{"id":9811,"date":"2010-10-04T15:59:32","date_gmt":"2010-10-04T14:59:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9811"},"modified":"2010-10-06T14:33:19","modified_gmt":"2010-10-06T13:33:19","slug":"quick-look-blackberry-curve-3g-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2010\/10\/quick-look-blackberry-curve-3g-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Look: BlackBerry Curve 3G Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a title=\"BlackBerry 8520 Curve Accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/8520-curve\">BlackBerry Curve 8520<\/a> was one of the most popular BlackBerry devices to hit the market, thanks mainly to it&#8217;s low price point. It worked well and as with every BlackBerry before it, was excellent for email and messaging. What did let it down slightly was the lack of 3G support &#8211; this meant updating Facebook and browsing the internet was painfully slow and not really what you&#8217;d expect from a modern smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately though, BlackBerry have put this right with the introduction of the <a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\">BlackBerry Curve 3G<\/a>. It&#8217;s essentially the same phone as the BlackBerry 8520, but with a much faster 3G internet connection and support for 802.11n wireless networks.<\/p>\n<p>This is great news for anyone looking for accessories for the BlackBerry Curve 3G, as anything that fits the 8520 will work with the Curve 3G. If you&#8217;re not sure what to get, here are a few suggestions from our top selling <a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\">BlackBerry Curve 3G Accessories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"FlexiShield Skin For The BlackBerry Curve - Black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/flexishield-skin-for-the-blackberry-curve-transparent-black-21517\"><strong>FlexiShield Skin For The BlackBerry Curve 3G<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want to keep your phone safe, one of the best ways to do it without adding much extra bulk is with a <a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Cover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/covers\">BlackBerry Curve 3G Cover<\/a> like the Flexishield case. Flexishield skins are thin, flexible gel cases that cover the back, side and corners of your phone and protect it against scratches and scrapes. They leave all the vital parts of your Curve 3G (such as the camera, headphone port, charging port) fully accessible and can be removed quickly and easily if needed. They don\u2019t cover the screen though, so you\u2019ll need to invest in a\u00a0<a title=\"View all BlackBerry Curve 3G Screen Protectors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/screen-protectors\">BlackBerry Curve 3G Screen Protector<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/flexishield-skin-for-the-blackberry-curve-transparent-black-21517\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" \" title=\"FlexiShield Skin For The BlackBerry Curve - Black\" src=\"http:\/\/images.mobilefun.co.uk\/graphics\/300pixelp\/21517.jpg\" alt=\"FlexiShield Skin For The BlackBerry Curve - Black\" width=\"300&quot;\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">FlexiShield Skin For BlackBerry Curve<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"BlackBerry Curve Series Leather Pocket - HDW-19862-001\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry-curve-series-leather-pocket-hdw-19862-001-18328\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve Series Leather Pocket<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Curve Series Leather Pocket is a stylish case from BlackBerry. It\u2019s made from high quality leather and has a built in proximity sensor that puts your Curve 3G to sleep while it&#8217;s in the case and built in protection for the screen of your Curve 3G. Removing your phone is easy as it has a thumb groove that makes it easier to grip your phone and pull it out of the case.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry-curve-series-leather-pocket-hdw-19862-001-18328\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" \" title=\"BlackBerry Curve Series Leather Pocket - HDW-19862-001\" src=\"http:\/\/images.mobilefun.co.uk\/graphics\/300pixelp\/18328.jpg\" alt=\"BlackBerry Curve Series Leather Pocket - HDW-19862-001\" width=\"300&quot;\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">BlackBerry Curve Series Leather Pocket<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"BlackBerry 8520 Curve Dual Desktop Charging Cradle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry-8520-curve-dual-desktop-charging-cradle-22003\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve Dual Desktop Charging Cradle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you spend a lot of time at your desk and need to keep an eye on the screen of your BlackBerry Curve 3G, this could be just what you need. It&#8217;s a desk-stand that can charge and sync your phone. What&#8217;s more, it can also charge a spare battery at the same time. USB ports on the back allow you to connect it to your PC or Laptop to sync your contacts, photos and other media. The charging cable works with your existing <a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Charger\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/chargers\">BlackBerry Curve 3G Charger<\/a>. \u00a0Not got a spare <a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Batteries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/batteries\">Curve 3G battery<\/a>? Opt for the <a title=\"BlackBerry 8520 Curve Desktop Charging Cradle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry-8520-curve-desktop-charging-cradle-22002\">BlackBerry Curve Desktop Cradle<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry-8520-curve-dual-desktop-charging-cradle-22003\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" \" title=\"BlackBerry 8520 Curve Dual Desktop Charging Cradle\" src=\"http:\/\/images.mobilefun.co.uk\/graphics\/300pixelp\/22003.jpg\" alt=\"BlackBerry 8520 Curve Dual Desktop Charging Cradle\" width=\"300&quot;\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">BlackBerry Curve Dual Desktop Charging Cradle<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Brodit Passive Holder With Tilt Swivel - BlackBerry 8520 Curve\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/brodit-passive-holder-with-tilt-swivel-blackberry-curve-3g-8520-21897\"><strong>Brodit Passive Holder With Tilt Swivel &#8211; BlackBerry Curve 3G<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are numerous ways to mount your BlackBerry in the car, but the \u00a0safest and \u00a0easiest way to use your Curve 3G in the car is to have it mounted in a fixed holder. Brodit Car Holders are moulded specifically for your phone from a tough ABS plastic. They are designed to be screwed to your dashboard or a <a title=\"Brodit ProClips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/by-brand\/brodit\/proclips\">Brodit ProClip<\/a> \u2013 a damage free bracket that clips onto your dashboard without marking it. If you prefer you can also screw them directly into\u00a0your dashboard or attached it to a windscreen suction mount. <a title=\"Brodit Car Holders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/by-brand\/brodit\">Brodit Car Holders<\/a> leave all ports and keys accessible on your phone.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/brodit-passive-holder-with-tilt-swivel-blackberry-curve-3g-8520-21897\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  \" title=\"Brodit Passive Holder With Tilt Swivel - BlackBerry 8520 Curve\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/curve-3g-cradle.jpg\" alt=\"Brodit Passive Holder With Tilt Swivel - BlackBerry 8520 Curve\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brodit Car Holder for BlackBerry Curve 3G<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Martin Fields Screen Protector - BlackBerry Curve\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/martin-fields-screen-protector-blackberry-curve-22045\"><strong>Martin Fields Screen Protector &#8211; BlackBerry Curve<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The last thing you\u2019re going to want to do the the screen of your new Curve 3G is scratch it. Martin Fields screen protectors are probably the best quality screen protectors you can get for your phone. They\u2019re precision cut to size and can be removed easily and leave no residue behind. They\u2019re re-usable too, so if it ever gets dirty, just take it off, run it under the tap and re-fit it. Unlike some of the cheaper screen protectors that you can get, Martin Fields don&#8217;t distort any colours or compromise the display in any way.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/martin-fields-screen-protector-blackberry-curve-22045\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" \" title=\"Martin Fields Screen Protector - BlackBerry Curve\" src=\"http:\/\/images.mobilefun.co.uk\/graphics\/300pixelp\/22045.jpg\" alt=\"Martin Fields Screen Protector - BlackBerry Curve\" width=\"300&quot;\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Martin Fields Screen Protector - BlackBerry Curve<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is just a handful of the accessories that are available for the BlackBerry Curve 3G. To see the full range of BlackBerry Curve 3G accessories, head over to the main site or follow one of the links below.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 710px; height: 100px; background-image: url(https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/curve-3g-banner.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 475px; padding-top: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>Not sure what to get? View all our <\/strong><a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve 3G Accessories<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul id=\"navlist\">\n<li style=\"display: inline; list-style-type: none; float: left; width: 50%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"><a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Car Holders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/car-holders\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve 3G Car Holder<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"display: inline; list-style-type: none; float: left; width: 50%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"><a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Desk Stands\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/batteries\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve 3G Batteries<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"display: inline; list-style-type: none; float: left; width: 50%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"><a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Cases\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/cases\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve 3G Cases<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"display: inline; list-style-type: none; float: left; width: 50%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"><a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Chargers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/chargers\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve 3G Chargers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"display: inline; list-style-type: none; float: left; width: 50%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"><a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Memory Cards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/memory-cards\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve 3G Memory Cards<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"display: inline; list-style-type: none; float: left; width: 50%; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-top: 2px; line-height: 1.2; text-align: left;\"><a title=\"BlackBerry Curve 3G Screen Protectors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blackberry\/curve-3g-9300\/screen-protectors\"><strong>BlackBerry Curve 3G Screen Protector<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.4 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad1\" id=\"quads-ad1\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px 0 0px 0;text-align:center;\">\n<div id=\"bari-widget\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The BlackBerry Curve 8520 was one of the most popular BlackBerry devices to hit the market, thanks mainly to it&#8217;s low price point. 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