Updating the look of the Curve with a sleekly styled titanium finish, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the thinnest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone still. Also to its stunning good looks with titanium colored finish emphasized by chrome highlights the Curve 8900 is filled with communication and place features. The fitted Wi Fi (802.11 b/g) supports both voice and data, while the fitted GPS supports location based services as well as turn by turn navigation.

With its stunning titanium colored finish and chrome highlights, the sleek and slender design of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone dresses it for any occasion (see bigger image). Check out the Curve 8900 101 video demo. And, of course, you will enjoy all the communication and connectivity features you have come to expect from a Blackberry phone including email served up by the BlackBerry Internet Service and a full menu of messaging alternatives (SMS, MMS, and IM). The handset’s advanced multimedia potential include a 3.2 megapixel camera with image stabilization, digital zoom, flash and the capability to record video and play video. Other features are a hot swappable MicroSD/SDHC memory card slot (for cards up to 16 GB; 256 MB card included), Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, multi format audio player, unlimited any network calling to any five people with a myFaves plan, and up to 5.5 hours of talk time. Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone may be used with a GSM network service provider and it gives quad band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) also as EDGE data connectivity. It doesn’t come with a SIM card, and it requires that you supply a SIM card for handling with your selected service provider. Staying Connected
With BlackBerry’s push email technology, your email will find you without having to begin a connection. BlackBerry devices are intended to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, notifying you as new email arrives. Also to the text, you may also get and view attachments in a large range of liked file formats, as well as Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF. Browse the web with the integrated, full featured browser, which quickly and proficiently displays HTML pages also as enables you to set up RSS feeds to stay connected to up to the minute news and blog posts. And keep up with your contacts using a range of instant message (IM) networks, as well as the integrated Blackberry Messenger also as downloadable clients for Google Talk, ! Messenger, and Lotus Sametime. For corporate users, the Curve delivers all the enterprise email and messaging potential you have come to expect. It is supported on BlackBerry Internet Service, giving you access to up to ten work or personal email accounts (including most liked ISP email accounts), also as BlackBerry Enterprise Server, enabling advanced security and IT governance inside IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments.

The Curve 8900 will include Wi Fi connectivity, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, GPS navigation potential, MicroSD expansion to 16 GB, and more.

Capture high resolution photos and videos with the 3.2 megapixel camera on the back. Phone Features
With a refined design, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone supports both your professional and personal mobile communication needs to assist you enjoy a more organized, balanced life. Also to a sleek, stylish design, the powerful new smartphone will include a big, vivid display the highest resolution available on a BlackBerry smartphone as well as a 512 MHz next generation processor for fast and responsive performance. The striking 2.4 inch, 480 x 360 pixel display (65K colors) serves up crisp pictures, text and maps so info is simpler to read, when you are on the go. It also will include a light sensing feature that automatically changes backlighting for indoor, outdoor and black environments. Like other Curve models, the Curve 8900 will include a trackball navigation system located on the top of the QWERTY keypad, and it features an integrated spell checker with a customizable dictionary to help maintain accuracy. You may be able to snap vivid photos also as video clips using the 3.2 megapixel camera on the back of the Curve, which includes a 2x digital zoom, auto concentrate, image stabilization, and a flash. Move pictures and videos between your smartphone and your desktop computer easily using the USB cable that comes with the smartphone, or via Bluetooth technology. You may also catch video clips on the go, with two resolution choices 480 x 352 pixels for saving to your PC and 176 x 144 pixels for sending via MMS messaging. Also to recording videos, the Curve 8900 also supports mobile video streaming also as videos saved from your PC. It is matched with DivX, XviD (MPEG4 Advance Simple Profile), H.263, and WMV3 formats. Listen to your beloved music using the included stereo headset, or use an optional wireless headset thanks to the Curve’s support for the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP). The Curve is matched with a large range of file formats (.3gp, WAV, MIDI, AMR NB, G711u/A, GSM610, PCM, MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA9/10 Standard/Pro) and dedicated volume controls are conveniently located on the side of the handset. Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also gives Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0 + EDR), and will include profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file move. You may be able to connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial up networking surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. With the Voice Activated Dialing (VAD) feature, you may be able to begin a call just by telling the Curve who to call from your contact list either via the integrated speakerphone or using an optional Bluetooth wireless headset. Other advanced phone features are advanced sound technology that cancels out background sound and echo, dedicated volume and mute keys, and the capability to customize the Curve with polyphonic and MP3 ringtones. The BlackBerry Browser on the Curve 8900 is intended to make on the go Internet browsing fast and fun you can start a search right from the home page. Navigate sites and zoom in on content using a trackball controlled pointer, set bookmarks and view your history. Plus, the BlackBerry Browser works with a host of other applications to make things like online buying and tracking info on your beloved pages easier. The easier a map is to read, the easier it’s to follow. With BlackBerry Maps, the crisp, colorful screen of the Curve 8900 is intended to make it easier to find the place of businesses, restaurants, concert venues, parks and more by letting you to check maps and get driving directions quickly and conveniently. When you are connected to the network, you may be able to launch maps from your address book. BlackBerry Maps is intended to help make trips easier by path alternatives like fastest or shortest and showing directions visually with text based turn by turn information. If your instant messaging (IM) account is with ! Messenger, Google Talk, AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ or Windows Live Messenger, you may be able to bring your IM community wherever life takes you. Like the desktop variants, these programs offer features like avatars and emoticons. And, because BlackBerry applications work together, you may also start an IM chat from your address book, call or email an IM contact while chatting or check your calendar right from a chat. Other features include: Easily synch with Microsoft Outlook: Stay in synch with your Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks in Microsoft viewpoint Edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files: Just download attachments and start typing. You will enjoy many of the same features you do on your computer copy and paste, font size and color, bullets and numbering and more. Remote Search: if you like not to carry all your email on your Curve 8900 smartphone, Remote Search may be used to find emails that are stored on your BlackBerry Enterprise Server using name, subject and other alternatives to focus the field. BlackBerry Media Sync: Sync your desktop iTunes music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. Free/Busy Lookup: View your colleagues’ calendars to see who’s available at what time right from your BlackBerry smartphone. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds support: With RSS, you do not have to check vital websites for updates, new content may be pushed to you automatically. Send and get text and picture messages (SMS and MMS) Bluetooth variant 2.0 + EDR with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial up networking), FTP (file transfer), PBA (transfer contacts) essential Statistics
The Blackberry Curve 8900 weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 2.4 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches. Its 1400 mAh lithium ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. What is in the Box
Handset, battery, micro USB cable, travel charger, carrying pouch, stereo headset, RIM documentation

105 of 109 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars The smallest, lightest, and best Blackberry around., February 8, 2009
By Tarun Chachra “Tarun Chachra” (Hillsborough, NJ) See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME) () This review is from: BlackBerry Curve 8900 Javelin Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, GPS Navigation, Stereo Bluetooth, and MicroSD Slot International variant with Warranty (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
HI All.

I used a blackberry for over ten years now.Give or take. I have generally been impressed by the devices they have produced in the past and the current line of devices. Since I like to be on the bleeding edge of tech, I just had to get a 8900.

Most of you know by now what the new feature sets are of blackberries that are out today. The bold, the storm, and now this one The JAVELIN.
I wont go into too much detail but I’ll give you my fast run down.

The Javelin is possibly the thinnest, lightest, small footprint blackberry that I have ever used. It sports a great look and the feel to the hands is awesome. It’s after all the curve II. Screen comparison to the bold is that this unit has a higher resolution then the bold but a smaller physical screen. The higher resolution certainly adds many clearness to the screen.But it should be duly noted that the BOLD’s screen is beautiful. Yes I own both.

The Javelin is a EDGE/Wi FI device.It doesn’t have 3G potential. Theoretically you only need 3G if you want to be on the phone and receive/send emails simultaneously when using your mobile connections.I personally have never needed that functionality. But, note that if you’re connected to WI FI you’re able to be on a telephone call and receive/send email etc over wi fi..works perfectly.

The Javelin has a new processor which makes the device FLY. Yes the processor is slower then the one in the Bold, but one can hardly tell the difference..I used both for weeks.And I can honestly say you won’t notice the speed difference.

I have a 8gb MicroSD card installed in the device and use the software available from blackberry to synchronize all of my DRM free music from iTunes to the Blackberry. A must purchase if you want to carry one device that does it all. Has great prices on micro sd cards…

Here are what I think about to be the best features on the Javelin:

1. AUTOFOCUS 3.2mp Camera it’s AWESOME. Picture taking, caused by concentrate, is a bit slower..however, the clearness and quality of the picture make it all useful.

2. FOOTPRINT Great looking device with a great size.

3. High Resolution screen Awesome clearness..

4. The functionality of a blackberry has generally been a pro..and this one makes it better with a faster processor and more zippy feel.

The three BAD things:
1. The speaker on this thing is so TINNY..that it hurts my ears with certain tones…There is NO bass what so ever. That’s to be projected in a device this small..so maybe many new tones have to be tested out.

2. Micro USB Why take something like mini usb and replace it with something new. Now I have to get all new chargers, travel chargers, etc.. Upsetting but bareable.

3. The holster in the BOX is simply a pleather pouch of kinds.No belt clip etc. You’ll have to purchase an aftermarket leather/plastic holster if you want to attach to your belt. Not a deal breaker.But should be mentioned.

I am posting many pictures for your review also.

Overall this is a great five Star Device.

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48 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of five stars T Mobile 8900 Review Mediocre Voice Quality Mars Otherwise Good Performance, February 16, 2009
By Satcha (Chicago, IL USA) See all my reviews This review is from: BlackBerry Curve 8900 Javelin Unlocked Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, GPS Navigation, Stereo Bluetooth, and MicroSD Slot International variant with Warranty (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory) I have now had some days to check out the new T Mobile Blackberry 8900. I’ll be comparing my last Blackberry, a T Mobile 8800.

Good Points:

1. Nice screen; good resolution; and good readability. Good for looking at attached papers.

2. Nice industrial design and small form factor.

3. Wifi (but it looks much slower than the Iphone or an old T Mobile Dash I have around the house).

4. Pretty good camera. There’s significant shutter lag; but the photos are just. Note that I can not seem to be figure out how to turn off the annoying shutter sound. I tend to use a camera phone for reminders of a product or article that interested me. The shutter can be obliged legally in many locations; but I do not think it is obliged where I live.

5. Audible works a bit better. I’m an Audible fan. (I also download audio books from Net Library, but they require a protected WMA format, which the 8900 doesn’t support). I can downloads audio books straight to the device. There are glitches, like updating the My Library list, but it improved from generally “non functional” to “somewhat usable”.

6. UMA T Mobile’s voip choice, worked quite well. Voice quality was so so (probably device limited) but setup was simple and it looks to work at different wifi sites without use of minutes or special hardware. I’m excited to attempt this in Japan and on other international trips.

7. 3.5 mm headset jack, started with the original Curve. Quite good sound though my headphones.




Not So Good Points:

1. Mediocre voice quality. My 8800 had exceptional voice quality. It was better than my Cisco Voip phone at work. The voice quality of the interior speaker for the 8900 isn’t almost so good. I found myself continuously re positioning the phone vis a vis my ear to attempt and hear better. This is a big problem; and makes me think about returning it rather than suffering through a year of poor voice calls. I have been with T Mobile for seven years or so in the Chicago area (from right after Voicestream came to town). I find their service much better than AT&T and Verizon and rivaled only by Sprint (this may sound humorous, but it’s my experience). Nevertheless this is most likely the worst voice quality I have had on any of some number of Blackberry phones.

2. No 3G. May not mean so much for routine Blackberry functions, which are greatly compressed, but for web browsing or downloads, lack of 3G is a big minus.

3. Annoying change from mini usb to micro usb for device connections. I have some number of devices, like M3P players and another phone that use mini usb; now I have to have another cord just for the 8900 and purchase many extra chargers and cords for when I travel. I note that the media sync was much faster on the 8900 than my 8800. I do not know if this is because of better software, drivers or the micro usb (versus mini usb).

4. Annoying, audible phone dialing sound. In normal and other non silent profiles, there’s an annoying and audible fast dial sound that everyone around you may be able to hear. My convoluted work around, found online, is to use shake mode, , then have it ring. This is silly and annoying. It’s agent of the settings limitations for this phone that seriously detract from individual usability and customization.

5. The included case is a certain letdown. It’s too small, leaving the top 1/2 inch of the device uncovered. It’s too tight, making the phone tough to extract when answering a call, and there isn’t a belt clip.

6. Web browser still bad. Bookmarks are a ache, locked in to useless T Mobile sites, and browsing isn’t so good. I loaded Opera Mini but it does not seem to be integrated. This can be the side effect of using an Iphone; by comparison the 8900 browser, tough presented more than a year after the Iphone, is so poor.

7. Reception looks to be worse than the 8800. It’s hard to compare exactly, but it looks that reception at home and work is a notch worse than my 8800. Not as bad as an Iphone, though, on AT&T.

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars My 8900, May 5, 2009
By Manuel Escobar “Latnair” (Phoenix, AZ) See all my reviews
(REAL NAME) I bought my 8900 in February when it 1st came out and I’m so happy with it. Never before have I been so happy with a phone because it can do so much. I used to carry a palm and a cell.. no longer! The 8900 has everything I need: Internet, instant email, text messages, phone, games, camera, papers, etc, etc, it’s wonderful! happy and still excited about it.

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