BlackBerry Curve 8300

fav

I have downloaded some app,but I can't use the app,what should I do?

cassey

Hw do idownload whatsapp or upgrade my appworld

wyclif

my blackberry has a system error so it dosent show apps whenyou click the menu so any genius to help me out

Wazalas

How did you upgrade whatsapp on 8300 bbm

Wazalas

I like this phone for easy internet via operamin it works well just sad thing it can't work for whatsapp and facebook messenger has any one knows if it can be upgraded from 4.2 to 4.5 ?

Wazalas

I like this phone for easy internet via operamin it works well just sad thing it can't work for whatsapp and facebook messenger has any one knows if it can be upgraded from 4.2 to 4.5 ?

Wazalas

I like this phone for easy internet via operamin it works well just sad thing it can't work for whatsapp and facebook messenger has any one knows if it can be upgraded from 4.2 to 4.5 ?

Dallion

My battery is showing a line what must I do, please friends help me

star

how do u download whatsapp

AnonD-296977

Can we download " Facebook Messenger" ?

rexjimi

I still use this phone but of recent I don't receive sms messages. How can I install 2go or wattsup?

Sharp

My mom still has the BlackBerry Curve 8300

Anonymous

You said ''you succeeded in downloading bbm app for bb8300", right!. pls tellme how u did it so I can hv mine, too so I can ping

nojish

run digonis test then you will be get internet

babs

I've had my Blackberry for a year and Fido/Rogers just downloaded the apps for me now. I thought all along, what is this piece if junk!

bolada

aw gud is it

victor

Any one can help me to access an internet...because I tried to access, but it tell me that 'your device does not currently have any Browser configuration services book entries'

vincy

blackberry 8300 is good... but can i download whatsapp and fb chat??

SAM

As you are saying that the mail is not comming. You just need to check whether EDGE is showing in caps or not. If not then move to option mobile network and the on the data services. If still EDGE is showing small then you need to do heard boot the devise(take out the battery without switch off and plugged in back). I think ur prob will resolved...

sarfraz

Plz any body tel me how do i add manual seting for internet in it i have try a lot but nt found the way my email adrs is [email protected] plz e mail me if some on know about my request

pinky

how did u install whatapp in blackberry8300?

Anonymous

hey hw did u install whatsapp...provide me the link...my version is 4.5

Vinbae

Give the apn name of the service provider on the settings > advanced > tcp

Vinbae

Yes it will support whats ap . i have it in my 8300

kit_cebu

can you receive push/microsoft exchange emails? like emails from the company?

VANSH

i hav blackberry cruve 8300 and it is beautiful phone

AnonD-63855

I can bot download bbm and Facebook aplication groub device not suport and .....thanks

ice

i dont know where to find the video feature of this PHONE.. PLS ADVISE..

nikki

8300 is a GSM network phone, doesn't support CDMA. you probably bought a 8330 which is CDMA phone that you need to activate your phone line with your carrier, instead of inserting GSM sim card.

Obvious Answerer

Buy a new phone

johnna

When I open facebook using the phone, I got a message" sorry your device is not supported" what do I need to do? Please advise thanks!

Anonymous

please i have two bb8300(cdma) but does not have options for sims so please someone tell me how i can use such phones in nigeria?

AnonD-46793

Can anyone Answer a question for me I'd like to know Does all bb8300 have cameras?

ahron

i already have this phone ,is there any available housing or phone case here in the philippines?

akash

Does blackberry support wattsup application

len

i agree 2 d first post bb8300 is d best next to none, i've lost my bb8300 2 weeks ago, if ur a globe subscriber just make sure to ON ur GPRS and voila u cud FB Google Yahoo unlimited w/o

tituspoettreasure

bb curve 8300 is the best next to none

Anonymous

im using a bb8300...can somebody help me on how to download fb and also how to join a group on bbm...tanx

AnonD-37069

press the Alt key and the right shift and del key that worked for me it reset the phone and the camera error problem was gone

farahbrooke

camera not working. got information on screen sayng( close other running applications) no running applications on phone.

darkchiild

you need a new battery,if u not using ur phone for a few days u shouldnt leave the battery in the phone.

mudaoye

My blackberry curve 8300 only shows a crossed battery logo on the screen and couldn't work.

raja

camara not working

afro_dude24

my camera not turning on what can be the problem?

Anonymous

can u pls tell me how to update the phone

Anonymous

i too have the same problem can anyone answer this

njideka

were is the blackberry messenger located in the blackberry 8300

Anonymous

its such a good phone bt handset reserve memory is few..

Help

Plz any body tel me how do i add manual seting for internet in it i have try a lot but nt found the way my email adrs [email protected] plz e mail me if some on know about my request

Shamsdeen

No network i want to if there is any solution or may be jumper to fext the problem

Anonymous

regarding your question about auto deduction of loads, every time you are not going to use your internet, try to turn off your cellular data. or you may try removing the APN but please try to write it down so every time you need to use your internet, thats the time to put APN.

J-X

really????? you may try to see us.blackberry.com/support this site is very helpful with regards to blackberry. it just ordinary texting...SMS message, you must have of course a load to do this...

J_X

it depends on what network you are using....mostly change the APN to (internet.your network.com.country) for ex: internet.singtel.com.sg then try to connect again, then you can now watch youtube etc... just try it.

Anonymous

Overall a great handset. A bit sluggish, though. Good features (speakers, media, BBM). Stable OS (4.2.2) and a good quality build. Ovr 7/10

binit

dude jst tell me how to switch on the video mode>>>

Nash

yes you can change it.Try buying on ebay.It is cheaper.Cost anywhere from 5 $ to 15 $ with tools

Anonymous

how can i use the sms messages?

mi

how can i add a video to my blackberry 8300 using bluetooth or of which type of videos means how much mb or automatically my balance gets zero what can i do if any body knows plzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me

mi

how can i add a video to my blackberry 8300 using bluetooth or of which type of videos means how much mb or automatically my balance gets zero what can i do if any body knows plzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me

syed

i did not find the blackberry videocamera

bullygang

HAi, you need to subscribe to BIS (Blackberry Internet Service) to enable the wireless update menu.

Anonymous

Pls does this phone has any inbuilt modem.

undecided661

does the upgrade to the last version of OS affects the battery life? i want to upgrade it cus it does not have the bbm when you can see the picture... cheers

fard

at my option my wireless upgrade disappear....anybody cn help me...tell me whyshould i do???

Romi

Maximum 4 GB

DO

Pls I can download app. I can access my memory card. Pls help

Anonymous

can be skype ??

shree

Can we use MS office like excel, work, power point on this model like Nokia E63 / 71

Romi

you are using blackberry 8300 and you dont know about it. dam sure facebook is working on 8300.

goreola

Does it support facebook application

Anonymous

i cannot received a bluetooth even when i start pairing with other blackberry user?help pls....

Anonymous

hi how do i turnoff the GPRS?i have a prepaid account and balance become empty

Cindy

Does this model have bbm

lee

my phone is scratched seriously, i wonder can change it case annot? or does anyone know d original case price?

Geek

for those who are asking for video option... here's the answer. you really cant find the option for the video when you are accessing the PICTURES under MEDIA or by pressing the shortcut button for camera on the side of the phone. follow these steps... - Go to MEDIA - Then VIDEOS (not PICTURES!!!) - Then Click ALL VIDEOS or MY VIDEOS - you will see at the upper portion of your screen "VIDEO CAMERA" ...you must highlight it using your trackball then press to OK. cheers!!!

Anonymous

how to turn on phone

ommee

where is video recorder

lee bojo

hello everyone pls help.i cant find the video recorder? and what about the trackball?its normal no lights?pls help me someone who concern and want to help me pls txt me or call me #09185025710 and #09235002019 thank you so much i hope you can help me mhahhh..

ripan kar

i can't find its video option.

Ambrish

Its again a rigid, stable phone but the trackball get dusty easily.

Anonymous

i dont know where its vedio camera option...

newBB

hi same problem with mine.....did u fix it already?

alex

i like the phon,but how is the availability of the cell

Anonymous

It doesnt have 3G It uses EDGE which is kinda like 2.5G

Anonymous

its Awesome.. but the camera isnt too gud..

Anonymous

coverage is good of 3g and its too stylish

Anonymous

so whats 3g coverage??

Anonymous

Querida !! simply like this fone !!

brenda bradley

I like phon the new phone i need one very soon

Anonymous

Hey I choose this mobile to buy. i know this is the least model. I was using the bullshit mobile sony w910i which get turns off automatically, hanging prob and lot more. Can I go ahead and buy this mobile. Is this any problem you guys faced. Give your suggestion buddies

steroman

do you all realize that you like a 65k cullors screen phone, with no 3g , and verry verry hard to work with phone?

Litea Adivukivuki

mani love using this phone...im usin another phone now but wen i used this it was great.....i loved the games on it..esp. fishing!!!

mikhalia

like the phone

Anonymous

damn what a phone love it ..its worth using it man..and if somebody got it with mfg fault then he is the biggest horseface he got that.. lol

Anonymous

This is d most stupid phone i have ever used cos mine came with a factory fault. The phone just keeps going off and on. Really tired will have 2 change it soon.

roshshy

how can i make a video in bb 8300

elina

5. blackberry storm 4. blackberry tour 3. iphone 3g 2. iphone 3gs 1. blackberry 8300 are the 5 top smartphone best seller based on npd group (research company) version..

emma

frank,i had the same case as urs! :( so,hv u fix it?? rep me asap

vick

i want to know which is better bb 8320 or bb 8330 n the price please anybody who knows

carlos

@joe depending on your os you can get a max of 16gb

Anonymous

hi evryone, i'm using a BB k8310, but m strugling 2 connect to the internet because it doesn't have a blackbery button, instead its a house( home) symbol, the main problem is i bought it from a second hand shop

Foderone

There's no need to contract a data plan if you're note going to use internet services. I've been using my curve in that way , just deactivating data services. SMS's work perfectly in that way.

JOE

I wanna know the maximum micro SD capacity for this phone, 4gb or 8gb? wich one please

tia

very hard setting

boy blue

every time i used my camera on my 8300 curve,it cannot open and i get a maessage.(could not start the camera.close other applications and try opening the camera again)ca some one tell wats wrong.

Mohammed

Just wanna know that the model of BB 8300 camera is repairable or not because my cell cam flash is working but pict will not be captured plz let me know if any body have an idea about this

markuz

how do am i going to update my 8300 to OS 4.5?

sarah

been using d fone i fink it gr8 but ow that ther are better fones dey should chang it

Anonymous

orin if you update your 8300 to os 4.5 then you will be able to record video

Raphael Moura (Belem

Excelente aparelho para uma excelente marca! OS compativel com processador, Facil desclocamento entre os aplicativos com o track ball, camera de 2.0 mpx que se sobresai com um potente LED de luz branca intesa deixando as fotos ou filmagens noturnas bastante visiveis! Nota 9!

TB

i hve been using a 7920 bt the curve i think its really a nice cell,the design is great so are the specs.

wtabebe

Do I need to have Data plan if I do not want to use Internate and email?

wtabebe

Can need to have data plan for this phone?

Orin

I had an 8300 since 2 yrs ago and no probs at all. Cons: No video recording, no Wi-Fi. Overall is a great phone.

Babydoll

No WiFi,3g or GPS and you are calling it a smartphone?

ANOYMOUS

U r calling BB a smartphone? u must be kidding.Phone features are not different from old model phones the only difference is that it is dressed in a business suit that's all.

Anonymous

THE smartphones are only for smart people :))

BABYDOLL

i had it and i don't like it and i spent lots of money that time when i bought it i went back to using se and nokia.it's just the brand only....

mau

This is the best phone I'v ever had....and I'v had plenty of phones....trust me!

damon from guyana

i want to know why is hard to paired with otherphone eg motorola.

kim

love this phone!!!

Ihab7000

Dear Everyone, I read almost what everyone has written about HTC phones and Blackberry..I am an HTC pro(I think so)..but I am new to Blackberry curve 8320..I have both phones .Blackberry is a wonderful device for those who know how to use it for emails,etc.I need from anyone..a site that gives free software..cooked software..dictionaries..prorams..So I would be much indebted to anyone who gives me a link to such a site..TOTALLY FREE, Thanks and Regards to everyone

KT

I want to get this phone. Is it any good??? Please be truthful. i need a new good strong phone!! THANKS!!

Anonymous

good point.

Anonymous

4gb micro sdhc

Frank

My Curve 8300 sometimes reboots when in use. What is the problem and how can I solve it? I'm frustrated.

pepe_shorts

can i play .mp4 file (movie) to bb8300? also up to how many gig of mmc can this smart phone handle? thanks:)

Anonymous

this cel is a very good. I have two cel and this is the best.

rBoLt

ask your internet provider their ISP name. go to options, advance settings TCP. add the name there. hope this helps.

nadeem

vvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy ggggggoooooooooooooooodddddddddddddd

w2009514

I never see a best phone like a BLACKBERRY specially the curve. I have freind and they have changed for BLACKBERRY.

baine

My 8300 was acting really weird until I updated the OS system to 8300 Smartphone (EDGE) v4.5.0110 (Platform 2.7.0.90). If your phone is operating on v4.2 your functionality will definitely be decreased.

Racky

I am using BlackBerry 8300, and I can't connect to internet at all, could you let me know how to added in Service Book?

Anonymous

Cheese is good

Anonymous

HAHAHAHAAAHAH are you guys freakin' crazy... did u guys buy BlackBerry or the so called Blackberry....switch on to another family...

Anonymous

After having a second 8300 provided due to warranty,I am still having problems with it. The track ball popped out as talking, switches off on its own and many other weird and wonderful things occur. Never again to purchase another 8300... worse phone ever

Anonymous

My Curve has the same error and I was told that the camera is defective.

Shaz

Please can you help. I was trying to update my Blackberry Curve online throught the Blackberry website. Everything went smooth until the end just before the download completed. The error message that I received was a "Fatal error has occurred". Not my blackberry it dead. Any idea of a reboot? Thanks for your help in advance.

ohtoo

i need help....my phone just automatically shuts off for no reason at all and also just deletes the msgs..dunno what to do

dannydynam0

can anyone help me on this..? everytime i try to poen my camera i get a prompt that says " close other applications and try again" , but ive done this like a million times. i even changed OS, and still same thing... does anyone know what the problem could be? thanks

jek

i use E71, and believe me it's very different with BB.E71 it'S a ''PULL E-MAIL''....and BB it's a ''PUSH E-MAIL''. Well, it depends what you want. With pull e-mail, the phone automatically pull e-mail from your inbox to your phone every e.g. 5 mins or 10 mins, but with push e-mail every time the e-mail arive at your inbox then the phone ring!

thanoof

awesome fone!!!

explosion

Does anybody know the SAR Rating (Specific Absorption Rate) of BlackBerry 8300 Curve ?

B Awan

Dude.. try Nokia E71 u will forget this set. Ive used Blackberry for almost an year and i think its just an average set

Brades

I have this phone, highly recommend it! Battery life is fantastic and despite the features it offers the simple things like finding a contact and calling are very simple!

ryan

the BBB black berry bold.

farenheit

Could you all please tell me how the blackberry signal is? Some of my friends said that BB's signal not pretty much good. thankyou

Arvind kumar

good phone nice look and a class phone.

Fabricio

Excelent!!!!!

Abbiie T

This phone is pretty nice ! i love it ! expecially the ball!

Anonymous

Yes sure just open media and then select from menu "receive usng bluetooth"...enjoy

Tennie G

The device is cool but the holster isnt similar match. One is not able to attach to the trouser belt

amelia

can i get the bibble n dictionary application in to my blackberry curve 8300? answer me please at [email protected]

Adel G.

Since when does this mobile has a video recorder? it's written in the details but I can't find the option on mine?! Please answer at: [email protected] thanx

Kye

Does the Blackberry Curve 8300 come in Black aswell as Silver? Reply: [email protected] Thanks.

Ravel

Hey how do i get Facebook and MSN Live Messenger on the Blackberry Curve 8300?

Naushad

Facebook and MSN livemessenger is working on my curve 8300

Chris

My friend has bought the new 8320 It has facebook and Msn messenger live , are these features on the 8300 aswell ?

Garrett

applications|options|about Should give you what you want.

Garrett

I have a 8330 from Alltel. This is my first and last blackberry. The problems with the phone are so BASIC is seems ridiculous to even have to state them. I travel to New Orleans on a regular basis. Would say you could set your phone to it, but you would have to have a non-blackberry to do it. When disembarking off the plane look at my phone and the time is wrong. Have to take a $500 phone and manually change the time that a free piece of junk from the local convenience store does by it's self. The other BASIC item is closing apps that are open. There is no close all or simple way of doing it. The only option is "alt" "return" and switching to that app and going through the effort of closing it and every single submenu. Then just keep repeating that for an hour or two till you get everything closed. Yeah real simple. Of course with my razor when you shut something off it actually closed not just hidden in sub menus. RIM and Blackberry need to get their act together or get out of the way.

nick

HOw can you see which software version is on a Blackberry phone ?

Fran

hi im toying with buying a blackberry as i need to access emails whilst on the go...ive got a nokia 95 but bit confused which Bb to get...been offered by contract co. the 8300 curve, 8110 pearl or 8800...can anyone recommend one??

looper

my camera says could not start camera close other applications and try opening the camera again. what do i do

Maina

This phone is awesome, just wish it had video recording.

Xclusive

how much can the blackberry hold in MicroSD?.. can it handle the 8gb MicroSD?

Dea F Man

Anybody know the SAR level on this handset??? I've had it for 8 months and have gone partially deaf in one ear . . . WHAT???

Anonymous

that's a password. ask the person for the correct password. check the bluetooth application on the PC for it. tc.

apes

I got this phone as a gift from my dad and my first unthankful reaction to it was "What the hell.. its meant for the older exec type people". But I found out, its not! Really light weight, easy to use, great sound and ofcourse the blackberry connectivity. A great phone!

Ayotunde

Wow... The phone is no nice

sd

This phone is awesome. My brother has it and I mess with it when he's somewhere else. its awesome and the game brick breaker is great. The keys are perfect for a texter.

Danny

How do i upgrade to the new version and if i do so would it wipe out all the data on the hand held ? thanks guys

Hussain Hazari

Is it possible to send business card via Black berry to any other phone or receive business cards via any other phone on black berry??

software 4.5 illegal

haha , been having this BB for the longest time, Its great and yes I have updated the 4.5 software.. works great and even the video recording was great. Pair it up with a GPS and i am on the go !

Padam Jain

No. doubt this is ultimate instrument, but there is no option for video recording

Sachin

How to update OS 4.5 pls suggest me

campito

you must to update the OS to 4.5

Umair

hey.i am buying this phone can some body tell me that does the camera makes video recording ?? plz reply me..

mohsin

AOA, just get ur mobile sync with outlook. All your contacts will also get sync. Regards Mohsin

miki

It's good! Fast browser, media player works perfectly and it has nice tone! Easy 2 use and it's not big enough 2 get in ur pocket.. I recommended u 2 use this excellent phone

Help?

I'm sorry but this is going to be quite long. I just need your inputs... I've never owned a blackberry but i'm now considering it. why? emails. partly for business and partly for personal use. Business: when i'm out of the country and get business calls, i end up spending so much. I was thinking that having the blackberry and emailing instead of calling would save me some cash -- any comment? am i correct to think this or will it just cost the same? Personal: I'm not the type of person who logs on to my pc just to check my personal email.. hence i've accumulated loads of unread emails from friends i'm trying to keep in touch with. I'd rather tinker with my phone or send an sms versus emailing, but some of these friends are in another country. So basically, I want to get a BB so that it would be easier for me to email them. I'm a current owner of an N95 that's loaded with a 5mp camera and mega 8gb memory. It has themes that i can download online and i can save music files. I love the camera, but figured i could settle for lower mp as long as the picture quality is good (doesn't have to be excellent). Do you guys think that the BB will bore me? Any input will be really really appreciated. Thanks so much!!!

Charly

I bought this phone simply because its gorgeous I dont own a business and i dont even email, i dont even know what this phone can do but I LOVE it

keith

Hi We had some of the same problems in my business i think you may need to look at an XDA or some thing like that that has mobile windows. Most of the XDA units can support blackberry so that function is there All the blackberrys we use have word excel and PDF viewers hope this helps

Anonymous

sleek & sexy i must say ..... gosh i love it my advice to u get urself 1

Santiago

I work for www.cuoma.com, is a design studio in buenos aires, few months ago, we buy BB's 8300, in my opinion, this model is one of the best in the argentine market.

Blue-tech

Can this BB really record video? If it can at what resolution and how much fps? Thanke you in advance

hakim

Necj you MUST have bb data plan if you want email

Robert

I never cme across such a beautiful mobile in my life,since i found this my eyes stuck on it,i just want to have it,so could tell me where could i find. perfect,wonderful,super model

Nejc

I have one question about e-mails. Is it necessary to have "blackberry option" and pay extra for this? Or it is possible that I download my e-mail via GPRS. Thanks

Ragy

Dear All, i have the curve and i got it from vodafone egypt. how can I update the firmware of the device? does anyone know?

dean

hi all, i run a finance business that relies on email i need a phone that is reasonable in size and can recieve emails when im out of my office all up average 2 business days a week im out of my office, i like the size of the pearl but there isnt much good news about them in this site forum, what do i get, and i hate touch screens.

Shereen

I am looking at getting myself a BB. I handle multiple businesses and hence use multiple email IDs, 3 to be precise. Any idea if the BB can be configured to handle multiple mail IDs, like I presently do on MS Outlook? Can anybody recommend the best option from the models available? I am looking for a model that can support: 1) send/receive file attachments in mail 2) open & edit of Word files 3) open & edit of Excel files 4) open PDF files 5) etc. I want the service only for me (not for anymore staff) as I am constantly moving between offices. Can I work it as a stand alone device or do I need to setup the BB Enterprise Server?

andrew l

thx mustafa

Mustafa Rana

@ Jane You can backup the device using the desktop manager. Besides rest of the data; Contacts are also backed up during the process !

Mustafa Rana

Video Capture is now supported with the latest firmware i.e v4.5.0.9

Mustafa Rana

Memory Card upto 2GB

andrew l

just wondering for those who have the information whats the max size of an memory card i can put into the device thx

ANDREW L

just wondering how much memory can the 8300 hold

T. O. Foye

I have gone through reviews about this phone. The phone is wow. I have 7290 for 4 months now and its a good phone. Some people wanted a phone that has every thing. One has to difine what one want and get the one that has the specification. We will soon see some looking for a phone with Good year tyre.

Z

How is everyone backing up their contacts?

Israelrdz

To sent and receives files bluetooth its so easy go to bluetooth app and select the phone you need to put the same password in 2 phones,then check that youre visible at bluetooth options when you do all of that go to media and there in menu select receives via bluetooth and thats it. THE BEST PHONE AND FAST INTERNET CONNECTION CHEERS TO ALL

kami

Dear All hi dudes i m facing one problem i m using Blackberry Curv 8300 i am able to send my files/photos/videos/Audio songs via bluetooth to other devices but when i wanna receive any file from other phones so it gonna be failed i dont know yyyyyyyyy even i already create pair with other phones plz can any buddy help me out how i can received the files/pictures/songs etc from other phones.thanks

Jane Mitchell

I purchased one of these off of eBay (seller Blowfish06) and its AMAZING!!! I have T-Mobile so he/she had to configure it for T-Mobile. Themes look great with this phone and email/browser is flawless. This phone is Silver so it looks WAY better than the 8310 Titanium. (8310 looks disgusting in my opinion!)

Zweiz

Hi .. Can anyone help me out here. How can I make a copy of my contacts? I have downloaded the desktop manager but it is not clear if one can actually download the contacts.. I just need to save a copy just incase something goes wrong with the phone.. thank you

ZARRA

can blackberry 8300 edit the adobe pdf?

Enbee

I have been using Curve 8300 since past about 6 months. While the phone is good to use, it has given me technical trouble twice during this period. First, within one month, its trackball conked off. I had to give it away for repairs which took about 15 days. Now recently it has developed new error. The USB port has gone bad due to which I cannot charge not take any backup. Have to send to repairs again. Buyers beware. Even my friend using BB has problems with his Pearl instrument. All in all, BB seems to be snag-prone. They are not sturdy.

Anonymous

Hello there is a lot of confussion for 8300 but I am using this phone from last 3 months its a great great phone who loves to have emails on there phone with a fantastic yahoo massenger this phone never crash if some guys are having problem just update the. Software that's all I will give 09/10 Thanks Vivek

kaushal Mudgal

can anyone tell me..hows dis phone 8300 curve.. i've heard dat it has gottta problem wid its bluetooth n some oder problem with e-mails n all...can any one help...plzzzz im bout to buy it

H

Can someone tell me which is better the 8300 or 8800. Need to buy replacement for lost 8700 which was a great bby

bobby

just buy my curve 8300, it's a great one, with lot of things for everyday people, but a little angry for the bluetooth connect to other mobile and PC.does anyone know what about windows word,excel, how it work's with this 8300.

aasi

How can I make video with bb8300??

cathy

I was wondering, should I get the blackberry curve or the blackberry pearl? and what's better between all the curves?

britz

oh! my gosh this phone is the best,it is everything i ever wanted. thanks blackberry so much

Gbenga

This is my first BlackBerry ever, and I have to say, it's an absolutely fantastic phone. Push email on its own is fantastic technology, but push email on a phone is even more phenomenal. It's light, easy on the eyes and most of all, it's functional! The design will only make the BlackBerry appeal to non business users. Absolutely fantastic!

rincon

dis somebody have troubles with the application loader? when i connect my device a lengend appears saying that the desktop manager does not have the software for my device... I have a curve 8300

Kron1k

which one of the curves has Wifi and a camerca. and im wondering is there an option to lock your txt msgz seperatly?

Phoneshop employee

2nd best phone on the Market, simply great

Felipe

Hey, does anyone know if with the curve I can use a desktop NOT connected to the internet to send and receive e-mails? I mean, instead of using the bby device, I connect it into the desktop, open a software and send/receive emails?

Dan (worksing for ca

im sitting here with the 8300 and hte 8800 im my handand though the 8800 has a bigger screen, and can support GPS. Im going for the 8300, infact i bought one about an hour ago! an iv been playing with the 2 for over a week! (without a sim so some functions werent working) The 8300 dosnt have video but who cares! if if your looking for a good phone to surf with or e-mails get a blackberry, if your looking for a phone that just flat out dose everything but screen size isnt an a priority go for a n95, -------------- Answer time; LONG; i would say download a flashlight app off the net. Scottyb; Why in gods name would you want to change the colour of the ball? in vin cib3; send me a pm on the forum and i can hunt you down a case just checked stock, �24 ex p&p for a curve KRUSELL CASE Vikesh Jain; the 8800 screen is bigger. David; Downlaod MSN mobile but dont forget to sub to a data bundle.

antigua

great phone love it my best phone previous to this was a nec phone. i have one problem when i try to use the bluetooth to share with another phone it ask for pairing with that device and ask to input a number. i dont know that number so i just choose a number for both phones e.g 6. it would then say that the phones are paired but am stilll unable to send or recieve. need some help on this

britz

can this phone record videos?i am not shore,but this phone is amazing i love it awsomeness thanks blackberry.

Anonymous

the best phone one can get in this mobile world usefull peice of device

britz

this phone is the bom it is amazing every load up very fast i had this phone for about 1 year and a half it is so off the chain i could never get lost with this phone the maps are unbelieveable [in a good way] thanks blackberry wow wow wow wow.

Nadir

Exceptionally tremandous device which has been really a blessing in disguise for me in keeping myself updated in every aspect of my professional life

Zweiz

Hi everyone. Need your help. Just got my curve a week ago, everything is fine except I'm unable to log on to my university site where I have to put my password. It just wont take it.. can anyone help? password is 9 letters and by the time I type in the 7th it wont take 8 or 9... any suggestions? thts the only site, otherwise its perfect

britz

this phone is the hottest phone around.i had it for almost seven months.it is fabulous.if i were you i would buy it. it is off the chain buy it today.

pixar

@ Kumar I think it was just plain and simple bad luck. Sorry mate! Faulty BBs are rarely heard of. Ive had the 8300 for almost 6months with no issues regarding the trackball. I know tonnes of ppl who r using it with no complaints what so ever.

kumar gianaani

Just bought the 8300 on 22 oct 2007 from bpl mobile,the track ball got spoilt in 28 days,no back up for blackberry service in mumbai,had to fight with them to get a replacement,I can well imagine what will happen after 1 year of use,bad phone to own.speed of bpl server very very slow,reliance much better

Suhas

I just had blackberry curve 8300. I don't need laptop, I don't need computer. Now I can work from wherever I am. Even I am travellling. Thanks Blackberry

mantarayonline

I just got my 8300 on vodaphone this weekend. Its a great phone with so many great features. I have a online busness and is so good when am out and about. i used to have se but never going back to them, blackberrys are for me and going to use them all the time. [email protected]

dinesh

kcdw software is install the phone?

ash@telstra

blackberry 8300 is it available with chinese character reading abiolity and writing on the device.?

Anonymous

@ Celeste I know AT&T has taken it off its shelves cos I went to get one for my wife and got 8310 instead. You might wanna try ebay. @ EllieICE Found an app that will let you view ms docs, here is the link

pixar

@ EllieICE Seems we have to wait for the release of Documents To Go.

pixar

Ive been able to view excel attachments sent to me by gmail [Comes up as tables]. Dunno abt Word tho.

EllieICE

Have I read correctly? Can you not read word, excel and powerpoint docs?

Simon B

Google maps will work with a bluetooth GPS units for the 8300 but it needs to constantly downloads the maps, In cant store them. eats data at very frighting rate

Richard Sun

Not Windows, it's a BlackBerry Operating System, it's all Java based.

lee

does anyone know where to download sat nav for my 8300 on o2 please

richard baboolal

I love this device. The organiser, the qwerty keyboard, e-mail on the go. It fits really well in the palm of your hand. i would like to know however, if there's a way to put a password on folders that are created on the device

dan

what's its operating system? is it microsoft windows?

Anonymous

anyone got around the 6gb memory card issue that reads as 1.6gb?

Anonymous

The announcement of a 3G Blackberry is only a few weeks away.Be patient.

Dennis

Need help, any 8300 user facing problem deleting SMS in their inbox when choosing the BB Deimention Today Theme?

DataGeekTeam WTFLOL

These phones are selling like hotcakes. I'm getting one myself. I want hotcakes, damn!

terrence

ummm it does not have a video capture feture

Anonymous

The phone is awesome as far as design goes and is probably one of the best looking phones available but features are tricky and not so user friendly. still dont know how to use the video option, help some one!!!!

stelay cpw

i simply cant understand some peoples quibbles with this phone........like eeeeer why hasnt it go wifi?? simple why do you need wifi if youv got a bis unlimited plan and if you havent got a bis plan why have you got a blackberry ?? and eeer why hasnt it got 3g...again do you realy need to get that email 5 secons quicker ??? this is a wonderus piece of modern technology far surpassing many other smart phones out there simply for its practicality and affordability simply because its not loaded up with things it doesnt need ie wifi and 3g...if the capabilitys of this phone arnt for you then look elswhere you want 3g and wifi get the n95 and fall back to your blackberry whilst thats in for repair !!!!!! which will be often blackberry is the way foreward

PS

I just got the blackberry phone and love it.. But i can't figure out if this phone records videos.. Does anyone know? I used to have the Motorola A1200 and that phone recorded and played videos.. It was a nice feature. :) So if anyone knows if the blackberry has video, let me know. Also, can anyone tell me how to use IM on the blackberry? (Like AIM)

terpits

Please do not buy this phone. I am afraid this will become the new Razr. Everyone will have them.

S.M.Ghayyur

My comments on Blackberry Curve 8300 are very much positive, since 1996 I have changed hundreds of mobile phone sets like Nokia, Samsung and SE and used one Motorola only which was Razor. Other all phones were highest priced and good quality, when Mobilink launched Blackberry in Pakistanwith affordable price I have decided to go only for Blackberry and I purchased BB 8800 on 4th July 2007 and then BB 8300 Curve on 11 August. I am very happy with the services of Mobilink Pakistan on BB and performance of Curve 8300. There is no complaint about Mobilink, the services is really remarkable in Pakistan, the fastest communication service of the country. But I would like to ask all of you to kindly help me to find out a Holster with Swivel Clip in Black Color for my BB 8300 Curve. Kindly send me your Bank Account Number with other details so I may send you the money for Swivel Clip Black Holster for 8300 Curve. This Holster is not available in Pakistan and online shopping site the country Pakistan can not be selected. Please help me in this regard when I purchased my BB 8300 Curve the pouch I received was very simple, No swivel clip, no flip cover, I didnt like this pouch, I can not clip this with my Belt. My frineds I have sent emails to RIM, BB Shop and all others and there is no answer, no help, nothing, Can any one send it to me via DHL or Fedex, Kindly bhelp me, if you are ready to help me kindly send me your details so I may arrange payment if you need in advance. Waiting for your reply at; [email protected] Thank you very much in advance, if any one is planning to buy a business phone, the Black Berry 8300 Curve is the most favorite and intelligent choice. God bless all of you

Anonymous

I think RIM should be called Research In slow Motion...no wifi,no HSDPA..isnt it suppose to be a business phone...i know that in terms of email, it is unparrelled but everybody deserve better especially when other brands are offering more....i personally was thinking of shifting to the curve but i think will have to wait....pity RIM.

GHAYYUR

hi all ; some one in his opinion sent here said that where is wi-fi and 3g, in blackberry 8300, all you know that it is not neccessary that wifi should have and 3gshould have in buisness phones, i am using blackberry 8300 and i am very happy with this phone , in pakistan blackberry has gained a very good market share with lat couple of months, the demand of blackberry is reached on its peak in pakistan, corporate sector is crowded with blackberry 8800 and 8300, all users from pakistan are requested to endorse this fact by sending their emails here, unfortunately all bb users doesnt use this site,

Anonymous

this phone is amazing

Lee

the company is called RIM, blackberry is just the product name......

md salahuddin

hey where can i find da call transfer feature.......pls help

Anonymous

I wanted a phone thats small..fairly light with the QWERTY keyboard..and now i'm curious..would the owners of this phone say its mostly for business..or would they say that it can be used ofr virtually everything including MP3 playback?

Simon B

I hope not, BB with WM6 on it "UHG"

qais

There is a rumor that Microsoft will take over blackberry

JeffS

It is great. We talking about Phone can be used fully for Business. BlackBerry is mainly made for USA market which consumer have no idea what is in market. Not for outside of USA. This phone if is set to be business phoen then where is the wi-Fi, 3G, and so on? Look at Song P1 please do same and much more than Blackberry on such as 3G and Wi-Fi too and also give you most of multimedia too.

zanzibar

Hi guys. All that I need is a honest opinion. Forget about camera and songs between this phone and E90 Communicator. Lets get this straight, both phones are for busy executives, now which is a better choice in term of performance. Thanks

Mark

Guys, I run a small business. I don't have the Blackberry Enterprise option. I only use the PUSH option on my local email (@rogers.com) is there a way I can syncronize my rogers/yahoo calendar with my Blackberry Calendare wirelessly? What about contacts? Cheers

Sara

I installed desktop manger 4.2.214 however when i open it, it doesnt show icon for media manager. someone please help as i need to upload mp3 but i cant do it without media manager

bas veerkamp

please notice that this phone is not a 2mp camera but a 1,3 mp its bescribed rownly whit this info whit many companys

Harris

Maurice... While not all Blackberry Phones are attractive, there several reasons why may prefer BB to those with Windows flavors or Symbian: - The OS is just fast - Very easy to use - Equally many applications written for it as for Windows - In the case of Curve, Pearl, or 8800, the designs are very attractive and usable - Sturdier than most phones (i.e. survives hard crash/drops) - And, yes, WAY MORE STABLE than Windows (trust me, I tried so many times with the various versions of Windows, and I ended up either returning the phones or giving them away!) - And, yes, the easiest-to-use email service

"Jay84Virgo" Jeremy

It won't be much longer for both the Blackberry 8320 and 8820 to release with integrated WLAN(WIFI).

JeffS

I read most of the comment abouy why should use BlackBerry. But still do not understand if it meant to be for e-mail and business. Then it would be good idea to include 3G and Wi-fi. Businessman travel around the world. When i am in Japan United Airline Business Launge. BlackBerry is useless if you have no 3G or Wi-Fi to down laod e-mail or go through internet.

Jay84Virgo "Jeremy"

Hey "jeffs" go here: "http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8300-se­ries-discussion/91736-why-should-i-choose-blackb­erry.html " for a well rounded answer

Maurice

Nice phone but I cant understand why it doesn't have wifi. Very strange for a business phone.

Jay84Virgo "Jeremy"

I need an intelligent experienced blackberry owner to fill in the blanks for me. Why do most people choose Blackberry Devices like the 8300 or 8800 over Windows mobile devices such as the T-Mobile Dash other than stability and corporate access? I have used the Dash for a long time and I find myself attached to the ability of liberty with WM devices. For some reason I feel that WM devices are superior in multimedia activity than Blackberry's. Correct me if Im wrong. Why should I be converted into a Blackberry user. I find so many more people using Blackberry's than Windows Mobile Devies. Why? What more functionality does a blackberry have over a windows mobile device?

ash

can this sync with ibook g4 10.3.9 with pocketmac? has anyone tried it?

swazae

Can you upload pics on the curve from a PC...and then use them as contact pics?

scottyb

is it possible to have the coloured of the trackball changed?

Long

Does anyone know how to just turn on the flash for the camera w/out using the camera part?

in vinh cibl3

Is there a place you can get a privacy screen protector for your curve. Ive looked about every where but the only thing i can find is the 8800. And if i get that will it fit?

Anonymous

This is a very nice phone and a perfect phone to do urs job never hang so i give 100% to this phone

zoey

this phone is sooo cool i need me one of those but their expensive! i'll buy mine when the price goes down ...lol

98converter

Has anyone experienced the "Camera Freeze" on this 8300? When I choose to use the camera the 8300 just freezes with a black screen. I have to reset the battery to get it working again... Thanks, CJH

Anonymous

Hi all, I am with a small business and currently use laptop and USB adaptor to get emails from a pop 3 server. I have a great phone already but want a good device for emails on the move rather than booting up the laptop frequently. I get 20-30 emails a day about 20% of which have attachments (Word, Excel, PDF etc), but I can generally wait to get back to base to get these if needed. Overall would you recommend the 8300? Advice appreciated...

Nido

Features doesn't show document viewer. Is it downloadable?

Mark

To vikesh jain ... I am almost 100 poitive that Curve and 8800 ahve the same size screen. you can compare them side by side on this website. Open the curve review, click on compare (right uner the phone pic) then choose the BalckBerry 8800 that you want to compare it with. You can compare alll the specs. Cheers

zanzibar

i am new to this phone but these questions are for adam... can you pls tell me what is the processor speed? does the phone hang when switching from one page to another during surfing? thanks...

vikesh jain

can anyone please tell me that black berry 8800 screen is bigger or blackberry curve 8300 is bigger. please anyone, help me in this context.

Anonymous

umm jus got it... WHYYY can't i make any videos?! only damn pictures is this possible... a camera fone that u can't film with?!?!?!

James

Hey guys, anyone know if you can record your voice notes on this? It's just that I don't want to carry a digital recorder & 8300 at the same time. Many thanks...

Anonymous

Go into settings and under Screen/Keyboard. There is a setting for Trackball sensitivity.

Kevin

The only thing I don't like about the phone is the track ball it jumps around to much the palm 700 phone is what I currently use and the navigation is much easier to use. This phone might be next phone I buy since palm can not get there act together and install a built in flash for the camera. TOO BAD for Palm.

Adam

Got mine 3 days ago and i have to say i am impressed, i was amazed at how easy it was to get my email up and running, it literally just asked for my address and password and does the rest itself and was working in under 20 minutes. As for being able to view documents, i got an email today with a word attachment and it opened it with no questions asked, also sent myself a pdf and that words again with no questions asked. I love the maps feature and also google maps works brilliantly on here, blackberry messenger although very basic in looks is a great tool to have and communicate with. The Camera is alot better than i expected and i like that you can use the whole screen as the viewfinder. Before this i had a Nokia N91 and found the email system on there very frustrating as well as gettin the wifi to work and it crashing and losing all my contacts, now wih my curve it just works, granted there is no wifi but i have had no problems with speed etc accessing email or the internet, this is a great tool to have and works really well, i am yet to find a fault with it except maybe that you can find yourself playin with it for ages! One other cool thing is that it comes with a holster and when you put the blackberry in it automatically senses that its in the holster and turns the screen off straght away and activates the holster profile which you can change as you wish, meaning without you doing anything when you put it in your pocket it will switch to vibrate whilst when out of its case it will ring loud without any changes being made by me, the same happens when you remove it from the holster, the screen comes on and it wakes up by itself. I would definitely recommend this phone to anyone, the interface is a bit tricky to start with but after a day or two you can do most things without thinking about it and as for the build quality, i like it, it feels good in my hand is light but no too light, the buttnos are perfect and the trackball is a great idea, a GREAT phone!!

Anonymous

does this particular model have document viewer for word, excel, powerepoint and adobe PDF?

jayanth is camera -

can curve record video ? or only still? how

Tom

In reponse to the question "can calls be recorded" the answer is conventionaly no. But there is most likely some thirdparty software that could do it... i recommend www.handango.com they have some great software but its not free, or you could go through the posts on www.pinstack.com to try and find something. Also i recommend that you get a memory card for this as the ammount of memory on the hs is limited for this sort of thing.

ibz

REgarding the dropped calls, we recently depolyed 8300/8100, we have some 8300 dropping calls and we are just replacing them. I did notice that the problems seem prevailant on the Hungarian handsets, the Canadian handsets have not had any issues . . yet, Can those who are experiencing dropped calls checn the country of manufacture and post. thanks

Anonymous

to the guy that asked about the wheel, its trackball operated....see the ball in the middle just like the pearl and 8800

Jitesh

I saw the BB Curve in the showroom today. I feel the finish of the phone is not upto the mark. The quality of plastic is bad. BB 8800 finish is much better to the curve

Vivek

A request to the existing user: Can anyone tell , if we can record our calls or any normal business conversation using BB curve.

TELCELIN

please advise about downloading software like quick office, bb pearl 8100 opens files but its not possible to edit the files, is this feature available to bb curve 8300? thanks

Anonymous

Does the CURVE have traditional blackberry type scrolling at the side with the wheel? If it does not, is it easy to maneuver through your phone with one hand?

Anonymous

Great phone, email is robust very reliable and straight to the handset, you can take a good quality picture and email it straight to your friends or work etc.. voice dialling is very useful just press the button on the side of the phone, say the command call, say the name, then say the location (mobile,home,work etc..) then the phone will dial for you, no setting up or voice training, fantastic. Google talk/mail is very good and free on the blacberry tarrif. Media is great although you have to watch the files that you convert to the phone as it has limits, still good overall. The phone is also very small for a bb. Battery gives a good days usage and handsfree calling is high quality. This phone does everything I need for business and keeps me entertained and in touch with my mates all within my airtime contract, I get 900 free anytime minutes to landline or mobiles, 50 texts, unlimited bb up to 75MB per month (fair usage policy) all for �30 per month. Well happy.

Lucky Star

Does anyone know if this phone has any type of document viewer? If not do you know any good phones that do?

Anonymous

does anyone know if you can stream video on this? ex. (You Tube)..i doubt it but just askin ???

Anonymous

very beautifull phone with a sharpe brane i think now one can do work and enjoy this phone in his ledger time. Black berry is a class phone for Class people

thegame

Does anyone know if this can take video as well? If it does, will it be in 3gp or mp4 format? Also, when it rings, is it quiet for the 1st second, THEN comes on loud, or is it loud right from the start?

Anonymous

Hello Guys I am vivek from india and i am business consultant in india (new delhi) i get lots of email every day some time 200 emails approx i purchased BB curv and belive me this handset is 100% of great use for business and common people the keypad is best till date sound is good its support 2gb card very easily so I am feeling great using this phone and its really easyto keep in your pocket .Design 90% feature 95% performance is 100% i any one is planning to change they can buy this handset its great KEEP GOING .......RIM

Anonymous

Can someone tell me what are the biggest differences between the curve and pearl other than then full keyboard and larger screen and if it is worth the extra money to buy the curve

Anonymous

Can someone tell me what are the biggest differences between the curve and pearl other than then full keyboard and larger screen and if it is worth the extra money to buy the curve

Anonymous

Hi I am vivek from india and I got curve two days back and belive me the best phone very good work rim keep it up its worth buying this phone very beautifull designed and good performance I am loving it......

Brad

You can use Yahoo Mail on there. I have yahoo mail setup on my BIS. All you do is type in your email [email protected] and your password. Unlike with other email like exchange, Yahoo and GMail are both delivered in real time. No waiting 15 minutes. There is even a special icon on your BB for Yahoo Mail. It is rumored that they are working on a way to sync your address book and cal. from yahoo to your BB as well.

Mark dubai

Again your worng! U imply need to instal software that will push ur hotmail or yahoo to ur pop3 server (Getmail) this will then allow u to receive e-mails from any web based email account

Anonymous

BB does have wifi versions specifically designed for instutitions such as hospitals where cell phone signals may interfere with sensitive equipment. Drug information, paging services, patient charts, and emails could still be delivered using wifi. There are rumors of wifi being integrated into consumer versions, however.

ryan

Hi i am an agent of AT&T and just so you all know it does set up hotmail, yahoo, roadrunner, aol, pretty much any of the basic emails with the blackberry BIS 29.99 service plan.

John

I have the curve and I don't want to give it up!! I am now relocating to Greece where it is not available by the local cariers only the Pearl is and 8700. Nevertheless I want to know if I can use it though in this country for my coprorate email etc..is that possible????

Anonymous

Again your wrong, RIM dis not even add POP access, you cannot have your hotmail sent to your bb, nor your yahoo mail (which all POP mail actually runs through) They do offer messaging services from the aformentioned providers. And yes the Pearl and curve have cameras, but liek teh otehr guy said they are for real estate or insurance agents who need a camera, otherwise why wouldnt the 8800 have a camera, it does have gps, why not put in a camera? Thats what testifies to BB business model. 3G also will not make the email arrive faster, teh only advantage that 3G will have for a BB user is that when running GPS it will be smoother otehr then that its pointless, and as for WLAN access, if a business person is in a hotspot they are most likely already on their laptop because if you are honestly that busy of a person you have that access readily avalable to you. Last time i checked it was still easier to do things on a 12inch 1lb laptop then on a handheld of any brand. Stop complaining about Nokia this or 3G that or Wifi This. If RIM wanted to access those markets they would have already, they are one of the most advanced mobile technology compnaies out their who have innovated and changed many things about the industry. They will include Wifi and 3G when they find it will actuallyt add or help their customers, which just isnt now. So stop complaining, if you all love your nokia's so much then just go hang out on that message board!

Devcon

Contrary to what a previous person stated, BB is NOT only for businesses. If it were only for business RIM would not have integrated POP account access. They would have made it so you could only access email with their BB Enterprise Server. The earlier versions were clearly targeted towards business needs but that has changed especially with the Pearl and Curve. The fact that the Pearl and Curve have cameras testifies to this. Most businesses do not need camera phone/pda's. RIM is doing a great job of targeting both segments now if only the Curve had built in WiFi.

WLANer

I cant believe this phone doesnt have WLAN, is it true?

blabla

read more about BB, it seems they have actually wlan b (in BB web page), but they have a specific work with BB servers (or smth like that), anyway not suitable for not corporate worker or personal use. Pitty, cause looking for personal messenger and can't find suitable.

jreal

I have an opinion contrary to most here in that I am not part of a business that requires constant email contact. I dont have a data plan either. However I do really like the Blackberry Curve and would reccomend for these reasons: 1. Functionality (ease of use through their menu layouts) 2. Organizing Features (easy to set up and monitor datebook) 3. Keyboard is the best out there. All of these other PDA phones can't duplicate the touch, feel, and spacing of the QWERTY keypad on a BB. Therefore, texting is easy, finding contacts quickly is amazing.

nomz

to all those dimwitted people out there. BB are ONLY used for business purposes. RIM promotes their products specifically for those who are always on the move and for those who need to keep in constant contact with their co-workers/superiors. The main reason why they havent integrated wifi into their BB handhelds is because they have their BB servers. If you were to compare receiving an email through wifi and their BB server you will see a BIG difference in speed of both response and sending. Their BB server is a dedicated system that is only used for emailing purposes. 3G is not necessary for BB because they arent useful and they would drain necessary batter life for those who only use it for its soul purpose...EMAILING. Now the curve is marketed mainly for insurance brokers or real estate agents who are looking to take pictures of houses and send them through email. The 8800 is for people who are in offices or who travel. All these extra features only down grades a BB from its main purpose. No reason to get a BB if you arent going to use its main features.

Abby

I have a 7200t blackberry and whenever its on it looses network and brings something like"Reset error 411".And another thing is that wen i insert the card it keeps going on and off .so i dont know what to do.Please advise me accordingly.How much is a 8300? Thank you.

blabla

but what the *bunny is wrong with nowadays communicators.. why can't be integrated wlan in every single phone? is it such an expensive technology? 4me this 1 is worthless.. no progress since older BB phones.. of course there is a niche with such a phone, like niche for nokiaE60 - without a camera, but for gods sake.. such a phone + wlan and progress progress.. gps, sat radio, breath taster, thermometer and other.. o just let's stay with old communicators/symbian phones..

Anonymous

Daniel the reason why it keeps dropping calls is most likely due to teh fact that it is not being used on teh carrier it was programed for. Unfortunatly smart phones like BB, treos, and other Windows based devices they are intricatly programed through and through for their network. Your best bet is to contact a Tmobile tech person and go through and make sure all your connection settings are correct. How teh balckberry works if there is something wrong woth data connectiosn or things like that it will affect your ability to make calls with the device

Danny

Gramaloke...RIM will soon launch an application allowing you to have Windows mobile on your BB; just the same as you can have the BB application on your Windows mobile. As RIM still has many loyal customers, and with Windows mobile gaining the market more and more, both players want to stay in the game just as much; the customers will have the choice: a BB with WM for different applications, when needed, OR a WM device with BB applications, again, when needed. Isn't this amazing...?

Gramaloke

Ummm, in response to the question below. BB's don't ever come with Windows.

ro

I would like to know which model of black berry is de best. I want it to have windows, mp3, camera, etc...

Anonymous

This unit does NOT have a GPS receiver, it only has the blackberry maps aplication.

Daniel

hi, i got the 8300 AT&T unlocked and im using it with tmobile, although its a quadband phone i am getting so many dropped calls what should i do to change the band selection on it? or any other suggestions? please help! thx

VODACLONE

adil, in answer to your question is yes it does have ad gps receiver as well does the Blackberry 8800.... but the blackberry gps works properly unlike certain other manufacturers and you dont get hit with massive GPRS charges.

johny

Does it have a document viewer?

adil

it says that this phone has blackberry maps, does that mean that it has a built in GPS receiver like the 8800, or does it mean that it just has random maps like the 8100?

Lonnie

I have been waiting for this phone to be launched for over a year. Now that i finally have it i must say i am impressed. So far its been very reliable and call quality is very good. features are great and the only thing that i can think it lacks is a full motion video camera but the 2meg pix camera with flash is more that satisfactory. The thumb wheel took some getting used to after using a thumb wheel for years but now im used to it. All in all i am very impressed especially with the media player, the amazing LCD screen and the keyboard.

Anonymous

Just a reminder to all of you complaining about teh phones features...this phone isnt marketed towards you..it is marked to the worlds businesss ppl, ones who need to read their email in three seconds and dont need to listen to the radio or take pictures..in reality 3G isnt going to make a difference for the ppl who are actually using this phone. Many are still using old versions of blackberry's because OF the lack of crap stuffed inside them. If you want 3G, wifi, radio, 22mp camera then go buy a damn nokia, RIM wants you to thats why they created Blackberry connect for Nokia smartphones! On another note I had the pearl and just switched to the curve and they are basically teh exact same phone the only real noticable difference is the keyboard, the camera seems a little less focused then the one on the pearl. However the speakerphone and audio level during video playback is much louder and clearer. If you are debating whether to get teh pearl or curve it is as simple as what keyboard style do you want. The curve will feel noticable in your pocket but still feels about teh same as the pearl in your hand.

Anonymous

Thanks to the feedback. Has anyone who has both the Blackberry Pearl and the Blackberry Curve 8300 noticed that the Curve is not as reliable as a phone to receive incoming calls? I have read that the Pearl is a very solid phone- do you think that the Curve matches up in that area? Thanks Emma

Mustafa

Unless you're getting a really good deal on this phone, opt for the E61i. It has a better battery life, wifi, 3G, and a wonderful keyboard. No click wheel, but it's world's better for business than a blackberry.

Anonymous

This phone is good and I feel that this black berry will going to regain its position regarding camera mobile !!!!!!!!!!keep going bb

Emma from London

Hi there I am debating whether to buy a Blackberry Curve or a Blackberry Pearl and I wondered if anyone knew if the Curve will be less reliable as a PHONE then the Pearl? I love the idea of a bigger screen but if there is more chance of a dropped call with the Curve I will get the Pearl. Thanks, Emma

ryan

dont you all get that this isnt a replacement to the pearl? god everyone's like is it updated yada yada but no it isnt it really is just the pearl with a little more pizzaz and like all of the blackberry phones they make a small suretype version and they make the full form exact phone pretty much everytime.

Anonymous

in response to the comment below - why would you want touchscreen and an fm radio? it is a phone/email device for business use. if i wanted an fm radio - i'd buy a radio. if i wanted a touchscreen device - i'd buy a pda. i agree on the lack of 3G support. but i have not found a device that is comparable in reliability for email than the Blackberry devices. ---------------------------------- Sreiously pathetic!!! No 3G!? No touchscreen. No FM radio!!!!

david

hi people is it possible to use msn instant messaging on the blackberry 8300 curve if it is how do you do it???

blue

Got it this morning and i am in love with it has every thing that one would need, i have used almost all the blackberry hand helds for nextel and GSM but i think after pearl this is really great..the key board is nice and the bigger screen is for sure a + point.

Anonymous

Sreiously pathetic!!! No 3G!? No touchscreen. No FM radio!!!!

Shard

I have owned a treo forthe past 5 yrs. I'm now switching to BB Curve and hope I'm not making a mistake. I did like the look and feel and will miss the touch screen of my old phone, but I've been told that I'll get over that and appreciate the reliability of this new version on BB. I'll see ans let you know. shard

Charlie

okay, so i found this pick of 3 different blackberrys with full keyboards and trackballs. left: blackberry 8800 right: blackberry 8300 curve middle: ???; maybe the blackberry 9000?

Danny

another good looking device from RIM...however, the camera is not the best you can get on the market, and the question remains: why the camera, as this device is supposed to target the corporate market? I'm using a 8700r and honestly, i'm not really impressed with anything RIM came out with after this model.

nitesmoke

im getting the curve. love the better screen resolution and tweaked the media player. its a winner. go curve. pearl is still nice but im still going curve

Anonymous

Using a Pearl now. Have an 8300 in to test. Not overly impressed. Keyboard is much nicer, but not as bright a screen, less on-board memory than the Pearl and a cheaper plastic look to the Curve are all negatives. Pearl's camera in my opinion was also better and viewfinder was bright enough to see on the Pearl. In short, as much as I was wanting the Curve, I'm keeping the Pearl. Just a more solid phone.

nitesmoke

as much as i was looking forward to this phone i may still keep my pearl. been playing with it all day and the media feature is ok at best. still cant full screen videos to well, and i kinda miss sure type. screen is a lot better and the OS is a bit better too. but if i cant get the media player working well, to hell with it ill keep my pearl.

Anonymous

Lol to Ivan - the Curve doesnt have video recording capability!!!! Should of done your homework 1st!!

bb user

Plzzzzzzzz... can anybody tell me that if this hand set have any enhanced feature of attachment viewing or the same as in 8800

Ivan Starr

I bought my 8300 this morning on Cingular's website for $199 with free shipping and I should get it tuesday. I'm concerned I will miss the trackwheel, but I welcome the Camera. many bra-less hot women in the NYC subways in the summer time, I need to make some videos bad!!!!

amayzak

Saw one yesterday at AT&T... only a little wider than the Pearl, but so much better with a bigger screen and a very well designed keyboard. I think the best thing about the phone is the standard 3.5mm headphone jack on the top corner of it and the inclusion of stereo earbuds in the box. Thank God somebody is starting to think...

HighFlyinAFGuy

The deal-breaker for me was the fact that there's no GPS on this thing. I'm addicted to my Telenav, and having to purchase an external GPS receiver to use it with the Curve is a no-go.

nitesmoke

saw my blackberry rep (i work for att) held the curve today and feels awsome in the hand. keyboard is a lot better then the 8800. i cant wait to get 1. bb for ever

nitesmoke

to george, windows mobile is a fairly unstable OS. while it can handle 3rd party apps, it crashes far more frequently then blakcberries. also blackberrys run the push email system far better then good link and windows mobile touch screens are faulty. i have seen then stop working for no reason several times. blackberry all the way

schnergun

All I really care about is the tereo blutooth. This is a huge advantage to this phone if you ask me. I have been carrying around an iPod and my phone. This is going to be more convienent!!

Anonymous

Been trying this out this week and I'M NOT REALLY CONVINCED, it is an improvement on the pearl, but saying that I still wouldn't acctually pay for this thing, should be free to all tariffs over 20 quid if you ask me, save your money and just get another hand set for nowt, it's nothing special

Ben

Orange will not be getting the Curve - 100%

nitesmoke

I'm going to the launch event June 14. Can't wait. It looks like the replacement of my pearl

Anonymous

its a great phone, the o2 store 134 oxford street have loads of the in stock

Anonymous

Wait for the 9000 series at the end of this year,it will have everything on it.

Charlie

i heard that there was gonna be a version of this blackberry called a 8320 that has wifi...thatll be good.

Anonymous

d fone is nice bt how much is it fr.................

Anonymous

I'm happy that they put a camera on this device it makes things easy for us real estate agents....

Anonymous

Damit! I just picked up the 8800... what do I do when this thing comes out! AAARRGG~~~

Cory

you guys dont seem to understand... BBs are targeted towards businesses... not regular average joe... the BB is for the exec person and managers therefore, most if not all companys dont allow cameras for copyright and forgery(sp?) reasons... get over yourselfs and accept that the BB if for the business person not someone that wants it all in a phone. the BB has the most stable OS out there. i have owned both symbian and windows os phones/pdas and all they do is crash, freeze or something... i now have a BB and have never once had to restart or pull the battery because of a freeze or restart... like i said if you want a phone with a mp3 player or/and camera go elsewhere, these PDAs/phones are for the businesses! get used to it...

k

NICE, cant wait to get this i have the pearl right now, umm but this just looks great equiped with the 2MP camera ill be ready, lookin forward to it, great call blackberry

Anonymous

blackbarry is a sign of rich look nothin else. A phone which dont have wi-fi and dont have 3g is not payeble for much money

Anonymous

Blackberry is going to keep wifi off of their phones as long as people are dumb enough to pay for the data packages that are offered with Cell Phone providers like Cingular (now ATT). They put a 2 megapixel because that's what they can get away with now....1.3 and it would have been a joke. In a year, every mid-priced phone will have 3.2 and high end phones will have 4 and 5 megapixels. Blackberries will put wifi once people stop buying them because they don't have wifi....plain and simple.

Anonymous

The reason we need wifi in the blackberry is simply because we live in asia, where companies are very cheaply give away their employee wifi access (well at least my company). If have to choose, I my self prefer wifi than 3g cause what else? cheaper (payless) communication through wifi. But I don't you guys who live in US or Europe. Glad to be asian ;)

nitesmoke

can some1 explain this to me? why do you guys want wifi on a berry? the internet isnt that slow and with the push email how would wifi be any different unless you live at starbucks. i mean i clock this phones internet against blackjacks and other 3g windows mobile phones and sites load up pretty evenly. 3g would be cool but to this day wifi makes no sense to me on this device. on the other hand, id kill for a 16 million color nokia screen on this and a 5mp camera with sony software bc the camera on the pearl made me happier using a vga camera. anyway, id get this phone bc berry is the most reliable ever. nokia in close second. they email and do it well. i guess will work out in time nite

SCY

Switch to Windows Mobile? You must be kidding...I'd rather use an old Sharp Wizard from 1992.

Ike

I have been using the 8700 for a while now and in between have purchased the sgh-i600, the HTC Mteor, T-Mobile Dash, The Nokia E61 and a hell of a lot more, I still land up going back to my BBerry. Why? simple...its still the best messaging system out there and without a doubt an incredible handheld. I travel extensively and would have loved a BBerry with a intergrated camera and voila - its here finally. No need for me to now carry a second mobile device so i can take pictures (I am in the fashion business) and email my office on the move. The 2mb is sufficient in the curve but would have prefered a 3.2 but it will come. The issue of wifi (the lack thereof) is no major issue as the gprs/edge is sufficient and with the data packages offered by T-Mobile I do not mind the extra few seconds transmitting via gprs/edge as against 3g or even hsdpa. the ultimate phone does not exist and the more performance and option you get, it comes with a price and that's battery performance or the lack thereof. So for now i will wait patiently for the day that someone out there sorts the power issue out. the day will come...and in my lifetime! hopefully.

Anonymous

Can this blackberry pay mp3...can you upload them from your computer?

S . A

i think this blackberry is a step ahead lookin at the Xtra addition of da 2.0 megapixel !

Gbenga

I'm still not convinced...

perlin

Again one more BlackBerry !? Still fat and ugly..

eadipus

Looks like a classy bit of kit Wifi and 3g are battery hogs and aren't necessary for what this phone is about.

Santa Klaus

Was playing with one of thesee yesterday (honestly). Seems like more silly hybridising. That problem someone else had with not being allowed to use a cameraphone at work seems like it could be fairly widespread, and i reckon some connectivity would be more useful in a blackberry than a camera. Still, the nice sales rep guy promised me that they'd have a WiFi model "soon". Guess we'll just have to wait and see...

Anonymous

no 3g, no wi-fi, screen no way compared to what is offered by nokia and others, plus the disadvantage of having a camera. i don't know where RIM is going with this...

Anonymous

O my God, RIM sitll did not add any WIFI and 3g. We do not need camera for God' sake. And why the hell they take away the GPS! RIM, you guys are out of the league!

Ali

Where's the 3G? Can RIM at least make the screen resolution better? I was never a Blackberry fan. Looks-wise, this 8300 is ok.

nitesmoke

I work for Cingular and I'm getting this the day it comes out. I mean, its nothing new over the pearl except the camera and the stereo bt but sure type is getting annoying and I wouldn't mind trying this out. Looks really good. Just wish it had 3g and a Better screen

Larry

love the look but my company wouldnt let me use it because of the camera

Anonymous

Where's the WIFI??? Come on RIM!!

Row^roW

Finally a blackberry that every blackberry fan was expecting or at least i was expecting! cant wait to see it in the market!

Charlie

i am SO trading my pearl for this.

PentUtardi

Another crappy half-breed PDA from blackberry. They should just switch over to Windows Mobile.