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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Overview

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Key Features
WiFi® Technology
BlackBerry® Operating System 6.0
2.46 Inch 65k Colour Transmissive TFT LCD Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)
Full QWERTY Keyboard with Keyboard Lock
Bluetooth® & USB Connectivity
3G HSDPA Technology
Email with Attachments
Instant Messaging
HTML Browser
5.5 Hours 3G Talk Time
Built in GPS with BlackBerry Maps™
Video & Music Player
2 Megapixel Camera with Video Recording

Design

92%

Usability

90%

Features

89%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Review

Overview
The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 is an amazing 3G Smartphone which comes complete with updated WiFi® technology, BlackBerry® messenger, long lasting battery, GPS & music playback. The Curve 3G 9300 is from the Blackberry Curve range which includes other Smartphone's including the BlackBerry Curve 8310, BlackBerry Curve 8320 & the BlackBerry Curve 8520. It comes with a powerful processor & runs a BlackBerry® operating system version 6.0. A solid bar form casing comes with a full QWERTY keyboard situated on the lower section of the handset directly beneath the screen, which comes complete with a user friendly keyboard lock.

Appearance & Size
Two colour options are available for the casing of the Curve 3G 9300 which include a silver coloured edging or a dramatic red coloured edging, although the majority of the casing comes with a subtle black coloured finish. The screen which is located on the front of the casing above the full QWERTY keyboard is 2.46 inches in size diagonally & has TFT LCD transmissive display. The screen resolution is 320 pixels by 240 pixels offering an impressive screen display & a 65,000 colour viewing experience. Size & weight is important when carrying & holding a Smartphone & BlackBerry have consider this when manufacturing the Curve 3G 9300 which weighs a solid 104 grams & measures 10.9cm by 6cm by 1.39cm. Although the Curve 3G 9300 is a tradition bar form Smartphone it comes with curved edges & has a fashionable appearance.

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Imaging, Media & Entertainment
Capturing still pictures, recording video footage & playing videos is all possible on this highly capable 3G Smartphone. Its camera feature supports a two megapixel digital camera lens complete with a fixed focus & supports both still image capturing as well as video recording. When playing video on the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 the user can enjoy a colourful viewing experience & play videos in many video formats including MPEG4, WMV9, H263 & H264. Music playback on this handset provides the user with another form of entertainment on their Smartphone & the user can play music in MP3, WMA, Flac, AMR-NB, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+ & Ogg Vorbis music formats. The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 supports a lively gaming experience & the user can add new games onto their Smartphone by simply downloading new games of their preference.

Communication & Messaging
Mobile communication is the primary use for any mobile phone device & this Smartphone gives the user the flexibility to make calls & communicate with others whenever the user desires. Along with a selection of call features which makes communication easy for the user which includes a hands free speaker call feature, voice calls & much more. A variety of messaging service allows the user to communicate with other compatible contacts via the messaging services & email service provided. The Curve 3G 9300 supports a BlackBerry® messenger as well as text, multimedia messaging & email.

Technology & Internet
When it comes to technology the Curve 3G 9300 is fully equipped to offer its user high speed connectivity & web browsing when needed, plus fast transfer rates thanks to its built in technologies. This amazing BlackBerry Smartphone supports WiFi® & 3G HSDPA, as well as EDGE, Bluetooth® & USB connectivity. The handset works over four GSM networks which include GSM 850, 900, 1800 & 1900, as well as working over 3G networks HSDPA 900, 1700 & 2100. Potentially up to four & a half hours of talk time can be enjoyed over a GSM network or five & a half hours of talk time over a 3G network, when the user has a fully charged battery. The battery time can vary depending on features being used so therefore the talk time & standby time are an indication of the batteries performance. Connecting to other devices to transfer data is obtained by either using a USB connection or a Bluetooth® wireless connection between compatible devices. High speed transfer rates can be enjoyed thanks to the handset built in EDGE technology. Internet access can be gained via the built in HTML Web browser & the user can enjoy an integrated GPS system complete with BlackBerry Maps™. The handset comes with two hundred & fifty six megabytes of flash memory plus two hundred & fifty six megabytes of SD RAM memory & this Smartphone supports external memory via its MicroSD™ card memory slot, therefore providing much space for the user to store their important data. The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 comes with a resettable security password protection which allows the user to protect the data on their phone.

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Specifications & Features

Screen
2.46 Inch 65k Colour Transmissive TFT LCD Screen (320 x 240 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
Fixed Focus
Video Record
Video Player (MPEG4, H263, H264 & WMV9)
Picture Wallpaper

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Push Email
Email with Attachments
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text Input

Sound
Media Player (MP3, WMA, Flac, AMR-NB, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+ & Ogg Vorbis)
MP3 & Polyphonic Ringtones
Microphone
Built in Speakers

Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Task List
Organiser
Handsfree Speaker Call
Security Password Protection
BlackBerry® Operating System 6.0
Full QWERTY Keyboard
Keyboard Lock
Built in GPS with BlackBerry Maps™

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
WiFi®
Bluetooth®
USB
GPRS
EDGE

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 900, 1700 & 2100

Internet
HTML Browser

Memory & Talk Time
256MB Flash Memory & 256MB SD RAM Plus Supports MicroSD™ Card
4.5 Hours GSM Talk Time
5.5 Hours 3G Talk Time
456 Hours GSM Standby
348 Hours 3G Standby

Weight & Size
104 g
109 x 60 x 13.9 mm

Your BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Reviews

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Reviewer: Matt - UK
Date: 26th Sep 2011

I had the older 8520 model a while back. Although this looks very similar the inclusion of 3G means its a lot better to use in terms of web browsing & connectivity.

The phone feels better put together than the older model aswell & I am a fan of the chrome surround.

The newer blackberry OS is a joy to use & brings them bang up-to-date. I believe there is another update on the way soon which is exciting.

Very good entry level blackberry.

Design

80%

Usability

80%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Tracey - UK
Date: 26th May 2011

Just recently got this phone a couple of weeks ago & so far, I really like it. It never ceases to amaze me. I am liking it more & more each day. It's really easy to use once you get the hang of it. I have only had one or two other smart phones including a Nokia in the past couple of years but, I didn't like them & ended up selling them to a mobile phone recycle company for cash albeit a lot less than I paid for them. I then went back to a normal button phone until I got fed up with the slowness of the Internet & got bored with Sony Ericsson. I thought if I got a Smartphone the net might respond better than the normal OS you find on normal non Smartphone phones. So I opted for a different brand of phone that I hadn't used before & opted for a Blackberry Curve 9300 as I still wanted a button phone since I don't like full touch screen phones & don't like the Smartphone's with slide out of the side qwerty keyboards. Anyhow it's a really easy phone to use & would suit a first time Smartphone user. It hasn't got a very good camera being only 2MP but, it's good for what it is. If you wanted quality pictures you'd take pictures with a digital camera. The camera would have been a bit better if it had flash included but, that isn't the end of the world. The music player is amazing & you have many options of changing the equaliser & you can even have bass boost for calls. The menu is easy customisable to suit the user & the main display shows the first 6 icons of whatever the user has as their first 6 apps etc. The phone comes with some pre loaded games such as block-breaker, suduko, solitaire & some other game but, I couldn't get the hang of them & was easy to delete & download my own. I can't find any fault with this phone. Another thing it does lack is a radio but, you can get apps for that if you wanted radio. A very nice & amazing little phone.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Claire - Worcester, UK
Date: 1st May 2011

Love this phone. The only drawback is, if you upgrade it to OS6, it takes all your memory & you can hardly download any apps. Why Blackberry do not let you choose to save it onto the memory card I will never know. Crazy. I have an 8GB in my phone doing nothing!

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Scott P - Edinburgh, UK
Date: 11th Feb 2011

Decided after an HTC Desire (appalling battery power & even worse phone memory) & an iPhone 3GS (Over ratted) I'd go back to a Smartphone with a keypad &, having used an 8320 for work for 2 years, plumped for the curve.

Easy to use, straightforward but I wish they would make the settings menus simpler!

Really fast on 3G, Blackberry apps are decent & battery power has been good so far.

Facebook functionality isn't as good as the HTC but it keeps me off it!

Somehow it doesn't feel as solid as my old 8320 - the back cover looks nice with its raised profile but isn't a close fit & is a bit flimsy with an annoying click when pressing it in the middle- a thicker back would have solved this.

Overall though, I don't need games on my phone & it does everything it says on the tin.

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

90%

Reviewer: John Mcgrory - Glasgow, UK
Date: 29th Jan 2011

Really good phone like it a lot sometimes a slight delay with the trackpad but that's all. Really good phone.

Design

95%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Esme - UK
Date: 7th Jan 2011

I really like the design of the Blackberry but everyone has them it's like fashion I've got a Nokia C3 & I am in love with LOL but everyone says 'OH A BLACKBERRY LOOKALIKE' LOL I would recommend a Nokia there more reliable.

Design

80%

Usability

80%

Features

75%

Reviewer: Jason D - Maidenhead, UK
Date: 10th Dec 2010

I've had this phone a few days now & I like it.

Only thing is, the battery goes quite quickly, but did a firmware upgrade & it seems to have solved the problem.

The GPS for Facebook Places work very well.

Good music playback with a decent pair of headphones.

All in all, it's a quite quick on the 3G & on Wi-Fi.

Definitely better than the Curve 8520.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

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