BlackBerry Curve 8300
Device no longer on sale
The BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 Smartphone from O2 is a small and light full QWERTY BlackBerry handheld. It delivers the high quality functionality of a BlackBerry smartphone combined with a camera, enhanced multimedia features and built in spell checker all in one easy to use package.
It features a trackball navigation system for an incredibly intuitive experience and a large ultra-bright display with built-in light sensing. The BlackBerry Curve is designed to help you get things done giving you email, camera, multi-media, instant messaging, browser, organiser, BlackBerry Maps™ and much more - in an easy-to-use package.
The BlackBerry 8300 features include:
- Smallest and lightest BlackBerry to have a Full QWERTY keyboard
- Trackball for convenient one-handed or faster two-handed operation
- The perfect device for customers who want a great phone with a full keyboard to type messages and enter data quickly
- Spell Checker to keep your messages professional
- microSD external memory support
- Large screen for easy viewing of data, videos & images
- Next-generation multi-media player
- 2.0 megapixel camera with 5 x digital zoom and built-in flash
- Comprehensive phone features and intuitive call management capabilities such as
- Smart dialling
- Conference calling
- Speed dial
- Call forwarding
- Voice dialling
- Speakerphone
- Stereo Bluetooth headsets supported
- Quad-band network support for international connectivity
BlackBerry Curve demo
Specification
| Dimensions (LxWxD) | 107mm x 60mm x 15.5mm |
|---|---|
| Weight (approx. with battery) | 111.4g (with battery) |
| Display | Large, Bright, High Resolution 320x240 pixel colour display |
| Buttons & Controls | Trackball, Full QWERTY keyboard, Send, End, Mute, Menu, Escape two convenience keys |
| Spell Check | Yes |
| User Interface | Intuitive icons and menus. |
| Processor | Intel® 312MHz |
| Internal Memory | 64MB flash |
| Expandable Memory | microSD card |
| Notification | Ringtones, vibrate mode, LED indicator |
| Ring tones | MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA & Polyphonic Ring Tones |
| Voice Input/Output | Integrated earpiece and microphone, Hands-free headset capable, Stereo Bluetooth Headset capable, Integrated Hands-free Speakerphone |
| GPRS | Yes |
| Edge | Yes |
| 3G | No |
| GPS | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth® | Yes, Stereo |
| Standard battery * | 1100 mAhr removable/rechargeable Battery |
| Talk Time (up to) * | 4 hours |
| Standby Time (up to) * | 17 days |
| Network Bands | QuadBand GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz |
| Accessories in the box | UK/Euro/US Mains Travel Charger USB Synchronisation Cable Desktop Manager Software CD Getting Started Guide 3.5mm jack stereo headset - industry standard headset connection 128MB microSD card Slimline pouch to protect the device - easy to fit in your pocket - no clip |
| Browsers | Single user icon WAP, HTML |
| MMS | Yes |
| SMS | Yes |
| Camera | 2.0 MP camera |
| Media Player | Next Generation multi-media player |
| Keyboard Security | Password & Keyboard lock |
| SAR Value (Ear) | 1.51/0.82 w/kg |
* Based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique. Actual results may vary. Battery life may vary based on usage.
Curve 8300 software
Download the O2 accredited version of the Curve handheld code
Getting Started with your BlackBerry Curve
Get your handset set up and view an interactive demo of its main functions and features
8300 user guide
