Best BlackBerrys

The best BlackBerry smartphones are favorites among business users, primarily because of their unrivaled email functionality and superb full QWERTY keyboards, which have SureType technology to ensure fast and accurate typing. Newer models have built-in cameras and music players and even capture video.
BlackBerry Bold

BlackBerry Bold

The best business smartphone for AT&T customers

Pros: Top-notch processor, Gorgeous high-resolution display, Roomy QWERTY keyboard, Push email, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth

Cons: Bulky, Slow web browser, Weak call reception, Expensive

AT&T
Free with new contract
 
BlackBerry Curve 8900 series

BlackBerry Curve 8900 series

The best messaging/communications smartphone for AT&T and T-Mobile

Pros: Superb full QWERTY keypad, Excellent push email and data syncing, Expandable memory, Newer models have Wi-Fi connectivity, Good call quality

Cons: Doesn't render HTML email, Sluggish web browser, Some models lack Wi-Fi and/or GPS, Uses poky EDGE network (not high-speed 3G)

AT&TT-Mobile
Free with new contract
 
BlackBerry Curve 8300 series

BlackBerry Curve 8300 series

The best BlackBerry for Alltel and MetroPCS

Pros: Superb full QWERTY keypad, Excellent push email and data syncing, Expandable memory, Newer models have Wi-Fi connectivity, Good call quality

Cons: Doesn't render HTML email, Sluggish web browser, Some versions don't have Wi-Fi or GPS, Uses poky EDGE network (not high-speed 3G)

Alltel WirelessAT&TMetroPCSNextelSprint PCST-MobileVerizon Wireless
from Free with new contract
 
BlackBerry Tour 9630

BlackBerry Tour 9630

A powerful, globe-hopping smartphone for Verizon and Sprint

Pros: Excellent keyboard, Stylish and solidly built, Works abroad on GSM networks

Cons: No Wi-Fi, Shutter lag on camera, Poor web browser, Reported issues reading microSD cards

Sprint PCSU.S. CellularVerizon Wireless
from Free with new contract
 
BlackBerry Bold 9700

BlackBerry Bold 9700

Best BlackBerry to date, but no trendsetter

Pros: Sleek design, Optical trackpad for easy navigation, Brilliant, high-resolution display, Excellent business functionality, Responsive QWERTY keyboard, Unlimited Wi-Fi calls on T-Mobile version

Cons: Small 2.4-inch display, Tired user interface, Sluggish browser, Limited apps

AT&TT-Mobile
from $89.99 with new contract
 
BlackBerry Storm2 9550

BlackBerry Storm2 9550

BlackBerry Storm2 delivers improved touch screen and adds Wi-Fi

Pros: Strong business functionality, Brilliant 3.3-inch display , Superb video playback, Wi-Fi and global 3G network support

Cons: Tedious touch screen, Dated user interface, Sluggish web browser, Shorter battery life than other BlackBerrys

Verizon Wireless
from $44.99 with new contract
 

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