RIM's BlackBerry Curve 8900 has arrived on Rogers

by Darren Murph posted Dec 9th 2008 at 7:40AM

Right now, the vast majority of RIM talk is centered around its touchscreen offering, but those firmly committed to its more traditional kit haven't forgotten for a second about the next-generation BlackBerry Curve. We knew the 8900 was destined for a life on Rogers, but we had no idea we'd feel this compelled to head north once it launched. The handset boasts a 2.4-inch, light-sensing 480 x 360 resolution display, 512MHz processor, quad-band EDGE / WiFi, 3.2-megapixel camera, GPS, a microSDHC card slot, removable 1,400mAh battery and Bluetooth 2.0; sadly, the omission of any 3G support isn't in error, and we're certain that'll be a deal-breaker for some. For those who don't mind (you know, those who just "live" near WiFi hotspots), it's available now in Canada from $179.99 with a pathetically lengthy 3-year contract (with minimum monthly rate plan of $45).

[Via BlackBerry News]

Filed under: Handsets, RIM, Rogers Wireless, GSM, EDGE

Tags: 8900, canada, Curve, Curve 8900, Curve8900, now available, NowAvailable, on sale, OnSale, RIM, Rogers, smartphone

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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Brandon @ Dec 9th 2008 9:25AM

-waits for AT&T to wake up-

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Soulsaber @ Dec 9th 2008 12:21PM

-waits for Canada to stop 3 year contracts-

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RoseGold @ Dec 9th 2008 2:00PM

-waits for t-mobile to be late to the party as usual-

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john paul @ Dec 9th 2008 4:52PM

-Waits for....damn-

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Jay @ Dec 9th 2008 7:22PM

It's coming to T-Mobile in January... AT&T will get a 3G variant at a later point.

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john paul @ Dec 9th 2008 9:25PM

And verizon will get it a year later without wifi...

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katatonic @ Dec 10th 2008 2:56AM

i'd rather get a nokia e71

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Sandra Child @ Jan 2nd 2009 2:23PM

For the longest time I have been a Telus patron and have not wanted to change carriers because their stuff and rates were excellent. I had some trouble with connections so I thought that I would switch to someone with better phone reception. Well not only did I hate the new technology that came with my cell phone but I also hate(is not the strongest words that I have for your network!!!!!!!but it will do for now) the 30dollar a month plan has not been lower than 50 dollars a month !!!!!! I LOVE my Telus plan and my cell phone from them. I am sorry I ever spent my hard earned money on your fucking equipment and I use your crappy phone as little as is physically possible because your bills are so high. I would not reccomend Rogers to any of my friends or family. I am not a happy customer and once I am done paying the bill I will no longer use your shit.!!!!!

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