User Reviews for Blackberry Curve 9380

Its been a week since i am using this phone..and i am really amazed with its features...initially i was hesitant to buy a BB..but the look and feel of the phone was really good..and i decided to buy it.. moreover a price tag of 16K is optimum for a phone of this kind.nPros:n1. Excellent Business Featuresn2. Nice Cameran3. OS is smooth(does not hang)n4. Must say that this phone has good really good "Help" option, this is my first BB, i have been a hardcore Nokia Loyalist so, making a transition from the Symbian platform to a BB OS was a little troublesome initially....but the tutorial and hrlp functions made the job really easynnCons:n1. Buy this phone if u are looking for Business Featuresn2. BB is not an App centric OS, so if u are a 'App-y' kind of person this phone is not for you.n3. If u want to have lots of App's, Android is an ideal platform to use.n4. The BBM key is slightly difficult to pressn5. The headphone's are not too great either(you would be dissapointed if u have used a Sony handset before)n6. Battery life is average(u have to be a lil careful while travelling as battery drains quickly if u are a heavy data user)n7. This is not a "Fun Phone" unlike those on the Android based Platform", so if u are looking to buy it for "entertainment", then i think this phone is not for you.nnLast Word(s)..!!n1. Better than all other entry level BB modelsn2. A perfect business phone at the given Price.n3. If you are looking of a business phone with good looks(if u dont like QWERTY)at a sub 20K price.This is it.You will not be dissapointed

I was gifted BB Curve 9380 from a relative. I have bought other items from Flipkart and their service deserves 5 Stars.nThis phone is awesome, no two opinions about that. It has the 'Corporate Looks' which make u stand out from the crowd. I will rank it higher than its android and iOS competitors.The hardware, like other American phones, is robust as well as the software. The only glitch is os7. You can upgrade to os7.1 which has the following advantages.n- Better Battery Lifen- FM Radio n- Mobile can be used as wifi hotspot (router)nnPlease remember u can run internet on BB without BIS. Just google and u will find out how.Some apps like BBM may not work but who cares when u have whatsapp messenger. My BB9300 has not hung even once in the past 1 year and Browsing on 2G network is almost as good as 3G.n Keep it up Blackberry but bring down tariffs of BIS.

20 K bucks for a 3.2 inch screen !!nDon't let this thought hold you back. Trust me its the best. You wont repent spending this amount when you start using it.nPros-n1. Super clear interface.n2. Blackberry 7OS.n3. Decent camera.n4. Good for multitasking (800 mhz processor is fast)n5. High quality touch screen.n6. Decent battery.n7. Aesthetics. Looks good in hand.nCons-n1. HD video recording missing !!n2. Screen size for some.n3. Physical buttons at bottom slightly hard to press.

wonderful phone to use these is my first experience with blackberry phone and its amazing i am enjoying using these phone the resolution is good the clearity of camera is good and most importantly the OS(7) ITS AMAZING

My company recently ordered 16 phones for the team to facilitate instant communication. For me it was two steps backward as I was using Samsung Galaxy S2, the second best Samsung phone in the market. The transition was not easy as I had to transfer all the old contacts to BB 9380. Unfortunately, this phone accepts transfer only through either SIM card or through syncing their BB Desktop software for PC or Mac. Hence,I had to transfer the .vcf contact file to the desktop, add it into Lotus Notes address book(Microsoft Outlook is an option) and then sync it through the BB Desktop Software into the BB 9380. Folks, its quite a task. Many of my colleagues have given up and had to manually feed the contacts into the new phone. First Impressions: -A phone built keeping a business user in mind -The phone has a solid hardware build and a sleek form factor. -It has most of the features needed for daily use except FM radio. -Screen resolution/brightness is adequate and likeable. -Screen material is not made of Gorilla glass as most of the smart phones of today and could scratch up after extensive use. -The screen size is smaller than other brands for the price and could pose a challenge to type on the keyboard for those accustomed for larger screen size. -Graphical interface is very simple and different from other OS. -The settings function is very complicated and can be frustrating -Mediocre camera snap quality Pros- -Easy email & BB Messenger set up and usage with lot of customization -Sleek form factor & light weight -Good screen resolution with brightness -NFC (Near Field Communication) antennae for large file transfer or electronic payment is located on the battery cover plate -Solid hardware build -Excellent battery life (can last up to 2 days with minor tweaks like switching the data to 2G, switching off GPS, dimming screen brightness to 10% & auto switch off scheduler for the night hours during work days & week ends) -Excellent voice clarity through Bluetooth (voice call using external Bluetooth enabled GPS) and regular calls -Phone switch off scheduler for the nights with option of work days and week ends(can save tremendous battery life and prevent the phone from disturbing your sleep) -LED flash for camera -Pre loaded Documents to Go Office suite to read/edit MS Office doculents like .xl,.doc & .ppt files -Pre loaded Facebook, Twitter & other instant messaging softwares Cons- -Outdated & buggy OS 7 can be very frustrating for those who have used iOS OR Android ICS and feels like returning to stone age(no official update available since launch of the phone around November 2011) -Settings function is not properly structured like in iOS & Android and is scattered across the interface/apps. Difficult to relocate certain options and can be frustrating -No scratch resistant Gorilla Glass for the screen -App market has fewer apps unlike iOS and Android (& more paid apps than free) -The keyboard usage is challenging as it is tiny - The phone has to be re booted every time you un install an App and can take about 3 minutes for each re boot (unlike iOS or Android) -Some App updates mandate re boots (unlike iOS or Android) -No FM radio -Mediocre earphone quality -Sometimes, the apps fail to launch -Phone crashes sometimes -Shining plastic back plate could quickly get scratched so a TPU/Plastic case is recommended -Inconveniently thin Volume rocker and Camera buttons on the right -Official OS 7.1 update (feature improvements, better battery life, stability) unavailable for this model despite being available for other models -No Wi-Fi tethering (only USB & Bluetooth tethering available) Conclusion- Mid end business phone with small screen size with sleek appeal, loaded with features for business, personal & social connections.