 "I'm not sure..." | 2008-10-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A201TXBOLJRQ0D |
| Before I bought this phone I shopped around a lot, read reviews etc. I was going from a Motorola Razor to this, and before I got this phone I had no problems with my Razor. Ever since I got the Curve, my reception has been really horrible. My calls don't really drop, but many times in each conversation I have moments where the person sounds really garbled and I have to ask them to repeat themselves. I hadn't read anything about this in any reviews, but since I got it a few months ago I have been talking to some friends who just got theirs and they are complaining of the same thing. I have ATT service, though I hadn't had this problem before the phone switch. I just wanted to warn people, since I hadn't seen an alert about this before. If you're just having conversations with friends it's something you can get used to, but if you are using it for business it might be a major hassle! |
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 "I am now a crackberry addict!!!" | 2008-08-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A25ZBQX9YDCFFI |
This is my first blackberry and first smartphone. I simply love this phone. I can do anything I want on it, it is very loud compared to my old phone and I get my email whenever I need it.
I have added apps to do everything including rss feeds, facebook, and accessing my twitter account. I have added my own ringtones just by emailing them to the phone and they worked wonderfully.
The only cons are that the case grabs fingerprints like crazy.
If you have never used a BB before just go to crackberry.com and learn everything there is to learn. |
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| "Numerous Bugs" | 2008-08-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: ADCGQ1P11ABCZ |
This device (8310 Curve) has issues.
1. Zoom on camera simply ceased to function anymore for no reason
2. Downloading music files is a hit and miss proposition
a) when deleting files, they still visually appear in the device
b) not all files will download from *Roxio Device Manager to the smartphone device(*another vender of inconsistent and unstable software).
3. Device's performance over time degrades (3-5 month period)- eventhough I've added no additional software to the device. |
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| "GREAT REVIEW AND SOME INFO!" | 2008-07-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A4XFSMEN0IB8N |
Like skeptical lawyer said... The only 2 * on this phone.... Be careful they will charge you... Anyways... Now onto the review... I have had enough time with it to figure things out and gotten used to my phone...
Pro's-
Keyboard is great.
Camera takes very good pictures for a camera phone.
User interface is easy.
and more....
Con's-
The ear volume is to quiet.
New internet is a little buggy I will tell you about that.
When you have an email it also goes into your inbox for text messages so when you go and try to delete all the text messages fast then you will most likely delete some of your emails in that inbox and then that deletes them from your email inbox.
Recieving ringtones using bluetooth.
Okay so when you get a blackberry the first thing you think of is business user phone ONLY... Well they arent just for business users. They are for anyone and everyone. By far this is the second best smartphone I have used (number one being Pocket pc). Anyways for this phone there is a whole bunch of features jam packed into a small package. I had upgraded mine for the new Operating Software for upgraded features. You can also do it just ask me about it and I can help you out. So here is the info...
Camera Feature- This camera is a 2 megapixel camera which puts out very decent pictures and the flash is very bright for just 1 LED light. For the upgraded software there is a video feature for the phone but there is a problem with the feature. If you don't have a memory card you wont be able to use the video feature because you get a message saying " To record a video, insert a formatted media card. Then there is digital zoom in the phone which works pretty good and unlike most digital zoom out there you don't to really worry about blurred pictures if u move during the time your taking the picture. I would give it 5 stars.
Browser- The browser is fast and easy to use... But for the upgraded version there is a cursor or arrow just like your computer so you can navigate around using the cursor. i would give this 4 and 1/2 stars
GPS- Now for the gps where I happen to live is a little glitchy. When I am in an area it says that I have no satelitte connection when I have had a connection there before which makes no sense and then I will go there another day and end up having it work fine... All in all i would give it 3 and a half stars.
Mp3/Video Player- I havent tried these yet but will be sure to have an update when I do try it. 0 stars
Keyboard- The keyboard on the phone is, as you know, a full qwerty keyboard, which helps alot and makes it very easy to message fast on. The keys look very small but are indeed very easy to easy to use. Also the trackball makes navigation very easy and fast. Also another thing I noticed is that if your a very fast texter like me, the phone actually can keep up. My old blackjack by samsung was to slow and I would be done with my message if it was long about 10 seconds after I was finished. So I will happily give it 5 stars.
Sound- The speaker for ringtones is very loud and one thing I didn't like is that it was actually a little to loud for mp3 ringtones. But then after the upgrade it got quiet but then I think it got to quiet so in all I give it 2 stars for being to quiet and 3 for being loud But then for being to loud.
Earpiece- There was a big problem I ran into and that was the earpiece. It is simply to quiet. If I am at the mall or somewhere sorta loud but not to loud I can barely hear the person on the other end and for that I have to give that idea 1 star.
Battery Life- For the battery it is very good if you don't use the messenger or internet or anything, but if you do use them use them like I do and I have to be then its not that great... If I stay logged into the blackberry messenger and hotmail messenger that I have downloaded then the battery cuts down ALOT it will only survive for about half a day but then if you dont use that stuff it will last like 2 to 3 days. 5 for not using the stuff and 2 for using the browser and stuff.
Customizable- The blackberry curve is a very customizable you can change the themes that change how the phone looks and there are alot out there on the internet. Some you have to pay for and others are free but there are alot of good free themes out there... Ask me for a website and I will tell you where to find them but there could be changes like being able to make it so you dont have to have icons on your desktop at all times which is something I would really appreciate. 3 and a half stars for not having the possibility of taking icons of your desktop but yet having the option to download themes.
Service- the phone gets great service where I live and thats up in the hills area. Though I am sure the higher I go I will end up losing service. But for where I am I do notice a difference in my old phone to this blackberry... 4 and a half stars.
Processor speed- Sure the processor is 312 Mhz but the problem is that it gets very laggy when you start adding to much stuff to the phone and open to much stuff without closing there properly... It works fine but when to much stuff is on it thats when it gets slow.
All in all I still will give it the 4 and a half stars but since I cant give it that I will just give it 5.. Blackberry has earned it... I would totally recommend this phone to people of all ages and not worry it just being for teenagers or just adults. I hope I gave enough information for you to get this phone or not to get the phone but I dont know... But just comment me to let me know what you think! |
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| "Old dog learning new gadgets" | 2008-07-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1DN6IOBBID745 |
| I went from a non-bluetooth standard cell phone which I truly loved to the Blackberry. I have to say WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG! |
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| "I'm so spoiled now but be careful while driving!!!" | 2008-07-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A28XW0VLFQ20HT |
I've had such a good time already with this Blackberry. If this phone would last forever, it's the last one I'd buy. It's the first Blackberry I've ever owned and I have next to no complaints. Here is my more specific feedback, including some help with AT&T:
1. If you're tethered to your laptop through your Blackberry and the internet just seems to lock up, chances are the website either overloaded the system (ex. large streaming videos) or maybe you've even received a phone call at the same time but it couldn't get through. The phone does act as your modem for your internet to the laptop so I've experienced that you can't be online and receive calls at the same time. (See solution for this in my #2). I've even thought to change my voicemail to say something about, "There's a possibility I'm using the internet so please leave a voicemail otherwise I won't know you called...."
2. If your internet does get locked up on the laptop AND the Blackberry, keep your phone on, take the battery out for 10 seconds and then put it all back together. The phone will automatically power back on and you'll see an hour glass turning for a while on your screen. If it lasts quite a while (more than 2 minutes) be patient and give it a little more time. It will come back to normal and you'll see the desktop with all your icons soon. I find this needs to happen almost daily if I'm using the tethering feature to my laptop. I'd say this is one of my only complaints because it's like you're rebooting now and then and I didn't expect that would happen when I bought this. The recovery isn't TOO bad though so I'm living with it.
3. If you're trying to make a phone call while driving BE CAREFUL!!! I don't know about you but I don't have hardly any phone numbers memorized so you have to scroll and dig into the address book to get to your contact (if saved). Between small buttons on the keyboard in combination with having to give more attention to what you're scrolling through, it can be very dangerous. Make sure you're doing this as the car is stopped and even consider pulling over!!!
4. In reviews I read before buying this Blackberry there were people who were disgruntled about AT&T wireless. I don't know if they've changed their entire customer service crew but I'm here to tell you that I've now had over the past few months some of THE best customer service about five times in a row. This customer service overshadowed just about any industry's customer service and it was all sought out straight from the AT&T customer service phone line. You can reach them by dialing 611 on your phone.
5. I noticed the instruction pamphlet that comes with the phone is super simple for helping you explore things. If you have the time to explore throughout some of the folders on your desktop I think you'll find all kinds of applications that do seem logical in the folders they're in. But to get there, you do end up having to take some time that a lot of people just don't have. When I know something should have a feature on it I can't stop until I've found it. If you continue struggling to find what you're looking for you can call customer service or look into simple books like "Blackberry for Dummies". They might be able to expand on what the compact instruction pamphlet cannot.
6. I'm kind of bummed the snooze alarm for the alarm (clock icon) has a max 10 minute time frame. I would have thought they'd allow you to customize that time and they don't. I'll live...
7. If you've placed your SIM card from your previous phone into this Blackberry but you go to the address book (Rolodex icon) and you can't find your saved contacts, all you have to do is hit the blackberry button (just left of the roller ball) and it should have the option for "SIM Phone Book". You'll probably need to scroll down before you're going to find that on the pull down menu.
8. There was some feedback online I read saying that AT&T limits the amount of data you can transfer back and forth through internet usage on your blackberry. I don't know about all internet plans but the key word you want to look for when choosing one is "UNLIMITED DATA" to avoid overage and expensive bills. The one I chose has unlimited data and tethering to my laptop for $60/mo. But, don't forget to add on an additional plan for your text messages! Texts are not included with the internet plan. The text plan I chose was only $5.00/mo.
I truly feel spoiled with my new Blackberry Curve. Finally I feel like I've got quality, convenience and luxury all in the palm of my hand. That's been so nice. Mission accomplished. |
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| "You havae got to be kidding-read the fine print!" | 2008-07-07 |
| - Reviewed By capppa |
| Warning! Read the fine print. There is a $250 penalty if somehow you make a late monthly payment. Don't get sick. Don't travel. Don't experience an online banking issue or a snail mail issue. |
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 "Mostly love it" | 2008-07-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2VL3IS2FS4572 |
I've had this phone about 6 months and for the most part I really like it. Good sound quality including the speaker phone. I like being able to pickup my email when I'm away from home. Charges much faster than my previous phones and seems to hold a charge for quite a while.
I like that I can sync it with Outlook but it requires some tweaking to get what you want. Tech support is pretty good but you need to call the 800 number because the sales people don't seem to really know much about it. In fact one sales rep gave me bad info and I lost some pictures.
Cons:
The keyboard is really small so it's not the easiest to type messages. I had to get a replacement after 3 months because the roller stopped working.
On occasion the phone won't make a call; the solution seems to be that you need to take out the battery. When you put the battery back in it seems to be fine.
I got this so I wouldn't have to carry a cell phone and my Palm Pilot. Entering and viewing appointments is just average, my Palm was much better.
Overall I'd say it's a good phone and would most likely buy another one. |
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| "Love my new blackberry!" | 2008-07-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1XVHK53D4HSKC |
Before this i had a treo 700p from alltel. i have to admit, for the first couple of days i had a tough time with the blackberry-- the layout of the curve seemed less intuitive and i found myself missing the touch screen of the treo. however, after the initial learning curve and getting used to the roller ball, i love the blackberry and i'm not sure i could go back. for me the biggest advantage is that the blackberry is a about HALF (maybe a third) of the size/weight of the treo (which was like a brick in my pocket) and i love the fact that blackberry pushes my email through immediately. incoming sound quality is indistinguishable between the two phones. from all feedback that i've received, outgoing sound quality is significantly better on the blackberry.
amazon had it shipped out the day after i ordered and i was able to port my number after a ten minute phone call with at&t. |
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| "Can't live without it!" | 2008-06-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: AUP1BPHP4F2Z4 |
| I bought this phone back in December, and since that time, I have been nothing but pleased with it. I was used to carrying around a Palm Pilot in addition to my cell phone. I researched these type of phones extensively, and it came down to this phone and the Palm Treo. When I looked at these in person, I decided on the Blackberry because it was smaller. The guy I bought it from said that it was more like a cell phone with a built-in PDA, whereas the Palm Treo was more like a PDA with a built-in cell phone. I use all features of the Blackberry on a daily basis. I have 3 different email accounts routed to it, and receive close to 100 emails a day, many of which don't pertain to me. What I like is that if I am out of my office, I can either delete the messages from both my desktop and my handheld, or just from my handheld. It really has helped me manage my time, because I now don't have to read through so many emails when I return to my office. The keyboard isn't too bad, sometimes my small fingers do hit the wrong keys, so I can see how someone with large fingers might not like the keyboard. I don't text all that much, but do send about 15-20 texts/ responses to emails everyday from my handheld. This does take more time than what I am used to. Probably one of the few complaints I have about this phone. The other would be the cost of all the additional services- data plan, navigation, etc. However, I really do depend on this phone, and I highly recommend it. In fact, one of my friends recently traded in her Motorola Q for a Blackberry, and has been nothing but pleased. Not once in 7 months has it crashed on me. |
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