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Posts about the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)

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Reviews of the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    May 20, 2008

    The Good: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 for Verizon Wireless offers integrated Bluetooth and GPS. The smartphone also delivers good call quality and strong messaging capabilities with a full QWERTY keyboard.

    The Bad: Unlike Sprint, Verizon doesn't offer support for its 3G streaming media services on the BlackBerry Curve 8330.

    The Bottom Line: Though we wish the smartphone supported Verizon's VCast multimedia services, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 is still an excellent smartphone that delivers on call quality and of course, e-mail.

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  • 8.8

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 492644 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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  • 10

    devhardware.com

    By wubayou | September 2, 2008

    Review Summary: Physically, Sprint's Blackberry Curve 8330 is a bit larger and heavier than its GSM counterparts, weighing in at 4.2 ounces and measuring 4.2 inches high by 2.4 inches wide by 0.6 inches deep. This is due to having to house its 3G chip. It is titanium ...

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  • No Rating

    smartphonetoday.com

    By Gerry Blackwell | August 18, 2008

    Review Summary: We tested the 8330 on the Telus network in Canada. Yes, it did sound a bit tinny and digital - hmmm, didn't we just say that about music playback? - but all the calls were perfectly clear and audible. The Curve, as noted in the original review, also ...

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  • No Rating

    pdastreet.com

    By Gerry Blackwell | August 18, 2008

    Review Summary: We tested the 8330 on the Telus network in Canada. Yes, it did sound a bit tinny and digital - hmmm, didn't we just say that about music playback? - but all the calls were perfectly clear and audible. The Curve, as noted in the original review, also ...

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Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.

Part number: Cuvre 8330 (Verizon Wireless)

General

  • Product Type BlackBerry
  • Service Provider Verizon Wireless
  • Width 2.4 in
  • Depth 0.6 in
  • Height 4.2 in
  • Weight 4 oz
  • Body Color Silver

Cellular

  • Technology CDMA2000 1X
  • Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
  • Phone Design Candy bar
  • Vibrating Alert Yes
  • Phone Navigation Buttons Trackball
  • Voice Recorder Yes
  • Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0

Communicator Features

  • Operating System BlackBerry Handheld Software

Messaging & Data Services

  • Mobile Email Yes
  • Supported Email Protocols POP3, IMAP4
  • Internet Browser Yes
  • EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) Yes

Digital Camera

  • Camera highlights With a resolution of 2 megapixels, this model will give you better pictures than other phones.
  • Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
  • Digital Zoom 5

GPS System

  • GPS Navigation None

Display

  • Type LCD display
  • Technology TFT
  • Display Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
  • Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Headset jack, 1 x USB
  • Slot Provided 1

Security Features

  • SIM Card Lock no
  • Restrict Access to Phone Book no
  • Voice Encryption no

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories Stereo headset
  • Cables Included USB cable

Power

  • Type Power adapter

Battery

  • Technology - Lithium ion
  • Capacity 1150 mAh
  • Talk Time Up to 260 min
  • Standby Time Up to 264 h

Product Video

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • PALM
  • BUTTON
  • POCKET

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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Verizon Wireless)

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