Blackberry Curve 8900 Review

Blackberry has long been known as a company which provides great business phones. With the introduction of the iPhone and newer generations of smartphones Blackberry’s share in the cell phone industry has diminished. Smart cell phones from industry giants like Nokia and Samsung has been growing in popularity because their features and products now rival those of Blackberry’s and sometimes even has surpassed them with more innovative features.

The Curve 8900 is Blackberry’s latest offer in its new push to deliver great business phones with a new sense of fun and entertainment. The Curve is thinner compared to some of its counterparts; it is both stunning and refreshing. It still gives that Blackberry appeal but the smooth edges and slimmer figure gives it that added touch of beauty.

The 8900 has a 2.4 display that is both clear and crisp. Visibly smaller than the Blackberry Storm, the display however has a better resolution than the earlier model.

The Curve is designed with Blackberry’s tradition of excellent communication and messaging. The phone boasts of WiFi, GPRS and EDGE technology. One area where the phone seriously displays an area for improvement is the lack of 3G capability. The 8900 however displays excellent performance in streaming media applications, surfing desktop websites and standard SMS and MMS messaging.

The Blackberry Curve comes with WiFi capability and has proven a strong case in its lack of 3G capability. WiFi users will have a great time using the phones WiFi as the phone easily connects with any system. Browse and surf the internet at good download speeds.

The Blackberry 8900 has a 3.2 Megapixel camera armed with autofocus and a flash to boot. The camera delivers decent image quality and has helped diversify the phone and appeal to younger users. The camera also has the capability to capture video and delivers good quality pictures and videos.

In the area of multimedia applications the Curve 8900 has certainly showed improvements in the area of sound quality and a much friendlier user interface. The curve comes with a 256 MB memory card and loading the card with music tracks was quick and easy. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack which we quickly put into good use. Music quality was superb and voice calls were enhanced with the use of after market headsets. Communication between the phone and your PC is also easy with the use of a USB which comes along with the package.

The Blackberry Curve 8900 comes with the new 4.6 OS version. It gives the phone a modern feel and look. It also greatly enhances user interface. The phone comes with the now familiar QWERTY keyboard which has made composing messages a breeze. The trackball continues to be a popular feature with Blackberry phones; it has made scrolling through the different menus and scrolling down web pages easier.

The Curve 8900 comes with good scores in terms of battery life. The phone could easily be regularly used for two days without the need for recharging. Call quality however is below average and noise and clutter could be heard over the phone at times.

The Blackberry Curve 8900 is one notch higher than its 8300 series siblings. It proves to be a good buy for smartphone hunters and Blackberry fans alike. The Curve 8900 is feature rich plus its inherent sexiness has made the phone more appealing to more cellphone buyers.

UPC	1517
Brand	RIM BlackBerry
Model	RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900
Battery Type	Li - Ion
Battery Capacity	1400 mAh
Battery Talk Time	5.50 hours
Standby Time	356 hours
GSM Bands	850/900/1800/1900
CDMA Bands	N/A
Operating System	BlackBerry OS
OS Version	4.7
Processor	512 MHz
Memory	256 MB ROM
Unveiled on	N/A
Display Type	Color
Display Technology	TFT
Display Size	480 x 360 pixels
Display Colors	65 536
Display Physical Size	2.44 inches
Display Features	N/A
Additional Display Type	N/A
Additional Display Size	N/A
Additional Display Colors	N/A
Additional Display Physical Size	N/A
Multiple SIM Cards Support	N/A
Design Form Factor	Candybar
Design of Antenna	Internal
Dimensions	4.29 x 2.36 x 0.53 (108,46 x 59,70 x 13,43 mm)
Weight	3.87 oz (109,45 g)
Global Roaming System	Yes
Accelerometer	N/A
GPS	Yes
TTY TDD Enabled	N/A
Camera and Video Camera Type	Built-in - Immobile
Camera and Video Camera Resolution	3.2 megapixels
Camera and Video Camera Video Capture	Yes
Camera and Video Camera Flash	Yes
Camera and Video Camera Features	Auto focus, Image Stabilizer
Camera and Video Camera More	Digital zoom
Camera and Video Video Playback Protocols	MPEG4, WMV, DivX, XviD, H.263
Camera and Video Video Playback Features	N/A
Connectivity Data More	GPRS/EDGE
Data Max Speed	N/A
Internet Browsing Protocols	N/A
Internet Browsing Features	BlackBerry Browser
Infrared Port	N/A
Bluetooth Version	2.0
Bluetooth Profiles	Headset (HSP)/Handsfree (HFP)/Dial-up networking (DUN)/Serial Port (SPP)/Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)/Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)/SIM Access (SAP)
Bluetooth Features	EDR
Wireless LAN Type	802.11b/802.11g
USB Type	microUSB
USB Version	N/A
Proprietory	N/A
SyncML	N/A
Computer Synchronization	Yes
HeadSet Jack 2 5mm	N/A
Head Jack 3 5mm	Yes
TV Out	N/A
External Antenna	N/A
Pop Port	N/A
Full Keyboard	QWERTY
Touch Screen	N/A
Side Keys Left	Convenience key
Side Keys Right	Volume keys, Convenience key
Predictive Text Input Support	Yes
Predictive Text Input Type	N/A
Memory Expansion Slot Type	microSD/microSDHC
Memory Built in	N/A
Message Text Send Receive	Yes
Message EMS	N/A
Message MMS	Yes
Message Instant Messaging More	Yes
Message Instant Messaging Services	N/A
Message E mail Protocols	IMAP/POP3/SMTP/Microsoft Exchange/Lotus Domino/Blackberry Connect
Message E mail Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Music Player Protocols	MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
Music AND Audio Music Player Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Radio	N/A
Music AND Audio FM Transmitter	N/A
Voice Dialing	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes
Voice Recording	Yes
Voice Speaker	Yes
Voice VoIP	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Head	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Body	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Measured in	N/A
Polyphonic Rings Voices	N/A
Notifications Polyphonic Rings Features	MP3 ringtones
Vibration Alert	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Calculator	Yes
TO DO	Yes
Stopwatch	N/A
Flashlight	N/A
Organizer Other	Notes
Document Viewer Support	N/A
Document Viewer Supported formats	N/A
Book Features	Capacity depends on system memory
Book Capacity	N/A
Book Multiple Numbers Per Contact	Yes
Book Picture ID	Yes
Book Ring ID	Yes
Personalization Faceplates	N/A
Personalization Profiles	Yes
Games	Yes
JAVA Profile	N/A
JAVA Configuration	N/A
Wireless LAN Support	N/A
Messaging E mail More	N/A
Software JAVA Support	N/A
Connectivity Internet Browsing Support	N/A
Connectivity Bluetooth Support	N/A
Connectivity USB More	N/A
Battery Talk time 3G	N/A
Battery Stand by time 3G	N/A
Battery Video call time	N/A
Battery Music playback	N/A
Battery Video playback	N/A
Battery Gaming	N/A
Battery GPS usage	N/A

With a sleek titanium finish, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone yet. As expected from a Blackberry device, the Curve 8900 is packed with features for your business needs. The built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) supports both voice and data, and the built-in GPS supports location-based services, including turn-by-turn navigation. And, of course, the Blackberry Curve 8900 supports communication and connectivity --including email served up by the BlackBerry Internet Service, Microsoft Exchange Server and an array of messaging options (SMS, MMS, and IM). The Blackberry Curve 8900's advanced multimedia capabilities include a 3.2-megapixel camera with image stabilization, digital zoom, flash and the ability to record video and play video. This updated Curve's other features include a hot-swappable MicroSD/SDHC memory card slot (for cards up to 16 GB; 256 MB card included), Bluetooth for hands-free communication and stereo music streaming, a multi-format digital audio player, and up to 5.5 hours of talk time.