( 26 reviews )
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( 2 of 3 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jul 14 2009
This is a great phone and it has a lot of abilities. I recently purchased this phone because my needs are more complex than could be dealt with using my Sony Walkman phone which was entertaining for a while until it became annoying: I don't really need my phone to be an ipod or to count steps for me. The blackberry is everything I need a phone and a PDA to be -- so far anyway. I store most of the information I might need on the fly in my At&T email in a variety of folders so I can access them from my phone. This has been enormously useful. I used to have to grab my computer because of the information I might need only being available on it. If I can predict needing it, I can avoid a lot of hassle. The calendar application has also been very helpful I do have difficulty with the size and design of the keyboard. It is a QWERTY which is great when I'm in a hurry but I make a lot of mistakes. I make a lot of mistakes anyway but I type much faster on a computer. I can't stand the trackball. That is the easiest way to make mistakes. It's hard for me to explain to my mom that I didn't MEAN to call her, my phone did. This phone has made more unauthorized phone calls than any other phone I have every had. This happens from it being on the bottom of my purse or in jean pockets. If you move in just the right way... Yes, I could lock the keyboard, but that depends on being able to get to the * quickly to unlock it. Someday I will find a PDA that will keep more information for me and still let me make phone calls. This one is compromised by its size.
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Posted: Apr 6 2009
I purchased my Blackberry (first Blackberry ever) about six months ago. All in all, I would NEVER go back to a regular phone. Yes, the Curve has its quirks, but I'm extremely happy with my phone. What I love: -Big, beautiful screen. I download unique backgrounds from [...] and bam, I have a cool picture to greet me when I use my phone. -Different themes. Personally, I like the BB Dimension Zen, which is uncluttered and lets me choose from my top five applications. -3.5mm headphone jack. I added a 8gb MicroSD card to the phone and it's made my Sansa MP3 player obsolete. -Calendar and Tasks. As a college student who works part-time, I have a ton of times and appointments to keep track of. Entering information and reminders is super easy. -Email. Coming from a regular flip-phone where I used 200 text messages a month, using email on a phone has been like a mini-miracle! -Profiles. Someone mentioned that setting Profiles was a nightmare, and I agree that it can be somewhat tedious, but I find it to be worth it. I ended up creating profiles of my own (like "In the car" or "Class") and I personally appreciate that I can choose my notification for every possible event on my phone, whether it be an SMS text, a call, or an email. -Keyboard. I was hesitant about buying the Curve because of the keyboard. I have pretty big fingers, not very nimble, but I had no issues with the keyboard. The spacing and size are perfect, and it's all very easy to get used to. -Size. The size of the phone fits in my hand very nicely. I got a silicone case for it so it doesn't slip. What I wish was different: -The MicroSD slot. It's behind the battery. Which means powering down the phone, removing the battery, putting in the card, putting the battery back in, and starting up, which can take a few minutes. This is my biggest gripe about the phone. -The rollerball. It can get grimy and hard to use, but as long as it's cleaned every once in a while, there's no problems. -Lack of 3G. I'm not unhappy about this because I heard it significantly decreases your battery life. (And for me, the battery life of the Curve is amazing.) For me, this phone has become like a lifeline. I don't go anywhere without it, and it has made my life a lot easier. I highly recommend it to anyone, and I will never go back to anything but a Blackberry!
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Posted: Apr 6 2009
Own this product for 1.5 years and so far this is my favorite toy. I'm looking for new model in few months but at this point..... Once again, this is best everyday use machine.
