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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Silver

Act now and buy a Blackberry Curve here.

The propaganda for the The BlackBerry Curve 8900 for AT&T states the it "is the perfect balance between performance and usability. For productivity, rely on the real-time push email, organizer applications, document viewing and editing, and integrated WiFi with free, unlimited access to AT&T HotSpots nationwide. Bring entertainment with you everywhere, with rich internet browsing, a 3.2-MP camera, AT&T Mobile Music, and more. And with AT&T Navigator-enabled built-in GPS, you’ll never lose your way with a phone that can work in more than 200 countries. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 simplifies your life and ensures you are always connected."

CNET rates this phone with 3 1/2 stars  on the editor rating and 4 stars on the users rating.  This is a great smartphone will all of the goodies.  The only issues are that it lacks 3G support and it can be somewhat sluggish to operate.  T-Mobile also offers this phone as well.

Highlights

• Slim and Attractive Design With Full Backlit QWERTY Keyboard
• Free, Unlimited Access To AT&T WiFi HotSpots Nationwide
• Store More Music, Photos, Etc. With Up To A 32 GB microSD Memory Card (Not Included)
• Stay Connected and On Track With GPS, AT&T Navigator and Loopt
• Sync Your iTunes and Enjoy Music Over Stereo Bluetooth Headphones (Sold Separately)
• Take Pictures and Video Clips With The 3.2 Megapixel Camera
• Access Your Yahoo Mail, Windows Live, Hotmail, AOL, Facebook, MySpace & Flickr Accounts Any Time
• Stay Connected Everywhere You Go – Internationally Compatible
• Easy Device Setup Wizard For Email Set-up, Typing Tutorial, and Personalization

What’s In The Box

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, CD W/ Desktop Software, 3.5mm Stereo Headset, Protective Pouch

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, USB Cable, CD W/ Desktop Software, 3.5mm Stereo Headset, Protective Pouch

Advanced Features

• Digital Camera – 3.2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Auto-focus, Image Stabilization, and More
• Camera Megapixels – 3.2 Megapixels
• MP3 Player – Yes, AT&T Music, XM Radio, MusicID, Napster Mobile, eMusic, and iTunes MP3 Playlists
• Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Yes, View and Edit Word and Excel Documents Attached to Emails
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, Bluetooth v2.0 For Multiple, Wireless Connections
• QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Full QWERTY Keyboard With Backlight
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Stream Stereo Music To Compatible (A2DP) Bluetooth Devices
• GPS Services Support – Yes, Built-in GPS Supports AT&T Navigator, Loopt, Etc.
• PC Synchronization – Yes, Seamlessly Synchronize Your Address Book, Calendar, Pictures and Email With Your PC
• Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, Record Video Clips To Share With Friends and Family
• Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, Media Player and Support For Video Streaming

Messaging Features

• Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Multimedia Messages
• Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages
• Email Client – Supports Microsoft Direct Push For Outlook and Up To 10 Mobile Email Accounts Like Yahoo!
• Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, BlackBerry Messenger Pre-loaded As Well As AOL, Yahoo!, and MSN
• HTML Web Browsing – Rich HTML Web Browsing With Desktop Page Viewing, Video Streaming and Fast Downloads

Personalization and Fun Features

• Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes
• MP3 Ringtones – Yes, MP3 Real Music Ringtones Supported, Downloadable
• Ringer Profiles – Yes
• Games – Yes, Pre-installed Games and Download More
• Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

• Color Main Display – 2.4" LCD, 480 x 360 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed
• Color – Silver
• Style – PDA/ Candy Bar
• Warranty – 1 Year BlackBerry Factory Warranty
• Speakerphone – Yes, Full Duplex
• Voice-activated Dialing – Yes
• To-Do List – Yes
• Alarm – Yes
• Calculator – Yes
• Calendar – Yes
• Micro-USB Port – Yes
• Vibrate – Yes
• TTY Compatible – Yes
• PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

• Battery Type – Li-Ion
• Standby Time – Up to 15 Days
• Talk Time – Up to 5.5 Hours

Technical Specifications

• Application Platform – Java
• Platform / Operating System – BlackBerry OS With 512MHz Processor
• Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• Data Download Speed – WiFi (Up to 24 Mbps) When Connected To Local Hotspot, or EDGE (Up to 144 Kbps) Nationally
• Compatible Carrier – AT&T
• Internationally Compatible – Yes, Stay Connected No Matter Where Life Takes You
• Expandable Memory Capacity – Supports MicroSD Card Format For Additional Storage Up To 32GB (Card Not Included)
• Dimensions – 2.4 in x 4.3 in x 0.5 in
• Built-In Memory – 256 MB
• Weight – 3.9 oz
• WiFi 802.11 Compatible – Yes, Surf The Internet On Any WiFi Network and Unlimited Access To AT&T WiFi HotSpots Nationwide
• Processor Speed – 512 mHz

Compatibility Features

• Device Supports AT&T High-End Voice Plans – Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

• AT&T Messaging Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T Voice Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T Loopt Option – Yes
• AT&T GPS Plan Options – Yes
• AT&T BlackBerry Plan Options – Yes

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What a terrific phone that can compete with the iPhone – the Blackberry Storm!

Act now and buy the Blackberry Storm here!

BlackBerry Storm 9530 Black

The hugely anticipated BlackBerry Storm for Verizon Wireless is the world’s first touchscreen BlackBerry, with a brilliant 3.25" display that uses the breakthrough SurePress technology. The internationally compatible Storm supports Verizon’s high-speed EVDO network, and comes loaded with 1 GB of on-board memory, a 3.2-MP camera, a full featured web browser, and a removable battery. The full BlackBerry experience on a touchscreen device – it’s set to take the world by storm.

Highlights

• First BlackBerry Smartphone With Tactile Touch Software
• 3.25" Display Adjusts Orientation And Provides Click Feedback
• Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Lets You Send Text, Instant and Email Messages
• 3.2 Megapixel Autofocus Camera With Facial Recogition Takes Crisp Pictures, Long Video Clips
• Built-in Music Player Lets You Download Music Over-the-air Or Sync With A PC
• Exclusive For Verizon: Only True Internationally Compatible, "World Phone" BlackBerry
• Supports VZ Navigator Audible Turn-by-turn Directions
• Smooth, Attractive Web Browser With Touch Navigation

What’s In The Box With The Phone

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide, USB Cable, 8 GB Micro SD Card

Advanced Features

• Digital Camera – 3.2 Megapixel Resolution (2048 x 1536 Pixels Max), LED Flash, Face Detection, Editing Tools
• Camera Megapixels – 3.2 Megapixels
• MP3 Player – Plays MP3, WMA, WMA ProPlus, AAC, AAC+ Files
• GPS Services Support – Yes, Get Turn-by-Turn Directions with VZ Navigator
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v2.1, Headset, Handsfree, DUN, OPP, FTP, BPP, HID Profiles Supported
• Video Capture / Camcorder – VGA Resolution, 120 FPS, Multiple Formats
• QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Displays On 3.25" Touchscreen
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Supports A2DP and AVRC Profiles So You Can Stream Music To Compatible (A2DP) Devices
• Voice-driven Menus – Yes, Advanced Voice Commands With No Pre-training Needed
• PC Synchronization – Yes, Seamlessly Synchronize Your Email, Address Book and Calendar
• Parental Controls – Yes, Keep Track of Your Child’s Whereabouts with Chaperone from Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service

Messaging Features

• Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Picture or Video Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
• HTML Web Browsing – Full HTML Web Browsing With Touch Navigation, Bookmarks, High-speed Data Downloads
• Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging
• Email Client – Works With BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Integrates Easily With Personal Accounts
• Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, Send and Receive Instant Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging

Personalization and Fun Features

• Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable
• Custom Ringtones – Yes
• MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Supports MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ Files
• Ringer Profiles – Yes
• Picture Caller ID – Yes
• Games – Yes, Downloadable BREW Titles
• Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

• Color Main Display – 3.3" LCD, 360 x 480 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors
• Color – Black and Silver
• Style – Candy Bar Touchscreen
• Touch Screen – Yes, Intuitive Touchscreen With SurePress Tactile Click Interaction
• Speakerphone – Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers
• Voice-activated Dialing – Yes, Advanced Voice Dialing Requires No Phone Pre-training
• To-Do List – Yes
• Voice Memo – Yes, Up To 1 Hour Total
• Alarm – Yes
• Calculator – Yes
• Calendar – Yes
• Vibrate – Yes
• Mini-USB Port – Yes
• Phonebook Capacity – 1,000 Entries
• Multiple Numbers Per Name – 5 Number Entries and 2 Email Address Per Contact
• TTY Compatible – Yes
• Hearing Aid Compatible – Yes, M3 Rated
• Text to Speech – Yes
• PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

• Battery Type – LiIon
• Talk Time – Up to 280 Minutes
• Standby Time – Up to 360 Hours

Technical Specifications

• Application Platform – BREW
• Data Download Speed – 1xEV-DO Rev. A (Up to 3.1 Mbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)
• Platform / Operating System – BlackBerry OS
• Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS 2100
• Built-In Memory – 1 GB On-board Memory
• 3G Data Speeds – Yes
• Expandable Memory Capacity – Supports MicroSD/Transflash Format Cards, Up To 16 GB Card Size Max
• Dimensions – 4.4 in x 2.5 in x 0.6 in
• Internationally Compatible – Yes
• Weight – 5.5 oz

Compatibility Features

• Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack – Yes
• Verizon Wireless Visual Voicemail Compatible – Yes
• Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

• Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless Rhapsody Options – Yes, Supports Access To Unlimited Music From Rhapsody
• Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless Tethering Plan Options – Yes, With Verizon’s Broadband Access Connect

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