BlackBerry 8900 - Expert Reviews

Verdict: An excellent phone for both businesses and consumers, although some will find the lack of 3G a concern.

Review summary: Not a fan of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip? Not digging the BlackBerry Bold? Rogers is pushing yet another phone from the Research in Motion collection and it is now ready to satiate your appetite for email on the go...

Verdict: Not a fan of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip? Not digging the BlackBerry Bold? Rogers is pushing yet another phone from the Research in Motion collection and it is now ready to satiate your appetite for email on the go.

Review summary: Part I of CrackBerry.com's Hands on Review of the BlackBerry 8900, codenamed "Javelin". In this Hands-On Review of the BlackBerry Javelin we look at the device hardware, os and more. Lots of pictures!

Review summary: Making a good thing better isn't easy these days. We've seen phone manufacturers make incremental improvements that don't jazz reviewers or the buying public. RIM, makers of the BlackBerry line of smartphones, clearly haven't succumbed to ...

Pros: Fast, attractive, very good ergonomics. Improved speed and web browsing compared to older BlackBerry OS versions (i.e.; the first gen Curve and Pearl), high resolution display that's sharp and vivid, very good camera, strong video and music playback, ...

Cons: Display resolution is very high for the size and text is hard to read-- the display is the same resolution as the Storm's, which measures 1.1" larger! No 3G. Reception is middling

Verdict: It's hard not to pick this 'Berry; it's one of RIM's best smartphones yet in a compact package. Gone is the burden of choice-- WiFi or GPS, and the camera is excellent, UMA calling works well and the phone feels great in the hand. It's fairly stable ...

Review summary: This is the newest Blackberry, and it boasts that it is the sleekest and thinnest of all models prior. It has a very clear and crisp screen with a high resolution of 480x360 pixels. Of course, what is a Blackberry without GPS? This new model has a ...

Pros: High resolution screen ; 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder ; Thin and light

Cons: Some people may find many of the features of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 overwhelming ; Accessories are a little bit pricey

Verdict: The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a great addition to the BlackBerry family, and most high end users will truly appreciate its beauty. The phone is very lightweight and looks great with its crystal clear, bright screen. One of the most striking elements of ...