BlackBerry Curve-8320 Pale Gold Review - Conclusion

BlackBerrys have made their name on corporate Email service.  Over the past few years, RIM has broadened BlackBerry’s market with the development of more consumer-friendly devices, most notably the Pearl and now the Curve.  While retaining the push Email system that’s made BlackBerry the American Executive’s Best Friend, Curve has also added some solid entertainment features to the mix, and improved usability by way of a very handy trackball for navigation, a lightweight housing that’s comfortable in hand, and a redesigned QWERTY thumb board that takes its cues from the old-style 8700 series.

The result is a BlackBerry that’s got ergonomics and entertainment value in addition to everything that’s good and bad about always-on Email.  T-Mobile’s Curve doesn’t have the 3G data access and integrated GPS that AT&T’s version does, but the 8320 offers WiFi connectivity and the value-add of UMA calling for folks who are worried about overage charges on their monthly bill.  Of course there’s room for improvement, and the OS is looking just a bit outdated in the face of all those new touch-navigation handsets, but the Curve 8320 still remains one of the best smartphones available in the US right now.

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