BlackBerry Bold 9780 Review

Posted on 05-07-2011 | By: david | 

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BlackBerry is one of the leading brands in the smartphone market, this BlackBerry Bold 9780 handset is packed with exciting features, the most obvious of which are the trademark large display screen with full QWERTY keyboard and this new model has the latest the BlackBerry 6 operating system with the useful Blackberry navigation via optical track pad. In addition the Bold 9780 also has a 5 mega pixel camera with video recording capability and GPS for maps along with 512 MB of memory and a 2Gb media card is included in the retail pack.

The big news with the Bold 9780 is the amazing BlackBerry 6 operating system which integrates social feeds from all major networks, an all new WebKit based internet browser, Blackberry universal Search, an overall richer media experience in general and tons of other features. Other improvements include the camera resolution increasing up to five megapixels from the previous 9700 model’s three (also with 2X digital zoom, video recording and flash), while the appearance has been subtly improved with some changes to the chrome edging and the faux leather. From the front, its the 480×360 pixel screen that really shines out. It’s a crisp and clear display which is gloriously bright (with automatic brightness adjustment). RAM has been increased to 512MB which is great news for the latest Blackberry 6 O.S. and allows it to showcase the new multi tasking and connectivity features.

All the standard features are present and correct such as standard 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, super useful Blackberry applications like BlackBerry Messenger and BlackBerry App World, and of course that sharp 480 x 360 pixels 2.44 inch screen. Beneath the screen are four familiar buttons. On the far left is the green Call button, and to the right of that is BlackBerry Menu key. In the centre we have the optical trackpad.

Research In Motion (RIM) is the award winning company behind the innovative Blackberry brand and this latest model looks like it will continue to build on the success of the Blackberry story. There are of course many BlackBerry Bold 9780 deals being offered by the major networks like O2, Orange, Vodafone, Virgin, T-Mobile & Three Mobile. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is available in either black or white and is free on many contract deals.

BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 in-depth Review and Price Comparison

Posted on 28-11-2010 | By: david | 

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The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 is different to the standard Blackberry pearl phones in that is has no qwerty keyboard and makes do with a standard alphanumeric keypad just like any conventional “candy bar” type handset. Not including the qwerty keyboard means Blackberry have been able to cram in all the rest of the Blackberry features in terms of connectivity, but this time in a much smaller package. In any case the alphanumeric keypad on the 3G 9105 is easy to use with well spaced, responsive keys so no major hardship there! Text entry is fast and easy with the Blackberry SureType predictive text algorithm (although you would probably not notice much difference if you are used to the T9 predictive system used by other manufacturers). However, it cant be denied that a qwerty keyboard is a definite plus when it comes to Blackberry devices in which the main claim to fame is superior email and connectivity. if you spend a lot of time texting/emailing then perhaps the other Blackberry models such as the BlackBerry Torch 9800 or the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 may be a better choice.

Qwerty keyboard aside, the Pearl 3G 9105 has all the same goodies as other handsets in the range, with WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS with Google Maps, music and media (3.5mm headphone jack), camera with LED lighting, and of course the amazing email features loved by Blackberry users. The email feature allows you to merge up to 10 email addresses along with Facebook and Twitter updates all in one package – superb! The inclusion of BlackBerry Messenger means of course you can chat to other BlackBerry users anywhere in the world for free.

Even with a pretty small screen (2.4 inches), the excellent resolution means surfing websites is a joy but its never going to be in the same league as phones like the iPhone 4 with a screen this size. The 3.2 megapixel camera captures photos quickly and accurately with LED lighting but otherwise is a pretty basic offering.

The BlackBerry user interface can take some getting used to if you’ve never used a BlackBerry device before, the sheer amount of options can be confusing, however after a bit of practice, it becomes almost second nature and is easy to navigate around using the cool optical trackpad which replaces the traditional BlackBerry trackball on this Pearl 3G 9105 model. Available now with some great deals on T-mobile and Orange.

Advantages: Super responsive optical trackpad, standard 3.5mm headphone jack so you can use favourite headphones, compact, superb integrated “all in one” email inbox, good screen resolution, dedicated music and media keys

Disadvantages: No Qwerty keyboard, the BlackBerry OS is starting to look dated, small screen

Find the cheapest deals and tariffs on the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 from T-mobile and Orange now!

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Full Review and Price Comparison

Posted on 26-11-2010 | By: david | 

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Essentially a face-lifted version of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 with the addition of 3Gconnectivity. The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 has the familiar BlackBerry keyboard for those who text/email often, along with a range of technical features that users have come to expect from smart mobile devices in recent years. Blackberry devices have always been popular with business users and the 9300 certainly has a business like appearance with a staid, no fuss look. The phone feels solid and built to last, but will be unlikely to win any design awards for innovation either! It’s certainly not an ugly handset, just not particularly exceptional to look at.

For those already used to the advantages of a full qwerty keyboard for text entry, the Curve 3G’s Qwerty keyboard will not disappoint. Using the BlackBerry Messenger instant messaging service lets you chat for free worldwide with other Blackberry owners and the Curve 8520 supports up to ten email accounts with support for Blackberry push email. However the excellent Blackberry email features, as always, are only available if you have a BlackBerry contract. Cheap SIM card deals are not applicable for Blackberry users as the majority of the features will simply not work without valid monthly contract.

However, the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 is not all business. Music, media and games can be accessed from the dedicated media buttons situated at the top of the phone and there is a standard 3.5mm jack on the side for use with your favourite headphones.

Advantages: Exceptional battery life with up to 3 days of fairly heavy use between charges, Great connectivity options, dedicated music/media keys, cool voice dailling feature, fantastic email support features, soon to be upgraded to Blackberry 6 operating system. Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS are on-board. Good call quality and sound quality in general.

Disadvantages: Optical trackpad not very responsive and takes some getting used to, boring looks, the really cool Blackberry email and communication functions require a contract to use, pretty basic 2-megapixel camera with no flash or autofocus features.

All in all an excellent mobile device with particularly good email and office type features suitable for conducting business at a distance, with a nod to entertainment in the form of music, media and games. Battery life is also exceptional and deserves a special mention. The only real let down is the requirement for Blackberry contract to use the majority of the features. Deals available on T-mobile, o2, and Orange

Find the cheapest deals and tariffs on the BlackBerry Torch 9800 from T-mobile, O2 and Orange now!

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Full Review

Posted on 26-11-2010 | By: david | 

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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is the latest Blackberry product which keeps the traditional keyboard but tries to woo other users with the addition of touchscreen technology. The 9800 is a distinct departure from the classic Blackberry layout such as the 9700, the 9800 has a keyboard which slides out vertically below the screen making the keyboard narrower and also thicker than the type of handsets most mobile users will be used to 915mm thick). The keyboard itself is quite easy to use it just loks strange with the long, thin layout and makes the Blackberry feel slightly top heavy when keypad is extended. The built in spell checker also helps when typing fast texts!

The torch has so many menus and choices it is almost too much to cope with! Take the basic controls of the phone for example – even for basic control functions you have a choice of touchscreen, optical trackpad, keyboard shortcuts or even the menu keys. Most users in practice will probably decide on a suitable configuration and usage for their everyday needs and stick with it, however for those so inclined there are thousands of options and possibilities. If you do ever get confused and cant find something, the BlackBerry universal search will come in handy. This feature allows you to type in a word and search all contacts, messages, applications and files. There is even an option to extend the search to the internet if the results returned from universal search dont satisfy you!

The Blackberry 6 operating system used in this 9800 model is also a vast improvement over the previous versions (which were often criticised as being phones with touchscreens bodged on at the last minute). The 9800 feels complete and powerful, unlike some previous Blackberry touchscreen phone efforts. It has to be said however, that the touchscreen itself is no threat to the iPhone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S. The resolution is too low and sometimes when browsing you will find yourself zooming in to make web pages easily readable – but at least the multi-touch zoom feature makes this easy and intuitive!

The Blackberry ships with many pre-installed applications, with many more being available via BlackBerry App World. The email application is particularly clever but a Blackberry contract is required to make the most of it. With 3G and WiFi, connectivity at decent data speeds is rarely a problem and with up to 32Gb of memory available using microSD card there is plenty of storage space for most user needs. Already some cracking deals on T-mobile and Orange.

Advantages: Full user friendly qwerty keyboard, latest version of Blackberry operating system is vast improvement, great connectivity via WiFi or 3G, fantastic email application and features.

Disadvantages: Feels bulkier than some competitors, touchscreen not as good as competitors like the iPhone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S, some may the find the vast array of options a bit bewildering

Find the cheapest deals and tariffs on the BlackBerry Torch 9800 from T-mobile and Orange now!

Blackberry Pearl 8120 Mobile Phone Review

Posted on 14-03-2009 | By: admin | 

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The cool and sophisticated BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Smart phone features a high quality large screen with full QWERTY keyboard in a stylish but functional layout. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 smartphone is the latest member of the popular Blackberry Pearl Series, a range of business and communication orientated mobile devices which include the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 and the BlackBerry Pearl 8110. The 8120 handset has a large 65,000 colour screen with a screen
resolution of 240 by 260 pixels. Just below this screen is the QWERTY keyboard featuring SureType keyboard software. Despite the huge range of features and technology packed into the BlackBerry Pearl 8120, this is a compact device measuring just 14mm x50mm x 107mm and weighing only 91 grams. The standard battery is capable of around 400 hours on standby and up to 4 hours of call time from a single full charge.

An advantage the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 has over many mobiles on the market is the built-in Wi-Fi technology. This allows the user to enjoy a wireless connection on their phone which is independent of the network provider’s services. This means free connection to the internet in many train stations,
airports, restaurants and city centres using the Blackberry RIM wireless modem. Bluetooth technology is also available as is a USB port for connection to other compatible devices for transfering files or data. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 phone has a useful 64Mb of built in memory which can be extended using a memory card ( MicroSD memory card ). A document viewer (PowerPoint, Word & Excel) is also included. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 supports BlackBerry Maps. Calls can be heard using the built in loudspeakers which is convenient for meetings and the Pearl 8120 can be set to vibration alerts for discreet usage.

Full email service capabilities on the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 include instant messaging, SMS messaging and MMS. The QWERTY keyboard is great for inputting text for messaging. A built in multi-media player allows users to play music and video on their Pearl 8120. The built in 2 megapixel camera records still pictures or video footage and has a useful “self portrait” function which uses a discrete mirror to allow users to take pictures of themselves!

Pros
Wi-Fi technology
RIM Wireless Modem
QWERTY keyboard with SureType
2 megapixel camera with dedicated Keys
Wireless Email with Attachments
Media Player
3.5 mm audio output jack
Built-in handsfree
64 Mbytes Flash Memory
Vibrating Alert
Predictive text input

Cons
No 3G

This excellent addition to the BlackBerry Pearl range comes in a range of fashionable colours with large display and full QWERTY keyboard. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 supports Wi-Fi and has a good selection of call, document and messaging services which makes it a great communication device for both business or personal use.

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