On test: BlackBerry Curve 8900
By Ben Robinson on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 at 9:23 AM PST In Device tests, RIM (Research in Motion)
Here at IntoMobile towers, we get through a lot of devices – small to large, powerful right through to barely a widget – but RIM’s range of Email-aholic BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) devices are very well known amongst them.
I was recently contacted by RIM, on the basis of being able to do some reviews of their devices – however, seeing as Simon and James (our BlackBerry experts) cover virtually BBerry stuff, I thought I’d tackle things from a different perspective – the one of the business user.
I travel quite extensively, and have been running a BBerry Bold for some time now, so it was with great pleasure RIM PR agency (thanks Lisa!) supplied me with an 8900 Curve to try out. I just got it today in fact, and already am impressed.
With my business hat on, I’ve noticed:
- size: much better than the Bold in terms of overall volume – in fact, quite diminutive!
- battery: hoping its going to last a good long while, as it’s only packing 2G (when the Bold runs on 3G, the battery does drain a lot quicker)
- BlackBerry App World: this came pre-installed on my Curve (admittedly via the PR agency), but I’m looking forward to seeing whats on there.
As you may remember, I wasn’t so keen on the Storm, but this little Curve chappy is already getting a great first impression from me – more posts in the upcoming weeks to let you know how I get on!
Tried a Bold before couldn’t get over the size of it. Got the Curve and love it! The only thing I wish it had was 3G.
I have the Curve 8900 and LOVE it!! Especially happy with the size and it feels so light.
I compared the 8900 to everything…yes EVERYTHING! iPhone, G1, Storm, Bold, Sidekick, Touch Pro, Diamond…even specs of the anticipated palm pre. With the exception of MAYBE the palm pre, which hasn’t even been released yet so you can’t even really judge, the Curve 8900 Javelin kills all the competition, hands down. I got mine a couple weeks ago and love it more every day. BTW, this thing is chalk full of shortcut keys in different apps….give it a shot some time, try guessing (ie. “b” to toggle between bedside mode in the clock/alarm, zoom in/out in the browser with “i” and “o”)….this phone does everything! Highly recommended over anything else out there, even the oversized/overpriced Bold w/ easily scratched plastic sides.