Kevin's BlackBerry Javelin 8900 Review

**Kevin Michaluk** · 09-20-2008, 03:03 AM

Hey All,

Here's the forum thread to go with the review of the BlackBerry 8900, codenamed Javelin, that I posted in the blogs. I'll update this post with links to other related posts as they go up (video and follow-up review to come).

- BlackBerry Javelin 8900 Hands-On Hardware First Look >>

The obligatory hands-on first review shot!

Hope you enjoy the review!

**knacman** · 09-20-2008, 08:22 AM

great review... javelin...*drools*...

**ADAADW** · 09-20-2008, 09:03 AM

WOW.... amazing is all i can say, Kevin i hope we see this on rogers soon!

**Crucial_Xtreme** · 09-20-2008, 09:06 AM

Sweet review Kevin! As usual very detailed and informative. How bout that screen bro? lol, OWNS!! And to poster above me, it's definitely coming to Rogers.

**gritmaster** · 09-20-2008, 09:08 AM

Great review. I'm really liking the look of this device.

**shorynot** · 09-20-2008, 09:57 AM

Ok, im now officially loosing my mind with anticipation. Great great review Kevin, thanks a ton!

**Redneckbutlerboy** · 09-20-2008, 10:15 AM

How do you start a poll? I think it would be fun to see how many think Kevin is the one that dropped 17k for the one on eBay. Nice review. Any idea when the next Kickstart update will be out?

**ADberry** · 09-20-2008, 10:21 AM

Nice review...I love the resolution of the photos taken with the 3.2MP camera! Amazing!

**Click** · 09-20-2008, 10:41 AM

*sigh* looks like Ill see that on VZW in 20never

Looks like it'll be me and my curve for a while... but the javelin is SEXXY!!!!

**gregerator** · 09-20-2008, 11:22 AM

Well, since Kevin has a copy that he did not have to pay 17k for, I will guess that units are getting handed out for review? Which can only mean that soon the Javelin shall be mine! Great review, Kevin! Those comparison pics say a lot! Will be curious to know how the Auto Focus is doing timing wise (takes a a couple seconds to set before snapping?). But, I'm ready for my Jav when it's ready for me!

**Blacklatino** · 09-20-2008, 12:26 PM

Kevin - Thanks for the unbiased review. I'm still thinking about getting one whenever it's available and ends up on ebay.

**Garz** · 09-20-2008, 12:32 PM

Kevin, great job on the review. Now you know that I am all ready to go buy the BOLD on release day but if I knew At&t would get the Javelin for sure and get is soon, I may reconsider on what my next device would be. I like the idea of 3G on the BOLD but I like the 256 MB and smaller size of the Jav.

**fatboy97** · 09-20-2008, 12:49 PM

Very nice review... I hope to see one for myself shortly after they come out... providing they come out before Christmas.

**ausch** · 09-20-2008, 02:20 PM

Great job Kevin you made up my mind about which one new Crackberry I should get. Thank you, also I can't wait till that video pops up of the review.

**bmcclure937** · 09-20-2008, 02:23 PM

Great Review Kevin! (as always)

First and best... time after time after time

**inkwell** · 09-20-2008, 02:31 PM

Thank you for the reviw, now I can't wait for its release.

**benzworm** · 09-20-2008, 02:32 PM

i didnt expect this review! but that device is sezzy!!

**ADAADW** · 09-20-2008, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Crucial_Xtreme

And to poster above me, it's definitely coming to Rogers.

Thanks for making my day C.X!

**Raeleerobot** · 09-20-2008, 05:35 PM

I almost choked when I saw there was a review. I've been checking all my usual tech sites for javelin news several times a day, daily for weeks. This device needs to at least be officially announced, and soon, because I'm sure my friends and family are sick of hearing about it from me by now. Drool.

**ej25sti** · 09-20-2008, 05:48 PM

Great review Kevin! The Javelin looks like a great device. Although I am patiently waiting for the Bold. I can't waaaiiit!!! 3G!!

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

**Duvi** · 09-20-2008, 09:51 PM

Good review. I want to see more on the camera.

Crucial... it's a given with Rogers, lol. They are beasts with the amount of phones they get. K850i is one I wanted as a back-up. Too bad the robbers robbed it.

**miss_michelle** · 09-20-2008, 10:18 PM

Just when I thought I couldn't possible want the Javelin more, Kevin comes along with this amazing review and I am DYING to get one!!! Thanks Kevin, you always do very thorough reviews.

**devildoc0612** · 09-21-2008, 10:01 AM

Ugh...Oh i dont know if this review(That is one kickbehind review btw, thanks kev..) will sustain me for now till javelin comes or just fuel my cravings and drive me insane!! Ahhhhh javelin....for now you are my ungettable get!!! I need my sleep, darn you Tmo, release my precious already!

**CGSCOT** · 09-21-2008, 03:38 PM

Awesome review as ever Kevin !.....really looking forward to Javelin release & seriously considering my options of selling Bold for a Javelin...or a Thuderstorm
RIM has now got us all in a pickle...which device to buy