The phone also allows VGA video recording at 640 x 480 pixel resolution with the built-in video camera. The touch sensitive controls help you to zoom into the picture easily. Other camera features like Geo-Tagging, face detection and image stabilization let you take pictures with better quality.
Design
The Curve has a capacitive touch screen which lets you easily scroll through the applications and icons. The smartphone has a glossy surface with the primary camera located at the back. The Optical trackpad makes navigation on the phone smooth.
The phone features four back-lit call option buttons at the bottom of the display screen. The dedicated camera button is present beneath the volume rocker at the right side of the Curve and the flashlight is situated next to the camera.
Charging is done through the micro-USB port, which is featured on the left side of the smartphone. The 3.5 mm audio jack is set on the top edge, where you can plug in any generic headphone and enjoy listening to music. Other features like proximity sensor for auto-turn off is also present in the handset.
Storage and Battery
The BlackBerry 9380 comprises of 512 MB onboard memory which can be expanded up to 32 GB using microSD card and microSDHC cards. The smartphone is powered by standard Li-Ion (JM-1) mAh battery which gives a talk time up to 5 hours each on 2G and 3G.
When fully charged, the Curve provides a standby time up to 360 hours on 2G and 3G. You can tune into your favourite music numbers throughout the day as the battery supports music back up to 30 hours.
Connectivity and Features
The Curve can access Internet through GPRS, Wi-Fi, EDGE and 3G. Connectors like Bluetooth and microUSB let you transfer data like videos, images and music tracks with other devices. The preloaded SNS applications let you access Twitter, Facebook 24x7 and stay connected with your friends.
You can also check your personal and professional emails through the Push Email facility installed in the handset. Instant messaging allows you to chat with your friends even on the go. You can access the Blackberry App World on the BlackBerry 9380 and download applications according to your needs and interests.
Other applications like Blackberry Maps, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), Document Viewer and Organizer are also available in the handset. The BlackBerry Curve helps you to pinpoint your location, plan your route and get directions with the in-built A-GPS. Other features like predictive text input, Games, MMS enabled, UMA technology, NFC and voice input are installed in the BlackBerry Curve 9380.
Specifications of BlackBerry Curve 9380
GENERAL FEATURES | |
In Sales Package: | Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, 2 GB microSD Card, Data Cable, User Guide |
Form: | Bar |
SIM: | Single SIM, GSM |
Touch Screen: | Yes, Capacitive |
Business Features: | Document Viewer, Pushmail |
Call Features: | Conference Call, Speed Dialing, Hands Free, Loudspeaker, Call Timer, Call Divert |
DISPLAY | |
Type: | TFT LCD |
Size: | 3.2 Inches |
Resolution: | HVGA, 480 x 360 Pixels |
CAMERA | |
Primary Camera: | Yes, 5 Megapixel |
Secondary Camera: | No |
Flash: | LED |
Video Recording: | Yes, 640 x 480 |
Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
Other Camera Features: | Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Image Stabilization, Auto Focus |
DIMENSIONS | |
Size: | 60 x 109 x 11.2 mm |
Weight: | 98 g |
BATTERY | |
Type: | Li-Ion |
Talktime: | 5 hrs (2G), 5 hrs (3G) |
Standby Time: | 360 hrs (2G), 360 hrs (3G) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE | |
Internal: | 512 MB |
Included Memory Card: | 2 GB |
Expandable Memory Slot: | microSD, upto 32 GB |
Memory: | 512 MB RAM |
Hot Swap Suppport: | Yes |
INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY | |
Internet Features: | Email |
GPRS: | Yes |
Edge: | Yes |
3G: | Yes |
Wifi: | Yes, 802.11 b/g/n |
USB connectivity: | Yes, micro USB, v2 |
Tethering: | USB |
GPS Support: | Yes, A-GPS with BlackBerry Maps |
Bluetooth: | Yes, v2.1, Supported Profiles (A2DP, EDR, HSP, HFP, SPP, SAP, DUN, PBAP, MAP, OPP) |
Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
MULTIMEDIA | |
Music Player: | Yes, Supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV, FLAC |
Video Player: | Yes, Supports MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
FM: | No |
Ringtone: | MP3, 64 Polyphonic |
PLATFORM | |
Operating Freq: | GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
OS: | BlackBerry 7 OS |
Java: | No |
Processor: | 806 MHz Marvel Tavor MG1 |
OTHER FEATURES | |
Call Memory: | Yes |
SMS Memory: | Yes |
Sensors: | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass |
Additional Features: | Predictive Text Input, Games, MMS Enabled, UMA Technology Supports, NFC Supports, Dedicated Keys, Optical Trackpad, Cisco CCX Certification, LED Indicator, Vibrate Mode, Password Protection, Sleep Mode, Clock, Calendar, Memo Pad, Calculator, Voice Notes Recorder, Podcasts, Voice Input |
Important Apps: | Instant Messaging, Vlingo, Wikitude, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube |
