![]() The same Web site home pages loaded a bit more quickly: CNN.com: 6 seconds : 8 seconds WSJ.com: 8 seconds : 18 seconds Average: 10 seconds Winner: Sprint 8330 Update: Verizon Wireless Our Verizon Wireless unit with an EVDO connection was able to load websites an average of 2.5 seconds faster, and streamed m. videos faster, too. ![]() Sprint’s Curve also supports the Sprint Music Store, and we were able to download Nelly’s Party People in just 19 seconds. Sprint 8330: Sprint was able to load a streaming video from m. in just 8 seconds-marginally slower than the Verizon Wireless Curve. Update: Our replacement unit was able to obtain an EV-DO connection and our updates scores are listed above. Verizon is looking into the problem and we will report back. CNN.c om: 10 seconds Update: 5 seconds : 9 seconds Update : 6 seconds WSJ.com: 9 seconds Update: remained 9 seconds : 14 seconds Update: 11 seconds Average: 10.5 seconds Update: 7.5 seconds Note: Our VZW review unit wasn't displaying the EV1X sign, but we were in a coverage area with EV-DO connectivity. We also loaded some popular Web site home pages: Update: With a 1圎V DO connection on our replacement unit, we loaded the same streaming m. video in 5 seconds, three seconds faster than the Sprint Curve. Our video started after 23 seconds-13 seconds behind Sprint’s Curve, which had a 1圎V-DO connection in our office. EV-DO Data VZW 8330: Verizon’s Curve doesn’t come with V CAST's video or music, but it does support YouTube streaming from m. However, those customers may also dislike the fact that they’re stuck with the VZW theme. Winner: Tie While we appreciate Sprint’s preloaded application-download shortcuts for chat applications and more, other users may prefer Verizon Wireless’ cleaner interface. ![]() If you prefer an old-school RIM theme like BB Dimension Zen, you can switch to it by visiting the Options menu. Each icon sits atop Sprint’s sun logo splattered on a black background. On what’s inside each folder below in the Multimedia shoot-out category). ![]()
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