I guess it all comes down to needs and wants. If you travel worldwide, 8830 is important for you. If you don't and a camera is important to you....go to the 8330 if your getting a really good deal on it. I wanted a Curve ever since I moved to Verizon last year, but only the 8830 was available, so I took the only thing I could get. When the Curve became available I waited until my 1 year was up and got a decent deal on it. Im only 2 days in, but Im loving the keyboard, the size, and the camera....it was definitely worth it for me.