Blackberry Curve 8900

Rogers Wireless in collaboration with RIM ( Research In Motion) has launched the new BlackBerry Curve 8900. This new smartphone delivers a new, sleek twist when compared to the old classic style. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is undoubtedly the thinnest smartphone in the BlackBerry series to have entered the market that has a full- QWERTY keypad. It combines inbuilt GPS and Wi-Fi with a quad-band EDGE, a next-generation 512 MHz processor and a high-resolution 480X360 display. The Curve 8900 is easy to use and offers reliable results through expanded functionality.

The Curve 8900 offers an expansive set of features including a 3.2 megapixel camera and a high power media player, along with advanced email, phone, organizer, web browser and messaging applications. The vast range of options available on the Curve 8900 make it perfect to stay connected with co-workers, family and friends while on the go. The 8900 ingeniously combines a leading edge messaging system with a stunning display and a winning design to give its users what they need to strike a balance between business and pleasure. This beautifully compact device packs in an entire range of features making this BlackBerry Curve replacement far superior to the original Curve.

The Curve 8900 memory card slot supports MicroSD and supports an array of playback formats including WAV, MIDI, 3gp, DivX, Pro audio, WMV3 video, MP3, PCM among others. This 110g hand held device has a single 3.5mm audio out port and supports networks 802.11g, 802.11b, GPRS etc.

Some of the key features of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 are:

• The thinnest smartphone with a full-feature QWERTY and chrome finish.
• Both Wi-Fi and GPS support
• High resolution 2.3 inch display to offer crisp text and images
• 3.2 MP camera with auto focus, flash, image stabilization, video capture and digital zoom
• 256 MB flash memory accessible without removal of battery
• Editing and download capability for MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS word files
• Bluetooth enabled

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is available for purchase from Rogers at a price of $179.99 with an activation of any voice and data plan combination for three years. Rogers also offers a monthly service for $45 per month. The Blackberry Curve package comes with accessories including a Micro USB cable, Stereo Headset, SIM card package, a carrying pouch, Travel charger, Battery and a RIM documentation kit.

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