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Product Description
The 8300 is the latest Smartphone from Qtek designed with music in mind. This third generation music device is heavily featured to stay out front in the rapidly expanding music phone... More
The 8300 is the latest Smartphone from Qtek designed with music in mind. This third generation music device is heavily featured to stay out front in the rapidly expanding music phone category. EDGE, WLAN and Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system make this phone ideally equipped for the business world. Dedicated music buttons are conveniently located on the front of the device and Windows media player 10 provides the richest music experience in its class. Couple that with a mini SD slot, 65K colour display, 1.3 MP camera and you have a winning package. The 8300, setting the standard in music mobile devices. Less
Balance work, life and everything in between with the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone. Move your mouse over the glowing hotspots to the left to discover the great features of the BlackBerry... More
Balance work, life and everything in between with the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone. Move your mouse over the glowing hotspots to the left to discover the great features of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone. Less
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Key Features   
Screen Size (Diagonal) 2.2 inch 2.44 inch
Installed Memory 64 MB 250 MB
Operating System Windows Mobile BlackBerry OS
Design Mobile Mobile
Style Smartphone Smartphone
Location - Built in GPS Receiver
Network Type GSM 850 • GSM 900 • GSM 1800 • GSM 1900 • GPRS • GSM • EDGE GSM 900 • GSM 1800 • GPRS • CDMA 1900 • EDGE • CDMA 850
Display   
Screen Resolution 240 x 320 -
Screen Size 2.2 inch 2.44 inch
Display Size - 480 x 360
Display Technology Transflective Color TFT Color TFT LCD
Screen Type 64K Colors (TFT) 65K Colors (TFT)
Memory   
Installed Memory 64 MB 250 MB
Memory Card Support MiniSD -
Communication   
Wireless Capabilities WLAN 802.11b • Bluetooth • Infrared irDA WLAN 802.11b • WLAN 802.11g
Multimedia   
Voice Recorder With Voice Recorder -
Built-in Music Player MP3 Player • WMA Player -
Digital Photography Features Video Capture Capability -
Audio Output 2.5 mm Headset Jack • Built in Speaker -
Built-in Digital Camera Built-in Digital Camera Built-in Digital Camera
Technical Features   
Standby Time 250 Hours 356 Hours
Digital Camera Resolution 1.3 Megapixels 3.2 Megapixels
Processor Speed 195 MHz -
Interface Type USB • Bluetooth • Infrared • Wi-Fi -
Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 BlackBerry OS
Digital Camera Zoom - 2x Digital Zoom
Talk Time 5 Hours 5.5 Hours
Input Method 5-Way Navigation Pad • Microphone -
Other Features   
Other Features Led Notification -
Multimedia Features MPEG4 Video Playback -
Messaging Formats SMS • MMS -
Phone Features Vibrating Alert • Hands Free Options Personal security code • Email
Battery   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium -
Dimensions   
Weight 3.74 oz. -
Depth 0.69 in. -
Height 4.23 in. -
Width 1.82 in. -
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories Travel Charger • Headset • Carrying Case • AC adapter • USB Synchronization Cable -
Family Line - RIM BlackBerry
Product ID 32102479 78134019
Product MPN   
MPN BB8300 PRD-17116-003
 
Consumer Reviews
HTC 8300 Smartphone
HTC 8300 Smartphone
From $84.66
RIM BlackBerry 8900 Smartphone
RIM BlackBerry 8900 Smartphone
From $7.00

Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 10 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
7
4 stars
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3 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

145

Quintessential smartphone

bythegsrguy Sep 29, 2007
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small and light, good battery life, great interface, decent camera, stylish
Cons Pricey, RF performance could be better, period key
Recommended it? Yes

Yes, BlackBerry devices have a negative connotation. If you own a BB, you more than likely are obsessed with it and are just perpetually e-mailing and surfing the Internet. It's associated with "middle management" and those annoying people in suits who are just glued to their PDAs.

The... Read full review »

38

CURVE vs. PEARL

bytapc1 Sep 6, 2007
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Thinner than traditional blackberrys; sleek design, quility voice and sound. Trackball is...
Cons bigger than the pearl, Cannot record VIDEO, though it plays video files
Recommended it? Yes

I finally got this phone after I had the Pearl for about 6 months..... The pearl was excellent as a phone, but was lacking as an email portal.....

It all depends on what you think you want. originally I wanted a quality phone, with the ability to do some emails and internet. Thats exactly... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 59 user reviews
95% recommend this product
5 stars
23
4 stars
31
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 star
1
Pros
  • Easy To Use (18)
  • Stylish (16)
  • Nice Screen (15)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Great Design (12)
  • Compact (10)
  • Good Value (2)
  • camera has a flash (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Easy Keyboard (1)
Cons
  • Freezes Up (7)
  • Short Battery Life (6)
  • camera does not have a flash (4)
  • Bulky (3)
  • Lacks features (2)
  • low sound quality (1)
  • Limited Memory (1)
  • Poor Quality (1)
  • Hard to text with fake nails (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (19)
  • Business (18)
  • Texting (17)
  • Travel (11)
  • Music (8)
  • Gifts (6)
  • Web Browsing (4)
  • Email (4)
  • Work (3)
  • Men (3)
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Consumer Reviews

29

The Perfect Device For Productivity Over Play (Sans 3G)

bylilviv Sep 15, 2010
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Absolute Best Keyboard, Ultra Easy Setup/Use, Productive Applications, Durable, Strong...
Cons Lack of 3G, Default Storage Capacity, Application Quality & Availability, Dummy...
Recommended it? Yes

How do I start a review of a BlackBerry that has any sort of value that isn't all common knowledge?  This review is going to read much like the confession of a soccer mom describing a crystal meth addicition . . . this device got me addicted, and I'm not proud of it . . . but I need it,... Read full review »

1

Value for money.

byj-yates Jan 21, 2012
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros trackball<br>video camera<br>navigation<br>instant messaging. 
Cons too small keypad.<br>too big. 
Recommended it? Yes

This is quite a good phone. I have had it for a year and a half. It is easy to use and is quite good in the range of features it has. It has games, texts, contacts, camera, blackberry messinger, windows live messinger, browser and loads of others. I have used all the features and they all work... Read full review »

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