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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900

Editors' note: The RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 for AT&T is similar to T-Mobile's Curve 8900 in design. For this review, we will be concentrating on the different features and performance compared with the T-Mobile version. For a full description of the smartphone's design, please see our review of the RIM...

Tags: Handhelds, 3G, Cellular phones, Blackberry Curve 8900, RIM BlackBerry, AT&T Corp., RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM BlackBerry Curve, T-Mobile, Research In Motion Ltd., Curve 8900

Product reviews 2009-06-10

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 (T-Mobile)

T-Mobile teased us at CES 2009 by introducing the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 but denying us any details on availability date and pricing. Fortunately, we didn't have to wait too long as the carrier has released the final details and given us our own review unit. In short, the BlackBerry...

Tags: Handhelds, T-Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, BlackBerry Curve, Curve 8900, BlackBerry Curve 8900, RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, Research In Motion Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-01-28

First impressions of the T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 with high res, GPS, and updated keyboard

T-Mobile may not have the latest and greatest Windows Mobile phones, but they were the first to launch a Google Android device with the G1 see my review and are one of the first to sell the latest and greatest RIM BlackBerry devices. They were one of the first with...

Tags: Device, BlackBerry Curve, Battery, T-Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, GPS, BlackBerry Bold, RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900, Tips & Tricks Card, QWERTY Keyboard, Number Key, Current Curve, Keyboards, 3G, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Peripherals, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-01-27

Additional Resources

Powermat wireless device chargers finally materialize

Powermat has been touting its wireless chargers for awhile now -- ever since CES 2009, quite frankly -- but now they're finally available for you, the consumer, to purchase. The Powermat is a one-pad, one-plug system pictured above right that charges all your...

Tags: Induction, Wireless Device, Wireless, Powermat, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-06

Leaked upcoming BlackBerry OS screenshots reveal new features

News is spreading quickly within the underground BlackBerry community of a leak within Research in Motion, the company that makes the phone, of the latest BlackBerry operating system. Designed for the Curve, the new OS which has been rumored for some time could easily be the upcoming release for other...

Tags: Operating System, Media, RIM BlackBerry, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-08-15

The T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8520 reinforces the need for family data plans

RIM sent me a BlackBerry 8520 to check out, but Andrew beat me and posted his hands-on review first. However, I still wanted to post a few of my thoughts about the device since I have had a chance to use the Curve 8320, Curve 8900, and BlackBerry Tour over...

Tags: T-Mobile, RIM BlackBerry, T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8520, Handhelds, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-08-11

BlackBerry Curve 8520 marks consumer, business power play for RIM [hands-on review]

The first thought that springs from your mind when you pick up the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 is, "You know, I could get the hang of this." That's what Research in Motion, BlackBerry's maker, is hoping. The new Curve...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., BlackBerry Curve, RIM BlackBerry, Curve 8520, Lithium-cell Battery, Multimedia Menu, Handhelds, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-06

Pharos Traveler GPS 127

The smartphone space has become really competitive, especially in the past year, and it's packed with wide variety of great devices. However, as far as GPS-enabled smartphones go, Pharos is trying to outdo the competition by including navigation software on the handset, so you're not required to sign up for...

Tags: Keyboards, Smart phones, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Monitors & displays, GPS, Pharos, smart phone, Pharos Traveler 127, Traveler 127

Product reviews 2009-08-04

Hands-on with the BlackBerry CurBold (aka Tour) from Verizon

I took a look at both the BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900 and thought each were excellent devices at the time. The new RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 takes the best of both of these and provides Verizon Wireless and Sprint customers with an outstanding BlackBerry smartphone that is tough to...

Tags: Verizon Communications Inc., RIM BlackBerry, RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, Handhelds, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-07-15

Image Gallery: Hands on with the RIM BlackBerry Tour from Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless customers have been waiting patiently for this device that brings a world capable GSM and CDMA new full featured smartphone to the carrier. The RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 has an excellent keyboard maybe the best in the current RIM lineup that mixes the Bold and Curve 8900 into...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry, RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, Keyboards, Handhelds, GPS, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, product photos, rim, blackberry, verizon wireless, tour, Matthew Miller

Image galleries 2009-07-15

Stay with my Nokia E71 or move on ... ?

Stay with my Nokia E71 or move on ... ?Keep it for nowand wait to see what kind of Android phones are out there in the 4th quarter. I have to think there will be at least one that addresses the battery life issue adequately. If there isn't one by...

Tags: Keyboards, Smart phones, Engineering, Cellular phones, Nokia N97, Nokia E71, Nokia Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-07-07

T-Mobile Dash 3G

The poor T-Mobile Dash has been pulling duty ever since October 2006 and while it's received a minor face lift and Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade over the years, it's definitely time for the smartphone to retire. More importantly, T-Mobile customers need and deserve something more up-to-date and it looks like...

Tags: Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, 3G, T-Mobile, T-Mobile Dash, T-Mobile Dash 3G, Sprint Communications, Snap, Dash 3G, High Tech Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2009-07-01

HTC Snap (Sprint)

Sprint is keeping on with its busy summer of phone releases. In addition to the Palm Pre and upcoming RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, the carrier was the first to offer the HTC Snap. Announced at CTIA 2009, we were glad to see the sleek QWERTY device from HTC (it's been...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, number button, Snap, High Tech Computer Corp., Sprint Communications, smart phone, CTIA, GSM

Product reviews 2009-06-26

Hands On: RIM BlackBerry Tour

I got to play around with Research in Motion's newest BlackBerry yesterday, and I have to say, I liked what I saw. Don't get too excited though, the BlackBerry Tour is not far off from other recent BlackBerry models -- it's more like the love child...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Phone, RIM BlackBerry, BlackBerry Tour, Curve 8900, Handhelds, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-06-25

RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 announced for Verizon, Sprint

RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 announced for Verizon, SprintBB Tour 9630Now an unlocked version of this dual-mode EVDO quad-band GSM phone is something I'd really welcome -- for roaming with T-Mobile in the USA where Sprint/Nextel signal is missing, and any GSM carrier abroad. But: is it dead-in-the-water in Japan/Korea's WCDMA...

Tags: Handhelds, Cellular phones, RIM BlackBerry, RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, Verizon Communications Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Sprint Communications

Discussion threads 2009-06-17

Samsung Jack (AT&T)

By now, you've probably seen the TV commercials featuring Ozzy Osbourne and his new personal assistant, the Samsung Jack. The Jack is the successor to the Samsung BlackJack series and aside from the name change, the Windows Mobile smartphone brings an updated look and some feature enhancements, including a faster...

Tags: Smart phones, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Jack Doe, AT&T Corp., Samsung Jack, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-05-27

News to know: Botnets; Adobe patch day; NetApp; Craigslist

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Dancho Danchev: Inside the botnets that never make the news - a gallery Images: Inside the botnets that never make the news right ...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., NetApp Inc., Craigslist, Dana Blankenhorn, Microsoft Corp., Robots, GPS, Document Management, Storage, Emerging Technologies, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-05-21

Review: BlackBerry Premium Multimedia Headset

When you think of RIM products you think of their BlackBerry phones. While at CTIA a couple of months ago, I learned that there are also several BlackBerry branded accessories designed to work with your RIM BlackBerry devices. I had the chance to chat with a product manager for a...

Tags: Multimedia, RIM BlackBerry, Handhelds, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-05-13

Image Gallery: RIM BlackBerry Premium Multimedia Headset

When you think of RIM products you think of their BlackBerry phones. While at CTIA a couple of months ago, I learned that there are also several BlackBerry branded accessories designed to work with your RIM BlackBerry devices. I had the chance to chat with a product manager for a...

Tags: Multimedia, Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry, Handhelds, Hardware, product photos, rim, blackberry, stereo, headset, Matthew Miller

Image galleries 2009-05-13

News to know: Windows 7; RIM; Botnet hijack; Amazon

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: What to expect from Windows 7. Gallery right Mary Jo Foley: So many Microsoft codenames, so little time... The...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Windows 7, Antitrust, AT&T Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Law, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Business Operations, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-05-05