Blackberry Curve 3G Review
By Blake Sanders on November 1st, 2011
The inception of 4G technology does not mean you have to settle for less if 4G is not an option in your area. The Blackberry Curve 3G may not be considered to be a powerhouse but then again, it really doesn’t have to be. It offers a decent 512MB of RAM with expandable memory which offers support for a 32GB microSD card and is packed with features that allow you to keep everything together and delegate your tasks. RIM retained the trusted features that make the BlackBerry a distinguished brand while enhancing the user interface and adding a Social Feeds app, and WebKit browser.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G measures 4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 inches, and weighs in at about 3.7 ounces which is slightly larger than the more recent BlackBerry smartphones. Nevertheless, it still delivers exceptional functionality with the 320x240 display, light-sensing screen, and transmissive TFT LCD. We think you will also like the touch sensitive trackpad which provides for smooth sailing through your everyday tasks and the full size keyboard with backlighting that allows you to really get things done on the go.
And don’t worry about power for your everyday life. The BlackBerry 3G offers an 1150 mAHr lithium-ion battery that is both removable and rechargeable with a standby time of up to 10.5 days, talk time of up to 4.5 hours, and music playback of up to 15 hours.
We know you will like the smooth professional look of the BlackBerry 3G which combines substantiality with a sleek design. The outer shell is rubberized to guard your BlackBerry against the school of hard knocks with a sleek chrome-like finish which allows you to show your personality in three colors of graphite gray, royal purple, or red. The side ports and button functions are discreet too with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and convenience buttons to activate the 2.0 megapixel camera and video recorder. The dedicated media keys blend effortlessly with the sleek design and allow you to easily use Play/Pause/Mute, Previous, and Next.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G does come with WiFi, which is also a welcomed feature with 802.11 b/g connectivity, access to the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and Internet Bundle and direct IP browsing over WiFi. And we cannot forget about the hands-free speakerphone and Bluetooth capability which allows you the freedom to get things done faster.
After you are finished conducting business on your BlackBerry Curve 3G you will still have plenty to do with the New York Times recommended Personal Assistant, Xobni, and Evernote which help you to plan ahead. And you still have time leftover for play with access the thousands of games, ebooks, and entertainment apps, and of course, BlackBerry App World.
So if you think you have been left out in the cold because you lack 4G access think again. The Blackberry Curve 3G is an attractive device which is not only approachable, it is also affordable and is a user-friendly companion that helps 3G users get the most out of their day.
