Unlocked Blackberry 8900

The Blackberry 8900 AKA New Curve is a real head turner. While styled fairly different from the Bold, they have many similiarities. Really just comes down to personal preference. Either way, its a Blackberry.

qwerty qwerty

One of the main things that sets this phone apart from the Bold is the keyboard. The qwerty on the 8900 has the round, clicky chiclet keys like the 8300 series curve. Those who rocked a curve in the past know that the keyboard can pump out a paragraph like its nothing. Responding to emails on the fly and lengthy texts take mere seconds.

Same old trackball?

No. The trackball on the 8900 is black! Its pretty slick. Your thumb will notice that the trackball is set a little bit deeper into the phone. I think this was a good move, as the 8300 curve is the Achilles Heel. Maybe setting it a little further deep will keep it a rollin for many years to come. The next generation of Blackberry coughonyxcough will be packing an optical mouse. I've used the Samsung Omnia for quite some time and an optical mouse on a phone is a real treat.

The best deals

Unlocked Blackberry 8900s can be hard to come by. Retailers are charging $599 to $699 plus tax. If you are a smart shopper, this is a great time to take a look at eBay. It's surprisingly easy, even if its your first time you can get a bragworthy price. Expect to pay a fraction of the actual retail price. Some are New In Box (NIB) and others are used. Either way, make sure the phone has a clear ESN so that you can activate it hassle free. Sign up / Sign in and throw out a bid when there's a couple minutes left. Good luck!