BlackBerry Curve 8910 actually not meant for just Asian markets?

By on Jan 31, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Exclusive January 31, 2010

We haven’t confirmed this yet, but one of our connects just let us know that the BlackBerry Curve 8900 might be seeing a status change pretty soon.

So, if our tipster is to be believed, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 on T-Mobile might be going on an end-of-life plan. What better device to replace the BlackBerry 8900 than the BlackBerry 8910? RIM sure knows how to slip in those minor refreshes…

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  • grrr

    A smartphone without 3G? huh?

  • Gerarld

    I know extreme phone geeks cannot fathom a 2G only BlackBerry and will poke fun of them, but consider this device not for you and move on.

    As a BES admin, I prefer deploying 2G only devices at least on the major US GSM networks.

    Why? I only want my users using the device for calls and emails. I get less complaints about dropped calls over 2G networks and users tend to avoid app downloads with them more-so than the more advanced devices. AT&T and T-Mobile also give my org much more favorable pricing on 2G only smartphones.

    Again if this phone isn’t for you, instead of complaining just buy another phone elsewhere. Move on and stop bitching.

  • boydroid

    Wow….another wackberry….my day is now complete

  • fuck u too

    go fuck yourself.. you MILF.!

  • http://(null) Dallas

    @boydroid,
    quit fucking hating android is just a mix if the iPhone and blackberry.

    Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone) at: North Cleveland North America

  • http://(null) Dallas

    a mix of the iPhone and blackberry look at the G1.

    Posted from BGR Mobile (iPhone) at: North Cleveland North America

  • Tampa

    The issue with 2G only mobile devices is their inability to function in Japan/South Korea.

    If one does not access in the above stated nations, than a 2G devices works perfectly fine, but if you are somebody like myself, than the ability to function in Japan/South Korea is extremely important.

  • Joe

    Trackpad > Trackball

  • name less

    Hey gerarld the only fucking problem is that they are selling them in the consumer market too not just to you IT dicks so get off your damn bes high horse bitch.

  • SLVR6

    name less, go fly, your attitude stinks, don’t like it, don’t buy it! Not sure why the vulgarity

    gerald, makes sense to me if I were in your shoes. This illustrates the complexity that RIM has facing it, the want of the consumer berry buyer vs the IT manager looking at their companies needs.

    Tampa….no if they would only stick the UMTS 2100 band in for Japan/S. Korea and it would be perfect.

  • Gene

    I actually prefer the 8900 over the 9700 even though its 2G only.

    I have plenty of phones and gadgets that have 3G capabilities, but for my personal everyday phone I still prefer the 8900 over anything I’ve used.

    I’d buy the 8910 if it were launched on T-Mobile US.

  • boydroid

    Haterz…….droid rules!!!

  • BBAddict

    8900 has been end of life on T-Mo since before Christmas. When all stock is gone it’s done. It’s been pulled from the site already.

  • http://www.mbcellphone.com iphone

    BlackBerry is cool,support

  • summerkand

    Great BB !!WWW

  • Revan

    No 3G??? Why would they do that for? At this point Blackberry needs to release a device on T-Mobile that is going to WOW me otherwise I’ll be upgrading to an Android device come summer time. I’ve already started playing with the Samsung Behold or Moment. I forget which one but it had Android and I think it was a nice fit for me.

    • saber

      read above comments. device is not intended for you as a end user, it is marketed towards businesses. Also 3G is unstable in many area’s of the country and causes battery drain and other issues

      • Revan

        The problem with that logic is that there are already rumors of an 8930 with 3G on its way. And its the same thing they did with the 8520. T-Mobile releases it with 2G while other networks release it with 3G. So what happens next is T-Mobile releases an 8910 Curve with 2G and Verizon and AT&T or Sprint release it with 3G.

      • http://idntcare17@aol.com daytona dave

        so what the hell happends if something happends to my 8900 and tmoible runs out of them and cant replace mine like they always done before??? will they trade and give me the 8910 or am i fucked??? please let me know thanks

      • Revan

        They’ll keep them stocked, but just won’t sell anymore to consumers. If they run out they’ll probably offer another handset at a discounted price. But if you have their handset insurance, it won’t matter cause you’ll always be eligible for a new handset if something happens to yours and doesn’t void the warranty.

      • saber

        that’s because sprint/ Verizon run CDMA network technology and ATT/ Tmobile is GSM. You can’t compare apples to oranges

      • Revan

        But its not apples and oranges at all. If they can release a device with 3G on two networks then they can do it on all of them. The device isn’t going through any MAJOR changes by having 3G capability added to it. After reading that they are releasing the 9700s to each mobile carrier with 3G that is catered to each mobile carrier, its obviously something that RIM has thought of and should be implementing from this point on with each device they release. But they aren’t and thats where they are lacking.

  • Bill

    Beyond businesses wanting another 2g device (8520 would surely fit that bill) maybe there are other reasons for this device e.g. no 2g blackberry supports evolved edge and maybe there’s been enough demand from some carriers for a device that includes it, a carrier with a good 2g network could use that technology to beat umts (not hsdpa) speeds with just a software upgrade rather than having to build an entirely new 3g network and that could be welcome in the current global economic situation.

  • Ariel

    Uhhh…First of all Edge is 2.5g – And yes continue to serve me up some for my biz.
    Reminds me of 3rd Grade English Class: KISS = Keep it simple stupid.

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