Guide Note

The BlackBerry Curve 8300 is part of the BlackBerry smartphone series by Research in Motion.

Fast Facts

1. Data services: MMS, SMS, WWW, E-Mail
2. Modem: Integrated Wireless cellular modem
3. Service provider: AT&T
4. Weight: 3.9 ounces
5. Wireless Interface: Bluetooth
6. Features: Keyboard lock
7. Standby time: Up to 408 hours
8. Vibrating Alert
9. Two Megapixel Digital Camera

CNET was impressed with the sleek design, spell checker when writing e-mails and technology to adjust volumes in noisy situations. Crunch Gear calls the curve the best BlackBerry to date. PC Magazine likes the real headphone jack and is impressed with the balance between a multimedia phone and a business phone.

Most reviewers agreed that the Curve 8300 is lacking WiFi capability, with PC World commenting that the applications are still a bit too "thin." CNET also mentioned poor call quality and that the Curve was lacking 3G support and video capture capabilities on the camera.