BB curve 8900

[jazzwadd]

seems like blackberry find a reverse gear or they wanna milk the curve series dry.....curve to bold then storm, back to curve again...
why not if u have a successful formula stick with it....
http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_curve_8900-2604.phphttp://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_curve_8900-2604.php

[L4nd0]

http://img.gsmarena.com/vv/pics/blackberry/bb-curve-8900-1.jpg
this curve looks awesome
and you dont need a forumla
see motorola has being use the same UI for years and they still suck

other wise this curve comes with some goodies
come on give it a shot (when it comes out)

ps: fix the link:)

[wolfman]

Like the looks and the specs but would have preffered if it came 3g try this link
http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_curve_8900-2604.php

[Utech22]

I don't bother want the BB Bold, since ..

[Psymon]

The Bold is still King.... faster processor, larger onboard mem, and bigger screen... bold all the way...

[Utech22]

The Bold is still King.... faster processor, larger onboard mem, and bigger screen... bold all the way...
Well that's true, but... maybe...

[Psymon]

the 8900 only have a better camera 3.2MP and 20pixels (480x360) in resolution than the bold(2MP & 480x320)....


i prefer performance as i don't take much pics..

[Utech22]

the 8900 only have a better camera 3.2MP and 20pixels (480x360) in resolution than the bold(2MP & 480x320)....


i prefer performance as i don't take much pics..
Bold for my money, the 8900 don't even have 3g.

[wolfman]

same thing me a say utech I hardly take pics so a better cam not important to me right now

[docdibble]

Love the looks of the 8900 and figure it should be tad bit cheaper and love the upgrade on the camera as i love to take pics. Either way they are both Blackberrys and great phones.

[Lukecon]

this not bad at all, blackberry a di baddest thing around, they are fun to have.

[stefanplaya]

da 8900 design lukkk maddd stylll

[L4nd0]

the blac beryy 8900 curve has a sleek design and desent erformance from the info gained by gsmarena
It is a blackberry must have for the bb fans

[Rogerh]

The Bold is still King.... faster processor, larger onboard mem, and bigger screen... bold all the way...

Plus the Bold has 3 G.. the 8900 (Javelin) doesnt... only advantage I see is the 3.2 megapixel camera.. oh.. its smaller than the bold..

[wolfman]

Plus the Bold has 3 G.. the 8900 (Javelin) doesnt... only advantage I see is the 3.2 megapixel camera.. oh.. its smaller than the bold..
I guess is for those peeps who can't afford the Bold and want to take better pics lol

[p.wade.r]

looks like the Nokia E71.......:thumbsdown::icon_lol:

[WizzX]

the 8900 only have a better camera 3.2MP and 20pixels (480x360) in resolution than the bold(2MP & 480x320)....


i prefer performance as i don't take much pics..

e71 to di wherl..... bout d expensive bold

[Psymon]

e71 to di wherl..... bout d expensive bold

which is true.... but i'm not a windows mobile fan....

[jomo]

which is true.... but i'm not a windows mobile fan....

e71 is running winmo? please tell me this is a joke

[GPRS Internet]

its not running winmobile

[WizzX]

e71 is running winmo? please tell me this is a joke

lol d dude have him head mix up ... lol :D

[Psymon]

The E71 uses Symbian OS which is the backbone for Winmobile....

[Utech22]

http://cnettv.cnet.com/2001-1_53-50005116.html

[WizzX]

I don't see the point of the 8900 curve... seriously.... it's beneath the bold 9000 and yet still sells for the same price or in some places more?! huh?! i don't get it blackberry.. seriously

[toyanucci]

Its not beneath the bold, it has its own audience.

Some women cyaa deal with the size of the Bold (women say that to me all the time LOL) but they want the benefits of the improved browser of the Bold and the improved media features as well as the looks.

The Javelin is basically a smaller Bold, but without 3g and with a 3.2mb AUTOFOCUS camera vs Bold's 2mb non autofocus. Its also "sexier" looking with the brushed aluminium vs the leather back of the bold.

http://images.crackberry.com/files/kevin/reviews/8900/curve89002.jpg

http://images.crackberry.com/files/kevin/reviews/8900/curve89004.jpg

http://images.crackberry.com/files/kevin/reviews/8900/curve89006b.jpg
Bold's Cam

http://images.crackberry.com/files/kevin/reviews/8900/curve89007b.jpg
Javelin's Cam with moving parts autofocus.

[Utech22]

I don't see the point of the 8900 curve... seriously.... it's beneath the bold 9000 and yet still sells for the same price or in some places more?! huh?! i don't get it blackberry.. seriously
I share the same idea, The 8900 should have been on the market b4 the 9000.

[toyanucci]

Why you think so? LOL

Memba is not every network have 3g u nuh? All those networks which is the MAJORITY who still have no 3g will love the Javelin.

The Javelin also has UMA (i think thats it, lazy to look it up now) that allows you to make calls over wifi (if ur network operator supports it).

In Jamaica, if you on Digicel or CW or dont want to pay for 3g rates, the Javelin is not that far on the todem pole below the bold. Its more a slightly less than lateral movement lol.

[WizzX]

Why you think so? LOL

Memba is not every network have 3g u nuh? All those networks which is the MAJORITY who still have no 3g will love the Javelin.

The Javelin also has UMA (i think thats it, lazy to look it up now) that allows you to make calls over wifi (if ur network operator supports it).

In Jamaica, if you on Digicel or CW or dont want to pay for 3g rates, the Javelin is not that far on the todem pole below the bold. Its more a slightly less than lateral movement lol.

still makes no sense that they both sell for the same or the 8900 for $20 less than the bold.... now come on... if thats d price difference why on earth would i take the 8900 over the 9000?! better camera and screen sharpness?! not enough for me..... if it's d lesser half then it should b selling for way lesser money

[toyanucci]

Chances are it costs more to make the javelin as well. You also need to realize the javelin is for the people who are superficial, who care bout looks and size over features, and you'd be surprised how many people that is. It's not for you who look at features, but for many of my female friends who love the Pearl for it's size and hate the new 8220 flip pearl and would otherwise not upgrade their phone cause the bold is too big.

Also keep in mind the bold is their flagship, and they don't want to kill it. Many persons would buy the javelin over the bold if the price difference was $100. Nuff stuff to consider indeed, but in the end there's a BB for everyone, for the superficial and the not, the business oriented, and the not.

[hv_thugg]

Javelin is the female version of the Bold cause honestly i dont wana see no females walking with Bold, Bold is big and ugly. Now for all the storm haters i am yet to see a problem with the storm ill give feed back in a week or 2.

[WizzX]

Chances are it costs more to make the javelin as well. You also need to realize the javelin is for the people who are superficial, who care bout looks and size over features, and you'd be surprised how many people that is. It's not for you who look at features, but for many of my female friends who love the Pearl for it's size and hate the new 8220 flip pearl and would otherwise not upgrade their phone cause the bold is too big.

Also keep in mind the bold is their flagship, and they don't want to kill it. Many persons would buy the javelin over the bold if the price difference was $100. Nuff stuff to consider indeed, but in the end there's a BB for everyone, for the superficial and the not, the business oriented, and the not.

thats not a lie... quite frankly i'd by d javelin if it were $100 less but when u find the javelin selling for 400+ anywhere except ebay u mek mi know ... point is it's 2 similar phones lesser than the bold without d lesser price tag and way more expensive than d e71 which in my opinion beat these 2 put together hands down......

[jomo]

Javelin is the female version of the Bold cause honestly i dont wana see no females walking with Bold, Bold is big and ugly. Now for all the storm haters i am yet to see a problem with the storm ill give feed back in a week or 2.saw a girl in megamart with a bold, it never look nuh way, exept her tensing up her muscles to answer it

[WizzX]

saw a girl in megamart with a bold, it never look nuh way, exept her tensing up her muscles to answer it

its usable felt and used one and it's not bad, its nice and the screen is beautiful.... just don't expect it to b as light and slim as the e71 :p

i'd beat one but d money nuh deh de.... a going hav to page ebay for one used one lol

[L4nd0]

saw a girl in megamart with a bold, it never look nuh way, exept her tensing up her muscles to answer it

lol
come on the BOLD is not that heavy.....is it?:eusa_eh:

[barrettrs]

lol
come on the BOLD is not that heavy.....is it?:eusa_eh:

No L4ndo it is not heavy.....Frankly I think the only thing the Javelin has over the BOLD is the camera besides from that the BOLD beats the Javelin hands down in every benchmark....It's like comparing a Ferrari (BOLD) with a Honda Integra (Javelin) dem both high performers but the Ferrari is the REAL BIG MAN.

[WizzX]

No L4ndo it is not heavy.....Frankly I think the only thing the Javelin has over the BOLD is the camera besides from that the BOLD beats the Javelin hands down in every benchmark....It's like comparing a Ferrari (BOLD) with a Honda Integra (Javelin) dem both high performers but the Ferrari is the REAL BIG MAN.

lol... I'd think a better comparison would be an Integra Type R (Bold) with an Integra GSR (Javelin) .... but thats jus me i guess... lol :D

[jomo]

its as heavy as an iphone, yuk, the storm is 155g though! :o lol, exercise ftw

[noreik23]

No L4ndo it is not heavy.....Frankly I think the only thing the Javelin has over the BOLD is the camera besides from that the BOLD beats the Javelin hands down in every benchmark....It's like comparing a Ferrari (BOLD) with a Honda Integra (Javelin) dem both high performers but the Ferrari is the REAL BIG MAN.

I see your talking alot about the BOLD these days, Can I presume you now have one?

[kaution]

indeed, however faster processor and wider screen and 3g overshadows and upgrade on camera always :D

[WizzX]

I see your talking alot about the BOLD these days, Can I presume you now have one?

lol... mayb he does n is spreading some of it's goodness around.... lol

[wolfman]

I see your talking alot about the BOLD these days, Can I presume you now have one?
Yea man the man the man make another leap lol how has been so far Barrettrs

[barrettrs]

Yea man the man the man make another leap lol how has been so far Barrettrs

It has been SUPER man....It feels like a whole other level of tech as the BOLD is really fast with a far better browser than the Curve, the wifi is moving and the camera takes IMPRESSIVE photos....I am yet to test the 3G as I am on Digicel's GPRS/EDGE network. Overall I would recommend a BOLD over the Curve 8320 or Javelin as the only thing the 8900 is offering over the BOLD is a 3.15 Megapixel Camera and if you're not into photos then this should not be an issue.

[nic]

some ppl dont lk having such a big phone still. the better camera, higher res screen, lower price tag(in some places, strange i kno), smaller form factor make it a better choice. digicel or lime dont even hav a 3g network so i doe c wat the big deal is over the lack of 3g. yea the processor faster on the bold and so it goin b a better performer but it wont b anything too drastic. rite abt now i hav a digital camera so either way im good. i wud want the curve cuz it smaller and 3g doe really mek a diff since digicel doe hav it, and all the apps lk bbm and maps and msn messenger work fine on the edge netowrk.

[docdibble]

the price is the killer i think cause most sell it higher than bold right now. either way i would take anyone of them i could get my hands on for the right price or trade

[barrettrs]

the price is the killer i think cause most sell it higher than bold right now. either way i would take anyone of them i could get my hands on for the right price or trade

But Doc, do you really think the Javelin is a better phone than the Bold? Seriously I can't see that but yet the Javelin runs at least $10 to $15k more than the Bold even though the Javelin series number is 8900 which is lower than the Bold's series number of 9000 which suggest that RIM does see the Bold as a better more sophisticated phone than the Javelin but yet the dealers think otherwise, how strange? I wonder if the 3.15 mega pixel camera on the Javelin made such a difference?

What you think?

[WizzX]

But Doc, do you really think the Javelin is a better phone than the Bold? Seriously I can't see that but yet the Javelin runs at least $10 to $15k more than the Bold even though the Javelin series number is 8900 which is lower than the Bold's series number of 9000 which suggest that RIM does see the Bold as a better more sophisticated phone than the Javelin but yet the dealers think otherwise, how strange? I wonder if the 3.15 mega pixel camera on the Javelin made such a difference?

What you think?

For a while now i have been saying on this site how good looking and superior the e71 is to the Bold .... but given that the e71 is handicaped not having an unlimited data plan to use with it we are left with the bold...

I had d previledge of using the bold for half a day and i must say i am impressed... there still are some complicated settings d average user won't hav a clue about even me but if there is one thing d bold beats the e71 is this screen ... a mean damn.... d quality good u fret :D

if u dislike blackbery like i do then take this for a spin... cuz dis is not a blackberry its a blackberry on crack.... a crackberry.. lol

Geek Approved!! ... it liveable

[barrettrs]

For a while now i have been saying on this site how good looking and superior the e71 is to the Bold .... but given that the e71 is handicaped not having an unlimited data plan to use with it we are left with the bold...

I had d previledge of using the bold for half a day and i must say i am impressed... there still are some complicated settings d average user won't hav a clue about even me but if there is one thing d bold beats the e71 is this screen ... a mean damn.... d quality good u fret :D

if u dislike blackbery like i do then take this for a spin... cuz dis is not a blackberry its a blackberry on crack.... a crackberry.. lol

Geek Approved!! ... it liveable


Sounds like you are a new berry convert? :icon_cool....Curious though how you rate the Bold over the Iphone?

[p.wade.r]

Seriously i really don't see why you guys are even comparing the two phones. they are basically the same thing. Personally, i will love to see what Phone is going come from Rim now, now that they have jump in the Same boat with all the other cell phone Designers. I remember When there was something special about each Black-Berry, One Had the Lack of Camera that catered to certain Campanies the Didn't allow cameras, Some Phones had 3G while some didnt and other were equipped with Certain feature that Made that phone unique.

Now Blackberry has been stuffing everything in there handset and the only hope they have Now is Changing the Form Factor or the Visual appeal of the Phone. Look at the Storm, the only think that was different about that Phone was the Form Factor, Rim used back the same "DAM" :p OS from all those other Black-berries Instead of build a completely touch oriented OS from Ground up.

I really want to see what Blackberry will Come with next, As the Starting post said "Blackberry Find a reserve gear", well i think this is the "Last Gear"

[WizzX]

Sounds like you are a new berry convert? :icon_cool....Curious though how you rate the Bold over the Iphone?

lol not really a convert still.... i still think Blackberry to complicated for the average Joe and where as themes n fancy looking menu's they still hav a bit of a way to go...... there settings aren't really centralized nor are they easy to understand cuz it even had me scratching my head wonder what d hell some things mean and why some simple things don't exist.
U know how long i spent trying to find the option that tells me how many contacts i have on the phone or sim... all now mi nuh find it...... things like that

it vs the iphone.... now am not the greatest iphone fan there are many ways i think they could b better but the world is not an apple world for 1 reason.... they cut back on the full potential of their products so that they can sell them as "accessories"

Iphone beat it in many aspects especially ease of use.....

but as i keep saying the new OS found on the bold and javelin hav now made it easier to use n not look like a dinosaur with a dinosaur interface - So it can live with now...

But give mi unlimited internet on any phone of my choice and i'll sell a blackberry in a heartbeat.... unlimited internet is still d only reason to have one right now... cuz put it against the e71 and even though d bold has a better screen n resolution... i'll take the e71 with an unlimited data plan anyday :eusa_danc

[GPRS Internet]

I want the BB 8900 :p ,. but i going gawn practice on a curve 8320 or a Bold for now :eusa_shhh

[toyanucci]

But Doc, do you really think the Javelin is a better phone than the Bold? Seriously I can't see that but yet the Javelin runs at least $10 to $15k more than the Bold even though the Javelin series number is 8900 which is lower than the Bold's series number of 9000 which suggest that RIM does see the Bold as a better more sophisticated phone than the Javelin but yet the dealers think otherwise, how strange? I wonder if the 3.15 mega pixel camera on the Javelin made such a difference?

What you think?

The 8900 is the preferred device for most users and RIM knows it, that's why they made it without 3G capabilities, because it would be too much of a competitor to the Bold and would basically rival their "flagship" phone. I have a 8900 comin tomorrow thanks to my GF :) and am looking forward to it (stepping up from a 8300). I'm alittle jealous of the Bold's 3G especially with CW testing and about to launch theirs, but time will tell if that's enough to make me go to a Bold, cause I'm typing this from my GF's Bold and typing is a TASK! If I was using my curve I woulda done LONG time.

I'll write back bout my experience with the 8900 bout Wed-Thur if mom in law don't flop mi show in bringing it down lol.

[barrettrs]

Toyanucci


I'll write back bout my experience with the 8900 bout Wed-Thur if mom in law don't flop mi show in bringing it down lol.

Fair review still....Frankly though they are really similar in terms of display and OS but apart from that the Bold runs a 624mhz processor, 1G internal memory and of course your beloved 3G radio that the 8900 is still lacking....All in all The BOLD is the KING and the Javelin is the Queen.

Anyways I will await your personal review for the Javelin next week by faith.

Blessings.

[toyanucci]

Well, its official...the 8900 is the best bb out now!

I have had the phone for 24hrs and so far I have barely touched my iphone LOL. It has all the bold has to offer minus 3G but in a smaller LIGHTER package, coupled with a GREAT cam. Below is a pic I took from about an inch away and the autofucus jus did its thing...

http://i39.tinypic.com/nzg3nn.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/ixsc4n.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/xqb0ip.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/3346ftl.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2nk5krs.jpg

(The pics were resized, but they looked just as good at full resolution)

Check the level of detail captured! I can say on that front I am thoroughly impressed, but the phone is more than just a camera. Audio wise, its about on par with the Bold though I think the bold is slightly louder with its speaker. Signal is no problem either. I have to make note of the batterylife. I have had it on with wifi rockin all day browsing and bbm-ing...I charged it last night till 12:30 and been using it hard since and its at 75% now and thats with playing music and videos as well, so without Wifi on it should easily do about a day and a half.

Should Bold users switch to it? Not necessarily. But personally, coming from a curve, the Bold was very hard to use mainly because of the keypad. The keypad on the 8900 is very similar to the curve...the keys are seperated and a breeze to type on vs the Bold where the keys are somewhat joined together leading to many mistakes (personal experience) and slow typing.

The 8900 is also very light and small...a little smaller than the 8300 curve. Some may say its a girlie phone, but its perfect for me, a nice balance of features vs size.

Anyhow, thats my 2 cents.

[GPRS Internet]

Kool , gonna get a 8320 till i can get ma hands on one of this

[nevintech]

Lime has it now, or maybe the upgraded one, cuz according to what i see it have wifi


http://www.techjamaica.com/content/view/1621/1/

[toyanucci]

Lime has it now, or maybe the upgraded one, cuz according to what i see it have wifi


http://www.techjamaica.com/content/view/1621/1/

You've got it twisted dude...the 8900 has wifi stock, you are referring to the Storm which is the 9500.

[WizzX]

Well, its official...the 8900 is the best bb out now!

[Clipped for brevity...]

Should Bold users switch to it? Not necessarily. But personally, coming from a curve, the Bold was very hard to use mainly because of the keypad. The keypad on the 8900 is very similar to the curve...the keys are seperated and a breeze to type on vs the Bold where the keys are somewhat joined together leading to many mistakes (personal experience) and slow typing.

The 8900 is also very light and small...a little smaller than the 8300 curve. Some may say its a girlie phone, but its perfect for me, a nice balance of features vs size.

Anyhow, thats my 2 cents.

tru tru... this is all good n all but i still don't see d justification for it being un par pricewise with the bold.... i'd still prefer buying the bold (3g)... i do agree with u though... the keypad not exactly easy to use n compared to a e71 it mek d e71 feel like is an actual keyboard u using

[toyanucci]

The high price is also to keep it on par with the bold. if its too cheap price wise, their flagship wont sell. If you can save US $100 between the bold an 8900, you'd really get the bold? You might, but not many would.

[wolfman]

I thought it would be sold for 40-45 surely not 60 thats the last price I see being sold on here for

[WizzX]

The high price is also to keep it on par with the bold. if its too cheap price wise, their flagship wont sell. If you can save US $100 between the bold an 8900, you'd really get the bold? You might, but not many would.

if is $100 less then yes i'd consider buying the 8900 but am not seeing it for that price difference....... am not even seeing it anywhere close to the e71 either which i believe along with a lot of others that the e71 would b a way better buy.........

which gets me back to the point that the only reason people will buy blackberry's is for unlimited net/mail plan.... and that goes for everywhere that blackberry's sell..... so why is there no price competitor with the e71?! cuz bold is getting money hungry these last days....


BTW -- Did ya'll notice that Digicel launch the javelin d same day as LIME... lol... somebody been talking between camps man!!

[GPRS Internet]

8900 price some drop ... remember its basically fresh on the market..

[WizzX]

8900 price some drop ... remember its basically fresh on the market..

soon is prob not gonna b in the proper price range until blackberry come out with a new phone :thumbsdown:

look at d direction the money going and top manufacturers still find ways of keeping their phone prices high?!

That's why i always seh thank god for NOKIA the market would b out of control without dem....