subject: New From Blackberry - The Brilliant 9300 Pearl 3g [print this page] The new Blackberry 9300 Curve 3G boasts the perfect balance of excellent connectivity coupled with a user friendly interface and some excellent media features.
Unlike many modern handsets that utilise a modern touch sensitive screen, Blackberry stick to there favoured method of including an optical trackpad beneath the handsets screen. This trackpad works in a similar way to a traditional computer mouse, responding to movements with a visible on screen pointer. The system is very responsive and a nice alternative to touch screens. The method is also an improvement on earlier Blackberry efforts which used the less effective Trackball system. The display itself measures 2.4 inches and offers a good quality QVGA resolution. Asides from the trackpad and the screen, the remaining space on the front of the phone is dominated by a full Qwerty keypad. With each letter placed on individual keys, it offers and easier method of inputting text, with the likelihood of typing errors greatly reduced. For this reason, Blackberry remain the handset of choice for business users who often need to compose e mails. A new younger generation of users are also turning to the phones for there excellent messaging and soocial networking facilities.
The handset offers a multitude of multi media options to the user. The Blackberry 9300 Curve 3G works superbly as an audio player and features a set of dedicated keys to make using these facilities easier. In addition to the option of compiling your own playlists, the phone also accepts a wide range of file formats including MP3, WAV and eAAC+. Thanks to Bluetooth 2.1 support, music can be enjoyed through a wireless headset, or if you'd prefer via a range of headphones thanks to the 3.5mm stereo socket. Like the new iPhone 4, the phones multitasking feature means you can listen to your audio in the background whilst operating another area of the phone. A 2 mega pixel camera allows you to take photographs on the handset. Despite being fixed focus, it does benefit from a flash feature for darker conditions and also a digital zoom. 256MB of internal flash memory comes supplied with the phone, however the SD card support allows for expansion of this up to 32GB should you require more storage. Internet connectivity benefits from WiFi connections when connected to a compatible network, however when on the move the new 3G and EDGE support give a satisfying online experience, perfect for checking your e mails or browsing the web.
The Blackberry 9300 Curve 3G offers a comprehensive array of features which will appeal to a broad spectrum of consumers.
