The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is yet another reason why BlackBerry devices have been at the front of the smartphone class for a very long time. Offering highly secure push email access has made BlackBerry the leading choice for handheld devices among business users and RIM, the company that produces BlackBerry, continues to improve on their high quality phones with each new generation of models. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is no exception to this truth.
In keeping with this pattern, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has already become a hit despite its short time on the market.The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is made exclusively for use with the T-Mobile network and the 8900 offers everything you’d expect from both companies. The 8900 handles data access, voice calls, calendar functions and of course, email with the seamlessness you’ve come to expect.
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
Customer reviews for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 are mostly favorable. Previous BlackBerry Curve models have always been popular among users looking for a stylish smartphone with all of the reliability users have come to rely on from RIM. With the 8900, users report satisfaction with it’s lighter weight, titanium color and chrome accents. Simply put, this Curve gets high ratings for its style.
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 240×180 resolution, the 8900 didn’t score as high as might be expected in terms of video recording.
It’s already well known that the Curve is not the ideal smartphone for anyone who has large fingers; this is a complaint made by men more so than women, of course but if you happen to have larger hands, you might have a hard time with the small keyboard on the Curve 8900.
The BlackBerry Curve is notoriously difficult to operate for those with large fingers, something which is more of a problem for men than women, but the Curve 8900 has an exceptionally small keyboard. If your hands are on the larger side, you may find it easier to use the BlackBerry Bold or the BlackBerry 8800.The BlackBerry Curve 8900 does well in the processing speed department, but some have bemoaned its slow speeds when using Wi-Fi. Others find the two separate browsers (one for use with Wi-Fi connections, the other for using T-Mobile’s data access plan) to be confusing.These however are relative minor complaints against a smartphone which has been embraced by corporate users and the general public alike.
The BlackBerry may have been made for business users originally, but RIM adds in new features which appeal to a more general audience with each new generation. The stylish BlackBerry Curve 8900 has media capabilities and other features which are certain to expand its market share and keep RIM right where it is the king of the smartphone mountain.
