The New Curve

摘要

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the newest 'Curve' in town. While retaining some basic design elements of the 8300 Curve series, it also packs in a host of improvements. The matte chrome surround on the front and faux brushed aluminium back of the 8900 lends an air of classy sophistication, a far cry from the all-plastic construction of the 8300. There is a dedicated lock button on top as well as a mute/standby key. On the sides you'll find two customizable buttons (set to voice commands and camera by default), a volume rocker, 3.5mm audio out and a microUSB charging/USB data transfer port. (Since all phones are due to get standardized microUSB charging/data transfer ports by 2012, this is a good move). The 2.4-inch screen in pin-sharp, with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels. Not just the resolution, but the fantastic contrast and amazing horizontal viewing angles undoubtedly put it at par with the best smartphone screens in the world. If you've seen the BlackBerry Bold, the screen is very similar, and the pre-loaded wallpaper shows off the display to the fullest. The trackball is no longer white, but a dark grey.