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What's the Difference Between the Three New BlackBerry Curve Models?

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:22:36 PDT

RIM announced three new BlackBerry Curve models today - the 9350, 9360, and 9370. All come with sleek and slim bodies, but they are virtually identical (save a few small tweaks in battery life and storage capacity). Check out the differences of the new trio of BlackBerry Curves below!

Specs They Share in Common
All three Curve models are super slim, coming in at just .43 inches thick and just a hair under 3.5 ounces with a 2.44-inch display and 800mhz processor. Just as a comparison, most of the Android phones you know and love these days are being stocked with 1Ghz processors and above. (Some of which are dual core, like the Droid X2), which make them lightning fast so you can expect these Curves to be a little on the slower side. Good news is that they all come with with the new BlackBerry 7 OS, a 5MP camera with flash and some other cool camera features like face detection, image stabilization, and geo-tagging. Video isn't going to be all that great, though, since it records at VGA standards (640x480). Additionally, all three of the 9300 series phones will come with NFC technology for mobile payments on the go.

Where They're Different
All of the new BlackBerry Curve models come with up to 5.5 hours of talk time, but the Curve 9350 has the most standby time (14.5 days) and media playback time - 45 hours of music and 9 hours of video. It seems that the 9360 has the least battery life of all three models, so if you're planning on playing a lot of music and videos, you might want to go with the 9350. Additionally, (not that I think this will be a dealbreaker) all three models are compatible with a number of music, video, and photo formats, but the 9350 and 9370 can also play .qpc audio formats, which are generally used for unique ring tones and voice recording. Finally, the 9370 has the most storage, coming with 1GB of on-board and expandable up to 32GB MicroSD. The 9350 and 9360 trail slightly behind at 512MB of on-board, expandable up to 32GB MicroSD. All three phones have 512MB of RAM.

Now that you know the (very minor) differences, get a closer look at the devices in the slideshow!

6 Ways to Get Your White Phone Fix

Kristy Korcz — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:27:07 PDT

The white iPhone 4 is finally here on AT&T and Verizon! But if you're not completely sold on the fair colored version, there's a few ways to get your white iPhone fix without paying full price (if you just got the black model you won't be getting any discounts), or switching from a BlackBerry or Android device you already know and love. Check out your options here!

Yes, Pink Rhinestone-Encrusted BlackBerry Cases Still Exist

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:15:00 PST

I've spotted several especially blinged-out iPhone cases in the past and just found an equally sparkly case for the BlackBerry Curve. The pink rhinestone-encrusted case ($14) is a shiny, two-piece, snap-on hard case covered in rhinestones. I've said before that a fully rhinestone-covered case is a little much for my taste, but I do l love checking out some of these crazy artistic and blinged-out designs.

Have you seen any outrageous cell phone bling lately? Do you have a totally tricked-out phone? We'd love to see pics of your rhinestones, charms, and other accouterments! Create a PopSugar account or log in to your account. Then join the Cell Phone Bling group and share your photos with the community. Your bling could end up on the GeekSugar homepage. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

Who Is Your Favorite BlackBerry Obsessed Celeb of 2009?

GeekSugar — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:30:54 PST

Now that you've cast your vote for your favorite iPhone obsessed celeb of 2009, it's time to turn our attention to one of the hottest smartphones this year: the BlackBerry. Just from our weekly Match the Celeb With the Cell Phone feature, it's easy to see that the BlackBerry is the cell phone of choice for many celebs, which is why I had such a hard time trying to narrow down this poll to just 10 candidates! It's time to tell me: who is your favorite CrackBerry celeb of '09?

Then, tell me more of your 2009 faves by voting on the rest of my Best of 2009 polls.

10 More BlackBerry Tips and Tricks!

GeekSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:50:21 PST

I had you at BlackBerry, didn't I? Although I'm addicted to my iPhone, there's a special place in my heart for my Crackberry. We've had a lot of fun times together, so I must pay homage to the newer phones that have hit the market and show you even more cool tips and tricks you may not know about. New to the BlackBerry game? Check out my first tip installment from last year, and then click on, my BlackBerry comrades.

Reese Witherspoon Updates Her BlackBerry and Phone Case

GeekSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:46:04 PDT

Whether it be Winter or Summer, Reese Witherspoon manages to keep her gadgets bubbly and bright all year long! Just six months ago, the blond beauty was spotted with a BlackBerry Curve smartphone adorned in a lime green gel case. Not long after, she upgraded her Curve with the Bold, which was rockin' a hot pink BB case.

And just recently, while out during a shopping excursion, Reese looked pretty adorable trying to free up her hands with her BlackBerry's earpiece - guess that means we can add her to the hands free cell phone list?!

Geek Out: Do You Care About the Quality of Your Phone's Pics?

GeekSugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:36:41 PDT

A friend of mine recently upgraded from a BlackBerry Pearl to a BlackBerry Curve and sent me an "OMG! I can't believe it!" email after playing with the Curve 8900's camera. There's no denying the appeal of the tiny Pearl - not only is it now discounted with many carriers, but it's also functional, reliable, and has some great features. But its 1.3MP (or 2MP) camera doesn't hold a candle to the Curve's 3.2 MP shooter. The megapixel difference makes this like comparing apples to oranges, but boy, what a difference those pixels make.
With the popularity of mobile uploads on sites like Facebook, applications like twitpic, fancy iPhone camera apps and the ability to mobile blog, I worry the stakes and expectations for photos taken on cell phones are teetering on too high. Do you care? Or are cell phone pics just about instant gratification and capturing ridiculous moments?

Check out some additional comparison photos, when you read more.

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Kristen Stewart Has a Pretty in Pink BlackBerry

GeekSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:45:05 PDT

While her Twilight costar, Robert Pattinson, is rockin' an old school flip phone, Kristen Stewart was spotted on an outing with Joan Jett holding onto a baby pink BlackBerry Curve 8330.

Let's rewind for a second. Taking into consideration her regular trips to the Apple Store and the fact that her character Bella in Twilight is a Nokia and Apple fan, I'm kinda surprised Kristen isn't an iPhone user. Although I must admit, I'm dually shocked at the fact she has a pink phone with her new grunge look.

Daily Tech: The BB Curve Surpasses the iPhone in US Sales

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:06:28 PDT

RIM's BlackBerry Curve 83XX series smartphone overtook Apple's iPhone 3G in sales in the first quarter of 2009. Third and fourth place go to the BlackBerry Storm and the BlackBerry Pearl. - Engadget
Amazon is gearing up to announce a larger-screened Kindle this Wednesday, which will be perfect for reading newspapers and magazines. - The New York Times
Rumor has it that Apple may be coming out with more affordable MacBooks and iMacs. - The Apple Insider
Did you know that al Qaeda members used Hotmail to communicate and plan their attacks on the US? - Switched
There's still more than 3 million households in the US that are not ready for the digital TV transition on June 12. - The Silicon Alley Insider

BlackBerry Combo Pack Includes a Charging Dock and Cases

GeekSugar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:03:40 PDT

Little did I know, but the charging USB port on BlackBerrys has been known to malfunction because the gold pins pop out of the USB track. Unfortunately, PetSugar had this happen to her and resorted to two batteries which she charged at work, so she could have a juiced up Pearl during evenings and weekends. PetSugar didn't want to shell out for a new handset or pay hefty fees to have it repaired, so we put our heads together to come up with a solution. Yes, BlackBerry makes its very own charging dock called the Charging Pod.

With the BlackBerry Pearl Charging Pod ($9 - see below for images) and the Charging Pod for various Curve handhelds ($8), you can juice up your BlackBerry by connecting the charging cord to the dock and conveniently see the screen of your BlackBerry as it stands up in the Pod.

And for only $12.69, BlackBerry has this sweet deal where you get three silicone cases in the colors shown and a charging dock for only $12.69. Even though my charger works just fine, I kind of like the idea of sitting my BlackBerry in a dock at the end of the day!

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