The BlackBerry Curve - The Future

If you've ever wondered how RIM has stayed on the top of the smartphone heap for so long, look no further than the BlackBerry Curve 8900. Of course, the BlackBerry is best known for its email capabilities which have long made it a favorite with corporate users, but each new generation of BlackBerry builds on the features and stylish design of its predecessors.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is made only for use with T-Mobile as a carrier and this sleek, stylish smartphone is packed with all the functionality BlackBerry users have come to expect: voice calls, data access, calendars and as always, BlackBerry is the number one choice for email on the go. The 8900 series is lighter than the preceding models of Curve and features Wi-Fi connectivity and as you'd expect, the 8900 is compatible with T-Mobile HotSpot unlimited calling feature. None of your minutes are used when you use your BlackBerry while connected to a T-Mobile HotSpot or other wireless access point, so you can make many of your nationwide calls free of charge.

Other specific features offered with the Curve 8900 are: 3.2 mega pixel camera Video camera Titanium colored finish Chrome highlights GPS location and navigation service BlackBerry Messenger service BlackBerry PIN messaging Full SMS capabilities Memory card insertion (comes with 256 MB card and will hold a 16 GB card) Bluetooth capabilities Digital media player (supports multiple media formats) International roaming

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is packed with features: 3.2 megapixel camera Video camera Titanium colored finish Chrome highlights GPS location and navigation service BlackBerry Messenger service BlackBerry PIN messaging Full SMS capabilities Memory card insertion (comes with 256 MB card and will hold a 16 GB card) Bluetooth capabilities Digital media player (supports multiple media formats) International roaming

Users are also raving about how sharp video and pictures display on the screen. One downside is the resolution of the built in video camera. With a mere 240x180 resolution, the 8900 didn't score as high as might be expected in terms of video recording.

As with other Curve models, the 8900 reportedly is not a great match for people with large fingers. While women complain about this drawback far less than men do, the Curve 8900's keyboard is too small to be comfortable for people with large hands. So, while the compact style is visually appealing, the device isn't as easily handled as some devices equipped with larger keyboards, such as the BlackBerry Bold or the BlackBerry 8800 series.

The compact design is a great one, but it can be a little more difficult for some people to use than other models like the BlackBerry 8800 or the BlackBerry Bold.The processing speed on the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has earned high marks from users, but some users complain of slow speeds when using Wi-Fi. There are also some users who say that the two different browsers on the 8900 is confusing (you need to use different browsers for Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi connections on this model).However, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has been well received by business users as well as the general market.

Overall, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 scores high with both consumer and corporate users. Originally designed exclusively for corporate users, RIM has made earnest recent efforts to create more consumer-friendly devices by offering media capabilities, data access and a variety of messaging platforms to its already heavily lauded push email technology. The stylishly built, feature enhanced BlackBerry Curve 8900 supports this effort well.

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