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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.

BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 (T-Mobile)

WiFi capable for blazing web browsing speeds!
Access to work (BES) and personal (BIS) email
Mobile Email
Media Player for music, videos and photos
IM: AOL, Yahoo, MSN
3.2 Megapixel Camera - for Picture Messaging
Spell-check feature – a first for BlackBerry!
Expandable MicroSD memory (up to 16GB)
Travel in over 125 countries with global voice and data roaming
Bluetooth™ v2.0 with support for stereo headsets
USB 2.0 connectivity
myFaves Capable

Included Accessories

256MB Memory Card
Battery
Charger
USB Cable
Stereo Hands-Free Headset
BlackBerry Desktop Software

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Powerpoint on BlackBerry phones Jun 23rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Hello,Is it possible to edit powerpoint and word documents on any of the Blackberry's. If so, can you tell me which ones?
-Don Merrell

Re: Powerpoint on BlackBerry phones Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Powerpoint on BlackBerry phones Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply You are able to open, view, and edit powerpoint, word, and excel documents on many of the new BlackBerry devices. They include the BlackBerry Curve 8900, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Curve 8310, 8320 and 8330, and BlackBerry PEarl Flip 8220 and 8230. The Pearl 8100 series does not come preloaded with the software to run these features.
-Michael Cera
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How does UMA Calling work with the 8900? Jun 23rd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I understand that the Curve 8900 comes with UMA calling, but I am not too clear how UMA calling works. Do I need anything else for it to work? Is there an extra charge for it? Thanks.
-Mike

Re: How does UMA Calling work with the 8900? Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: How does UMA Calling work with the 8900? Jun 23rd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply UMA is a feature found currently on T-Mobile cell phones that allows you to extend your coverage area by automatically roaming onto a WiFi network to make calls and use other phone features when you may not be getting the best coverage area. Think: Better coverage inside a basement. This feature doesn't cost extra to use.
-Joni Blecher
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price Jun 24th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

What if i do not want a service plan just the phone, how much would it be? still $199??
-keyona_shay2008

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Re: price Jun 24th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Without the Service plan, you would have to pay full Suggested Retail price for the phone, $399.99.
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Texting? Jul 2nd, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Would I be able to text?
-Alexia

Re: Texting? Jul 2nd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Texting? Jul 2nd, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply No matter what, you will be able to text with the Curve 8900. You can choose from a variety of bundled data/messaging features with this phone or you can take data and messaging separately. If you choose to not use a messaging plan, the cost is $0.20/sent and received message.
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Internet Use? Jul 8th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I want to use the internet. What is the minimum plan that I would need to get?
-Lavonne Vallery

Re: Internet Use? Jul 8th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Internet Use? Jul 8th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply For T-Mobile, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 requires a data feature with your purchase. This means, you would either need to purchase the Data Only Feature for $24.99 on top of your voice plan or the Data plus Unlimited Messaging feature for $34.99 on top of your Voice plan. Currently, T-Mobile is offering a 1,000 minute promotional plan for $39.99, so you would be able to get that and the $34.99 Data/Messaging plan for less than $80 per month.
-Michael Cera
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Data plan? Jul 13th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I want to know if I can buy this phone without buying data plan.
-shree shah

Re: Data plan? Jul 13th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Data plan? Jul 13th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply The BlackBerry Curve 8900 requires a data plan to be purchased.
-Michael Cera
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ringtones Aug 17th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Can I use full songs as ringtones?
-free6larry

Re: ringtones Aug 18th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: ringtones Aug 18th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply No. You have to use truncated MP3 files that you either purchase and download, or create on your computer.
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videos Aug 20th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Can I watch videos on websites like Youtube?
-free6larry

Re: videos Aug 21st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: videos Aug 21st, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Yes, you can watch videos on Youtube with this phone. The 8900 can connect to the internet either with the T-Mobile data network or the built-in Wi-Fi.
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download Facebook Sep 18th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I have been trying to download Facebook for my BlackBerry Curve 8900 and unfortunately, I am not able to do that.
-jabeer

Re: download Facebook Sep 18th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: download Facebook Sep 18th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply I just attempted this on my demo unit. It went through fine. This may be an issue with your connection or your phone. I would suggest bringing it to a T-Mobile store so a representative there can take a look at it for you.
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Signature Oct 9th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Does the Curve have text message signature?
-Justice

Re: Signature Oct 12th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Signature Oct 12th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply No, there is not a signature for your text message. There is the option to do it for your emails, but not text messages.
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internet use Oct 16th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

Can I use the internet on the phone to my laptop?
-tessy

Re: internet use Oct 16th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: internet use Oct 16th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Yes, you can. There is a tethering option you can get with the Curve 8900 that allows you to use the internet on your phone to connect to your computer.
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texting only Oct 27th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I am looking for a device for texting, and sending texts ONLY. I do not want any phone service for talking, just want this for texting and also texting over seas to Philippines. Do you offer something for this? and if so what is the monthly cost for text plan? and cost of the device?
-Jack Martin

Re: texting only Oct 28th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: texting only Oct 28th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Unfortunately, we do not carry a device or carrier that offers a texting only plan.
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Adding a Blackberry to a plan Oct 29th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

I am on my parents's plan, but my phone broke. I want a blackberry. If I buy the phone, does it cost to put it on the plan? And also, I heard that blackberries cost more monthly..is it true??
-Kellie

Re: Adding a Blackberry to a plan Oct 30th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply

Re: Adding a Blackberry to a plan Oct 30th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply It does not cost money to put the phone on your plan, unless you are activating a new line. Yes, Blackberries require a data plan.
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att Oct 30th, 2009 1 Post(s) Reply

can i use this phone w/ my current att plan??
-sandi

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Re: att Oct 30th, 2009 0 Post(s) Reply Yes
-nmehta

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BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 (T-Mobile) Product Features

Cell Phone Design
Phone Style	Candy Bar / Open Face
Phone Size	Large
Phone Thickness	Thin
Dimensions (H x W x D)	4.29 x 2.36 x 0.53 in.
Weight (w/standard battery)	3.87 oz.
Keyboard Type	QWERTY / Full Keyboard
External LCD	Yes
Touchscreen	No
Screen Size	2.44 in. (diagonally)
Display	320 x 240 pixels
Accelerometer	No
Multiple Colors Available	No
Mil-Spec/Rugged	No

Music, Camera & Video Features
Music Formats Supported	.3gp, WAV, MIDI, AMR-NB, G711u/A, GSM610, PCM, MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA9/10 Standard/Pro
Streaming Music	Yes
Music ID Service	No
Headset Jack Type	3.5mm Plug
Ringtones Included	Polyphonic
Songs as Ringtones	Yes, no file size limitations
FM Radio	No
Camera Resolution	3.2 Megapixel
Camera Zoom Type	Digital
Camera Flash	Yes
Camera Lens Type	CCD
Video Recorder	Yes
Video Formats supported	DivX, XviD (MPEG4 Advance Simple Profile), H.263, WMV3
Video Recording Length	determined by available memory
Video Playback	Yes
Streaming Video	Yes
Video Sharing	No
Mobile TV Technology	N/A

Organization & Tools
Threaded Text Messaging	Yes
Phone Book Capacity	Shared memory
Multiple Phone Numbers per Contact	Yes
Assign separate Ringtones per Contact	Yes
Contact Manager Software	Yes, Software Included
Messaging	Text, Picture and Video Messaging
Instant Messaging Support	Yes
Email accounts supported	POP3, IMAP, web, Blackberry Internet Service (BIS), Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES)
GMail for Mobile App	Yes
Google Mobile App available?	Yes
Google Maps App available?	Yes
Computer Syncing	Yes, Software Included
USB Cable Syncing	Yes, Cable included
Sync with Microsoft Outlook	Yes, software included
Bluetooth Syncing	Yes
Wireless Contact Backup	Offered by Third-party
Voice Recorder	determined by available memory
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Alarm Clock	Yes
Notepad	Yes
Turn by Turn Navigation	Blackberry Maps available for download, other options available

Cell Phone Specifications
Operating System	Blackberry
Operating System Release Number	4.5
Java-Enabled	Yes
BREW-Enabled	No
Onboard Memory	256MB
Removable Memory Card - Type	Micro SD Card
Maximum Memory Card Capacity	32GB SDHC
Removable Memory Accessibility	Under Battery
Hot Swappable Memory	Yes
Photo Caller ID	Yes
Push To Talk	No
Speakerphone	Full Duplex
External Volume Control	Yes
Service / Support	1 Year Warranty

Accessibility
Voice-Activated Dialing	Yes
Language Options	Multiple Languages
Hearing Aid Compliance	Yes- Rating: M3, T3
Adjustable Font Size	Yes
Digital TTY/TTD	Yes

Battery Specifications
Talk Time	Up to 330 min
Standby Time	Up to 356 hrs
Type of Battery	Lithium Ion battery

Connectivity
3G Data Capable	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
Web Browser	Full HTML
GPS	Yes
GPS Type	S-GPS
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR; Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port Profile, Stereo Audio (A2DP/AVCRP), SIM Access Profile and Dial-up Networking supported
Stereo Bluetooth	Yes
USB Cable	Yes
USB Port Type	Micro-USB
IR Port	No

Network Technology
Technology	GSM 850/900/1800/1900; GPRS
Voice Frequencies	850/900/1800/1900
Data Technology	Edge
Data Frequencies	850/1900
3G	No
UMA	Yes
Data Throughput Speed	2G Edge up to 400 kbps

International Features
Can I call people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
International 3G Data Roaming	No
International 2G Data Roaming	Yes
Can I make and receive calls outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I send and receive text messages from people outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I send and receive messages while outside the US and Canada?	Yes
Can I use the email and mobile web features on my phone while outside the US and	No

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Phone Price	$149.99	$149.99	$149.99

Expert Reviews of BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 (T-Mobile)

Expert Rating: 4.0
by Joni Blecher -- March 2nd 2009

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the most pocketable Curve to date and the nice thing about that is it doesn’t skimp on features. Quite the contrary, in fact this BlackBerry Curve has a ton of connection features: WiFi, Stereo Bluetooth, and even the ability to take calls over a WiFi connection to help extend your coverage. If that’s not enough, it has a 3.2-megapixel camera with flash and auto focus and a display that is downright gorgeous.

Call Quality

Call quality: We found call quality on the BlackBerry Curve relatively clear. Plus, it’s easy enough to adjust the cell phone’s volume with the corresponding buttons on the side of the Curve. We also appreciated the built-in speakerphone since we were able to speak simultaneously and callers weren’t cut off mid-sentence. Additionally, there was no degradation in call quality when we used a Bluetooth headset, and we could still hear callers clearly in a noisy environment, such as a crowded store.

Audio quality: The playback of music on the BlackBerry’s speaker is quite impressive. It’s loud and clear; so much so, we often lowered the volume on the cell phone when we were listening to music using our own 3.5mm headphones. Additionally, the BlackBerry Curve supports stereo Bluetooth so if you prefer to go wireless, you can always listen to tunes via an optional Bluetooth-enabled stereo headset.

Ease of Use

Menu/phone book: If you love the BlackBerry interface, you’ll be happy to learn this Curve sports the latest snazzy OS found on the BlackBerry Bold. Application icons really pop against the dark blue background. You can use the BlackBerry Sync software to easily sync contacts, calendar, and e-mail between your computer and the Curve. Additionally, you can also view and edit Word docs, Excel docs, and PowerPoint presentations on the BlackBerry Curve. You can store as many contacts as your available memory will allow. Each entry can hold multiple phone numbers, e-mail addresses, birthday and anniversary information, a picture, as well as a slot for both work and home addresses.

The standard fare of BlackBerry applications are on the main screen. You can customize the look of the BlackBerry Curve interface. Syncing media – videos, music, and pictures – is also infinitely easier thanks to the Roxio Media Manager software for BlackBerry (see Music for more details). The BlackBerry Curve comes with a mini-USB-to-USB cable so that you can connect it directly to your computer. Also, you can always use Bluetooth if your computer has that functionality.

Messaging: The reason most people buy a BlackBerry is for the messaging, and rightfully so; it really has perfected messaging, and it has a built-in spell checker , which makes sending messages easier. Even better, it’s extremely easy to set up multiple e-mail accounts (including work e-mail) on this BlackBerry. You can do it during the initial setup of the device by following the prompts on the screen. If you already have a BlackBerry e-mail account and are simply changing devices, you can upgrade the information in the BlackBerry Start menu. Plus this Curve has multiple IM applications (BlackBerry Messenger, AIM, Google Chat, ICQ, Yahoo! Messenger, and Windows Live Messenger) already loaded on the device. If you plan on using any of those IM clients a lot be sure to get an unlimited messaging plan since each message sent and received during an IM conversation counts as a single text message. Also, if you tend to receive a lot of graphic-intensive e-mails, opt for an unlimited data plan, as downloading graphics can quickly eat up megabytes of data.

Camera/video: The BlackBerry Curve has a 3.2-megapixel camera and a flash. However, this Curve lacks a tiny mirror for you to snap a self portrait. Overall, picture quality is pretty good when snapping pics using the Curve and we’re happy to report it has a fast shutter. You’ll have no problem capturing candid moments with this camera phone. Plus it’s got auto focus so you won’t end up with a lot of blurred subjects in pictures. Colors are true and bright even when viewed on a computer and details are fairly sharp. Once you snap a picture, you can save it, rename it, save it as a Caller ID photo, delete it or send it. Camera features are a little skim, but you can adjust White Balance, Picture Size, Picture Quality, Color Effects (Normal, Black and White, or Sepia), and GeoTagging. We’re glad to see BlackBerry left our favorite feature implemented: the trackball integrated with the camera application. While you’re setting up a picture, you can scroll around to zoom or change the size of the image. Sharing images are easy as well, you can download services like Flickr, Facebook, and My Space to share pictures with people in your life.

Additionally, you can view and shoot videos on the cell phone. Shooting videos is pretty easy and the quality is ok. While it’s a nice feature to have, you’re probably going to enjoy watching videos you download or stream from the Internet over a WiFi connection. Watching video on this BlackBerry Curve is impressive. Video is smooth and colors are bright; ideal during long commutes on public transportation (with headphones, of course).

Music: As noted, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has a music player. You can listen to songs stored in MP3, AAC (Apple’s audio format), and recent WMA (Microsoft’s audio format) formats. There aren’t many music-centric features included in the player, but it has the ones we’ve come to expect: Repeat, Shuffle, and Playlists (you can even create them on the fly – nice!). Plus, you can save tunes stored in your cell phone as a ringtone. The Curve comes with about 256MB of memory onboard, if you want to store a ton of music get an extra MicroSD memory card. However, we should note the BlackBerry Curve comes with a 256MB MicroSD card that should be plenty to get you started.

We still commend RIM for teaming up with Roxio to help you get music, photos, and videos from your computer onto the Curve. The software has an extremely intuitive user interface, so you don’t even need to read directions to get started. You can also use this software to turn CDs into MP3s. There’s even an option to sync it with your iTunes application and sync up existing playlists. Another nice feature is that the software won’t allow you to transfer music that the Curve won’t play back (that is, protected music that you might have purchased at an online store) onto it, so you’ll never have to wonder why a song isn’t playing. Instead, you’ll get a pop-up that says, “There are no media files in this folder that supports filter settings.” We should note any songs purchased from iTunes with DRM integrated will not be played back on the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

Connectivity/Bluetooth/WiFi:You can do a lot with Bluetooth on this cell phone. Besides easily being able to connect to a Bluetooth headset (we found call quality was decent when we used the Plantronics Discovery 925), you can also use it to sync up with your contacts if your computer supports Bluetooth. We were able to easily connect to a MacBook Pro via Bluetooth. Once connected, you can even set up the BlackBerry Curve 8900 to act as a modem for your computer (Note: Be sure to get the appropriate plan).

This BlackBerry Curve has built-in WiFi, so you can use this Curve to log onto available WiFi networks to surf the Web or send/receive e-mail. It’s a nice feature and it just takes moments to set up. The only thing you need to know is the WiFi network you want to use and password if needed. We should note that surfing the Web on the Curve wasn’t bad, but WiFi was often faster. Pages loaded quickly and you could scroll around them via the trackball, but it’s still not the ideal viewing experience on a cell phone. We should note that since this is a UMA cell phone you can also use WiFi to extend cell phone service in your home with a T-Mobile HotSpot @ Home set-up and service.

Design

Look and feel: The first thing you will notice about this BlackBerry Curve is its diminutive size. Dare we say its compact? It’s thinner and slightly narrower than other Curves available to date. This makes the Curve decidedly more pocket friendly and easier to hold in the hand. The next thing that stands out on the Curve 8900 is its gorgeous display. Numbers and letters are crisp, while colors are vibrant. Yes, it’s viewable in direct sunlight as well. Since it’s so speedy you really would have no problem watching a movie on it. Although, the Curve 8900 has the popular track ball, it’s not white as is the case on the Pearl. Instead it’s actually a dark grey and it just feels more durable to the touch.

Looks-wise the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has all the keys you’d expect. However the main keys are flush against the screen and only the QWERTY keys are slightly raised. This, too, contributes to what makes the Curve 8900 so attractive. Combine that with the smudge-resistant, chrome-like coloring surrounding the edges of the smartphone. There are other streamline design elements as well such as the lock-key and the mute key are simply icons concealed in the black shell at the top of the Curve. This BlackBerry isn’t completely smudge free, the screen attracts face grease and fingerprints. Though, they are only obvious when the display is dark.

Keypad:The BlackBerry Curve sports black raised keys with white letters/symbols. Keys representing the numeric keypad have the numbers written in red. The individual keys all have slightly rounded edges. This aesthetically gives the keypad a bit of a slicker look. Usability-wise we didn’t have a hard time with the keys. Although, the keys are close together there is space between them. We did encounter some mis-types when creating text messages. So you’ll definitely want to use the keyboard. Also, if you have larger fingers, you’ll likely have a harder time mastering this keyboard. While we were able to dial phone numbers with a minimal amount of misdials, we still wish the Alt key was on the other side of the keyboard away from the numbers, which would make it easier to access the numbers for other purposes.

Battery Life

We found battery life on the BlackBerry Curve 8900 impressive – even with WiFi and Bluetooth activated. If you use the cell phone frequently to make calls, listen to music, as well as send/receive text messages and e-mail, this Curve will probably last about four days before needing to recharge. However, if you consider the Curve primarily a cell phone and less of a messaging device, you’ll get about five days of battery life from it. We should note that listening to music a lot on the Curve doesn’t have an adverse affect on battery life. Plus you can charge the BlackBerry Curve when it’s synching with your computer.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 (T-Mobile)

Customer Rating: 2
by connie -- November 16th 2009 -- anaheim, CA

Customer Rating: 4.8
by Kristina Carlson -- November 15th 2009 -- Midway, GA

I love this new phone. I cannot live without it.

Customer Rating: 5
by Danny Cook -- November 14th 2009 -- Mobile, AL

Customer Rating: 4.8
by robert williams -- November 2nd 2009 -- glendale, AZ

Customer Rating: 4.8
by Jimmy Joseph -- November 2nd 2009 -- Miami, FL

Love it!

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