Research In Motion BlackBerry Curve 8900

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This evolution of the Curve combines WiFi and GPS in one device, while stepping up to a better display and a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture, all in a slimmer, sleeker design than the 8300 series. Other features include a music player, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, and memory card slot.

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Modes	GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Weight	3.87 oz   (110 g)
Dimensions	4.29" x 2.36" x 0.53"   (109 x 60 x 13.5 mm)
Form Factor	Bar Internal Antenna
Battery	Talk: 5.5 hours max.   (330 minutes) Standby: 360 hours max.   (15 days) 1400 mAh   LiIon
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 480 x 360 pixels 2.4"   diagonal Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
Platform / OS	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	?
Phone Book Capacity	shared memory
FCC ID	L6ARBZ40GW » (Approved Nov 12, 2008)

Features	Ungroup Features   + Show Missing Features
GPS / Location	supports LBS (BlackBerry Maps)
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	Yes
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Rating: M3 (mostly compatible) v2007
Multiple Languages	Some versions only
Alerts
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, DUN, (OPP,) SAP 1.1, PBA, A2DP 1.2, AVRC 1.3 version 2.0
PC Sync	Yes
USB	Yes
Wi-Fi	Version(s): 802.11 b/g supports WPA, WPA2, UMA
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Yes
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
Flight Mode	Yes
High-Speed Data	Technology: EDGE
UMA	Yes
WAP / Web Browser	Yes
Input
Side Keys	Yes
Text Keyboard	Layout: QWERTY backlit
Memory
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash)
Messaging
Email Client	push email
Instant Messaging	Yes
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	Yes
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	Yes
Music Player	Supported Formats: WAV, MIDI, AMR-NB, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA9/10
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 3+ megapixel auto-focus, LED flash, image stabilization
Video Capture	up to 480 x 352 pixel resolution
Productivity
Alarm	with bedside clock mode
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Speaker Phone	Yes

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