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Review summary: How does the latest addition to the Curve range stack up against its predecessors? Niall finds out.

Review summary: We didn't know what to expect from the BlackBerry Curve 8900 but were pleasantly surprised by its attractive, slim design. A full QWERTY keypad and sharp screen means emails and instant messaging are a joy to deal with, but the lack of 3G occasionally ...

Pros: Sharp display ; Wi-Fi ; GPS ; QWERTY keypad

Cons: Lack of 3G

Verdict: . The 8900 has been announced for Asia Pacific but specific countries' availability will depend on when the operators roll it out

Review summary: RIM has made serious splashes with its mini keyboard 3G-enabled Bold and innovative, touch-screen Storm, so we were expecting big things from the latest Curve model Â- available on T-Mobile, O2 and Vodafone…

Pros: Good battery life, large keyboard and a functional front screen

Cons: No 3G, slow to boot, no touch-screen

Verdict: A definite improvement on previous Curves, making it a worthy upgrade from earlier models, but the lack of 3G might annoy some.

Review summary: The 8900 is a compact, attractive handset that boasts a full Qwerty keypad and looks and feels like a quality product. The 8900 is also fast, and handles email and video well, but a lack of 3G prevents a smooth GPS experience and detracts from the ...

Pros: Sharp display ; Wi-Fi ; GPS ; Qwerty keypad

Cons: Lack of 3G

Verdict: We didn't know what to expect from the BlackBerry Curve 8900 but were pleasantly surprised by its attractive, slim design. A full Qwerty keypad and sharp screen means emails and instant messaging are a joy to deal with, but the lack of 3G occasionally ...

Review summary: Of all the phones in the BlackBerry lineup, the Curve is the one that makes or breaks RIM's performance as it's the most universally a...