Offered by AT&T in red and titanium, the Blackberry Curve 8310 packs a lot of features even though it is the tiniest Blackberry. This AT&T version features push-to-talk and GPS with TelNav support. Also included is a 2.0 megapixel flash camera that has 5x zoom and the ability to use a wireless stereo Bluetooth headset.
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Product Description
| Swelling the Blackberry Curve's already formidable arsenal of telephonic and connectivity tools, the titanium Blackberry 8310 Curve now adds an internal GPS receiver with support for AT&T Navigator turn-by-turn direction service and push-to-talk (PTT) capability--an AT&T exclusive. An amalgam of the svelte BlackBerry Pearl and the more business-oriented 8800, the 8310 Curve is the smallest, lightest BlackBerry phone that includes a full QWERTY keyboard. And it combines RIM's long-valued push email and messaging platform with a host of advanced multimedia features, including a 2-megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth (for listening to music via wireless headphones). This quadband phone operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's EDGE network, with availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. It also offers global voice roaming in over 190 and data roaming in over 130 countries. Staying Connected
If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can also take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees and more, all on your Blackberry 8310 Curve. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software. BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) is complimentary with the activation of a AT&T BlackBerry service plan (additional charges apply) and provides customers with the ability to have their personal or work email pushed automatically to their BlackBerry phone from multiple Internet Service Provider (ISP) email accounts. BIS provides automatic wireless synchronization of read, deleted, and sent email from the your BlackBerry phone to their desktop email account. Users with multiple accounts can choose from multiple "sent from" addresses when sending an email. You can also download ringtones and other content via AT&T's popular MEdia Net service or browse the Web using the BlackBerry HTML Browser. Wireless text messaging and multimedia messaging (MMS) are also supported by the BlackBerry 8310. AT&T Exclusive Features You can take advantage of the AT&T Navigator GPS software and service, a full-featured premium navigation application that includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search. You'll also be able to access the AT&T Mobile Music service, which enables you access to the Napster and eMusic subscription music services. Phone Design & Features You can snap vivid photos (though no video) using the 2-megapixel camera on the back of the Curve, which also features a 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder. It can capture images in up to three picture quality and size resolutions that can be shared instantly by email, MMS or BlackBerry Messenger, or even uploaded to your Flickr account with the Yahoo! Go service. Photos can also be immediately set as a unique caller ID or Home Screen image. You can edit photos and create albums within the Curve using the PhotoSuite application. Pictures can be cropped, rotated and straightened, and flaws can be fixed by removing redeye or changing the brightness, contrast, and saturation levels. Listen to your favorite music and watch downloaded videos using the included stereo headset, or use an optional wireless headphone thanks to the Curve's support for the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP). The Curve is compatible with a wide variety of file formats, including MP3, WMA and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ audio and WMV, MPEG4 and H.263 video. Dedicated volume controls are conveniently located on the side of the handset. You can also subscribe to the AT&T Music service, which includes access to online subscription music content from eMusic, XM Satellite Radio and more. With the Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD) feature, you can initiate a call just by telling the Curve who to call from your contact list--either via the integrated speakerphone or using an optional Bluetooth wireless headset. Other advanced phone features include advanced sound technology that cancels out background noise and echo, dedicated volume and mute keys, and the ability to customize the Curve with polyphonic and MP3 ringtones.
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Product Details
- Smallest, lightest BlackBerry with full QWERTY keyboard--weighs just 3.9 ounces
- Compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS and Mobile Music services; AT&T exclusive push-to-talk (PTT) walkie talkie-style communication
- 2-megapixel camera with flash and 5x digital zoom; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD memory expansion to 4 GB
- Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 408 hours (17 days) of standby time
- What's in the Box: handset, battery, charger, wired handsfree headset, USB cable, user manual, quick start guide
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Customer Reviews
 More than just business |
| Review Date: October 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: AreYouKidding?, |
| Like most tech-savvy professionals, I use and rely on a BlackBerry at work. In fact, I've been an addict for quite some time. I recently updated from an 8700 to this amazing phone. The email, calendar and address book are all what you expect and are accustomed to from BlackBerry. There are a ton of great improvements and I've outlined my likes and dislikes below.
Pros: * The screen appears to be the same 320x240 screen that is found on the older 8700. It's outstanding and flat out huge. There are various levels of backlighting and there is a handy auto-DIM feature that adjusts the backlight according to room lighting conditions. * The rollerball took a little getting used to, but after less than a day, I'm an expert. OK, not quite an expert, but I dialed in the sensitivity to suit my needs. I also turned off that annoying clicking sound. I guess that was supposed to simulate the audible "click" you would get from the old wheel. * The keyboard is perfect. I was really scared about going to something new but the spacing and texture are dead-on. Typing is a breeze. * Spell-Check; a warm welcome to something that has been missing for a LONG time. It's also super-easy to use. I get a prompt right before I send an email asking me to approve typos. Great job BlackBerry! * The multimedia software is excellent; both on the device and on the desktop. You can watch movies, listen to MP3s and check out your photos on the handset. The Music software is not as good as what's on the Sony Walkman w580i phone, but it gets the job done. The Roxio-powered Media Manager software for the desktop offers super-easy drag and drop of MP3s and movies. It even converts files on the fly so they work with the Curve. This is one of the best additions to BlackBerry. The easy to use interface really turns this into a multimedia device. * The camera is pretty good too. The LED flash is very bright and allows for a decent photo in low light. Full Screen view finder is a nice plus. There is even a little mirror on the back for self portraits. * 3.5mm Stereo/Audio Jack is built-in. No adapter needed. Amen BlackBerry! Just plug my Shure buds in and I'm in audio bliss. * Real GPS! This is awesome. I've just started to tinker with the TeleNav software. I don't like the fact there is a monthly fee, but the turn-by-turn directions rival standalone navigation systems I've used. It's awesome but pricey. I'll start hunting for alternative navigation software. Cons: * Doesn't record video * No 3G or Wi-Fi * Monthly fees associated with true turn-by-turn navigation software. The GPS does work great with BlackBerry Maps and Google Maps for location. Not quite the same as Telenav. * Memory card is located under the battery. I find it very annoying that I have to power down the phone to remove and replace the card. Hey, at least it's MicroSD. * It's a fingerprint magnet. Not iPod bad, but visible enough that I keep wiping down the body. * No playlist support for the music software. All in, this is the best BlackBerry I've ever owned. Highly recommended. |
| No problem with rebate as an existing customer....I'm in love! |
| Review Date: November 10, 2007 |
| Reviewer: BoomerGal50, Chesapeake Bay |
| This is my first Blackberry. Two years ago I bought a Razr (Cingular) on Amazon, my two year contract had been fulfilled and I was on a month to month. I was concerned about the "fine print" in Amazon's description and read other postings online from folks wondering if they would qualify. I emailed Amazon as well as AT&T and received confirmation that yes, I would qualify if I renewed a two year contract. So, having been hesitant about giving up my beloved Razr, I went for the Blackberry. And am I happy about that decision! The first few days I couldn't receive email (there was a glitch on the Blackberry end) but the wonderful customer service people at AT&T helped me resolve it. (Prior to the Razr, I had been a Verizon customer for many years, I totally think that Cingular/AT&T service is a kazillion times better). I have downloaded a great free ringtone from www.crackberry.com, transferred some music files (it sounds great, and I'm a 57 year old female addicted to my iPod); the voice sound quality is much better on the phone than the Razr. I was concerned I would have to pull out my reading glasses every time I got an email but I reset the typeface to a larger font and hey, "no problemo". I also transferred all of my Outlook Contacts and Calendar and it's convenient having that info handy. I also like the voice dialing, which is useful when you're driving, plus it will auto dial a number plus the extension. So, if it sounds like I'm having a love affair, I am! I am totally enamored with my new Blackberry. Hope I am still into gadgets when I'm 90! Kudos to Amazon and Cingular/AT&T. |
| Best Smartphone on the Market |
| Review Date: October 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Reader of History, New York, NY |
| This device does it all. It is robust, has a great keyboard, bright screen and is intuitive. It is a productivity machine, but also thin and sports both GPS and a 2MP camera. I initially wanted the iPhone, but after trying both out, the keyboard on the 8310 is far superior. Also, the push email system is more advanced, and with removable battery, SIM card, storage, it is more flexible. |
| Indispensable |
| Review Date: March 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: JAD, On Airplanes |
| What can I say - the Blackberry 8310 (my fourth BB) continues to be an absolutely indispensable tool for a professional on the go. My productivity remains super high because the BB integrates so well with both my lifestyle and workstyle and I have so much more flexibility to live and work where and how I want to. Some high points for this particular model:
1. Its slim and light. Smaller and lighter than an iPhone. No burden at all 2. Great Battery life. Runs well through a full day of calls and email. 3. Internet. Provides web access when you need it. [Need AT&T to get G3 on this device!] 4. Easy to use. Keyboard is very workable for even those lengthy, from the field reports. 5. Attachments. Big screen makes it easy to work with docs - even pdfs. 6. GPS. A good backup when you need to know where you area. 7. Audio Quality. Phone and Speakerphone are excellent 8. Bright Screen. Use it anywhere 9. Camera. Comes in handy for quick snapshots that you want to email on the fly 10. Email. The best, most reliable mobile email out there. Blackberry knows its target customers - mobile professionals. they do a great job of steering clear of the consumer bells and whistles and have stayed on track with delivering a product that fits the way we work. |
| Great phone, and lost of nice features but net service too much! |
| Review Date: June 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Bone, South Florida |
| I got this phone a little over a month ago and have since had much time to play with it, learn it, and so on.
Pros: Full qwerty keyboard makes for very easy typing for me to get things out as fast as possible. I have big fingures and this works pretty good for me. Easy navigation: it's so easy to move from one program to the next and you can creat folders and more to organize the programs for how you want things to be Right size: it's not too small and not too big. Voice recognition: I recently started using this with my BT headset (H681) and wow, this makes things so easy, no pre programing like older system used to require. I can access just say what I want it to do and it does it. Sometimes it doesn't fully recognize what I said but a restating normally fixes that. Camera: better than average quality as far as phone cameras go, but could be a lot better in my opinion. It'll do though for the time being until I decided to get a different phone. Web: The browser does a great job of displaying full internet pages and you can switch from mobile style to Desktop style with a mouse cursor (needed for some pages). I like how you can easily select text and copy to the note pad or whatever else is needed. The browser is definatley setup well. Cons: Screen size: could be a little higher resolution/larger The could have definately taken up a little more space with the screen. yeah there isn't a whole lot of space to do so, but every little bit counts and it seems like they could have done a little better with this. The ringer volumes: You only have 3 levels to choose from, low-medium-high. Granted the High is quite loud but the low isn't really that low at all. It's still kind of loud in my opinion. It would have been nice to just give levels like most other phones were you can have a nice rather low volume especially when you might be in a meeting or a library were you don't want a loud ringer at all. You can do it to the volume of the caller and such so why not the ringers. Trankball sensitivity: ( yeah you can adjust it to be really sensative or not, there are like 10 different setting but it seems that when you get to the more sensative side it is a major difference in how fast the selection moves instead of being milder changes. Seems like they dropped the ball on that aspect. Headset Jack: Not happy with the 3.5mm 4 contact jack at all. You can't just go out and get a headset to have voice conversations with people via a wired headset (99% of these headsets are 2.5mm 3 contact jacks. It would have been nice if a 3.5mm 4 contact - 2.5mm 3 contact adapter would have been included or atleast more accessible. No one seems to carry them at all anywere locally, can only get them online and then you have to be sure it's not and adapter to go to your car stereo. Included headset: it's extremely uncomfortable in my ears, the ear pieces are huge! they bairly fit in my ears, I feel sorry for most women or other men who have smaller ears trying to use this headset. Now on to the service comment made in the title: AT&T currently charges 30 dollars a month for interent service with the BlackBerry phones (it's required if you get this phone). But then you have phones like the Iphone (though the same carrier!) and internet service is only 20 bucks a month. I'm getting ripped a new one for the next 2 years it seems, I could have just paid they extra money to get an Iphone and then saved that much in service costs over the next couple years! I'M EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED BY THIS! I wish I would have found that out only 30 days ago when I ordered this phone. |
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