BlackBerry Curve 8900

Discontinued
12th November 2008

We first saw the BlackBerry Curve 8900 last month when T-Mobile Germany accidentally published details of this latest model in the "Curve" range. As far as we know, the 8900 is exclusive to T-Mobile in Germany.

This particular addition to the BlackBerry range has GPS, WiFi, a 3.2 megapixel camera and a 2.4 inch 480 x 360 pixel display, the only significant thing that it lacks is 3G.. although this will work on T-Mobile's EDGE network or over a WLAN connection.

As well as a multimedia player, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has a 3.5mm audio socket and microSD expandable memory, giving it a maximum of 16GB with a compatible SDHC card. The Curve 8900 measures 109 x 60 x 13.5mm and it weighs 112 grams.

The model numbering might be significant - earlier "Curve" handsets were 8300 series devices, and the business-orientated BlackBerry 8800 has a lower model number too. So perhaps all 8000 series BlackBerry devices will now be called "Curve".

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 should be available from mid-November in Germany with prices ranging from just under 5 euro with a 24 month "Relax 200" contract, up to 360 euro for a contract-free device.