Posts Tagged ‘Blackberry Phones’

AT&T Partners With BlackBerry To Release The Torch

posted by Catt Mallen
Thursday, November 18, 2010

The BlackBerry torch is a recently released Blackberry phone which was designed to be more competitive in a modern smartphone market. In order to better compete with the iPhone and a variety of Android hardware, The BlackBerry Torch sports a variety of new features, both hardware and software. A lot of the Torch’s features are a first in terms of BlackBerry phones go, but not so much against the other Android phones.

On the software side, it runs BlackBerry’s new OS 6. This updated OS is designed specifically to compete with some of the Android phones. It has an updates Webkit based browser, which runs much better than any of the previous versions. Older versions of BlackBerry’s browser were clearly mobile browsers, because of their limited functionality and slow speeds. On the other hand, the Android operating system ran browsers as easy to use as any desktop computer. The new browser really helps BlackBerry catch up to that. The Torch also supports a unique navigation scheme. The large icons on the phone’s homescreen make it easy to navigate the different part of the phone, and it’s all customizable.

Hardware-wise, the Torch is clearly a BlackBerry phone. It is Blackberry’s first slider phone, but nevertheless still has a keyboard. Seeing how most Android phones are touchscreen based only, that makes the Torch a bit unique.. The Torch also bears resemblance to many previous BlackBerry phones, with its slightly oval design, whereas many Android phones are designed to be a lot more box-y. The hardware isn’t super unique, however it is nice for people who prefer BlackBerrys but still want some of the features of Android.

The BlackBerry torch is just like any Android or other smartphone in that it needs some accessories. Common types of BlackBerry Torch accessories include BlackBerry Torch screen protectors and BlackBerry Torch cases. You will probably want to protect your phone, to make sure it stays in good condition for a long time. After all, the typical life cycle of a phone is two years, so you will want to make sure it lasts. The Torch is a nice piece of hardware, but it certainly isn’t indestructible, and you will want to keep it safe.

The BlackBerry Torch is an overall great phone. Unfortunately, it’s still a tad bit difficult to point out what exactly makes this totally unique from most Android phones. It mostly feels like BlackBerry’s attempt to catch up with the Android phones, which they did well, but they didn’t really surpass any of them. The biggest difference between the Torch and any Android phone is simply that the Torch is a BlackBerry phone. The Torch has been Android-ized somewhat, but still bears many resemblances, both in hardware and software, to older Blackberry phones, and it hasn’t really excelled above Android phones in any way. With everything that has been said, the Torch is a great phone, and is a good phone to consider getting.

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Mobile Cell Phone – Blackberry 8520 Curve Deals

posted by Catt Mallen
Sunday, August 1, 2010

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The latest in Blackberry mobile phones, the Blackberry 8520 Curve deal is a value added sensation to the Blackberry family and has the signature elegance and eye catching look that comes with all Blackberry phones. With dimensions of 109 x 60 x 13.9mm, the TFT screen of this phone has the same look of the other Blackberry phones and comes with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels that gives out a very bright and clear screen display. It also has WiFi multimedia keys and an onboard 3.5mm headset jack.

 

The camera however is only 3.2 megapixels which makes it one of the lower end cameras available today. Having said that, it must be emphasized that the images that come out are very clear and the photos can be saved in to the internal memory which is of 256MB.  If required, a memory card of 32GB can be installed to expand the memory. The battery back up of this phone is claimed to be at least 400 hours at standby.

 

Being the ideal phone for texting, the Blackberry 8520 Curve deal has a raised key pad which makes it easy to type out messages without jamming the rest of the keys. This feature is most welcome by those who do a lot of texting and prefer this to the touch screen. It also makes it more convenient when you want to send an e-mail in a hurry. The music fan will also have nothing to complain about in the Blackberry 8520 Curve because it can play music in all formats such as MP3, EAV etc. while the numerous   ring tones can be downloaded according to the liking of the user. The onboard 3.5mm head set and multimedia WiFi keys also make it an exceptionally good mobile handset.

 

The negative features of the Blackberry 5820 curve deal; apart from its low resolution camera are,  it does not have the features of a good web browser and or options for connectivity which makes it less attractive to those who are on the look out for a phone that have  good browsing features. The screen also does not look very appealing and is 2.4 inches diagonally, which seems rather small compared to screens on most modern phones today.

 

If you are looking for a good bargain, you can get some great deals where you get the Blackberry 8520 Curve free when you enter into a monthly £25 contract with Vodafone. That’s not all, Virgin, T-Mobile and Vodafone also give away free gifts like TV’s, laptops, iPhones and games consoles for the purchase of the Blackberry 8520 Curve that seems to be attracting large crowds.

 

The Blackberry 8520 curve deals are available in black or frost but does not have the chrome accents around the edges of the phone,  instead of which there is a rubber grip which makes it easy and comfortable to hold.  True, it does not have high end features such as GPS and 3G, but does compensate with the other available features that makes it a good buy. Being a user friendly phone, it is a great alternative if you are on the look out for a phone that has many sophisticated features but can be bought at a very reasonable price.

 

 

Phil Spearmon is a mobile phone analyst for Emobilephonedeals.co.uk – a mobile phone comparison site that helps you find cheap Blackberry 8520 Curve contracts for you out of the thousands available on the market. Save money with cheap Blackberry 9700 Bold contracts and more top offers.

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iPhone Insurance: Mobile Smartphones – 2 Best Models

posted by Catt Mallen
Sunday, May 31, 2009

With today’s mobile phones, the calling feature has become an afterthought with the many advanced features available today. Some of them include, Internet browsing, email capability, text, video and picture messaging, mobile TV, wireless headsets and wireless Bluetooth technology, schedulers, still and video cameras, tip calculators, GPS, mp3 players and many more.

One of the most useful mobile phones is the smartphone model that goes way beyond the typical mobile phone, and is more like a mobile office in a gadget with features that allow for the widest variety of functions and uses. There are two main models of smartphones, Blackberry Phones and the Apple iPhone. It is also a fact that since the competition online is so great for mobile gadgets, getting all models of cheap mobile phones and Blackberry phones, as well as, cheap iPhones is easy.

2 Best Smartphone Models

The Blackberry Smartphone by RIM
The Blackberry technology, developed by RIM, makes a mobile smartphone with advanced capabilities and computer functions. Blackberry phones run complete operating system software providing a standardized interface and platform for application developers. It comes with a full keyboard and email and Internet functioning. In general, it is a mini computer with phone functionality.

The Blackberry hit the market by storm and continues to be a popular leader with features that include, a full operating system, email, Internet, organizer, GPS, mp3 players, dozens of useful downloadable applications, video and still camera, full keyboard and the latest touch screen with the Blackberry Stor.

Apple iPhone:
The first Internet emabled smartphone, made by Apple. The iPhone provides for Internet capability and iPod in one and is an industry leader in smartphones. The iPhone is also an iPod, but it is so much more than that. One of the most popular and original smarpthones to hit the mobile market, it includes, full touch screen panel, full keyboard, advanced texting capabilities, tons of applications, GPS, Internet browsing, email, camera and much more. These are not cheap cell phones by any means and you can save lots of money by avoiding retail stores and shopping online.

iPhone Insurance

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