Design & Construction
The Curve uses the newer generation BlackBerry form factor: it's still a relatively thin yet broad device with a large screen, but (as with the Pearl and the 8800) the Curve now uses a center-mounted trackball for menu navigation and selection rather than the traditional three-way jog dial common to earlier BlackBerry phones.
Like all BlackBerries it's considerably larger than the average phone. However, with the addition of multimedia capabilities such as a 2-megapixel digital camera and the ability to play QVGA-quality video and music, the Curve is remarkably compact. The Curve's size also makes for a very usable keyboard, though not quite as large as the slide-out keyboards on some smartphones. Entering text on the keyboard is quite comfortable and speedy for anyone familiar with BlackBerry keyboards.
The overall design of the 8300 is simple yet stylish, with only two connectors and logically placed buttons. This might look like yet another business device, but it's a business device with class ... and a few toys hidden inside. The design of the BlackBerry Curve 8300 is perfectly suited to its messaging focus. It is comfortable to hold, solidly built, and offers a fantastic keyboard with a large and readable display. It doesn't get much better than this on today's market.
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