The BlackBerry Curve 8830 may not match the iPhone in pure design elegance or in entertainment apps, but its ace in the hole--messaging--makes the 8830 well worth the money for hardcore messaging enthusiasts and business users. Senior Associate Editor Mark Sullivan takes a look at this smart phone's capabilities.
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