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
Compare the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300
RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300 compared to all other phones
 RIM BlackBerry Curve 8300 |
 Samsung i8510 |
 Nokia E71 |
 Apple iPhone 3G |
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| Review date | 9 Nov 07 | 1 Sep 08 | 24 Jun 08 | 10 Jul 08 |
| Editor's rating |
7.3
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8.9
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8.9
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8.9
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| Price range | £300 |
£550.86 - £561.96
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| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
Samsung has taken us by surprise by creating an excellent handset that feels like it could have been made by Nokia. If you're looking for a high-end handset with almost every feature currently available -- and then some -- the i8510 is the phone for you Read full review |
We've been yearning for a phone with a Qwerty keypad that looks good and works like it should, and here it is. The Nokia E71 exceeded our expectations and is a great example of Nokia's ability to combine ease of use with attractive design. While we don't like the camera, we think the rest is pretty close to perfect Read full review |
Apple has taken the iPhone to the next level and added some truly mouth-watering features. 3G is lightning fast compared to EDGE, and GPS means you'll never get lost again. You still can't send MMS and there's only a 2-megapixel camera, which may annoy you, but overall it's a wonderful experience Read full review |
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