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Review summary: RIM's new smartphone brings Bold features and design to the Curve family, although the 8900 remains a GSM-only phone. But what about those rumours of a 3G 'Curve 9300'…?

Review summary: Web browsing is the only downfall that I think is worth pointing out as hanging when scripts are loading happens frequently. This can happen with most smart phones but it seems that this is a little worse than others. But, apart from that you may feel ...

Review summary: The sharp and compact BlackBerry Curve 8900 spells business and oozes with class. Easily the hottest looker in the Curve lineup â€" and possibly portfolio-wide â€" earns much respect as a massive functionality upgrade over its predecessors...

Pros: 2.4" 65K-color TFT landscape display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels ; Comfortable four-row full QWERTY keyboard ; Quad-band GSM support ; Wi-Fi ; BlackBerry OS v4.6 ; Trackball navigation ; Built-in GPS and BlackBerry maps preloaded ; 3.15 MP ...

Cons: No 3G ; No email support without BlackBerry Internet Service account ; Mediocre camera ; No FM radio

Verdict: The distinct insider kind of charm of the BlackBerry handsets phases out into history as RIM are trying to take on the world and competitors with a new design language. OK, baptizing new converts was the Storm's job while the Curve 8900 seems the ...

Review summary: Research In Motion came out with some brand-new BlackBerry handset designs last year that diverted attention from what it does best: make solid business smartphones for businesspeople. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 returns to the original remit, having ...

Verdict: What you don€™t get on the BlackBerry Curve 8900 are 3G connectivity or a screenful of apps that you don€™t really need €" any extras you decide you need will soon be available from the Storefront. The result is a solid, smart but unflashy smartphone ...

Review summary: The BlackBerry Curve 8900 was recently launched in the region and targets business users. Is it the smartphone for you?

Verdict: Although the Curve isn't flawless it is ultimately quite a polished business phone that offers bags of features and functionality in an easy-to-use package. Well priced too.