The Smartest Smartphone
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by: RobertManns
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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.
Featured exclusively through the T-Mobile carrier, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a stylish accessory that owners find easy to use for voice calls, calendar events, data access and as a trusted email device. The new 8900 series, however, stands out, as it is a lighter weight version than previous Curve models, has Wi-Fi capabilities and, of course, can be used with T-Mobile's unlimited HotSpot calling features. With this exclusive T-Mobile feature, plan minutes are not used when connected to a T-Mobile HotSpot or another wireless router granting access, making nationwide calls free while connected.
This new Curve is smaller, lighter and sleeker than the previous generation and has the familiar BlackBerry style. T-Mobile brings T-Mobile HotSpot unlimited calling to the table. When connected to a T-Mobile HotSpot or other Wi-Fi access point, users can make all the nationwide calls they like without using their minutes.
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
Product reviews for the 8900 also reflect high satisfaction with the screen's sharp picture and video display, as well as its camera functions. The video camera, however, appears to lack the resolution users had hoped for from a phone with such a great camera feature. Offering only a 240x180 resolution, the 8900 still has a ways to go before it can score high marks for its video recording feature.
The sharpness of video and picture display have also won praise. However, there are a few things which users haven't been quite as thrilled about and one of these is the video camera. With a resolution of only 240x180, the 8900 has some improvements to make before this feature will live up to the rest of the model's.
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.
While the BlackBerry was created with business users in mind, RIM has been adding media capabilities and other features along with its popular email technology which have made the BlackBerry increasingly popular with a wider range of consumers. With the stylish, feature rich BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM seems to be poised to expand the popularity of their line of smartphones.
About the Author
Robert Manns is a prepaid cell phones expert as well as a collector. He brings a wide range of cell phone parts at prices that won't burn your wallet. Give Robert a try today and see his new toy, the Blackberry Curve 8900.
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