Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Smart Communications and RIM Introduce the BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone in the Philippines

Manila, Philippines - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX RIM) and Smart Communications, Inc. today announced the launch of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone - the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry® smartphone yet - in the Philippines. Together, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Smart’s extensive nationwide coverage make it easy to stay connected with family, friends and co-workers, surf the net, take and view pictures, record* and watch video and listen to music while on the go.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 packs a rich set of communications, connectivity and multimedia features within its stylish, chrome-framed, black casing, and its compact and light-weight design makes it comfortable for both one-handed and two-handed use. It also includes advanced phone, email, messaging, organizer and web browser applications, and supports access to a wide range of other mobile business and lifestyle applications.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone’s large and brilliant display features the highest resolution available on a BlackBerry smartphone (480x360 resolution). It also comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera that includes auto focus, image stabilization, digital zoom and flash, as well as a powerful media player and a microSD/SDHC expandable memory card slot that supports up to 16GB per card, giving users plenty of storage to carry and capture more of their music, pictures and video wherever they go.

Powered by a 512MHz next generation mobile processor that delivers snappy performance, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone supports quad-band EDGE and includes built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) and Bluetooth® for flexible connectivity. Its built-in GPS supports location-based applications and services for added convenience on the go.

Availability
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone will be available in the Philippines from Smart from mid March 2009. For information on pricing and service plans, please call 848-8889 or send an email to cbg@smart.com.ph

* Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately.

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