Blackberry Curve - Virgin Mobile prepaid phone review?

I am thinking about getting the blackberry curve from Virgin Mobile in the prepaid plan. It will be about $160.00 for the phone then $35.00 a month for unlimited text, data, and mobile web with 300 minutes talk time. Is there a better deal for a blackberry anywhere else? Reviews of this phone? Is it worth it? Can you see a picture of who texts you? Can you set multiple text ring tones? Any advice????? I currently have a Verizon prepaid samsung intensity cell phone so would I be able to use the same number for the new Virgin Mobile cell phone? If you have this particular blackberry and the $35.00 plan please answer as best you can and fill in as much info as possible!!! THANKS!