Typical price: £300
What is it: Pocket-friendly emailer with multimedia extras
What we think: A stylish evolution that moves BlackBerry perhaps a step too far out of the office
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 May 2007
Tags: RIM, RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300, viewing angle, camera, Apprentice
We like:
Large, sharp screen; compact design; fast thumb-board
We don't like:
No Wi-Fi, 3G or GPS; text-only emails; can't edit documents
You might also need:
A 1GB microSD card for storing photos and music files, plus some good headphones
CNET UK judgement:
The Curve hasn't decided whether it's a business device that can let its hair down, or a consumer phone that can get away with wearing a suit. It has a stunning screen and a top keyboard for emailing, but power users will find it slow and limited where it counts
Full review:
The Curve is one of a new breed of BlackBerrys that's trying to appeal to an audience beyond RIM's core of suit-wearing drones and spin doctors. Like the slimline Pearl and the sat-nav-toting 8800, the Curve has a funky design and a smattering of multimedia features, alongside push email and PDA functions. Continue Reading...
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