The bezels on either side of the display are slim, which assists with the usability of the phone, though above and below you're stuck with massive chunks of bezel. (techspot.com)
When you mention massive chunks of money like that, eyebrows raise, and for good reason. (inc.com)
It also comes in handy when you want to select text to copy and paste on the BlackBerry Curve 3G, as you can grab massive chunks of text in one quick swipe. (techradar.com)