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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Phone, Titanium (T-Mobile)

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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Phone, Titanium (T-Mobile) | Wireless Phone

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FEATURES

Access all your email and messaging with the sleekest, lightest, thinnest full-QWERTY keyboard BlackBerry yet featuring a high-resolution 480 x 360-pixel LCD screen
Wi-Fi connectivity for Web browsing and access to T-Mobile's Hotspot Enabled unlimited calling service; unlimited calling to your five most called contacts with MyFaves
3.2-megapixel digital camera with flash and video capture; Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming; MicroSD memory expansion up to 16 GB
Up to 5.5 hours of talk time, up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time
What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, wired handsfree stereo headset, 256 MB MicroSD card, BlackBerry Desktop software, quick start guide

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EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Amazon.com Product Description
Updating the look of the Curve with a sleekly styled titanium finish, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 for T-Mobile is the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone yet. In addition to its stunning good looks--with titanium-colored finish accented by chrome highlights--the Curve 8900 is packed with communication and location features. The built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) supports both voice and data, making it easier to stay connected to family, friends and colleagues using T-Mobile's Unlimited HotSpot Calling service, while the built-in GPS supports location-based services including turn-by-turn navigation. With its stunning titanium-colored finish and chrome highlights, the sleek and slender design of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone dresses it for any occasion (see larger image). Check out the Curve 8900 101 video demo. And, of course, you'll enjoy all the communication and connectivity features you've come to expect from a Blackberry phone--including email served up by the BlackBerry Internet Service and a full menu of messaging options (SMS, MMS, and IM). The handset'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. Other features include a hot-swappable MicroSD/SDHC memory card slot (for cards up to 16 GB; 256 MB card included), Bluetooth for handsfree communication and stereo music streaming, multi-format digital audio player, unlimited any-network calling to any 5 people with a myFaves plan, and up to 5.5 hours of talk time. T-Mobile Service Options With T-Mobile HotSpot Enabled service, you'll effortlessly transition between Wi-Fi calling and T-Mobile's wireless network while you talk. You can get unlimited nationwide calls over Wi-Fi--at home via your wireless router or at any U.S. T-Mobile HotSpot. You can also use the HotSpot Enabled service via most open, or unsecured, wireless routers, as well as any secured wireless router for which you have access to the password from the owner. This phone is compatible with the 802.11b/g Wi-Fi standard as well as the following Wi-Fi Alliance certifications: WPA/WPA2 Personal and Enterprise, WMM, WMM Power Save, Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Whenever you're not using a Wi-Fi network, the Curve works just like a regular mobile phone, using your Whenever Minutes under your T-Mobile voice plan. Additionally, this mobile phone operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). As a quad-band world phone, this phone supports international roaming, extending the ability to stay connected while traveling abroad. This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go. This phone also includes compatibility with T-Mobile's myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. Learn more about myFaves from T-Mobile. Download cool new games, HiFi Ringers (real songs by today's hottest artists), MegaTones (instrumental versions of songs), and wallpapers quickly, as well as stay connected via the Web, instant messaging, and email. The Curve 8900 includes Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, GPS navigation capabilities, MicroSD expansion to 16 GB, and more (see larger image). Staying Connected With BlackBerry's push email technology, your email will find you without having to initiate a connection. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, notifying you as new email arrives. In addition to the text, you can also receive and view attachments in a wide range of popular file formats, including Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF. Browse the web with the integrated, full-featured browser, which quickly and efficiently displays HTML pages as well as enables you to set up RSS feeds to stay connected to up-to-the-minute news and blog posts. And keep up with your contacts using a variety of instant message (IM) networks, including the integrated Blackberry Messenger as well as downloadable clients for Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and Lotus Sametime. For corporate users, the Curve delivers all the enterprise email and messaging capabilities you've come to expect. It's supported on BlackBerry Internet Service, giving you access to up to 10 work or personal email accounts (including most popular ISP email accounts), as well as BlackBerry Enterprise Server, enabling advanced security and IT administration within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments. Phone Features With a refined design, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone supports both your professional and personal mobile communication needs to help you enjoy a more organized, balanced life. In addition to a sleek, stylish design, the powerful new smartphone includes a large, vivid display--the highest resolution available on a BlackBerry smartphone--as well as a 512 MHz next-generation processor for fast and responsive performance. The striking 2.4-inch, 480 x 360-pixel display (65K colors) serves up crisp images, text and maps so information is easier to read, even when you're on the go. It also includes a light-sensing feature that automatically adjusts backlighting for indoor, outdoor and dark environments. Like other Curve models, the Curve 8900 includes a trackball navigation system located on the top of the QWERTY keypad, and it features an integrated spell checker with a customizable dictionary to help maintain accuracy. You can snap vivid photos as well as video clips using the 3.2-megapixel camera on the back of the Curve, which also features a 2x digital zoom, auto focus, image stabilization, and a flash. Transfer pictures and videos between your smartphone and your desktop computer easily using the USB cable that comes with the smartphone, or via Bluetooth technology. You can also capture video clips on the go, with two resolution choices--480 x 352 pixels for saving to your PC and 176 x 144 pixels for sending via MMS messaging. In addition to recording videos, the Curve 8900 also supports mobile video streaming as well as videos saved from your PC. It's compatible with DivX, XviD (MPEG4 Advance Simple Profile), H.263, and WMV3 formats. Listen to your favorite music using the included stereo headset, or use an optional wireless headphone thanks to the Curve's support for the Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP). The Curve is compatible with a wide variety of file formats (.3gp, WAV, MIDI, AMR-NB, G711u/A, GSM610, PCM, MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA9/10 Standard/Pro) and dedicated volume controls are conveniently located on the side of the handset. Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0 + EDR), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. With the Voice-Activated Dialing (VAD) feature, you can initiate a call just by telling the Curve who to call from your contact list--either via the integrated speakerphone or using an optional Bluetooth wireless headset. Other advanced phone features include advanced sound technology that cancels out background noise and echo, dedicated volume and mute keys, and the ability to customize the Curve with polyphonic and MP3 ringtones. Capture high-resolution photos and videos with the 3.2-megapixel camera on the back. The BlackBerry Browser on the Curve 8900 is designed to make on-the-go Internet browsing fast and fun--you can even start a search right from the home page. Navigate sites and zoom in on content using a trackball-controlled pointer, set bookmarks and view your history. Plus, the BlackBerry Browser works with a host of other applications to make things like online purchasing and tracking information on your favorite pages easier. The easier a map is to read, the easier it is to follow. Together with BlackBerry Maps, the crisp, colorful screen of the Curve 8900 is designed to make it easier to find the location of businesses, restaurants, concert venues, parks and more by allowing you to check maps and get driving directions quickly and conveniently. When you're connected to the network, you can even launch maps from your address book. BlackBerry Maps is also designed to help make trips easier by providing route options like fastest or shortest and displaying directions visually along with text-based turn-by-turn instructions. Whether your instant messaging (IM) account is with Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ or Windows Live Messenger, you can bring your IM community wherever life takes you. Like the desktop versions, these programs offer features like avatars and emoticons. And, because BlackBerry applications work together, you can also start an IM chat from your address book, call or email an IM contact while chatting or even check your calendar right from a chat. Other features include: Easily synch with Microsoft Outlook: Stay in synch with your Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks in Microsoft Outlook Edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files: Just download attachments and start typing. You’ll enjoy many of the same features you do on your computer--copy and paste, font size and color, even bullets and numbering and more. Remote Search: If you prefer not to carry all your email on your Curve 8900 smartphone, Remote Search can be used to find emails that are still stored on your BlackBerry Enterprise Server using name, subject and other options to narrow the field. BlackBerry Media Sync: Sync your desktop iTunes music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. Free/Busy Lookup: View your colleagues’ calendars to see who’s available at what time right from your BlackBerry smartphone. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds support: With RSS, you don’t need to check important websites for updates, new content can be pushed to you automatically. Send and receive text and picture messages (SMS and MMS) Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), PBA (transfer contacts) Vital Statistics The Blackberry Curve 8900 weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 2.4 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches. Its 1400 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 50 reviews)

not as good as it looks by Boris A. Hristev (Pasadena, CA)

3 Stars
November 09, 2009
I purchased mine from Costco in June $49.99 with contract. For about a month everything was great, then the the back shell of the phone started getting lose. Right now 11-08-09 is even worse. I always carry it in the BB pouch. Everything else is still working great even over out of the country. Integrity of the 8900 compared to 8330 is terrible. my wife have had hers for 2 years and it still feel solid. I can't beleive that RIM released such expensive phone with such low quality.

Awesome phone! by Jay B. (St. Louis, MO USA)

5 Stars
November 03, 2009
This is my first smartphone and I'm so happy that I made the right choice of buying the BB Curve 8900. It's so good that I made my mother-in-law upgrade her phone to this unit! It's perfect! nothing to complain about it, the qwerty keyboard is perfectly spaced, the apps are so cool even when their free, the feel of the phone is sturdy/solid, never had a problem with the roller ball, great pictures for a 3.2MP camera (it tops my wife's 5MP fone), the speaker works perfectly! I bought 8GB mini SD card to keep my pictures and videos so it makes my fone more useful! It comes with the standard internet subscription and it works perfectly well for me too, I get to receive my office emails, chat with my friends thru the pre installed YM, check my facebook account, listen online radio thru Pandora, and I get to browse the internet anywhere, especially when I want to read some review of items that I plan to buy, or search ingredients of the food I want to cook when I'm at the grocery to buy it.

Great phone and a great deal but T-Mobile seems unaware that it's being offered by C. C. Maximowicz

4 Stars
October 17, 2009
There's plenty of reviews stating the specs on this phone so I won't get technical. I'll just say the phone is fantastic and you can't beat it for the penny pricetag(which actually got zeroed out in my bill). So thanks much Amazon! However, T-Mobile needs to get with the program. Not only did they try to switch my plan from a promotional 1000min/mo to 600min/mo claiming I couldn't have possibly found such a deal (even though I had the paperwork to prove it), they also tried to get me to send the phone back to Amazon and buy one off them "For free after rebate plus tax". Anyway I stuck to my guns and stubbornly refused any service contract other than the one stated on my Amazon invoice. After some quiet mutterings from the in-store manager and a lengthy phone call to T-Mobile headquarters everything went as it should. But what a hassle! In the end it was worth it though. Anyone who sees my phone is simply floored when I mention the fact that I didn't pay a dime for it. I've got friends with the same model who shelled out hundreds of dollars for it. The phone gets 5 stars, but I knocked the overall deal down to 4 because of the fuss T-Mobile gave me when I tried to activate this baby. Also their network coverage is sub-par, but it gets the job done. All things considered though this is a great deal!

A Step Up From The 8310 by A. Iuliucci (Long Beach, NY USA)

4 Stars
September 28, 2009
Before purchasing the 8900 I had an 8310. The difference is pretty much night and day. The screen picture is out of this world, HD like. The phone itself seems much lighter and smaller. The design of it is much more mature looking. The only problem I have with this phone is that it's much harder to text and type on it than it was on the 8310. Otherwise, this phone gets my stamp of approval.

Great nphone!!! by M. Leimone

5 Stars
September 25, 2009
i love my blackberry. my girlfriend and i got one and it was unbelievable that we got it for 1 cent. i definitely recommend getting this phone! i love getting my email right away. overall this phone is great. and if people try to tell you that the phones are 1 cent because they are refurbished... they are wrong!

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