Customer Rating: 
Summary: My life
Comment: I bought this product instead of carrying a PDA,a phone and computer. It is a life saver. I didn't buy it through Amazon. I am not totally happy with AT&T pricing is good coverage not so much.
Customer Rating:
Summary: My 1st PDA and I love it!
Comment: My last phone was a Motorola Razor and I really wanted a change. I have always admired the Blackberry and the status that was wrapped-up with it. This is my first PDA and I love it. I have a very busy schedule and I am on the go a lot so I decided that getting a PDA, specifically a Blackberry, would be a big help in keeping my life organized. The following are the specific functions that I love about the Blackberry Curve 8310.
Text Message: I enjoy the text messaging options. By the end of the day I have a long list of texts from so many different people that it's hard to keep track of each conversation or go back to a certain message without having to scroll all the way down and look for it. Although, if you really want to find a specific text message, there is a great search option available.
Placing Calls: While you are driving, it is difficult to place a call although; the speed dial makes things easier.
Calling, Sound Quality, Speakerphone: All awesome, reception is great, call volume is nice and loud and speakerphone is the best I've experienced from a cell phone yet
Keyboard: I was nervous about switching from a keyboard with multiple letters to a full one, but once I got the hang of it I fell in love. I never want to go back to a phone that doesn't have a full keyboard. It is probably one of my favorite things about this phone!
Camera: The camera is great. The clarity or pictures is amazing and there is a flash. It also has a great way to store the pictures on your memory card.
Calendar: Probably my biggest pet peeves with the Curve. Setting appointments, reminders and navigating through the calendar is easy but it is limited in its reminder capabilities.
Email: Email is one of the best features of the Blackberry Curve. Emails arrive as they are sent, which is great! Emailing is not however something I use a lot, but someone who does will love this phone. With AT&T the internet package is $30 a month and that may be a drawback for some people.
Battery: The battery is a big concern for me since this is the only phone I use at school. The battery life is pretty good. I charge it about every two to three days. When it needs to be charged, it doesn't take long to completely recharge it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I Love this Phone
Comment: First, let me say that I am a neophyte when it comes to technology. I used to be very technology savvy. Now I am one of the people who I used to talk badly about. I can generally figure things out, but I am not a geek by any stretch of the imagination. That being said, this is a GREAT phone and I think anyone else who is in my class of users will love it too. Let me list the things I love about it:
Size: The phone is the perfect size. It fits easily in your pocket (guys) - even with the protective sleeve. You don't have to look like one of those geeky people with the pocket protector. It has a smooth feel that just feels comfortable in the palm of your hand.
Phone quality: The phone quality is great! I have a slight hearing impairment, so it is important for the phone volume to be loud enough for me to actually hear - especially in noisy surroundings. This phone passes the test with flying colors. I usually only have the phone at 3/4 volume. I have never been able to do that with any other cell phone. The speaker phone also is the best quality I have seen.
GPS - This is a great feature. I thought I would not use it since you have to pay extra for telenav. I already wasn't happy about paying $30 extra for unlimited data, so I definitely wasn't going to pay for the gps. Then I read here that you can download google mobile maps for free. DO IT!!! I know my own city pretty well, so it is only a novelty right now, but it will definitely come in handy when I travel. All you have to do is put in the location of where you want to go, then have the phone track your own location. You can literally watch yourself moving toward your destination - regardless of whether you have asked it to map your route or not. Have you ever been in the vicinity of a destination, but not been able to figure out where it is at exactly (or not sure which way to turn)? Never again.
Voice Dialing - With a blue tooth headset, you can just push a button on your headset and give a verbal command (i.e. "call john," or "dial 555-555). It will ask you which # (mobile, work, home, etc.). Once you respond, it will dial automoatically.
Battery Life: This is one of the reasons I chose the curve over the iPhone. The batterylife is great. I generally charge my phone everyday, but I also use it quite a bit too. I have only had it go down to 50% once, and that was when I left the GPS in tracking mode for several hours. You can change the battery yourself, as opposed to having to have someone else do it for you.
e-mail: Right now, I have only my personal account set-up on the phone, but you can have up to ten e-mail accounts on it at one time. I get e-mails automatically. I can also delete e-mails from both my handheld and from my account with just the push of a button. I wish it would let me delete ultiple e-mails at one time. Better yet, let me get rid of some of that spam all together, but that is a different story.
Camera - I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of the pictures. It has a built in flash and takes awesome pictures. Also, by putting a microSD card in the phone, you can literally store all your pictures on your blackberry. I was able to get a 4gb card, which I am told that some phones do not support.
Keyboard - This is another reason I chose the Curve over the iPhone. You geet a full qwerty keyboard. I have somewhat large fingers, but am able to manipulate the keys fairly easily. It helps if I use my fingernails rather than the pads of my fingers/thumbs.
Music - Like the camera, you can put quite a bit of music on your Curve if you use a microSD card. The sound is great.
Protective Sleeve: A protective sleeve comes with the Curve. When you put the phone in the sleeve, it automatically goes into power save mode - not to mention the fact that it protects your screen from unnecessary scratches. Someone said you can actually change the screen, but I haven't figured out how yet.
Password keeper - No more keeping that password list under your keyboard. You can put all of your passwords into the Blackberry (and can even mask them from prying eyes - although it appears to only keep honest people away from them. Its not that hard to unmask). The nice thing is that your passwords are password protected, so theoretically, they're safe.
Attachments - You can open Microsoft Office files, as well as .pdf's. I understand you can also open up .wmv files, although I haven't done it yet.
There are just a couple things I do not care for:
Manuverability - I still find myself pressing a lot of different buttons to get to the screen I want - especially as I switch back and forth between the "full menu" and the "express menu" (I'm not sure what you really call them. Maybe it will just take me getting used to some of the buttons. Even getting to my address book can be a challenge sometimes.
Internet - This is an area where I think the iPhone might be better. The internet capability is a bit slow, and you don't always get the full content of page like you would on a pc. On the fly, it is good to have though.
All in all, this was a great purchase. I wondered if I would regret getting this phone over the iPhone. So far, I haven't. I highly recommend it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best Phone I Have Owned.
Comment: The Blackberry Curve from AT&T is the best phone I have owned. To start, it is a nice looking phone. Honestly, it just looks cool. My last phone was a flip phone and I was nervous about having the screen to my cell phone so exposed (I am known to throw my phones right into my cluttered bag). However, the case I received upon purchasing my Blackberry has solved that problem. No scratches or dings to my phone...yet. The large screen is great, as well. I have come to really like just pushing a button to answer a call instead of flipping my phone open. Trivial, I know, but important to how much you like your phone.
I'm on my cell constantly; I text all the time. This was crucial in my decision to get a BlackBerry instead of the iPhone. I like being able to text quickly with both thumbs. The full keyboard makes texting/e-mailing super-quick. The Curve allows e-mails to be erased from handheld and mailbox, which is great for all the junk e-mails received. You never have to see them in your e-mail inbox. It helps keep me organized. . BlackBerry Messenger is great, as well. It is kind of like a chat/instant messenger feature that lets you talk to other BlackBerry users quickly. I'm addicted to it.
I have never owned a BlackBerry, so it was great to be able to create links to my favorite websites and put them on my menu screen. Google, Weather Channel, CNN, Fox News, MapQuest and Facebook are all now easily accessible for me from wherever I am.
The camera is great as well. It produces clear pictures and even has a flash, which is fantastic. There is a tiny mirror on the back, so you can take pictures of yourself. There is no video recording option, which is a bit of a negative aspect to the phone. The BlackBerry has been a great phone for me and my lifestyle. As a college student getting ready to enter the professional world it has been extremely useful to me. I love it. Highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing daily use tool..
Comment: I have owned mine since Feb 2008, I love all of the fetures and the new updates that are comming out, making it that much better. For a full list of updates (ex: video recording, watch youtube vids, html email...) go to www.crackberry.com/forums. If you are undecided on if you really want to invest in a Curve, go to that site, the Amazon description really does not do this awesome daily use tool any justice.
FYI: Nav4All is a free (until 2010, so d/l it soon!) turn by turn gps, if you have a data plan you can d/l that instead of paying for telenav.
Summary: My life
Comment: I bought this product instead of carrying a PDA,a phone and computer. It is a life saver. I didn't buy it through Amazon. I am not totally happy with AT&T pricing is good coverage not so much.
Customer Rating:
Summary: My 1st PDA and I love it!
Comment: My last phone was a Motorola Razor and I really wanted a change. I have always admired the Blackberry and the status that was wrapped-up with it. This is my first PDA and I love it. I have a very busy schedule and I am on the go a lot so I decided that getting a PDA, specifically a Blackberry, would be a big help in keeping my life organized. The following are the specific functions that I love about the Blackberry Curve 8310.
Text Message: I enjoy the text messaging options. By the end of the day I have a long list of texts from so many different people that it's hard to keep track of each conversation or go back to a certain message without having to scroll all the way down and look for it. Although, if you really want to find a specific text message, there is a great search option available.
Placing Calls: While you are driving, it is difficult to place a call although; the speed dial makes things easier.
Calling, Sound Quality, Speakerphone: All awesome, reception is great, call volume is nice and loud and speakerphone is the best I've experienced from a cell phone yet
Keyboard: I was nervous about switching from a keyboard with multiple letters to a full one, but once I got the hang of it I fell in love. I never want to go back to a phone that doesn't have a full keyboard. It is probably one of my favorite things about this phone!
Camera: The camera is great. The clarity or pictures is amazing and there is a flash. It also has a great way to store the pictures on your memory card.
Calendar: Probably my biggest pet peeves with the Curve. Setting appointments, reminders and navigating through the calendar is easy but it is limited in its reminder capabilities.
Email: Email is one of the best features of the Blackberry Curve. Emails arrive as they are sent, which is great! Emailing is not however something I use a lot, but someone who does will love this phone. With AT&T the internet package is $30 a month and that may be a drawback for some people.
Battery: The battery is a big concern for me since this is the only phone I use at school. The battery life is pretty good. I charge it about every two to three days. When it needs to be charged, it doesn't take long to completely recharge it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I Love this Phone
Comment: First, let me say that I am a neophyte when it comes to technology. I used to be very technology savvy. Now I am one of the people who I used to talk badly about. I can generally figure things out, but I am not a geek by any stretch of the imagination. That being said, this is a GREAT phone and I think anyone else who is in my class of users will love it too. Let me list the things I love about it:
Size: The phone is the perfect size. It fits easily in your pocket (guys) - even with the protective sleeve. You don't have to look like one of those geeky people with the pocket protector. It has a smooth feel that just feels comfortable in the palm of your hand.
Phone quality: The phone quality is great! I have a slight hearing impairment, so it is important for the phone volume to be loud enough for me to actually hear - especially in noisy surroundings. This phone passes the test with flying colors. I usually only have the phone at 3/4 volume. I have never been able to do that with any other cell phone. The speaker phone also is the best quality I have seen.
GPS - This is a great feature. I thought I would not use it since you have to pay extra for telenav. I already wasn't happy about paying $30 extra for unlimited data, so I definitely wasn't going to pay for the gps. Then I read here that you can download google mobile maps for free. DO IT!!! I know my own city pretty well, so it is only a novelty right now, but it will definitely come in handy when I travel. All you have to do is put in the location of where you want to go, then have the phone track your own location. You can literally watch yourself moving toward your destination - regardless of whether you have asked it to map your route or not. Have you ever been in the vicinity of a destination, but not been able to figure out where it is at exactly (or not sure which way to turn)? Never again.
Voice Dialing - With a blue tooth headset, you can just push a button on your headset and give a verbal command (i.e. "call john," or "dial 555-555). It will ask you which # (mobile, work, home, etc.). Once you respond, it will dial automoatically.
Battery Life: This is one of the reasons I chose the curve over the iPhone. The batterylife is great. I generally charge my phone everyday, but I also use it quite a bit too. I have only had it go down to 50% once, and that was when I left the GPS in tracking mode for several hours. You can change the battery yourself, as opposed to having to have someone else do it for you.
e-mail: Right now, I have only my personal account set-up on the phone, but you can have up to ten e-mail accounts on it at one time. I get e-mails automatically. I can also delete e-mails from both my handheld and from my account with just the push of a button. I wish it would let me delete ultiple e-mails at one time. Better yet, let me get rid of some of that spam all together, but that is a different story.
Camera - I am pleasantly surprised by the quality of the pictures. It has a built in flash and takes awesome pictures. Also, by putting a microSD card in the phone, you can literally store all your pictures on your blackberry. I was able to get a 4gb card, which I am told that some phones do not support.
Keyboard - This is another reason I chose the Curve over the iPhone. You geet a full qwerty keyboard. I have somewhat large fingers, but am able to manipulate the keys fairly easily. It helps if I use my fingernails rather than the pads of my fingers/thumbs.
Music - Like the camera, you can put quite a bit of music on your Curve if you use a microSD card. The sound is great.
Protective Sleeve: A protective sleeve comes with the Curve. When you put the phone in the sleeve, it automatically goes into power save mode - not to mention the fact that it protects your screen from unnecessary scratches. Someone said you can actually change the screen, but I haven't figured out how yet.
Password keeper - No more keeping that password list under your keyboard. You can put all of your passwords into the Blackberry (and can even mask them from prying eyes - although it appears to only keep honest people away from them. Its not that hard to unmask). The nice thing is that your passwords are password protected, so theoretically, they're safe.
Attachments - You can open Microsoft Office files, as well as .pdf's. I understand you can also open up .wmv files, although I haven't done it yet.
There are just a couple things I do not care for:
Manuverability - I still find myself pressing a lot of different buttons to get to the screen I want - especially as I switch back and forth between the "full menu" and the "express menu" (I'm not sure what you really call them. Maybe it will just take me getting used to some of the buttons. Even getting to my address book can be a challenge sometimes.
Internet - This is an area where I think the iPhone might be better. The internet capability is a bit slow, and you don't always get the full content of page like you would on a pc. On the fly, it is good to have though.
All in all, this was a great purchase. I wondered if I would regret getting this phone over the iPhone. So far, I haven't. I highly recommend it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best Phone I Have Owned.
Comment: The Blackberry Curve from AT&T is the best phone I have owned. To start, it is a nice looking phone. Honestly, it just looks cool. My last phone was a flip phone and I was nervous about having the screen to my cell phone so exposed (I am known to throw my phones right into my cluttered bag). However, the case I received upon purchasing my Blackberry has solved that problem. No scratches or dings to my phone...yet. The large screen is great, as well. I have come to really like just pushing a button to answer a call instead of flipping my phone open. Trivial, I know, but important to how much you like your phone.
I'm on my cell constantly; I text all the time. This was crucial in my decision to get a BlackBerry instead of the iPhone. I like being able to text quickly with both thumbs. The full keyboard makes texting/e-mailing super-quick. The Curve allows e-mails to be erased from handheld and mailbox, which is great for all the junk e-mails received. You never have to see them in your e-mail inbox. It helps keep me organized. . BlackBerry Messenger is great, as well. It is kind of like a chat/instant messenger feature that lets you talk to other BlackBerry users quickly. I'm addicted to it.
I have never owned a BlackBerry, so it was great to be able to create links to my favorite websites and put them on my menu screen. Google, Weather Channel, CNN, Fox News, MapQuest and Facebook are all now easily accessible for me from wherever I am.
The camera is great as well. It produces clear pictures and even has a flash, which is fantastic. There is a tiny mirror on the back, so you can take pictures of yourself. There is no video recording option, which is a bit of a negative aspect to the phone. The BlackBerry has been a great phone for me and my lifestyle. As a college student getting ready to enter the professional world it has been extremely useful to me. I love it. Highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing daily use tool..
Comment: I have owned mine since Feb 2008, I love all of the fetures and the new updates that are comming out, making it that much better. For a full list of updates (ex: video recording, watch youtube vids, html email...) go to www.crackberry.com/forums. If you are undecided on if you really want to invest in a Curve, go to that site, the Amazon description really does not do this awesome daily use tool any justice.
FYI: Nav4All is a free (until 2010, so d/l it soon!) turn by turn gps, if you have a data plan you can d/l that instead of paying for telenav.