RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone

The Curve 8900 is the smallest and lightest BlackBerry with a full QWERTY keyboard, but the lack of 3G is disappointing.

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Specifications:

Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers
1
Data Services
Messaging Capabilities
Email, Instant Messaging, SMS, MMS
Data Services
GSM, GPRS, EDGE
Email Protocols
POP3, IMAP4, SMTP
Digital Camera
Digital Zoom
2x
Video capture
Yes
Camera Resolution
3.2 MP
Other Camera Features
JPEG Encoding, Auto focus, Image stabilization, Flash
Digital Video
Digital video format
3GP
General
Available Colours
Black
Length (mm)
60
Width (mm)
109
Height (mm)
13.5
Weight (g)
109.9
Warranty (Months)
12
Input Devices
Input Devices
Trackwheel, Buttons, Keyboard
Main Display (Internal)
Display Technology
TFT
Colour Support
65,000 colours
Screen size
2.4 in
Screen Resolution
480x360
Multimedia Features
Ringtones Type
Digitised Audio
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )
Yes
MP3 Player
Yes
Voice Recorder
Yes
Picture Viewer
Yes
Video Player
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Keypad lock
Yes
Profiles
Yes
Predictive text input
No
Ringtone Composer
No
GPS
Yes
Handwriting Recognition
No
Voice dialling
Yes
Vibrating Alert
Yes
Java enabled
Yes
Video calling
No
Organiser
Yes
Stopwatch
Yes
Alarm clock
Yes
Calculator
Yes
Calendar
Yes
Currency converter
No
Phonebook
Yes
To-do list
Yes
World time
Yes
Games
Yes
Cradle
No
Case
Yes
Headphones
Yes
FM tuner
No
Video Recorder
Yes
Text Viewer
Yes
Antenna
Internal
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Yes
Phone Networks
Mobile Networks
Vodafone
Mobile Network Bands
Quad Band GSM
Phones
Form Factor
Candybar
Talk Time (minutes)
330
Standby Time (hours)
356
Call Lists
Missed calls, Received calls, Recently dialled calls
Power Options
Power Supply
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Battery Size
Proprietary
Software
Operating Systems
Proprietary
Supported Media
Supported Memory Media
Micro-SD
Supported Audio File Formats
PCM, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR NB, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, MIDI
Supported Video File Formats
3GP
Supported Picture File Formats
JPEG
Other Supported File Formats
DOC, PDF, PPT, XLS
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
Headphone Jack, USB 2.0
Number of Headphone Jack Ports
1 (3.5mm)
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
1 (micro-USB)
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
WLAN 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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