Wow. Two Thumbs up for ColorWare and their new RapidReturn service! Before the effects of BlackBerry withdrawal could even begin to take effect, my Curve was already back in my hands, now pimped in SMOKE WHITE! The paint job is Fantastic. More pics after the jump!!
The all white paint job has given me a renewed love for my
Curve 8320 as I sit waiting for the BlackBerry Bold to be released.
The RapidReturn service isn't cheap -- it starts at $129 -- but if you're a BlackBerry 8310 or 8320 owner/addict living in the United States and device customization is a priority and in your budget, ColorWare's RapidReturn service is top notch. You can also buy a brand new customized Curve straight from ColorWare (starting at $499) if you're looking to buy new.
If you've never visited ColorWare's website before, definitely check it out. Warning - you will spend a lot of time playing in the Design Studio trying to figure out which color to paint your BlackBerry!
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Al Sacco Aug 14, 2008 at 1:40 pm
You decided to go Jay Z style, huh Kevin? (Jay also has a white Curve from ColorWare.) Very cool.
I've been flirting with sending my device off to CW for either the all black or all white treatment myself, but I just can't get over that price tag. That's damn expensive for a new paint job...
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VIDGMER Aug 14, 2008 at 1:42 pm
LOL!
VIDGMER Aug 14, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Your ColorWare 83XX looks sooo AWESOME. Now, I am envy of you!
Please take my advice, you should get clear hardcase cover your colorware to protect from scratch or else. Keep your colorware as new.. ;)
Kevin Michaluk Aug 14, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Rene Ritchie Aug 14, 2008 at 3:22 pm
How'ja get it sent through Canada? Surcharge? Li'l help across Da Border?
Rene Ritchie Aug 14, 2008 at 3:23 pm
D'oh... sometimes I forget to read down the comments... never mind.
Pat123 Aug 14, 2008 at 1:59 pm
How did you get this since they don't service Canada????
Kevin Michaluk Aug 14, 2008 at 2:17 pm
sometimes a CrackBerry Addict has to drive across the border for a visit :)
nathanjb Aug 14, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I love my new Curve but my wife got a Treo 800 because she couldn't get the Curve in Pink(only for Verizon, we are Sprint customers). Now I may have to give her my Curve and take her Treo. Man, I just got it!
kcarter3 Aug 14, 2008 at 2:07 pm
hay the white looks nice, but my question is how good is the paint job. will it chip.
Anonymous Aug 14, 2008 at 2:40 pm
How is the durability. Since the original case is colored thoughtout the plastic, how well does the new paint stick and what protection is there? I was seriously looking at having my 8820 done, but have some serious questions about the durability of the paint. And, if you have to cover it up with a skin, then what is the point.
xwarhammerx Aug 14, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Pimpin.
niggarita Aug 14, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Seriously...for $6.99 I would of rather did this:
http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/4,11997.htm
O.k. so the sides aren't white...well you are paying $6.99 remember?
rkdiddy Aug 14, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I'm curious if the sides still have a rubbery feel to them or is the entire phone slick?
thvpham Aug 14, 2008 at 3:28 pm
ColorWare RapidReturn will you ever show Canadians with the 8330 any love?
Abercrombie Aug 14, 2008 at 3:40 pm
im so angry they dont offer the rapid return service for the 8330 :(
Snipes Aug 14, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I'd rather paint it myself. I gave my 8310 a Flat White paint job, but I think a Glossy White would look better. I'll try it as soon as I get a new housing. :)
bmcclure937 Aug 14, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Awesome outcome!! Glad you have your Curve back...
(Does it void warranty?!)
windchime516#cb Aug 14, 2008 at 4:09 pm
just went to check the decalgirl website...its a cool alternative (specially for those with budgetary constraints like me lol) ...cheap and removable in case you change your mind. But that paintjob by colorware is truly beautiful.
John Yester Aug 14, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Very Nice Kevin.. Turned out well huh:)
jrau13 Aug 14, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Looks pimp! If I go this route I would do the same color.
Meaghan Loren Aug 14, 2008 at 6:33 pm
That would be tight with the black keys that come on the red curve!
Tobus Aug 14, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Once again Verizon customers have another reason to complain,our curve 8330 are not included in the Rapid Return Service from Colarware this being the only reason I haven't sent mine yet,I can't go two weeks without it.....O'well I guess its the old Verizon silver for me for a while.
sheena.lee Aug 14, 2008 at 9:31 pm
I HATE the logo they put on it. Why put THEIR LOGO on YOUR PHONE that you pay 130 bucks for? If I sent mine off, I would tell them not to put their ugly logo on my phone. It is seriously a very ugly logo.
Urgh!
Anonymous Aug 14, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Here are pics of two options. I had the ipod touch done a few months ago and have had the decal-girl sticker since January. The sticker is holding up well, though I do keep my pearl in a BB leather case. On the other hand, the colorware job cost so much that I keep the ipod in a Griffin clear plastic case.
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/br8615/colorware019.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/br8615/colorware018.jpg[/IMG]
ShortStop51001 Aug 14, 2008 at 9:53 pm
you didn't get it branded with your CB! LOL!! When i clicked for more pics, i was expecting it! Irregardless it looks fantastic!
angiebutterfly Aug 14, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Oooh, I wish I had money to burn to do this. I would get it done in either concord, mystique or cobalt. But ah well, I'm glad yours turned out so well.
Malphaba Aug 15, 2008 at 12:51 am
So jealous! That looks great!
Queen4111 Aug 15, 2008 at 8:22 am
Kevin,
You actually pimped that iPhone on Crackberry?
saechavarry Aug 15, 2008 at 8:35 am
Looks Nice!!!
Sneakerholic070121 Aug 15, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Talked to a rep the other day and asked why no love for the 8330. They state that they cant stand verizon and they want to make their customers wait hahaha kidding but they have alot more housing for the 8310 and 8320 so after you submitt your order they just painted right then and by time your phone arrives (if you send it in) they can just undo your old slap on the new and send it back within one business day. Unfortunatly they dont have enough housings for the 8330. And if you buy a new they keep a limited supply of each of the phones on hand and It will take just as much time if you sent it in FYI (Kinda makes you wanna ditch Vz huh? lol).
Tooking_mcknn Aug 15, 2008 at 4:56 pm
ballin'~
dkear Aug 15, 2008 at 6:30 pm
How come the 8330 curve isnt available for the rapid return service?
theman2600 Aug 16, 2008 at 2:11 am
I assume if you have your BB painted that your warranty will be voided. Am I correct or wrong?
Sneakerholic070121 Aug 16, 2008 at 10:39 am
From what I understand at least from Vz that It will but CW offers warranty.
Princesa_Boriqa Aug 16, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Yeap I want my silver BB to be White -- so thanks a lot for that information and for the warning heheh =o)
dlgus Aug 16, 2008 at 7:59 pm
They did a beautiful job on that.....
NancyDrew Aug 17, 2008 at 11:47 am
They are so awesome! That looks sick.
Navan Aug 17, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I would do this if they kept the mirror around the camera on the back the way it is! I hate the look of having it painted over...I'm thinking of getting another housing and taking it to an autoshop and painting it myself...that and the pain of having to drive across the border to have it done...
23421 Aug 17, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Just too much as cool as it looks..cost more than i paid for the phone..no thanks