3 Desktop Software. Integrated Email, Phone, SMS, Browser, Calendar, Address Book, and additional organizer applications
Music playback: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
96 MB Flash Memory/32 MB RAM
Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets)

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry Curve 8330 weighs 4 ounces and measures 4.2 x 2.4 x 0.63 inches. Its 1150 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.3 hours of talk time, and up to 264 hours (11 days) of digital standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO frequencies (not Rev. A Upgradeable).

Product Details

Smallest, lightest BlackBerry with full QWERTY keyboard and packed with rich multimedia capabilities and services
Fast 3G access using Verizon's EV-DO data network; GPS for VZ Navigator turn-by-turn direction service
2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming; MicroSD expansion up to 8 GB
Up to 4.3 hours of talk time, up to 264 hours (11 days) of standby time
Includes: handset, battery, charger, USB cable, wired stereo headset, quick start guide, VZ Access Manager CD, Blackberry Pocket case

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Customer Reviews

Blackberry living up to 21st century America

Review Date: January 12, 2010

Reviewer: john423, Arlington VA

My previous experience with Blackberry has been mostly positive, however in these modern times it seems what makes some folks angry are circumstances wherein multiple problems exist ... that simply should not.

Most oblique would be the absence of model tagging. Remember when you bought something an the model number was printed right on the front. From my first stereo to my latest computer it was the case ... or on the case. This makes it easier to get support information "in the field" now that we are in the information age, however it seems that some modern devices are not so labeled. Why is that? Is obsolescence that close?

My first problem came with the plastic belt clip that came "stock" with the phone. Since the mostly open phone is held on at three small points, surely it seemed like only a matter of time until the phone fell off, and for me it was a month. So much for "form over function."

Well it only took a week to get a replacement, and I followed up with a purchasing a more secure sleeve type case. Now my main problem is "butt-dialing" move or breath and the keyboard starts entering random strings, or activating features and what may be an adjunct to this problem are the instances where the controls ( trackball mostly ) freeze-up. Of course all you have to do is remover the battery and reboot the phone since the power button also becomes disabled.

Admittedly, the keyboard is, albeit smaller, easier to use than my last Blackberry but you decide which is more important, Reliability or functionality?

So it seems that in the meeting room battles between engineers and designers, the designers won this round and we loose until the next model comes along. The good news is that the elusive corporate suits at Blackberry always win! ( Well, good for them anyway ).

Disappointed50

Review Date: August 29, 2009

Reviewer: Carol,

BEWARE buying a Blackberry Curve from Verizon -- my opinion -- choose another carrier. The device is wonderful -- what is not wonderful is that Verizon has the GPS blocked so the only way you can get talking GPS is to buy their VZ Navigator for $10 a month. Unfortunately it doesn't work -- you can search for a store that you know is nearby - and you can even be sitting in the parking lot of that store - and the VZ Navigator can't find it! But go to google maps and it finds it in a snap -- well, if you have time to Google, write down the address, then open VZ Navigator and key it - well this might be the carrier for you. If, however, you'd like a phone that can also have talking GPS -and actually find a location - then you might want to consider another carrier. The other carriers allow you to use services such as Tele Nav (which has great reviews) - and costs about $10 a month. I am going to move to new carrier -- as soon as my contract comes up for renewal.

Best Phone I've Ever Owned

Review Date: July 18, 2009

Reviewer: M. Dacre, Los Angeles

This phone is great. You can do just about anything with it: get on the internet, check your email, download applications. It is my favorite phone I have ever owned.

Unlike the other reviewer with a Mac, I have no issues syncing it with my MacBook Pro. It syncs my address book, iTunes music, calender, and photos. I can also drag and drop videos onto it which is very nice.

I don't see how anyone could be disappointed with this phone. No joke, it has changed my life!

Full of Features

Review Date: April 23, 2009

Reviewer: Stacey M Smith, Fredericksburg, TEXAS

I anxiously awaited the arrival of my new Blackberry... but had mixed feelings once getting it in my hands.
PROS:
I think it can do just about anything, perhaps even fly a plane.
Great size - I was expecting it to be as awkward as holding the iphone - but it was much more comfortable.
Camera shot nice quality photos.
Screen was large and easy to read.
Nicely made, lightweight, but a substantial feel in the hand.
Though a silly comment, the ringtones are great.

CONS:
The set up time was lengthy. Entering new contacts would also take a while. (transfer from your existing phone if you can.)
The key pad is a bit small - what would happen if the print rubbed off the keys? Plus the trackball was a little hard to get used to.
I live in a rural area, so the network was a bit slow, even though according to Verizon it was as fast as it would be in an urban area. Apps timed out or froze often.
Offering so many options made it clumsy to navigate quickly. Less intuitive than other smartphones.

Obviously, this device is for someone who might use it as a mobile office, needed document access or needs to maintain large contact information. It can do almost too much - not the best choice for someone mainly interested in a phone & texting. I found that many apps needlessly overlapped other devices that I have, so I decided to return it for something else. Great phone, just not for me.

Best Phone I ever owned

Review Date: April 1, 2009

Reviewer: Lauren Love,

Unfortunately, I recently upgraded to the blackberry storm from my old, trusty, reliable curve. Though there are things I absolutely love about the new storm (world-wide calling namely), I very much miss my old Curve. This phone was extremely reliable, never missing calls and always keeping accurate call records. I am one of those people who receives thousands of email messaged per day, and my curve kept up with them all. The trackball was very easy to use and to play brickbreaker, probably the best game to ever come preloaded on a phone. I loved that all my messaged came into one inbox, emails and texts alike. Plus, the QWERTY keyboard was easy to type with and made sending long email messages a breeze.

There are, however, a few reasons not to buy this phone. First of all, if you need worldwide voice and data, you can't get that with the curve. Secondly, if you like to send extremely long SMS (text) messages, the curve (and any blackberry I believe) has a strict 160-character single message field. To send more than one you must send the first and then send the second and so on and so forth (this is not applicable to email). Third, if you don't like locking you phone, you may want to go with something that closes. There have been many times when I've accidentally forgotten to lock my phone and had my curve call people (generally the first "p" in my contact list). Lastly, if you don't like putting full names into your contact list, this can make the way your address book reads very messy.

Overall, the Blackberry Curve was the best phone I ever had. I'd probably downgrade if it had international calling. I'd highly recommend you buy this phone.

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