BlackBerry Curve 8330 Review *Part 1 of 2

Phone Arena reviews the BlackBerry Curve CDMA variant for both Sprint and Verizon Wireless. It is the multimedia-friendly BB targeted to the average customer instead of to the enterprise ...
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[@t.p.0104]

2020 now.. For the nostalgia..

[@kaurgini05]

I like this review. Easy to understand and covers the pros and cons of the phone. Great job:)

[@MSMROCKS]

I got this phone a month ago and it is truly the best phone I've ever used.

[@toomuchgame441]

The 8330 is such a great phonem got mine about 2 months ago. I do everything on it and the internet is pretty fast on it, hardly see the need of wifi on it since the reception is so good. The 8900 looks promising too.

[@timmyblackboy62]

I am a proud owner of a Sprint Blackberry Curve 8330 and there really is no problem with the trackball. It is so easy to use it's crazy! -tim

[@kpj200]

I have both of them and I have to say I do like the BlackBerry Curve 8330 better. It never gets old!

[@ginohaskins]

I have the sprint version. and i friggin love it! sound quality and speed is fanominal on this phone

[@agcatdriver]

I've had my 8330 Curve for 4 days now, and I've got to say it's WORLDS better than the Treo 755P I upgraded from. As far as the reviewer not liking the trackball navigation, each to his own. I personally love it, and it's much easier to me than having to pull out a damned stylus every time I want to do something. I've had my service with Sprint for 6 years, and I've never been anywhere my phone didnt work, and I rarely EVER drop a call.

[@PetLuvr11]

yea it works great best phone i ever had imo

[@workitkindavicious]

used to have this phone...loved it.. :) got the 9330 now though

[@btz2005]

just got my 8330 a week ago from sprint, for FREE! it was $50, but they were running a $50 discount that day ^___^ sweetness

[@Jadasan]

I just go it for my bday...it rocks my world!

[@iryshgurl88]

Just got the phone about a month ago.(My carrier os Alltel) Great phone- only problem I have is how long it takes to start up. I hear Balckberries are notorious for this. I would recommend the Curve 8330 to anyone!

[@sweetbsting]

LOVE the contact names :D one of my fave movies

[@CurtisComputing]

Informative review...

[@s0s0genius]

highly appreciate this video im thinking if i should wait for the bold or get this now

[@916X3R]

@MrRko15 yes it does have a lock button, press down * and than press 1 and the phone will lock.

[@mizerx]

yeah i am 13 and i am getting mine in 2 DAYYYYYSS and i cant wait

[@user-gk3lu1gg9t]

had that orange 8330. STUNTIN

[@MusikMom]

Nice informative video. Thanks!

[@greekgod1294]

i first got the instinct but got tired of the touch, its massive size, and 2 batteries that die all the time i then got a red one of these and love it its easy to type and do internet things!

[@QuiqueMoran]

thanks for sharing.

[@aerosolXlove]

The Rant is sexy but a Blackberry is the phone that keeps on giving...

[@LoliLove7]

So far we don;'t have an exact date for the Strom but first quarter 2009 for sure. There is the HTC Touch, HTC Mogul, Samsung Instinct, Bberry bold, and an array of Palm treos and centreos.

[@everday13]

thanks man thats helps a lot

[@ilovejesus84]

How do you set up roaming?

[@DiamondLife33]

With Sprint do you have to purchase the Data Plan Service or do you have other other options?

[@clg420]

I agree. I've had Verizon for 4 years and I really wish I could change to anything but Verizon. I always get horrible reception. Phone calls always get dropped and sometimes it takes a while for text messages to send.

[@ToastedBread68]

@HOCKEYBOY10304 the internet is very good actually, the battery though is decent, it lasts a while but its not the longest lasting ive seen. its worth it for the phone though if ur thinking of getting it.

[@jbenkelman]

I am having the same problem. I think i am going to go with this one because of the full keyboard. If its going to be qwerty...it needs them all!

[@ProjectShowtimePod]

I'm getting the sprint version and can i have an actuall picture as the background or does it have to be that sun?

[@OmegaWolf747]

Is the Curve 8330e or 8330m? I have read that the M has weaker reception. Also, do the newest 8330s being put out have the 5.0 OS yet?

[@daeboyz305]

at 4:44 can the applications on the bottom go to the left side like the sprint model

[@esthef0009]

Can you please mesage me about the features of the blackberry and what you like and how much you would recommend it? please. cause i get to switch phones next month for sprint and I want this phone. please && thank youu!

[@hiiimandax]

i was thinking about getting this phone because my blackberry tour has a cracked screen and the track ball is very sparatic and doesnt work alot. my mom has this phone (curve) in pink and is brand new. should i switch to the curve or would is it outdated and old?

[@Robert98103]

I might get one too. I'm 14.

[@lynncrum]

I just got a BB Curve 8330. The volume seems VERY low even on LOUD. I can barely hear it ringing. Is there some way to make it louder? Lynn

[@abelasad]

¿2019 memories?

[@itzmando]

How did you get it in REd.? do you order it or is it just a hard cover wrap around case for the phone?

[@Silentbutdeadly07]

LloydLockness: it gets sms messaging. I just got mine this week. Love it but the issues I'm having with it is notifications, ringtones and mp3. If you get one, be very careful of adding mp3 to the phone. cuz it can totally throw your phone off. Sorry for rambling. : )

[@skidkid63]

Yes, 29.99 for unlimited standard browsing/email. The higher amount is for corporate accounts.

[@dpearman2006]

I was also thinking about getting this for sprint, now I can get it for free. Do you use opera mini on it? Also, what do you think of the keyboard? -thanks

[@Mrstiffy2007]

I hear ya on that im returning mine today i switched from the blackberry curve and i really regret it. Instinct s30 really sucks

[@fasterthenyou39]

no problem !

[@sdcustomfigs]

Does the Curve 8330 have threaded text messaging? Like, does it put your texts with people into separate convos?

[@jordans03]

@richeyelens i swear he slow the 7 second pauses in the middle of sentences topped it off for me

[@ThaMagnaCarta]

i'm gonna get me a sprint blackberry curve very soon.

[@LloydLockness]

@Silentbutdeadly07 Thanks, do sites like myxer work fine for it?

[@PetLuvr11]

haha can't blame you there the lg glimmer is awesome. i was gonna get it but u.s. cellular didn't want me to so i got the bb instead.

[@fasterthenyou39]

yea you know where you go to change it ot vibrate and silent and all that stuff? well if you bought a ringtone you have to go to the very bottom and it will say advanced... you click on that then you push the blackberry button and selct new profile and it'll bring you to the setup for a ringtone.

[@dregangster381]

hows the sound on the phone is it loud?

[@BigG37373]

@Channelviewer3000 If you have verizon and you are eligible for the upgrade it should be around 9 dollars.

[@gtnnyrespect]

@gibsonman1090 Only the T-Mobile and AT&T blackberry have a sim card slot. Not Verizon and Sprint.

[@aaronmaxim]

just got mine in the mail....the volume down key depresses and makes the click sound but the up key is depressed and doesn't click at all. Is this normal or is it a manufacturer defect. They usually both click a bit up and down i would believe from every friggin other phone ever

[@calebjcms09]

Can you change your wallpaper on Verizon's?

[@smackraw09]

yes ! :) i have it!

[@alanaswiss]

you can ajust the trackball in 'options' so it doesnt have this problem

[@chrisallen125]

Can You Put Pics On The Main Screen...Like When You Turn It On??

[@xxCrazyKenxx]

THINGS I LIKE: 1. fast texting. 2. good internet 3. helps me organize better than my last phone 4. has a lot of interesting apps THINGS I DONT LIKE: 1. once in a while it'll randomly turn off and restart itself...i don't know why though. um..that's about it :) overall this is a reall good phone. i recommend it to anyone :)

[@blkdaliamurder9000]

If i use the Web on this phone, and go to youtube,can it play videos on youtube?

[@EllieHeard]

Do emojis show up in text messages on this phone?

[@hold3n]

would it be worth it to get this phone now for $50? or is it outdated

[@acetatostereo]

whats the best? 8310, 8320 or 8350i and why?

[@honeybee84]

may I ask why 130? I suppose it depends on the plan... how much do you pay for data ? 30 a month ?

[@WhutChaDoin]

@OmegaWolf747 - The Boost 8330 ships with V5.0.0.438

[@binudilas]

@freakinggjanice its a cdma phone not a gsm phone so no sim card is needed for this phone..i do have this phone

[@23Shinin23]

getting this 4 christmas

[@LloydLockness]

Does the curve for sprint not get sms messaging???

[@Ginissi]

yea, why when i play video it doesnt go to full screen. like the entire screen of my phone. even with playing video that i have taken with the phone

[@josuelitos]

hello, can i use this cellphone with boost mobile. acually, can i use any sprint or nextel cellphone with boost mobile service???

[@mandykal]

Do they have this on QVC?

[@tara3242]

ummm..... im looking for a phone ment for calling, what phone should i get?

[@funnysk8erdude]

does it have a micro sd slot.

[@Addie1325]

how do u put a signature on this fone!!haha i've been trying to figure it out for like 3 weeks now...i can't figure it out..this guy doesn't hellp..grrr

[@isKuzan]

can u have apps on here like voxer?

[@xxCrazyKenxx]

your welcome!!!! :)

[@c4sp3r1327]

Yea. The Sprint one looks better. I'm getting mine this thursday. In red (:

[@apxen]

can u use a sim card with this phone?

[@Singer605]

of course you would think like that

[@dariorafaelr]

how i can unlock 8330 sprint cdma for be used venezuela please

[@samanthaunorris]

wait...this doesnt go on the internet? or is there something other than wifi?

[@bitemenowraaaar]

Helpful. Ignore the haters. They're jealous because they'll never have 300K+ views on anything they create.

[@Duke3231]

yo fist bill is alway high as hell

[@destinationpsp]

@Youngdev23 It really sucks in my opinion, keyboard just stopped working on two phones of the same model.

[@ddr122]

@killerscene23 that's enough for this model for apps

[@dheerajdheeraj5671]

pojitiv and negetivi kon se hai

[@TC623D]

Yeah..but its well worth it and the cheapest route when compared to purchasing the curve for verizon or at&t...I just got mine three weeks ago and have no regrets

[@zillagecko1998]

@isKuzan Yep

[@gibsonman1090]

does it have a sim card? can i take it to mexico and unlocke it?

[@judithlovee301]

@addie1325 Sadly You Cant Put A Signature On This Phone .

[@ladiikastic]

@jbcarpio yes, you can...i have this phone & i watch YT videos :)

[@youspic]

we need that kinda shit up here in canada!

[@ayeyoneek]

im hoping to get this pretty soon..[the sprint one] can anyone tell me do they have faces for this phone?? cause i dnt care for the colors

[@WeekendWarrior1210]

Blackberry Curve 8330. The pearls are to small for a true business person to use. The curve has a full keyboard, and since it is from Verizon, reception is exceptional.

[@fasterthenyou39]

it actually depends on what blackberry plan you want the free internet and emailing is just $20..

[@eliskates121]

pretty sure its on there when u first start it. at least it was there for sprint.

[@BrendaRiveraOrta]

Ya' welcome!

[@TeamABJCJK]

does anyone know how to get the myspace app on this?????

[@ETericET]

I just this phone on monday. Its dark red.

[@JohnyRichTV]

yea wit metro