Research in Motion today announced the launching of the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 in the Philippines. The Curve 3G is an update to the popular and more affordable BB Curve 8520.
The Curve 9300 3G replaces the Curve 8520 which now supports faster 3G connectivity and will be available via local carriers this November.
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 specs:
2.46″ screen @ 320×240 pixels
256 MB internal memory
3G/HSDPA
up to 32GB via microSD
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
2MP camera
GPS w/ aGPS support
Li-Ion 1150mAh battery
Aside from the connectivity update, there’s nothing much new to this handset but makes it a bit closer to the more expensive BlackBerry Bold 9700. As for the design, it’s the same form factor although the back panel has been changed from leather pattern to pimpled surface.
The units they showed today still have the BlackBerry OS 5.0 but RIM execs tell us it is version 6.0 ready so once the OS is ready, it should be easy to update the handsets via OTA, including the Bold 9700. Unfortunately, the Curve 8520 will not support version 6.0.
As for product pricing, RIM is leaving it up to the carriers to announce the retail price. Heard Globe is getting first dibs. The Curve 3G should go between Php15k to Php20k.
I’m selling my new Blackberry curve3g 9300 unit with screen protector.. for only 12,000php negotiable..Newly purchase month of march 2012
Inclusions:
Headset
Charger
Battery
Case
Memory Card 2GB
please Contact Ms.Dhangdes Reyes
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What a great website! Just found this today and will continue to look for updates.
Really nice layout and fantastic subject matter, nothing at all else we want : D.
I want to know if this phone can open, edit or create a new MS Office files. since am always on the go, I download lots of emails (mostly MS excel), i want to open and edit them right away. is this possible?
Uhh, Mr. Yuga, I have a question
Does the blackbery curve 3G have like, the chat-kind of SMS?
I’ve been dying to want a blackberry but dang, my mom said it ain’t worth the price, but I don’t think so. :))
I’ve been looking for a good phone that’s got chat-view SMS like the iPhone cause the same old kind of SMS is so old school in my opinion. :))
i expected to have at least upgraded camera MP, i almost want to buy one.. but now i still enjoy my samsung wave, they have a software where you can make your own theme, i put a sample on my site http://bit.ly/aJKPxI
is this thing out already? anyone know where i can get this at 12mo. 0% interest?
i think the main advantage of the 9300 over the 8520 is not it is 3G but that the BB 9300 can be upgraded to BB OS6.
w/c i think is worth the wait.
im working here uae @fono…our price for this phone is 1329dhs so mga 15k yan sa pinas…one month ago na yan samin..
San nakakabili ng murang BB?
useless naman ang 3g dto sa pinas, sobra limit ng coverage so ok na yun 8520, dto nga sa bahay inconsistent ang 3g signal eh.
Thanks for the enlightenment master Yuga!
@wreek888: it’s worth the upgrade, you’ll get the benefit of 3G, Wireless N, GPS, and OS 6!.. :)
@Manny I feel the same way, too, about BB being for business and iPhone being for personal use. In fact, that’s mainly how the two are differentiated. I guess one will just have to choose if he wants a tool or a toy :)
whats with 3g if you already have curve 8520? no need to upgrde.