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| Product | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (smoky violet, T-Mobile) | BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (AT&T) | BlackBerry Curve 8520 (black, T-Mobile) | BlackBerry Curve 9360 (T- Mobile) | BlackBerry Bold 9900 (T-Mobile) |
| Price | Pricing is currently unavailable. | $297.00 | $118.00 | Please see the manufactures site for additional models. | $99.99 to $443.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 2.5 stars | 3 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | August 5, 2009 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Though we're disappointed that the RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G didn't have more improvements over its predecessor, it's still a decent upgrade with the addition of 3G and GPS. Plus, it's quite affordable for an entry-level smartphone. | The RIM BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 is a decent entry-level BlackBerry with a couple of modern features like 3G and GPS, but we wish it was more affordable. | The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is a sleek entry-level smartphone that delivers some nice design enhancements and great performance. While available directly from T-Mobile, Wal-Mart offers the better value on the smartphone. | The RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 makes a great entry-level offering for those already in the BlackBerry camp. | BlackBerry enthusiasts will love the BlackBerry Bold 9900, but its high price tag will be a deterrent to many. |
| Service Provider | T-Mobile | AT&T | T-Mobile | T-Mobile | T-Mobile |
| Cellular technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM |
| Band / mode | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Talk time | Up to 270 min | Up to 270 min (GSM) Up to 330 min (UMTS) | Up to 270 min | Up to 300 min | Up to 486 min |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.0 EDR | NFC Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 3.77 oz | 3.7 oz | 3.49 oz | 4.59 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | Pricing is currently unavailable. |
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