Blackberry 8310 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A while back we got our hands on a Blackberry Curve 8310, which is identical to the 8300 but has an ace up its sleeve in the form of a ...

Verdict: The Blackberry 8310 simply adds a GPS function to the already excellent Push email support, for any business individual or corporate, this is a fantastic product. Just don't expect to find any 3G or Wi-Fi support included. Note: The images in the galler

Pros: Adds GPS capabilities to the already impressive and sleek messaging smart phone; 2-megapixel camera; Bluetooth; good call quality.

Cons: Doesn't offer Wi-Fi or 3G support; Web browser isn't the sleekest; the camera lacks video-recording capabilities; you only get the proprietary BlackBerry Messenger IM client.

Review summary: The Curve finally gets GPS on AT&T's network.

Review summary: AT&T's BlackBerry 8300 Curve wasn't exactly long in the tooth, having been on the market for mere months. Still, once T-Mobile launched the 8320 Curve, a superior version that makes calls over Wi-Fi, it was clear that AT&T had to do something to stay comp

Pros: Beautiful design. Comfortable keyboard and trackball. Best-in-class e-mail handling. Built-in GPS and optional TeleNav app.

Cons: No 3G or Wi-Fi support. Slow GPS lock-in. Traffic reporting needs work.

Verdict: Research in Motion takes the already excellent BlackBerry Curve 8300 and adds GPS. It's still one of the best smartphones out there despite a lack of fast data options.

Pros: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 adds GPS capabilities to the already impressive and sleek messaging smartphone. You also get a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and good call quality.

Cons: The Curve 8310 doesn't offer Wi-Fi or 3G support. The Web browser isn't the sleekest, and the camera lacks video-recording capabilities. Also, unlike the T-Mobile version, you get only the proprietary BlackBerry Messenger IM client.

Verdict: Still offering an attractive design and excellent messaging capabilities, the addition of GPS makes the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 an even more attractive choice for road warriors.