BlackBerry Curve 8320 Smartphone Titanium (T-Mobile) | 
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Category: Wireless
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Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 52
Color: Silver
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Model: 8320 Curve
UPC: 610214614957
ASIN: B000W79GQA
Release Date: September 24, 2007
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| | Smallest, lightest BlackBerry with full QWERTY keyboard--weighs just 3.9 ounces | | | Wi-Fi connectivity for Web browsing and access to T-Mobile's Hotspot @Home unlimited calling service | | | 2.0 megapixel camera with flash and 5x digital zoom; Bluetooth wireless connectivity with with stereo headset support | | | Next-generation media player with audio and video playback in a variety of formats; expandable via MicroSD memory cards | | | Includes: Battery, Charger, Stereo Hands-free Headset, USB Cable, Carrying Case and BlackBerry Desktop Software |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Adding a fashionable touch to Research in Motion's formidable arsenal of telephonic, PIM, and media tools, the BlackBerry 8320 Curve for T-Mobile is also the smallest, lightest BlackBerry phone that includes a full QWERTY keyboard. This amalgam of the svelte BlackBerry Pearl and the more business-oriented 8800 combines RIM's long-valued corporate 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). In addition to its quad-band GSM and EDGE connectivity, it also offers Wi-Fi connectivity for access to the Internet and email as well as access to T-Mobile's Hotspot @Home service. This version comes in titanium, but it's also available in pale gold. 
The Curve's full QWERTY keyboard and the innovative trackball navigation system (placed above the keyboard) makes accessing your data and writing email a breeze.. | 
The 2-megapixel camera makes it easy to capture pictures to send via email or upload to your online photo collection. | T-Mobile Service Options
With T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service, you'll effortlessly transition between Wi-Fi calling and T-Mobile's wireless network while you talk. You can get unlimited nationwide calls over Wi-Fi--at home via your wireless router or at any U.S. T-Mobile HotSpot. You can also use the HotSpot @Home service via most open, or unsecured, wireless routers, as well as any secured wireless router for which you have access to the password from the owner. This phone is compatible with the 802.11b/g Wi-Fi standard as well as the following wireless security protocols: WEP, WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES-CCMP), LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA. Whenever you're not using a Wi-Fi network, the Curve works just like a regular mobile phone, using your Whenever Minutes under your T-Mobile voice plan. This phone also includes compatibility with T-Mobile's myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. Learn more about myFaves from T-Mobile. Staying Connected
With BlackBerry's push email technology, your email will find you without having to initiate a connection. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, notifying you as new email arrives. In addition to the text, you can also receive and view attachments in a wide range of popular file formats, including Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF. Browse the web with the integrated, full-featured browser, which quickly and efficiently displays HTML pages as well as enables you to set up RSS feeds to stay connected to up-to-the-minute news and blog posts. And keep up with your contacts using a variety of instant message (IM) networks, including the integrated Blackberry Messenger as well as downloadable clients for Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and Lotus Sametime. For corporate users, the Curve delivers all the enterprise email and messaging capabilities you've come to expect. It's supported on BlackBerry Internet Service, giving you access to up to 10 work or personal email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts), as well as BlackBerry Enterprise Server, enabling advanced security and IT administration within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments. Phone Features
Click for larger view. | The Curve is fashioned in a liquid silver finish with chrome highlights and subtly curving corners. Measuring 4.2 x 2.4 inches, the Curve is just as slim as the Pearl (0.6 inches) and weighs in at 3.9 ounces--just 0.7 ounces heavier than its predecessor. It features a bright 2.5-inch color TFT screen that provides 65,000 colors and a 320 x 240-pixel resolution, and it includes a light-sensing feature that automatically adjusts backlighting for indoor, outdoor and dark environments. Like the BlackBerry 8800, the Curve includes a trackball navigation system located on the top of the QWERTY keypad, and it also features an integrated spell checker with a customizable dictionary to help maintain accuracy while on the go. It has 64 MB of internal ROM memory, and is expandable using MicroSD memory cards. The battery provides up to 4 hours (240 minutes) of talk time and up to 17 days (408 hours) of standby time. 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. 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. Vital Statistics
The Blackberry Curve 8320 weighs 3.92 ounces and measures 4.2 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 408 hours (17 days) of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.
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 One giant leap for BlackBerry fans September 28, 2007
G. Frank (New York, NY, USA)
147 out of 153 found this review helpful
The feature that differentiates this from other Blackberries is UMA - unlicensed mobile access. In contrast to the AT&T Blackberry 8820, this T-mobile 8320 allows one to SPEAK over wifi. The 8820 can only use wifi for data.
It roams seamlessly between wifi networks and EDGE/GSM networks without dropping the call. I started a call from a Starbucks wifi network and walked out of its range. The phone switched over to the GSM network without dropping the call - no problem. I then walked into my office where there is wifi, and the phone switched over to wifi.
A few interesting points:
- Calls made over UMA (ie. wifi) are much clearer. They sound like an landline phone, not a walkie talkie.
- T-mobile bills you according to where you *initiate* the call. So if you start a call at home over your wifi and then walk out, you still don't get minutes deducted from your plan.
- The UMA HotSpot@Home add-on to your T-mo contract ($20/mo unlimited UMA talking for all lines on my family plan) also includes access to Hotspots at all Starbucks Cafes and airports. I didn't need to do a thing. As soon as I get near a Starbucks, the phone finds its Hotspot wireless network and latches on.
- I have significantly decreased the amount I spend monthly on voicetime by using a MyFaves family plan ($59/mo for 1000 whenever minutes) because all calls over UMA and all calls on to my 5 selected MyFaves numbers are not deducted from that plan's minutes.
- Tmobile gave me a free wifi router ($50 with a $50 rebate) that has been optimized for UMA voice. It firmware has been set up so that the UMA (VOIP traffic) is prioritized.
- I am SO dumping my Vonage line now. Vonage's voice clarity and reliability is nowhere close, and Tmobile's customer service is fabulous in comparison.
- I live in NYC and I recall when the cell networks went down on 9/11 due to overload. One comforting thought is that this phone will not die in times of network overload that since it can work on a completely different network (ie. wifi routers connecting to regular ISPs, which kept working on 9/11).
I'm a believer.
Solid all around performer September 26, 2007
Wayne Schulz (Glastonbury, CT USA)
99 out of 102 found this review helpful
The Blackberry 8320 builds upon the popular Curve with the addition of WIFI and the ability to use both data and voice over WIFI. This is a bonus for those of us located slightly outside of the optimal coverage range for T-Mobile.
In addition, if you travel overseas and are within range of a WIFI hotspot, you'll be able to user your 8320 without any extra roaming or International fees (International fees always apply if you call International numbers - however you could use this phone overseas to call home without any added costs).
Some of the things I like about this phone:
1. The camera takes nice pictures and I've used it as a substitute for my regular digital camera. As with all cell phone cameras, the best quality is when you take a picture in direct sunlight. I upload the photos via email to my flikr account.
2. RSS reader built into the web browser
3. Spell checker now built into OS (just remember to correct any mis-spellings before you holster the device or the next time you look at your Blackberry you may see it reporting a spelling error and asking if you want to still send the email -- which you thought you sent hours ago)
Some of the things I dislike:
1. Blackberry devices still do not have the ability to display fully formatted html emails
2. The Blackberry devices are now being trickled out with selective features. For example, this model doesn't have GPS but does have WIFI. It's as if Blackberry is milking the product line for all it's worth -- and trying to get people to make small incremental upgrades to handsets as features are trickled out.
3. I've had problems on the media player when I used an 8300 (From ATT). I haven't fully tested this one yet. On my other Curve, the media player would not recognize all the mp3 songs I loaded. Now you might suggest this is a problem with song tags (and maybe you're right) - but the Curve was the only device which could not read the mp3 information (Tip: If your Curve exhibits the same behavior - browse for data files instead of using the search by artist/title/etc.)
Overall this is a very solid device. Battery life has been about a day which I find quite acceptable.
How Wi-Fi Works with 8320 November 2, 2007
Matthew J. Rygelski (St. Louis, MO USA)
73 out of 76 found this review helpful
First off, this is a great BlackBerry device that compares with any other BlackBerry device. Let's be honest: What you are interested in is how this phone works with VoIP over Wi-Fi. Okay, T-Mobile does offer the add-on "Hotspot@Home" service that allows unlimited calling when you choose to talk through the Wi-Fi network, but this is purely an option. This phone will still use Wi-Fi (or UMA), at the places you can access Wi-Fi, instead of using the T-Mobile cellular network... you'll just be using your plan minutes if you don't add on that unlimited option.
But, how does it actually work? Think of your home Wi-Fi router becoming another cellular tower. All cell phones "hand off" your call from one tower to the next as you drive down the highway. But with a UMA phone like this one, your home (or work) Wi-Fi becomes yet another available "tower" for your call to be handed to and from. So, start a call on Wi-Fi and walk out to the door, your call is automatically handed off to the T-Mobile tower without you noticing a thing. Started a call in your car on the way home? As soon as you walk in your front door, the call is automatically handed off to your Wi-Fi router seamlessly. As far as the phone and T-Mobile is concerned, it is no different than just driving further down the road to the next cellular tower. Yes, the phone easily connects even if your Wi-Fi requires a login (like most hotels) or the Wi-Fi signal requires WEP or WPA authentication.
I've been using my new phone for about one week and I've already burned through 250 minutes of my unlimited "Hotspot@Home" voice time through Wi-Fi, which before would have counted against my available plan minutes. You can't argue with the bottom line: this phone pays for itself almost overnight!
The Best BlackBerry October 9, 2007
D. Golden (Jefferson, WI United States)
39 out of 40 found this review helpful
It has been a very long time since I have had so much fun with a smartphone. In fact I would include Palms, Jornadas, and the much missed and lamented Newton to the mix The BlackBerry 8320 was amazingly easy to get up and running with PocketMac. This isn't always the case with some other BB's. I was particularly pleased to discover that OperaMini installed and performed flawlessly. There has been much talk on various boards claiming that T-Mobile has deliberately set their phones so that they won't run third party apps. My experience says otherwise.
The fact that the 8320 has WiFi was a huge selling point for me. Our house is located in what may very will be the most cell signal challenged spot in the county. This BB instantly located our AirPort signal and I was finally able to to make calls from home, via the UMA feature. Emails load very quickly, and it performs like a real champ when it's time to send a SMS or MMS. The screen is very bright and clear. It does a reasonably good job in direct sunlight, but then I have yet to find a phone whose screen delivers as promised in that area. It is also very sharp and easy to see. That's quite an accomplishment considering my poor eyesight. The 2.0 megapixel camera is pretty useful with it's zoom and flash abilities. Under the right set of circumstances it's capable of producing some pretty good photos. It also has a SD card slot so that you can store larger media files, or whatever else your heart desires. The web browsing experience is better than you you might expect. It also features voice dialing. I was impressed liked the phone's search function. I don't know if it is typical of other BlackBerries, but I found it to be extremely fast and very useful.
The reception is better than other phones that I have owned in the past. It it also very good looking and feels solidly made. The rubberized sides give the 8320 an extra secure grip. Finally, the real QWERTY keyboard is (for me at last) a huge improvement over the Pearl's Sure Type system. The keys are raised and separated just enough to make typing quickly possible, and this from a serious klutz. It also has spell check as part of it's core programming. That is something I desperately need.
When the iPhone first hit the scene I felt left out of the party because T-Mobile wouldn't be a seller. But I have had nothing other than positive experiences with T-Mobile. I don't work for or have any financial interest in the company, so I can honestly state that T-Mobile tech support ranks right up there with Apple. So why should I surrender that comfort level to try someone new? Also, I have read many, many bad things about AT&T customer service.
The release of the BlackBerry 8320 has taken the sting out the iPhone's release, and has provided me with a wonderfully functional, enjoyable & reliable prosumer's dream of a BlackBerry.
Go ahead, ditch your home phone. No, really....ditch it! February 27, 2008
Jim Alden (Hollywood, CA)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
Although this phone is not perfect (what phone is?), I'll explain why this might be the smartest purchase you can make. Three letters. UMA. This technology enables access to GSM and GPRS mobile services over a WIFI connection at home, your office or a hotspot such as Starbucks.
Although I live in the heart of Los Angeles, in my house, most mobile phones have problems with dropped calls, so like most people, I kept a home line. In my case Vonage. I always thought, if my cell worked really well, I would get rid of my home line. Only now will I do this and there are two reasons why.
First, the Hotspot service allows me to communicate through my high-speed Internet connection at home and those minutes are unlimited. Second reason is the most important: The call quality is better than my home line. When there are pauses in conversation, I have to ask "are you there?" because its so silent and clean. For me, 1000 minutes are fine since most of my calls are from home. Although I might use about 5000 minutes, I'll only be charged when I'm out and thats covered in my 1000 plan. The sound quality is the same for UMA connections or if I'm on their towers, clean. I also want to say, I just returned an iPhone. Although that is a great phone, ATT just didn't work for me. Dropped calls in my home killed it. That and the iPhone just always seemed too fragile to carry around. I give high marks for its usability, but now that I have the Curve, I can appreciate one thing for sure: Actual keys for texting are much easier than a touch screen.
As for features, I use the email push feature to notify me of anything in my gmail inbox, but downloaded googles package (free) that includes gmail and it works just great. Opera Mini browser also works well with this phone and the ball (mouse) is easy to get used to.
Most people considering this phone probably know the features, so I really wanted to comment on performance and I will say this. I have never had a phone/service that was so crystal clear and the fact that phone calls when I get home are free, how can you beat that? My personal break down is this: Old Vonage line monthly cost: $28. Old Sprint Cell account (before trying ATT), data and text was about $120 for a total of about $148.00
My new plan is $39 for 1000 min, $10 for Hotspot, $20 for full blackberry data and $10 for 1000 text messages. for a total of $79.00/mo. I no longer need my home line so I am saving about $70/mo.
To be fair, I will explain why i said its not perfect. Getting around the screen is better than most, but the iPhone does spoil you some. That being said, the pro's I've mentioned far outweigh the cons and at this point, all I miss about the iPhone is the toy-factor. But thats it. This phone, used as a phone, on the T-Mobile service blows them all away. I'm quite happy. Now I have to take it back and get it from Amazon since the deal here is way better than at the stores.
Here is a little money saving tip. If you start your call from a wifi connection and travel into the T-Mobile towers, even though you are now on cell towers, you are charged based on the calls origination. Meaning, you can drive for hours with no time charges. That being said, if you arrive home from a call originating on the cells, and it transfers to wifi, you are still going to be charged minutes, so hang up and begin a new call at this point.
Great phone. I'm very happy!!!
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