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BlackBerry 8330 Curve

7.6 / 10
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Based on 2 critic reviews
BlackBerry Operating system
— Screen size
2MP Main camera
XScale Processor
64 MB Storage
1,150 mAh Battery
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What critics say

Critic consensus

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2 reviews
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Cnet
Cnet
8

“General performance on the Curve 8330 was good. There were a few instances where we watched the hourglass do a few rotations (mostly when trying to use the multimedia functions), but other than that, the Curve was quite responsive. Web browsing was pleasant thanks to EV-DO, however, accessing some of the Sprint TV and Sprint Music Store content took a bit of time. As for multimedia performance, it was a bit mixed. Music playback through the phone's speakers sounded a bit hollow, and the sound tends to get blown out when you have the volume set at high. However, we don't suspect a lot of people listen to their music through the speakers, and, fortunately, the Curve is equipped with a 3.5mm jack so you can plug in a nice pair of headphones.”

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“The anticipation of a new device in your hands is always something that makes you a little crazy. The act of opening boxes, peeling off cling plastic covers and tossing aside instruction manuals gets my blood pumping. Ever since I took this device out of its box I have been discovering new things about it everyday. I have really come to appreciate the little things like pressing the first letter of a menu item highlights it and a space key that will enter a “.” or “@” depending on what you are inputting, and the almost psychic adjustment of screen brightness depending on ambient light.This device approaches perfection. And with new devices like the Bold, Niagara, Javelin, Thunder and KickStart looming I see nothing but a bright future of newly opened boxes and ignored instruction manuals. Besides. That’s why we have CrackBerry.com and CrackBerry.com’s Forums.”

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Community opinion

What people say

1 community rating · Recommendation data coming soon.

Recent voices
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Anonymous · 18 years ago

There's never been a better time to be a BlackBerry fan. The Curve, is a very powerful device. It allows you to receive your email instantly, surf the internet, text, MMS, forward articles to friends with just a couple clicks, and much more.It has a 3.5mm jack to you can take full advantage of it...

Annabel · replied 9 years ago

I've done this too, I shouldn't have locked myself out, all I did was restart. I also must have just gone into my google account on the browser and not the phone or something, no 'forgotten password' option comes up. So I'm f*cked and have to lose everything now? Because Xiaomi decided on making this a thing?

Carl · replied 9 years ago

Try cleaning the fingerprint sensor maybe it's smudgy that's why it's having a hard time reading your fingerprint. That's a security feature in case you lose your phone, people won't get access to your personal files. Hmm.. Try entering the wrong code multiple times, check if it shows a "forgot password".

Common questions

What people actually want to know

When was the BlackBerry 8330 Curve released?
How long does the battery last on the BlackBerry 8330 Curve?
Does the BlackBerry 8330 Curve have a headphone jack?
Where can I download the BlackBerry 8330 Curve manual?
Community

Questions & answers

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Grindale · Answered

You can still have it repaired. Just contact BlackBerry to get information on where or how you can get your phone repaired.

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shabir ahmad · Answered

Is there any solution to change this phone to GSM operating phone???

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Grindale · Answered

The BlackBerry 8330 Curve is a CDMA phone and therefore does not have a SIM card slot.

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Grindale · Answered

Set how long backlighting remains on: 1. In the device options, click Screen/Keyboard. 2. Set the Backlight Timeout field. 3. Press the Menu key. 4. Click Save.Stop backlighting from dimming automatically 1. In the device options, click Screen/Keyboard. 2. Change the Automatically Dim Backlight field to Off. 3. Press the Menu key. 4. Click Save.

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Branden · Answered

You mean you'd like to add a voice or data service plan to your phone?

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Carl · Answered

I believe you can still use it since their CDMA is still not yet down. Please contact Telus just to be sure if you can still use that phone with them.

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Grindale · Answered

1. When composing an MMS message, press the Menu key. 2. Click one of the following menu items: • Attach Picture • Attach Audio • Attach Video • Attach Voice Note 3. Click a media file. 4. Type a message. 5. Perform one of the following actions: • If the contact is not in your address book, click [Use Once]. Click Email or Phone. Type an email address or an MMS phone number. Click the trackball. • If the contact is in your address book, click a contact. Click an email address or MMS phone number. 6. Click Send.

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Grindale · Answered

Contact Telus to find out if it's possible to use your phone with their network. Please note that you need to have your phone reprogrammed if you did not buy it from Telus.

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Grindale · Answered

After activating your phone, you should be able to receive incoming calls without the need of changing any setting on your phone.

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Grindale · Answered

Try this - Go to Profiles and choose the profile you want to edit. You should see an option for email and that will let you choose if you want to turn the tone off or assign one.

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Grindale · Answered

To install the media card: 1. Remove battery cover 2. Remove battery 3. Flip up the metal cage. 4. Insert the media card in the upright cage. 5. Fold the cage with media card back down. 6. Slide the cage to lock the media card in place.

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