Many of you will recognize the Blackberry pictured above as the Blackberry Javelin. Others will recognize it as the Blackberry York, or the 8900. Those that have been watching our Upcoming Phones page will recognize this phone as the upcoming T-Mobile Curve II. That is right T-Mobile Blackberry lovers, may we present you with the harder, better, faster, stronger version of the T-Mobile Curve, coming to T-Mobile USA soon. According to CrackBerry, here are the Curve II specs:
Quad-band radios: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (no 3G)
Wi-Fi b/g with UMA + GPS in one
OS 4.6.1, featuring Safe Mode start up
480 by 360 high-res HVGA+ display
512 MHz Processor
256 MB onboard flash memory (more room for apps)
Hot-swappable microSD slot - located under the battery door
3.2MP camera, includes auto-focus
Glass cover - one piece glass cover will house the camera and flash, providing a very polished look and feel
Micro USB charging/syncing port, w/ high speed data
Dedicated Lock Button - will allow easy access to lock / hold the device when not using a holster
�Sweet Spot� narrow keypad
Battery Cover features a new easy to use, latch mechanism
According to BlackBerry News, the Javelin Curve II will feature an �atomic� trackball, which is said to �to be �silky smooth� and its new design stops dust, dirt, and debris from impacting the performance of the trackball.� Excited yet? We are. BlackBerry News also reported that they are expecting a November release. While our sources are pointing at a Q1 2009 release, we�re hoping that the device will be pushed up. BlackBerry News has also confirmed that the Blackberry Bold will NOT be coming to T-Mobile USA, we are sorry to all of you T-Mobile Bold hopefuls out there. Our friends at CrackBerry got their hands on the Blackberry 8900, and did an extensive review. If you think the Curve II is exciting, wait until you see the Shadow II and the Dash II! Stay tuned for more!
Photo Credit: Crackberry.com
Forgive the silly question but how is the Media Card Hot Swappable if it is under the battery? Doesn't removing the battery shut down the device? If so, that ain't so hot.
Hot-swappable microSD slot - located under the battery door
Forgive the silly question but how is the Media Card Hot Swappable if it is under the battery? Doesn't removing the battery shut down the device? If so, that ain't so hot.
Hot-swappable microSD slot - located under the battery door
it might be like how the 8800 is, the mem card might be under the battery dorr, but not under the battery...