Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 Mobile Phone Review

Posted on 11-03-2009 | By: admin | 

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The Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 model is a Smartphone which appeals to both business and personal Smartphone users. A compact Smartphone, measuring 101mm x 50mm x 17.5mm and weighing in at a mere 102 grams, the Pearl flip 8220 is easy to operate with a single hand. Featuring an external screen for easy viewing of call and message information without opening the phone. Opening the Blackberry Pearl flip 8220 reveals a much larger 2.6 inch colour screen with a screen resolution of 128 by 160 pixels. The Pearl Flip 8220 is a member of the Blackberry Pearl range which includes several other Smartphone’s such as the Blackberry Pearl 8110 & the Blackberry Pearl 8120. Up to 4 hours of talk time and 360 hours on standby are available from the rechargeable battery unit.

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The Pearl flip 8220 has an easy to use navigation method in the form of a “TrackBall” key allowing the user move though applications and menus easily. There is also a full QWERTY keypad which means text input is faster and more comfortable. This mobile also features SureType text software and has a security password protection feature which locks the keypad. With built in wireless email for sending, receiving & storing email messages and document attachments (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint & PDF). MMS (Multi media Service) and SMS are also included along with instant messaging (think mobile version of MSN or Yahoo messenger on your PC or laptop). With 128Mb of internal memory there is room for many messages, contacts and downloads. For heavy users an additional 8Gb of memory can be added via microSD card.

With the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 internet access is not limited by network provider as this mobile features Wi-Fi technology allowing connection to the web using local wireless hotspots (WLAN). USB and wireless Bluetooth with A2DP are available for data transfer between devices. The Pearl flip 8220 handset is a quad band unit offering world wide roaming (but check coverage with your network provider prior to travel).

The integrated media player on the Pearl flip 8220 plays video and music files for entertainment (MP3, AAC,WMA, WMV, MPEG4 and H.63) and can be enjoyed in privacy using headphones, or socially using the built in speakers. A built-in 2 megapixel digital camera allows still picture and video capture and playback.

Pros
QWERTY Keyboard
Wi-Fi
RIM Wireless Modem
2 Megapixel Camera
Wireless Email with Attachments
Media Player
3.5mm socket for choice of headphones
Uses latest Blackberry Operating System (4.6) with enhanced multi-task capbilities

Cons
No 3G, which means data transfer rates (if not in wireless zone) are frustratingly slow – video streaming is a no no

Another cracking handset from Blackberry, packed full of functions, easy to use and jaw droppingly handsome.

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Blackberry Curve 8320 Mobile Phone Review

Posted on 10-03-2009 | By: admin | 

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The BlackBerry Curve 8320 is a Wi-Fi capable Smartphone which comes from the BlackBerry Curve range which includes other compact Smartphone’s such as the BlackBerry Curve 8300, the BlackBerry Curve 8310 and the BlackBerry Curve 8900. This stunning and compact casing (107mm x 60mm x 15.5mm deep, weighing just  111 grams) oozes elegance and style. The large (2.5 Inches) screen offers 320 by 240 pixel resolution along with easy to use navigation tools and right underneath the screen you have a full amazingly compact QWERTY keyboard.

Staying in contact with family, friends or business colleagues is simple with a full range of messaging technologies such as SMS, instant messaging service, MMS and wireless email services. There are pre-loaded games on the BlackBerry Curve Smartphone for those less serious moments along with a multi-media player.

The 2 megapixel camera on the BlackBerry Curve 8320 allows capturing of still pictures and video footage with the large screen acting as viewfinder and video playback screen. This Curve smartphone comes with all the call features modern users require such as an easy access phone book, vibrating alert, handsfree speaker phone and security lock out facilities. The handy trackball navigation feature works much like a PC mouse, you simply roll the ball until the feature you require is highlighted then click to select.

Being a fully  Wi-Fi capable handset, the BlackBerry Curve allows users to experience the internet via a high speed wireless connection via the built in RIM modem which is a wireless modem allowing WAP browsing. Built in GPRS and EDGE technologies facilitate high speed transfer rates and the Blackberry Curve comes with 64Mb of internal memory which is expandable with microSD card slot, unfortunately the memory card slot is located next to SIM so requires battery removal to insert or swap cards. There is also a USB slot for connecting to other non wireless or Bluetooth devices.

Pros
2.5 inch colour screen (320 x 240 Pixel resolution)
2 Megapixel camera
QWERTY Keyboard with intuitive trackball navigation feature
Wi-Fi Enabled
Embedded RIM wireless modem
Instant messaging
Media player
3.5 mm stereo headset jack so you can use your own headphones

Cons
Not 3G
No hot swapping of memory cards

The BlackBerry Curve 8320 is a Wi-Fi capable Smartphone with a stylish metal effect casing with smooth curved edges (hence the name “curve”). This handset comes with all the useful Smartphone features such as a QWERTY keyboard, large 2.5 inch colour screen, communication and messaging features and all the latest technologies. A great looking Smartphone whatever your lifestyle. The BlackBerry Curve 8320 is currently the only “curve” handset from Blackberry to offer Wi-Fi capabilities, so if wireless internet access is important to you, the 8320 is the one to go for. If you want GPS facilities then the 8310 Curve would be the handset for you.

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Blackberry Bold Mobile Phone Review

Posted on 06-03-2009 | By: admin | 

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The Blackberry Bold is an extremely capable business mobile, packed with state of the art features and innovative technology. With a large colour screen, full QWERTY keyboard, 3G technology enabled, trackball navigation, Wi-Fi, camera/video feature, media player and email/texting services. The Blackberry Bold is  mobile office and entertainment centre all wrapped up in a 14mm x 66mm x 114mm package weighing just 133 grams. This light weight includes the standard battery which offers up to 5 hours of talktime and 310 hours on standby from a single full charge.

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One of the first things you notice about the Blackberry Bold is the brilliant WQVGA screen (resolution 480×320) with excellent clarity and landscape mode for widescreen media viewing. Underneath the large screen you will find the intuitive Blackberry trackball navigation control unit along with full QWERTY keyboard. The Blackberry Bold ships with 128Mb of built in flash memory (can be extended up to 8Gb with memory card).

A top notch integrated music player is one of many attractive features on the Blackberry Bold, with Blackberry media synchronisation ( to synchronise with iTunes software on your PC or Mac) and a simple interface for creating music playlists. The Blackberry Bold 9000 produces good quality sound and decent volume. A built in 2 megapixel camera is simple to use and has integrated camera controls to make the process of snapping photos or recording video clips a doddle.

The BlackBerry Bold 3G Smartphone comes has GPS ( global positioning system) technology which supports BlackBerry Maps giving step by step directions to the destination of your choice. Internet browsing and messaging or emailing are well provided for and simple to access using trackball and QWERTY keyboard. MMS, SMS and instant messaging are all integrated and the Blackberry browser is a pleasure to use.

Built in 3G HSDPA technology along with Wi-Fi connections means the user can enjoy high speed connection and data transfers on the move (virtually anywhere in the world with the Quad band reception – GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900). There are other connectivity options such as Bluetooth and USB connectivity for other compatible devices.

Pros
Full QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry Maps with GPS
Wi-Fi technology (means user can access internet without using up network bandwidth)
3G HSDPA Technology
Simple email set-up
128 Mbytes Flash Memory
MicroSD Support up to 8Gb
large 65k Colour Screen
2 Megapixel Camera with flash
Trackball navigation
Document Viewer
Bluetooth with A2DP (allows use of bluetooth wireless headphones)

Our Summary
A stunning Smartphone with 3G HSDPA technology in a smooth and premium casing. The Blackberry Bold has a crystal clear colour screen with full QWERTY keyboard and user friendly trackball navigation. A winner from Blackberry!

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Blackberry Storm Mobile Phone Review

Posted on 02-03-2009 | By: admin | 

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The Blackberry Storm 9500 is the prettiest touch screen 3G Smartphone from Blackberry to date. The 9500 comes in a futuristic looking and elegant black coloured casing with silver coloured edges. Considering the technology crammed into the Blackberry Storm handset it’s a fairly compact unit, measuring 14mm x 62.2mm x 112.5mm and weighing just 155 grams. The Storm 9500 is one of the Blackberry Smartphone family which includes other 3G phone’s with business and communication focused features such as the Blackberry Bold 9000,  Blackberry pearl 8120 and Blackberry Curve. This mobile comes with a fitted battery which provides 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 360 hours of standby battery time.


A large 3.2 inch coloured touch screen dominates this handset and provides a high resolution display (360 x 480 pixels and 65k colours) for graphic control of all the phones functions and features a QWERTY keyboard display allowing easy input of text and numbers. The screen will auto rotate using built-in accelerometer to suit the functions being used at the time. The Blackberry Storm 9500 supports SureType (allows users to quickly and accurately compose messages using single-handed operation or two-handed thumb-typing ) and multi tap input (a key is pressed multiple times to access the list of letters on that key) on this stunning handset. The Blackberry Storm has user friendly organiser, diary and calendar functions making time management an simple task. Built in GPS works in conjunction with Blackberry maps applications allowing user to find best routes to destinations.

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This Blackberry Storm model has 3G HSDPA technology and multitasking abilities. The 3G technology provides high speed internet connectivity and high speed data transfer rates to other compatible devices. A quad band technology phone, the Blackberry Storm can be used virtually worldwide. Transferring files from Blackberry other devices can be done using either a USB connection or by using the integrated Bluetooth technology which connects devices wirelessly up to
10m apart.  The Blackberry Storm 9500 comes with 128Mb of flash memory plus 1Gb of on board memory. This is expandable by using microSD card up to 8Gb capacity.

The integrated media player features playback in many popular music formats such as MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA and WMA ProPlus. The media player on the Blackberry Storm features a music management software called Roxio which makes light work of creating playlists and managing music. The built in microphone  allows voice and music recording. An 3.2 megapixel digital camera captures still pictures or video clips and includes auto focus and flash features with
recording and playback in video mode using MPEG4, H263, H264 or WMV video format. The Blackberry Storm also has integrated HTML web Browser, email service, instant messaging service, MMS and SMS capabilities.

Pros
HTML Browser
3.5mm headphone jack
3G HSDPA Technology
3.2 Inch Colour Touch Screen
Touch QWERTY Keyboard
3.2 Megapixel Camera
Roxio music Manager
GPS Navigation with Blackberry maps
Wireless Email

Cons
No Wi-Fi

The Blackberry Storm is a fabulous 3G Smartphone complete with superb display screen and QWERTY keyboard. Packed with high quality Smartphone features and stylish to boot.

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