
An Aging Phone Still Holds Up

For a first time Blackberry user, the 8330 definitely has surpassed any other phone I've owned in the past.
First off, living out in the country I'm in somewhat of a "dead zone" for mobile reception on my property. Perhaps it's too many trees surrounding the house, I don't know. Regardless, the 8330 so far is number for one for it's ability to grab a signal and hold it, and for that I love it. Sure, there may be better phones in this category for all I know, but give my experience this phone must be at least mediocre, if not very good. I've already been through the "poor".
Second, I must say I'm a little blown away with all the customization available. Though anyone else that's had other smart phones wouldn't be surprised here I'm sure. Again, sure beats any regular mobile phone I've had.
Aesthetically it looks good for a phone, if not a little boring. I don't think it'd blow anyone away, nor would anyone say it's ugly. It looks sharp, nothing less, nothing more. One thing that I'd have to give a thumbs down on is that there's a very "plastic" feel to it in some parts making it seem perhaps more fragile than it really is. I'm sure it's durable, but it certainly doesn't inspire confidence that it would hold up.
Battery life seems fine. As long as you're not talking for hours and hours, one charge should be able to last the day, and hey, if not, that's what a travel charger is for I guess.
All in all, I'm very happy with this phone. If it were a new phone, perhaps I'd call it excellent, but it is 2 years old now, I'm sure there's newer technology that surpasses it by now, but even by today's standards one would still have to call this good.
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