The RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 makes a great entry-level smartphone for those already in the BlackBerry camp.
Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also a fan of comic books, video games, and of course, shiny gadgets.
The RIM BlackBerry Curve has a 2.5-inch display. It's not as sharp as the VGA display on the Bold 9900, and it's not a touch screen either, but it does have a better display than its predecessors thanks to the Liquid Graphics technology that BlackBerry 7 OS brings.
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Sleek build
The RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 is quite the sleek handset compared with the other Curve models, with a streamlined glossy appearance. On the top is the screen lock button, while the side is home to the Micro-USB port.
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Glossy back
The RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 has a curved glossy backing. Also on the back are a 5-megapixel camera lens and LED flash.
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Skinny
The RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 is quite slender at only 0.4 inch thick. Unfortunately, this resulted in superskinny side buttons, which we found a little difficult to press at times.
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In the hand
The RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 feels compact and lightweight in the hand.
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Buttons
The RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 lives up to its reputation with a great compact keyboard with raised and separated keys.
