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Comprehensive Blackberry 8330 Curve Guide

--Blackberry 8300 Mini FAQ - Common Issues

--Curve keyboard shortcuts list

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* First set of photos
* Second set of photos

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 is the stylish way to get things done. The BlackBerry Curve 8330 gives you phone, email, organizer, web browsing and instant messaging. And then it goes a step further, providing GPS, BlackBerry Maps, a media player for your video clips and music, and expandable memory to ensure you’ve got the room you need for your media files.

The BlackBerry 8330 smartphone is still the smallest and lightest BlackBerry smartphone ever to come with a full QWERTY keyboard.

BlackBerry Curve 8330 features complete functionality, including:

• Wireless email: Send, receive, forward and reply to messages, and view attachments in popular file formats
• Advanced phone features: Speakerphone and Voice Activated Dialing, user-definable convenience keys and dedicated Send, End and Mute keys
• Instant Messaging1: Connect with your IM contacts using popular applications like Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk
• SMS and MMS : Send text messages and images in an instant

• Media Player: Listen to your favorite songs and watch video clips
• Camera: Capture the moment in perfect clarity with 2.0MP, built-in zoom and flash
• Video recording 2: Record video clips and share them right away via email or MMS

• Browser: Navigate and browse websites with a roll and click of the trackball. And with streamed mobile media, view videos, music, news clips and more from mobile sites.
• Organizer: Synch and store your calendar data, address book and more
• BlackBerry Maps: Get directions and view maps while on the road
• Corporate data access: Access your vital corporate databases and applications from anywhere
• Global Positioning System (GPS) capable: Use with BlackBerry Maps or other mapping applications1 to view your geographic location on a map or determine how close you are to shops and services.

• Largest built-in memory and expandable memory via microSD card
• Bluetooth capability for hands-free dialogue
• High-resolution, light-sensing screen
• Full QWERTY keyboard

For larger corporate and government organizations, the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server to provide users and IT managers with advanced security and easier access to corporate information.
Unlike traditional mobile phones, the BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone can be centrally managed and supported by IT departments using BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Wireless push delivery of email and data, remote address book look-up and single mailbox integration are just a few of the features available.

Full Specifications

Features Available

* Wireless email
* Organizer
* Browser (Improved)
* Phone (Improved quality)
* Camera
* BlackBerry Maps
* Media player (Improved)
* Corporate data access
* SMS
* MMS

Size and Weight

* 4.2"/107mm (Length)
* 2.4"/60mm (Width)
* 0.6"/15.5mm (Depth)
* Weight TBA (Approx 3.9 oz/111g)

Data Input/Navigation

* Trackball
* QWERTY (Keyboard)
* Keyboard backlighting

Voice Input/Output

* 3.5mm stereo headset capable
* Headset jack
* Integrated earpiece/ microphone
* Built-in speakerphone
* Mono/stereo headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)
* M3, T3 (Rating for hearing aids)

Display

* Font size (user selectable)
* Color display
* Backlighting
* Light sensing screen

Notification

* Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
* MP3 ringtones
* Vibrate mode
* LED indicator

Approximate Battery Life

* Up to 408 hours or 17 days (Standby time)
* Up to 240 minutes or 4 hours (Talk time)

Memory

* Expandable memory – support for microSD card
* 96MB (Flash memory)

Modem

* RIM wireless modem
* Tethered modem capability

Email Integrations

* Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange
* Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for IBM Lotus Domino
* Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Novell GroupWise
* Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
* Integrates with existing personal email account
* Integrates with optional new device account

Accessories Included

* USB cable
* Wall charger

Device Security

* Password protection and keyboard lock
* Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
* FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)
* Optional support for S/MIME

Wireless Network

* Dual-band 800/1900 Mhz CDMA2000 1X Ev-DO networks

[chatster18]

Too bad no WiFi...

Or maybe it will be a surprise feature! Who knows....


~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

[jonnyxedge]

well at least now cdma carriers have the curve

[TRP]

yeah having the curve will be nice, now the questions is do i stick with the 8830 or jump on the curve bandwagon...hmmmm

[TiaBia]

It would have been doubly nice if the CDMA curve was a World Edition phone.

[nickjoedotcom]

I'm sure I won't be the only one when I say it's about #!*% time!

[jsmall88]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~so. Not really a new phone, just a new OS. Sounds like the 8310 will be the same in a few months.

[dynastyreal]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~yea I am just excited that we finally got it. I was about to switch. But one question will the gps be unlocked not like the 8830?

[Yester18]

GPS will be locked to VZ nav

[schmiesus]

such a nice phone

[rayjr13]

definitely locked GPS for VZW.

I decided not to switch 8830 for 8330 for that main reason.

plus you'll trade world phone for cameraphone. Wasn't worth it to me.

One thing I wasn't confident of resource info on was whether or not the MicroSD would be capable of microSDHC. As far as I'm informed this is only a firmware issure that will be resolved in the 8830 later. It can read but can't format above 4GB (3.7GB).

Anyone can doubly confirm that MicroSD tidbit?

[cashboi68]

jus gave up my pearl now debating for treo or blackberry and this just helped my decision.....blackberry curve is the way to go for me.

[jglee311]

Ohh no question about it, the Curve is by FAR the mack daddy of mobile devices for the unforseen future. Trust me......I've tried them all, even the new Touch. It was cool for a couple of days.....that was it!!!

[BIG CHIEF]

The Curve Does Have Wifi ! Why Do So Many Comments And Bulletins Say It Doesnt Or I Wish It Had It!
I Just Bought My Curve Last Month And Ithe The Best Phone I Ever Had. Ive Had Teh Wing,sidekick3.lx And Noting Beats My Curve!
Even Better Than My Brothers Iphone!

[demonheadx]

So does the curve have wifi or not? I guess i will find out soon.