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February 11, 2009 9:21 AM PST

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 now available to the masses

by Bonnie Cha
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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900

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Good news for all T-Mobile customers. Starting Wednesday, the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 is now available to everyone for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a mail-in rebate. The Curve 8900 was initially released on January 27, but only to the carrier's business customers. It can now be purchased by all online or at T-Mobile stores nationwide.

According to Engadget Mobile, there's also a possibility Best Buy will offer the BlackBerry Curve 8900 for $50 less at $149.99 with a two-year contract. However, there's been no official confirmation and if you simply can't wait around, the smartphone is ready and waiting for you.

For more information about the device, read our full review of the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900.

Bonnie Cha is a senior editor for CNET, covering smartphones and GPS. When she's not testing the latest gadgets, you can find her chasing after her crazy lab or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. E-mail Bonnie.
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by PurePyroGA February 11, 2009 2:20 PM PST
Any idea when, if at all, the 8900 will be offered by Verizon ?
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by MacDellMan February 11, 2009 2:36 PM PST
Amazon actually has the Curve 8900 at the best price I've seen. It's $199 not including the $100 mail-in rebate...which makes it $99 after rebate. T-Mobile is offering $299 with a $100 rebate...making it $199 after rebate. Amazon is $100 cheaper...and has it in stock now.
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by FeelGoodInc7 February 12, 2009 9:32 AM PST
Best Buy has it for $149 with no rebate. Pretty good.
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