BlackBerry 8310 Curve - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is the latest consumer smartphone from RIM, boasting email, internet, 3Mp camera and satellite-navigation capabilities. It's also the first RIM BlackBerry with 3G internet.

Verdict: With the BlackBerry Curve 8310 RIM has added yet another good-looking and feature rich model to its lineup of desirable smartphones. Add in 3G internet and mobile-phone-based satellite navigation that, unusually, actually works (and works well) and ...

Review summary: Blackberry Curve 8310 is enabled with a tethered modem capability. As a result, it acts as a wireless modem for your laptop or PC. So, you may use it anywhere and everywhere. It is also enabled with blackberry maps. This helps you navigate easily ...

Verdict: Blackberry Curve 8310 is an excellent GSM handset that will let you reach the sky. It will help you succeed in your professional life without making you a workaholic with its excellent entertainment features.

Pros: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 adds GPS capabilities to the already impressive and sleek messaging smartphone. You also get a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and good call quality

Cons: The Curve 8310 doesn't offer Wi-Fi or 3G support. The Web browser isn't the sleekest, and the camera lacks video-recording capabilities. Also, unlike the T-Mobile version, you only get the proprietary BlackBerry Messenger IM client

Verdict: Still offering an attractive design and excellent messaging capabilities, the addition of GPS makes the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 an even more attractive choice for road warriors.

Review summary: Still offering an attractive design and excellent messaging capabilities, the addition of GPS makes the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 an even more attractive choice for road warriors.