The 8310 also has a decent web browser. However, with no 3G or WiFi, it's unlikely that anyone would make extensive use of this feature. 3G is conspicuous by its absence. In fact the only connectivity is Bluetooth. What's new about the latest Curve series is the multimedia features that help to bridge the gap between the traditional BlackBerry and the modern multimedia smartphone. The 8310 incorporates a 2 megapixel camera and a media player. BlackBerry are not at their strongest in this area: the camera can't complete with the cameras on most other smartphones, and there's no video recording capability (although you can play back video.) Nevertheless, it's a move in the right direction. The media player supports features like playlists and shuffle, and you can listen to music whilst using other applications. On the positive side, there is a 3.5 mm stereo headset port that will fit standard third-party headsets, and the 8310 is also compatible with Bluetooth stereo headsets. The battery life of the BlackBerry 8310 is excellent, especially when compared with most other smartphones. Despite this, and despite the large size of the device, it's weight is surprisingly low. Really, it's in many ways a very practical device. If email on the move is your priority, then the BlackBerry 8310 is our top recommendation. It may not have all the bells and whistles of some other phones, but it does its core job amazingly well and does most other things well enough too. Consider the BlackBerry 8320 as an alternative if the WLAN appeals. Features of the BlackBerry 8310 include: 2 megapixel camera with flash and digital zoom LCD display: 320 x 240 pixels, 65000 colours Media player Messaging: SMS, MMS, instant messaging, push email with attachment viewer Built-in speakerphone Voice dialling Voice memo recorder MP3 ringtones Personal organiser functions Vibration alert GPS navigation Internet: Web browser, GPRS, EDGE Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0, modem, 3.5mm stereo headset port Memory: 64 Mbytes plus microSD memory card slot Size: 107 x 60 x 15.5 mm Weight: 111g Quadband Talktime: 4 hours Battery standby: 400 hours