From the desk (and BlackBerry) of Keith Parnell

It looks like T-mobile will finally release the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin) for the United States on February 18, 2009. Both TmoNews and Boy Genius Report have hopped on verifying this date.

I can’t wait! This phone has everything I need which is everything except 3G. And since T-mobile doesn’t service 3G in our area, no need to have a phone with 3G capability.

This is the one smartphone that would make me put down the Pearl.

See the Javelin’s spec sheet here.

• Quad-band radios: GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• 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
• 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

Related reading from my desk (or BlackBerry):

1. T-Mobile Launches the Javelin
2. BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin) Spec Sheet
3. My Blog’s Tag Cloud
4. My Life is Digital, Deal with It
5. Who has the best 3G coverage in most US large metro areas?