The curve 9300 is a run of the mill entry level device, improving on its predecessor but definitely not revolutionising the face of blackberry. A big step up from the last device is the inclusion of 3G, a feature that is now common place amongst smart phones, making it a lot easier to surf on the go.

Despite it not containing anything to challenge the big boys of the smart phone industry, it is definitely a stable device, and something that a user new to blackberry, who doesn’t need, want, or require a lot of functions, will get on very nicely with. Like others in the range, the 9300 does not have a touch screen, instead you use the optical track pad to navigate yourself around the menus. Obviously a track pad will ever be as quick and incisive as a touch screen, but it is a sufficient tool, although some people do find it cumbersome and irritating.

Excluding the email capabilities, blackberry messenger and QWERTY keyboard; which are iconic of blackberry devices, the phone offers relatively low spec extras. There is a 2Mega pixel camera, which has no flash or autofocus, which as long as you don’t intend to take pictures inside, or anywhere relatively dark, will be fine. As for internal memory you have a low 256mb at your disposal, so it’s a good job that you can insert a microSD card if you intend to use the phone as a media player.

The curve 9300 is definitely a great phone if you simply want a device to email and text message with. Despite this, web browsing can be awkward, and as more advanced touch screen devices are available for the same price then there might not be enough space for the curve 9300 to fit in.

Storm 2, also known as BlackBerry Odin, offers a refined version of RIM’s SurePress technology. The screen is now a lot more responsive compared to the first Storm, offering easy access to features offered by this handset. Not only that, you will also find the improved SurePress a lot more accurate, especially with several improvements in user interface ensuring comfort when typing using the on-screen keyboard.

Since this is indeed a BlackBerry handset, you can expect to see superb internet performance and connectivity options. Logging in to your favorite messenger services including Windows Live, Google Talk, and Yahoo Messenger will be as easy as 1-2-3 with push notifications and great internet performance. You will also be able to enjoy RIM’s signature BlackBerry Internet Service featuring push email and unrivaled compression technology; browsing your favorite sites will be completely hassle-free when done using the BlackBerry Storm 2. Interested already? If you are looking for a mobile device that will keep you connected at all times, this is the right handset to get for sure.