BlackBerry Curve 8900 hands on
What’s that? Thought we were holding out on you? Never! The BlackBerry Curve 8900, also known to the BlackBerry faithful as the BlackBerry Javelin, is the much-awaited BlackBerry Curve replacement. It’s definitely been covered in depth so we won’t bore you and nitpick the handset. Instead, we’ll give you some of our very first impressions and let you decide the next steps.
- The size is awesome — totally small enough to be pocketable, but not too small where sacrifices on the keyboard had to be made.
- Unlike the Bold where some people had trouble hitting the right convenience key since it was too low, on the Curve 8900, it’s located perfectly.
- The screen, as we’re getting accustomed to now with RIM, is flawless! It’s smaller than the Bold as you know, and that’s an even denser, crisper, and sharper display in our books. Really a job well done.
- What about the keyboard? Even better than the first Curve. The keys feel more “fuller” and not hollow like the original 8300 did. They’re also decently spaced, and even after using a Bold for 5 months, the second we picked this up, we were off to the races. Another great execution by RIM.
- It might just be us, but the fake chrome bezel around the 8900 actually seems like it’s more equipped to handle rough usage than the Bold is. We could be wrong, but at first glance it looks like a tougher material or finish. You know how our original Bold fared…
So, do you guys want a full on review of the BlackBerry Curve 8900, or do you want one of our oh-so-popular battles? Maybe a Curve 8900 vs. G1? Hit us up in the comments and let your voice be heard. Word. Don’t forget to get jiggy with the BGR gallery and check out the pictures!
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8900 vs. G1 plz!
How about an E71 vs 8900 Matchup?
Is T-mobile getting the 8900 (Javelin) or what?? Originally they were saying T-mobile in Nov of ‘08 would get the Javelin now its looking like AT&T might get it first. Any news??
With the Bold now in full swing, I had a chance to play with the demo yesterday. Nice form and fit, I like the keyboard and screen, and the potential of the unit. Not liking what I’ve been hearing about the battery at all, could be a 3G issue of course based on the many reviews.
I came to this thread to be included on more info about the 8900, I have an 8310 and find it to be a solid phone for my needs. I’m considering both items now and will wait until the release of the 8900.
anyone know a price yet?
SO, when is it going to be released on AT&T??????
When will this thing be released??
word on the release date is “black friday”
Curve 8900 vs. G1!!!!
DO ITT, DO ITT, DO ITTT
(BIG BAD CURVE 8900 AWESOME) vs (SideKick IV rip-off clunky aka G1 aka W1)
DO ITTTT!!!!
We have a friend with the G1 and want to see if he will get the 8900 Curve and sell the G1 on eBay. But I’m wondering, will it even sell? Not making fun, just asking.
can we get a 8900 vs G1 comparison soon please? this could make or break my (and several others) phone decsion for this year and the following
My feelings toward the g1 aka the w1 aka the weak one are high in anger.
I have a scum of a friend named hussy and every time i see his face and his terrible phone, i want to smash both of them with the hard part of my knee.
I hope, he can put aside his pride and ego and sell his w1 for this great tech accomplishment.
RIM rocks!!
This will be a good phone for t-mobile. Its just a watered down bold made for a gsm carrier without 3g. Its basically a curve with a software update and better screen and camera. Doesn’t really add new capabilities. I wouldnt buy this phone unless there were no 3g blackberries availible through your current carrier.
I had a full hands on for about 20 minutes today. *very* impressed with the device. Amazing screen, great quality. My next purchase!
I just bought the blackberry bold and feel very violated. What the hell is going on. when is this thing coming out??? I need to know so I can include it in my letter to RIMM.
Looking forward to a BOLD vs Javelin Review!! (enjoyed the BOLD vs iPhone review)
please compare it to the bold and storm. that is information we can use. thx.
Please can we have a Nokia E71 vs Blackberry 9800 face-off!
I’m all for a Nokia E71 vs. BbC 8900 competition…
when is this going to be out in us? any updates
Dec. 22nd on AT&T and Jan. 27th on T-Mobile USA – both the latest confirmations from BB214.
Definately would refer the curve over the storm
I tried out the 8900 the other day in the rogers store and i was very impressed. I actually just picked up the BB Pearl Flip less then 1 month ago (my first) and am already thinking about upgrading.
What they say about the Blackberries being addictive is so very true – I can’t be without it.
The 8900 just ‘feels right’ in your hand. The bold is a little larger, but the Curve hits that sweet spot in your hand!
I have the Curve 1, sure would like to get this badboy, by the way I live in the great ol US of A.
All I need now is a bluetooth so I can look important.