Evan just alerted me that the BlackBerry Curve goes on sale today on the AT&T (once Cingular) website and in their various retail outlets.

At first, I had written off the Curve in my search for a smartphone because it doesn't come with 3G. However, now I'm giving this follow-up to the BlackBerry Pearl a second look. With a full QWERTY keyboard, 2 megapixel camera with a 5x zoom lens, and impressive slim design, it doesn't feel as clunky as most smartphones, while coming packed with features. 3G might not be the deal breaker I thought it once was.

The BlackBerry Curve will be available for $199.99 with a 2 year contract and online discount.