8900 Phone by Blackberry Reviews

Several new and improved technologies have been added into the 8900 Phone. For example, a 3.2 Megapixel camera with autofocus, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and support for cards up to 16GB. View the Blackberry Phone's Specs here: 8900 Specs

HI All.

I have used a blackberry for over 10 years now...give or take. I have always been impressed by the devices they have created in the past and the current line of devices. Since I like to be on the bleeding edge of tech, I just had to get a 8900.

Most of you know by now what the new feature sets are of blackberries that are out today. The bold, the storm, and now this one The JAVELIN.
I wont go into too much detail but I will give you my quick run down.

The Javelin is perhaps the thinnest, lightest, small footprint blackberry that I have ever used. It sports a great look and the feel to the hands is awesome. It is after all the curve II. Screen comparison to the bold is that this unit has a higher resolution then the bold but a smaller physical screen. The higher resolution definitely adds some clarity to the screen...but it should be duly noted that the BOLD's screen is also beautiful. Yes I own both.

The Javelin is a EDGE/Wi-FI device...it does not have 3G capabilities. Technically you only need 3G if you want to be on the phone and receive/send emails at the same time when using your mobile connections...I personally have never needed that functionality. However, please note that if you are connected to WI-FI you are able to be on a telephone call and receive/send email etc over wi-fi....works perfectly.

The Javelin has a new processor which makes the device FLY. Yes the processor is slower then the one in the Bold, but one can hardly tell the difference....I have used both for weeks...and I can honestly say you will not notice the speed difference.

I have a 8gb MicroSD card installed in the device and use the software available from blackberry to synchronize all of my DRM free music from iTunes to the Blackberry. A must buy if you want to carry one device that does it all. Amazon has great prices on micro-sd cards.....

Here are what I consider to be the best features on the Javelin:

1. AUTOFOCUS 3.2mp Camera - It is AWESOME. Picture taking, due to focus, is a bit slower....however, the clarity and quality of the picture make it all worthwhile.

2. FOOTPRINT - Great looking device with a great size.

3. High Resolution screen - Awesome clarity....

4. The functionality of a blackberry has always been a pro..and this one makes it better with a faster processor and more zippy feel.

The three BAD things:
1. The speaker on this thing is so TINNY....that it hurts my ears with certain tones.....there is NO bass what so ever. That is to be expected in a device this small....so maybe some new tones need to be tested out.

2. Micro-USB - Why take something like mini-usb and replace it with something new. Now I have to get all new chargers, travel chargers, etc.... Upsetting but bareable.

3. The holster in the BOX is simply a pleather pouch of sorts...no belt clip etc... You will need to buy an aftermarket leather/plastic holster if you wish to attach to your belt. Not a deal breaker...but should be mentioned.

I am posting some images for your review also.

Overall this is a great 5 Star Device.
- Tarun Hillsborough, NJ

OK.
the only bad thing about this phone is the WiFi, for WLAN. The signal fail very often.

This is one of the best selling phone from Blackberry, nice design simple the best. Nice display very shine color, almost like plasma. The display like regular phone 2.5 inches.

The join of the trackball navigation, fit very nice. Even that looks to delicade but are very strong.

The best signature of blackberry, is the keyboard they keep this in this model with some littles improvements.

For ejecutive or people who like to send many email or edit documents and archives, this is the phone for you.

Nice camera with 3.15 megapixel for ocational photos. Maps google, this phoen brings anything.

I imaged this FAQ

Why you should choose this phone?
If you are the people wrote a lot in the for for mms or sms, or editing document during louch or traveling, dont waste your time and buy it now.

Thsi is better than iphone?
This phone is for diferent needs from iphone. Curve8900 phone is evething anyone wants, nice resolution but the display is smaller from the iphone

Storm or curve?
This is the big issue, in aplication curve 8900 is better from storm, but for video or pictures, the best choose is the storm. but remenber the blackberry storm was lauch to deal with the iphone, choose acourding your needs.

Curve or treo?
To be very clear, i like more the blackberry design, there are some style that i like from Palm like treo 750 and similar. but the new palm's model, is not my taste.

Curve or bold?
Besides the price, the curve8900 has more aplication.
- Norberto (Honduras)

I have had pretty much every blackberry ever released.

Reasons I LOVE the 8900:
-perfect size (I think the bold is too bulky)
-excellent screen resolution
-WAY faster than other berry's as far as OS performance
-WIFI for using UMA (especially internationally! Call back to the US for free!)
-GPS. Finally a berry with both in this form factor
-media player. I got a 16gb card and ended up selling my ipod nano because it was just collecting dust after I got this phone.
-Media Sync. Syncs perfectly with itunes.
-Form factor. Looks super sleek and nice.

Only thing I don't like is the micro usb. Hard to plug in at times and had to purchase converters for all of my amassed mini usb chargers.
- K. Desai (CLT)