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| Brand: BlackBerry
Category: Wireless
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 11823
Color: Silver
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: 8310
UPC: 843163018655
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| Customer Reviews:
 No problem with rebate as an existing customer....I'm in love! November 10, 2007
BoomerGal50 (Chesapeake Bay)
84 out of 92 found this review helpful
This is my first Blackberry. Two years ago I bought a Razr (Cingular) on Amazon, my two year contract had been fulfilled and I was on a month to month. I was concerned about the "fine print" in Amazon's description and read other postings online from folks wondering if they would qualify. I emailed Amazon as well as AT&T and received confirmation that yes, I would qualify if I renewed a two year contract. So, having been hesitant about giving up my beloved Razr, I went for the Blackberry. And am I happy about that decision! The first few days I couldn't receive email (there was a glitch on the Blackberry end) but the wonderful customer service people at AT&T helped me resolve it. (Prior to the Razr, I had been a Verizon customer for many years, I totally think that Cingular/AT&T service is a kazillion times better). I have downloaded a great free ringtone from www.crackberry.com, transferred some music files (it sounds great, and I'm a 57 year old female addicted to my iPod); the voice sound quality is much better on the phone than the Razr. I was concerned I would have to pull out my reading glasses every time I got an email but I reset the typeface to a larger font and hey, "no problemo". I also transferred all of my Outlook Contacts and Calendar and it's convenient having that info handy. I also like the voice dialing, which is useful when you're driving, plus it will auto dial a number plus the extension. So, if it sounds like I'm having a love affair, I am! I am totally enamored with my new Blackberry. Hope I am still into gadgets when I'm 90! Kudos to Amazon and Cingular/AT&T.
 business powerhouse - needs 3G November 4, 2007
volsfan (South Jersey)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have had mine for 6 months now and still love it. I travel extensively for business, so this review comes from a consultant that wails on it hard, has used it in most airports across the US, traveled in Mexico and Europe with it along with 'casual' use. I was on VZW and had two WinBlowz(R) Mobile devices - both sucked. Three (3) Moto Q's died on me (known issue) and I had a Treo 700wx that VZW offered as a replacement device. It was a battery guzzling brick which I hated - wouldn't make it through an entire day. Terrified to switch to Cingular/ATT from previous horror stories, I took the plunge anyway. Could not be happier. Call quality is good/very good and reception generally very good. Battery life outstanding. I'm emailing all day, generally spend an hour or more talking and still haven't had it die on me yet. With more 'normal' usage, I'll get through 2 days without recharging, if not more. Onboard GPS is awesome - I took this over battery guzzling Wi-Fi on TMOb (both have advantages & disadvantages). Get the rental, fire up TeleNav, you're off. Media works fine, not my primary concern. EDGE is slow, but it works. Next-gen will be 3G so that'll be a plus. OS stability has been flawless - Blackberries just flat out work which explains why they're such an overwhelming favorite among business professionals who demand results, not another crappy product from MS. Build quality has become slightly suspect - the bottom 'chin' panel is starting to feel a little loose, nothing that has impacted performance. You have to use a BB for a little to truly appreciate it - the holster has a magnet which puts the device in 'standby' mode (saves power). You set the profiles so that (in my case) holster is vibrate for everything. Never worry about having your cell phone ring in a meeting again, since mine stays in my holster 99% of the time, it never interrupts loudly. I wish regular keyboards had as many usefull shortcuts (instead of having to type a period then space for the next sentance, just hit the space bar twice). Spell checking - duh? Wonderful. 3rd party apps available for anything you want, it supports hi-cap next-gen SD cards - up to 16GB currently. New battery costs $25 and you can change it yourself in 30 seconds or less. Try that with an iPhone. Gripes? Trackball can collect lint & fail (holster helps a lot in preventing that). Speakerphone nothing to write home about. Camera not great, doesn't shoot video yet (next OS is going to fix that). Deperately needs 3G, apparently all ATT phones will be such by 3Q 2008 (gee, little late guys?). Anyway, I'm a Crackberry convert and have not found a better phone for my uses yet. Can't wait for the 9000 or whatever is down the road.
Best Smartphone on the Market October 27, 2007
Reader of History (New York, NY)
35 out of 38 found this review helpful
This device does it all. It is robust, has a great keyboard, bright screen and is intuitive. It is a productivity machine, but also thin and sports both GPS and a 2MP camera. I initially wanted the iPhone, but after trying both out, the keyboard on the 8310 is far superior. Also, the push email system is more advanced, and with removable battery, SIM card, storage, it is more flexible.
More than just business October 12, 2007
AreYouKidding?
163 out of 167 found this review helpful
Like most tech-savvy professionals, I use and rely on a BlackBerry at work. In fact, I've been an addict for quite some time. I recently updated from an 8700 to this amazing phone. The email, calendar and address book are all what you expect and are accustomed to from BlackBerry. There are a ton of great improvements and I've outlined my likes and dislikes below.
Pros:
* The screen appears to be the same 320x240 screen that is found on the older 8700. It's outstanding and flat out huge. There are various levels of backlighting and there is a handy auto-DIM feature that adjusts the backlight according to room lighting conditions.
* The rollerball took a little getting used to, but after less than a day, I'm an expert. OK, not quite an expert, but I dialed in the sensitivity to suit my needs. I also turned off that annoying clicking sound. I guess that was supposed to simulate the audible "click" you would get from the old wheel.
* The keyboard is perfect. I was really scared about going to something new but the spacing and texture are dead-on. Typing is a breeze.
* Spell-Check; a warm welcome to something that has been missing for a LONG time. It's also super-easy to use. I get a prompt right before I send an email asking me to approve typos. Great job BlackBerry!
* The multimedia software is excellent; both on the device and on the desktop. You can watch movies, listen to MP3s and check out your photos on the handset. The Music software is not as good as what's on the Sony Walkman w580i phone, but it gets the job done. The Roxio-powered Media Manager software for the desktop offers super-easy drag and drop of MP3s and movies. It even converts files on the fly so they work with the Curve. This is one of the best additions to BlackBerry. The easy to use interface really turns this into a multimedia device.
* The camera is pretty good too. The LED flash is very bright and allows for a decent photo in low light. Full Screen view finder is a nice plus. There is even a little mirror on the back for self portraits.
* 3.5mm Stereo/Audio Jack is built-in. No adapter needed. Amen BlackBerry! Just plug my Shure buds in and I'm in audio bliss.
* Real GPS! This is awesome. I've just started to tinker with the TeleNav software. I don't like the fact there is a monthly fee, but the turn-by-turn directions rival standalone navigation systems I've used. It's awesome but pricey. I'll start hunting for alternative navigation software.
Cons:
* Doesn't record video
* No 3G or Wi-Fi
* Monthly fees associated with true turn-by-turn navigation software. The GPS does work great with BlackBerry Maps and Google Maps for location. Not quite the same as Telenav.
* Memory card is located under the battery. I find it very annoying that I have to power down the phone to remove and replace the card. Hey, at least it's MicroSD.
* It's a fingerprint magnet. Not iPod bad, but visible enough that I keep wiping down the body.
* No playlist support for the music software.
All in, this is the best BlackBerry I've ever owned. Highly recommended.
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