| The newly released BlackBerry Curve 3G | | | | the BlackBerry Curve 3G. Both models offer GPS, |
| smartphone, also known as Curve 9300, incorporates | | | | Wi-Fi and 3G network support and are practically the |
| all the latest mobile phone technologies into one | | | | same when it comes to battery life and size (when |
| compact and versatile device. Offering its user 256MB | | | | the Torch is closed). What inches the Torch into the |
| of on-board memory, GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G compatibility, | | | | lead is the touch screen navigation and option for using |
| this phone is surely a competitor in the 3G smartphone | | | | the on-screen keyboard, or sliding the screen up to |
| race. | | | | reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, not to mention |
| But who is the competition for the BlackBerry Curve | | | | double the on-board memory and a 5.0 mega pixel |
| 3G? The obvious answer is Apple's iPhone 4. Since | | | | camera with built in flash as opposed to the less than |
| becoming a household name, the purely touchscreen | | | | par 2.0 mega pixel no flash camera offered by the |
| iPhone is in the hands of customers who want ease | | | | Curve 9300. While these additional features offered by |
| of use, entertainment and cutting edge technology. The | | | | the Torch are desirable for some, they are too much |
| fact that Apple only offers one mobile phone, also | | | | for the casual user and certainly not worth the extra |
| allows them to pour all of the latest and greatest ideas | | | | money you will pay for them. |
| into it without having to share the wealth among | | | | In any sense the Curve 3G is no slouch when it comes |
| multiple devices. With huge storage capacity, better | | | | to additional upgrades such as a choice in hardware |
| than they human eye can detect resolution and an | | | | color, the new smooth track pad that promotes |
| exponentially growing app store the iPhone is being | | | | "accuracy with ease" replacing the "faulty with age" |
| labeled by some as the only phone that gets better | | | | track ball as well as access to BlackBerry's growing |
| the longer you use it. However, despite the iPhone's | | | | App World, you really can't go wrong. It offers |
| grade A specs and reviews, you aren't allowed | | | | expandable memory that is the perfect for the |
| hardware options based on personal needs or | | | | moderate multi-tasker, dedicated media keys for the |
| preferences, it is a one size fits all device. Consumers | | | | audio visual junkie as well as a sleek and compact |
| like options, this is why I believe the biggest contender | | | | aesthetic that compliments his or her on the go office. |
| is the BlackBerry Torch 9800. | | | | All in all, the new Curve 3G is an exceptional phone for |
| BlackBerry users seem to remain loyal to the brand, | | | | the first time BlackBerry user or the seasoned |
| so in some cases the decision moves from "Which | | | | smartphone professional, providing the key features |
| brand of phone" to "Which BlackBerry model"? The | | | | that boast the biggest pay off backed by one of the |
| Torch 9800 tops my list as the strongest contender to | | | | best brands in the smartphone business. |