The  BlackBerry Curve 8900 is launched as the thinnest and lightest   BlackBerry device available .Its quite obvious that it will soon take the crown as the most popular BlackBerry device. The Curve 8900 should be more appealing  for many people because of its lower cost and sleeker form factor with a slightly higher resolution display. While the Bold has the BEST QWERTY keyboard on the market, it is quite wide and not that pocketable of a device. 

 

Looks as Good as it Feels in Your Hand

The sleek and slender design of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone dresses it for any occasion. It has a large HVGA+ display and a full QWERTY keyboard, but is so compact that it fits perfectly in your hand for easy one or two-thumb typing.

 

High Resolution Display

The striking, 480×360-pixel display on the BlackBerry® Curveâ„¢ 8900 smartphone offers up crisp images, text and even maps so information is easier to read, even when you’re on the go.

You’ll be amazed by the vivid color the screen projects when you’re browsing the Internet¹, playing games or watching your favorite video.

 

Wi-Fi

Use a Wi-Fi® network to check email, shop online, stream videos and music or even make phone calls.^6,7. Wireless home networks and public hotspots can give you access to all of your BlackBerry® services.

Setting up Wi-Fi networks on the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone is easy and switching back and forth from your carrier service can be seamless.

 

Camera and Video Recording—Snap and Send

At 3.2 megapixels, you can take sharp, print-quality pictures using the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone. Even if you’re not a natural at photography, you can rely on auto focus, auto flash and image stabilization to help you capture the moment.

When an event can’t be captured in a single instant, use sound and action to help tell the story using the video camera.²Â Then share it in an email or picture message.

 

Multimedia and Mobile Streaming

With a built-in media player to play your songs and videos, Internet access, a 3.2-MP camera that can also record videos and support for mobile streaming, it’s like taking along your entire entertainment center every time you leave the house—without the added luggage.

 

GPS and BlackBerry Maps

When you need help finding your way—or the nearest coffee shop—use the built-in GPS. It’s designed to work with BlackBerry® Maps and other location-based software, to help you figure out where you are and how to get to where you need to be.

 

Size and Weight

Height:
4.29 inches (109 mm)

Width:
2.36 inches (60 mm)

Depth:
0.53 inches (13.5 mm)

Weight:
3.87 ounces (109.9 grams)

Battery & Battery Life

·                                 Battery: 1400 mAHr removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell

·                                 Talk Time: 5.5 hours

·                                 Standby Time: 356 hours