BlackBerry curve 8900Technical Specifications:BlackBerry 8900 "Javelin" Key Features:
- Quad-band radios: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (no 3G)
- Wi-Fi b/g with UMA + GPS in one
- OS 4.6.1, featuring Safe Mode start up
- 480 by 360 high-res HVGA+ display
- 512 MHz Processor
- 256 MB onboard flash memory (more room for apps) Hot-swappable microSD slot - located under the battery door 3.2MP camera, includes auto-focus
- Glass cover - one piece glass cover will house the camera and flash, providing a very polished look and feel
- Micro USB charging/syncing port, w/ high speed data
- Dedicated Lock Button - will allow easy access to lock / hold the device when not using aholster
- "Sweet Spot" narrow keypad
- Battery Cover features a new easy to use, latch mechanism
Suffice to say the blogosphere has been pretty clued in to the 8900's goodness. The big questions remaining are when are we going to see it and what's it officially going to be called at release? Regarding release date,some people say within 30 to 60 days while other rumors suggest the Javelin may be getting pushed back a bit longer (let's hope not!). As for the name? Well... at this point I'm not sure. The KickStart unexpectedly kept the name of an existing device model, becoming the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220. Could the same thing happen here with the 8900? Will RIM leverage the strength of the existing Curve name and brand this device the Curve 8900? Or will they get creative and come up with something snazzy and new?! I guess only time will tell...
But there's a big difference to knowing the specs of a device and holding it in hand. Time to get hands-on with the Javelin!