Blackberry Curve 8300

Advantages Great al rounder, very easy to use and looks fantastic
Disadvantages No Video capture and poor internet service

...Unlike any of its predecessors, the Blackberry curve 8300 is not just aimed at the business market. With more multimedia aspects such as a 2megapixel camera, media player and games it is a fantastic all rounder. All aspects of this phone have been dramtically improved. As well as the phone looking fantastic, it is incredibly easy to use as the re-designed qwerty keyboard is better then ever. The phones ergonomics are incredible and i am a big fan of the trackball navagation system. Although it is a massive steop in the right direction, there are a few areas in which the Blackberry curve still lets itself down. Not having a video feature or a high quality internet service lets the phone down when comaring it to its market contenders (most notably the iphone).... Read review

Advantages BBM, Push e-mails, Beautiful interface, Easy customisation, Enhanced video media player, QWERTY keyboard
Disadvantages GPRS internet connection, as opposed to 3G or Wi-Fi

...Not only is the Blackberry Curve 8300 smartphone from RIM both the smallest and lightest Blacberry smartphone, it is also one of the best designs RIM has produced. Although the phone is only slightly smaller than earlier models, it is far more compact and supposedly 20% lighter, which really makes a difference either in your bag or pocket, enabling it easier to carry it around with you throughout the day. The colour display is truly impressive, and alternative themes come with the phone, and are also available for download from various websites. Similar to the pearl, it is equipped with a trackball rather than a thumbwheel. Compared to the iPod this was far easier than touchscreen, and did not smear the screen! Just looking at it, the Curve really is a beautiful phone. But if you are one who is unaffected by a phone's outward... Read review

Advantages Slim design, good sound quality
Disadvantages Hands free kit not the best

...This is the second Blackberry device I own, and compared to the previous one it is more reliable and has some extra features such as Maps, a Camera, and a middle tracker rather than the side scroller. I compared this to the Pearl, and the QWERTY keyboard was much easier to use, and are not too sensitive. Also, there is now a new key which allows you to write in capital letters. The screen is very clear and detailed, and the sound quality, even on loudspeaker, is brilliant. The hands free cable and earphone could do with a bit more work, but overall, the phone is better than its predecessors. My old blackberry had a tendency of crashing every now and again, but I have not had the same problem with this one. Much easier to use than the Pearl, which I did try to use!... Read review