14 DAY TRIAL // The much expected Curve 8900, which has been rumored since July, has finally been confirmed by T-Mobile as coming in the first quarter of 2009. This new release represents an accomplishment for the German operator, since users have been almost begging for this device.
Following in the footsteps of the Storm and the Bold, this Blackberry needs to rise to the level of appreciation the two have experienced. Such a task is surely not an easy one, some even arguing that it is almost impossible, but the Curve, also known as the Javelin, features all the right specs and “qualities” it needs to pull it off.
Compared to the Bold, its closest relative, the 8900 Javelin seems to come in a smaller and more compact size and, along with its already extended fame, it is bound to reach and even exceed the sales numbers RIM is expecting. On the other hand, its slower CPU, compared to those of the Storm and the Bold, may become the number one disadvantage. However, whether or not this speed reduction will turn into a deal breaker for all the very enthusiastic fans remains to be seen starting the first quarter of next year.
Designed both for the professional and the personal life, the Curve is supposed to focus just as much on each one of these aspects, thus offering users overall efficiency, which the mobile manages to do thanks to the especially created applications and services, as well as to the easily manageable and very popular QWERTY keyboard and the Blackberry Enterprise Server 5.0 support.
Even though it will probably not feature 3G or HSDPA capabilities, this Quadband GSM/EDGE phone compensates through its Wi-Fi capabilities, advanced GPS navigational system and also thanks to the 4.6 OS, which delivers a very pleasant Blackberry experience. In addition, the phone is also equipped with the ArgonV processor, a 3.2 Megapixel camera and a 480x360 pixel display screen.
Considering the success RIM has been experiencing this year and the fact that this particular device is said to exceed all expectations, make sure not to miss its launch, on February 18th, via T-Mobile.