Six Degrees of International Jet Setter with a little bit of book worm in between.
Six Degrees of International Jet Setter with a little bit of book worm in between.
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My name is Mariana, and I am a blackberry addict. Having put this out there, I feel I must explain myself. I have always been much of a phone enthusiast, but for high tech features and rather for their beauty. With the in mind, I have always fallen in love with the wrong types. I have written a short review on the not so delightful Prada LG model which was a beautiful headache. I have previously bought the likes of the Chocolate LG, the Razr, the V60i... and the list goes back to good old days when the Motorola Startek was a status symbol.
I know for a fact that I am not the only one out there that does not know every technical name for the features of a mobile phone, so I decided to write a more romantic review of a phone.
So to make this review more accurate and evaluate the Blackberry Curve I will pose one question : Why do people buy a Blackberry? Maybe it\'s business appeal as you can work from virtually anywhere on the planet. Or perhaps it makes you look more professional. Or even you might an uncontrallable fashion victom who \"needs it\". Based on my experience, I will evaluate how the Blackberry meets each individual necessity.
Consumer A: The Work-a-holic
The Blackberry Curve is an easy to work with phone. When you first switch it on, a tutorial will show up the screen and walk you through the process of linking your email from work to the mobile. This tutorial also assists you in joinning a business wireless network and ways to use the server in order to transfer files. The sync between your email and the mobile is excellent and extremely reliable. The keyboard is also easy to use in case of an emergency report that must be completed before reaching the nearest desktop. This blackberry comes with a QWERTY keyboard which is equivalent to the standard English version on desktops and laptops. Roller ball navigation provides easy access to applications (so much easier than touch screen!). Battery life is realiable as well and may go well beyond three days (obviously depending on usage). There are several network carriers that offer excellent offers for businesses, both small and large. Backing up files to a desktop is also easy and assisted by programs within the mobile.
Consumer Type B: The Fashionista
The Blackberry Curve is absolutely fabulous ! It is slim enough to fit into the smallest handbangs but capable enough to fit your glamorous photos and songs. The camera is 2MP, which is not as good as some Samsung models, but not totally useless either. Videos may be viewed on full screen and navigation to the music player is extremely easy. Applications for blackberry usage are available for purchase and for free on the web. One memorable one is the downloadable Facebook software which lets you check your facebook account without even openning up the browser. Any alerts received on the site appears simultaneously on the mobile. Other websites that also offer special software for your blackberry phone are : MSN messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Aol Instant Messenger, Myspace, and others. There is also one feature which every fashionista craves: the BB messenger ! This feature is a messenger exclusive to Blackberry users which includes the delivery of messages to anyone in the world via Blackberry Pin. As referred to by several celebrities, the BB messenger is a must for any international jet setter !
Although many people have been critical towards the Blackberry Curve, I have no complaints of it. The light weight is a huge plus, especially for a phone that includes so much! I would strongly recommend it, and can reassure that several consumers are switching back from to the Blackberry with post-iPHONE trauma syndrome. Oh, and I mention how much I love my blackberry...
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Advantages: BBM, Push e-mails, Beautiful interface, Easy customisation, Enhanced video media player, QWERTY keyboard Disadvantages: GPRS internet connection, as opposed to 3G or Wi-Fi
sophiarazzle 24.09.2008 (24.09.2008)
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Review of BlackBerry Curve 8300
Advantages: Email push, landscape screen, tons of features, QWERTY keyboard + + + Disadvantages: None really, keys a bit small if you have large hands.
idlehippy 15.07.2007 (15.07.2007)
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Review of BlackBerry Curve 8300
Advantages: BBM, Push e-mails, Beautiful interface, Easy customisation, Enhanced video media player, QWERTY keyboard Disadvantages: GPRS internet connection, as opposed to 3G or Wi-Fi
sophiarazzle 24.09.2008 (24.09.2008)
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Review of BlackBerry Curve 8300
Advantages: large screen, good colours, good features, great reception, good standby time Disadvantages: heavy, screen not completely sealed by dust, body work scratched easily
alysmac44 26.08.2008 (26.08.2008)
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