Travel Technology - Blackberry Curve

All,
I just received my BB Curve(8300) and realized it ships without a case. I am looking for any recommendations on a case for the new BB. BTW, from what I can see the phone is great. I really like the phone.. Still getting used to not having a track wheel..


BTW, does anyone have a Joost invitation to spare?

I can't answer your question because I'm on sprint and I don't think I will be seeing a curve for a while. I'm still waiting for the 8830.

If you have time would you write a more detail report. Sounds like you must have had a previous BB.

This is my thrid Blackberry. Both me and my wife are crackberry addicts. This undoubtedly is one of the best Blackberrys out there. The key features include:
- Stereo Headset
- MP3 Player
- XM Radio (Free for 3 days, and ~$9 a month)
- Built-In 2MPX Camera with 5X Zoom.
- PTT - Push To Talk

The phone is very light and looks very sleek (as compared to other Blackberrys). My wife's first reaction was the keyboard looks like a Treo Keyboard.

The 8300 has a trackball instead of the trackwheel. The switch from the trackwheel to the trackball take a while.

The desktop software installation also installs Roxio Media Manager for managing the media. Roxio leaves much to be desired. I use iPod and have all my mp3s nicely filed away in subfolders. Roxio doesnt read through the subfolders to create a library. If I am missing something let me know.

Having the camera feature is great. The camera works real well. I can attach pictures taken by the camera here if I could. It is a typical camera phone camera albeit with a flash.

I am enjoying the XM Radio as we speak and it seems to work well at most places and even when I am driving in Dallas.

The one feature that is missing is a built in GPS system. It requires a purchase of an additional puck.

XM? Wow, that's awesome, but I wouldn't trade my GPS in my 8800 for it :)

Dang. Unfortunately I'm on Sprint. I love my 8703 and can't wait until July for the release of the 8830 but the curve sounds awesome.

How is the call quality?

This is my thrid Blackberry. Both me and my wife are crackberry addicts. This undoubtedly is one of the best Blackberrys out there. The key features include:
- Stereo Headset
- MP3 Player
- XM Radio (Free for 3 days, and ~$9 a month)
- Built-In 2MPX Camera with 5X Zoom.
- PTT - Push To Talk

The phone is very light and looks very sleek (as compared to other Blackberrys). My wife's first reaction was the keyboard looks like a Treo Keyboard.

The 8300 has a trackball instead of the trackwheel. The switch from the trackwheel to the trackball take a while.

The desktop software installation also installs Roxio Media Manager for managing the media. Roxio leaves much to be desired. I use iPod and have all my mp3s nicely filed away in subfolders. Roxio doesnt read through the subfolders to create a library. If I am missing something let me know.

Having the camera feature is great. The camera works real well. I can attach pictures taken by the camera here if I could. It is a typical camera phone camera albeit with a flash.

I am enjoying the XM Radio as we speak and it seems to work well at most places and even when I am driving in Dallas.

The one feature that is missing is a built in GPS system. It requires a purchase of an additional puck.

Dang. Unfortunately I'm on Sprint. I love my 8703 and can't wait until July for the release of the 8830 but the curve sounds awesome.

How is the call quality?

I walked into the AT&T store yesterday with the intent to just browse and check out the Curve. I've been a VZW guy for 6 years now..... I suppose it was time for a change, because I left with the Curve. I love this phone. In answer to your question, so far, call quality has been great. A colleague even remarked on the phone yesterday that I sounded like I was right next door.

Yep, I've got the Curve (mine) and Treo 750 (work). Far prefer the BB it has to be said.

BB newbie here - planning on getting my first one (currently I'm a VZW user, but would switch) and wanted to know what a typical monthly bill would be. My new company gives me an allowance for communications and I don't want to go over my set amount.

The BB Curve looks like a great product - i am definitely considering a switch to AT&T.