[BigCoin]

My new 8330 curve will be arriving hopefully tomorrow through verizon wireless. Are there any must have updates or downloads i will need to perfom to bring the phone up to spec or will it come good as is? Any help and info would be greatly appreciated. I want to make sure my baby will be running at its max potential. thanks

[49ways]

It will be running just fine out of the box. If you know your device well, you can upgrade to 4.5 here:

http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=53359

And everyone has their favorite apps for different reasons, so you'll have to search around for which ones you want to download.

[jnieves]

I would say first get to know your BB , get familiar with it. Then get a media card to store pictures, videos, music etc. Then get a case to protect the screen.You can also read this:
First Ten Things You Should Do With Your New BlackBerry | CrackBerry.com
The BB 101 lectures are really helpful:
BlackBerry 101 | CrackBerry.com
When you get familiar with your BB start checking for apps, ringtones, themes, wallpapers etc to personalize your Berry! Hope this help.

[BigCoin]

1st 10 things to do sounds like a good starting point. cover and sd card also good suggestion. thanks

[benzworm]

http://forums.crackberry.com/f2/popu...d-links-21096/

[amazinglygraceless]

All the advice above mine is excellent. Do read through the
101 Lecture in my signature. That will also help get you on your way

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[fatboy97]

I like the Blackberry 101 lecture series - the link is in my signature.