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BlackBerry Curve 8900.
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.