Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #42152 in Cell Phone Accessories
- Color: Dark Grey
- Brand: Boost Mobile
- Model: 8330
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
Features
- 2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash And Video Capture
- GPS Positioning Compatible
- 96 MB Flash Memory/32 MB RAM
- 2.0, Stereo Bluetooth Compatible
BlackBerry Curve 8330 - Smartphone - CDMA2000 1X - QWERTY - BlackBerry OS - Boost Mobile
Product Description
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
Fair Plan for BlackBerry
By Nathan M. Smith
The Boost Unlimited Blackberry plan at $60/month is the best value in any BlackBerry plan offered in the U.S. at the moment and with no contract it was a sweet deal that I couldn't pass up. My contract with Sprint ended, and I decided to switch.I previously had an HTC Snap Smartphone. I asked the sales representative who sold the Boost BlackBerry Curve to me, "Why on earth would Sprint (who owns Boost) offer this plan for $40-$50 less on Boost then on Sprint?" I figured out the caveats on my own.Here's the scoop: Sprint stepped down the speed from EVDO Rev.0 to EVDO Rev.A, which means although technically it's "3G", It's much slower than using a BlackBerry Curve 3300 with Sprint on a contract. The browser is noticeably more slow then what I was used to. Secondly, the Boost Mobile version will not roam on other CDMA carriers (Verizon Wireless) which significantly cuts down the coverage areas, especially rural areas.Boost Mobile was also unable to port my phone number from Sprint. Strange since they run on the same Sprint CDMA network. The customer service rep chalked it up to a systems limitation. I gently reminded him of the FCC mandate that all wireless carriers must comply with porting requests. He seemed to be unconcerned. So I have a new phone number.I also wish Boost Mobile would have other BlackBerry plans - like a 1000 minute/unlimited data plan for $40, since I don't talk on the phone that much and don't really need unlimited minutes.Overall, the BlackBerry Curve 3300 device itself is great. It's intuitive, great for messaging, and easy to type with. The battery life is excellent. The $60/month plan is fair despite Boost Mobile (Sprint) crippling bandwidth and roaming capabilities.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Slow and hard to use
By Dave Capper
I received this phone within two days of ordering it ... hard to get it activated ... had to call provider to show me a back end way to activate it. Took three attempts to "provision" it to work.Added a few apps and now it says memory is too low delete some of the apps. Browser is very slow.I thought of the Blackberry because of the apps but apparently cannot use them. I now pay 10 bucks a month MORE for service because it is a Blackberry, only to find I could have used a cheaper plan and been more happy.I would not recommend this phone.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Customer Service
By Robert
Great phone, but Boost Mobile customer service lacks. Very hard to talk to a human being. The 800# is like being on a merry-go-round. Unless you're setting up your service. And online access gives little opions.
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