Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Blackberry Z10

BlackBerry Z10
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We've been playing with the BlackBerry Z10 for the past few days and we'll be updating this review over the coming weeks with more in-depth findings.
Usually when a manufacturer launches its flagship smartphone it's looking to show off its latest technological advances with eyes set on raking in cash - with the BlackBerry Z10, however, the stakes are quite different.
The BlackBerry Z10 is the first handset from the company formerly known as RIM, now renamed BlackBerry, to run its new operating system BlackBerry 10, and there's much more on the line here than simply making a few pennies – arguably the company's survival rests on the success of this device, and the BlackBerry Q10.
It's no secret that BlackBerry has been on the rocks for the past year or so, with the company even admitting that it hasn't been in the best shape of late, and the 4G toting Z10 is the start of what is hoped to be a successful revolution.
The BlackBerry Z10 is already available to buy in the UK, with the handset free on contracts starting at £36 per month, while you'll need to fork out around £480 if you want it SIM-free.
Meanwhile over in the US the BlackBerry Z10 release date is yet to be finalised, with March the only information we have to go on for now. Verizon has already announced it will be available for $199.99 on contract.
Sporting a 4.2-inch 1280 x 768 display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and its steep price tag, the BlackBerry Z10 finds itself jostling for position with the Nokia Lumia 920, Samsung Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5.
Lock eyes on the BlackBerry Z10 and you'll notice it's an unassuming slab of black glass and plastic that mimics the general aesthetical design of many a smartphone these days.
The Z10 is a little bezel-heavy with a sizable gap above and below the screen, and that's before we even get to the additional plastic chunks stuck on both ends of the handset.
BlackBerry Z10 review
It all seems a little unnecessary but luckily it doesn't make the BlackBerry Z10 overly cumbersome, with the handset measuring a comfortable 130 x 65.6 x 9mm (5.1 x 2.6 x 0.4 inches).
Weight wise the BlackBerry Z10 finds a happy medium – weighing 137.5g (4.85 oz), it's nowhere near as heavy as the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, yet it's not as feather light as the iPhone 5.
BlackBerry Z10 review
The weight gives it a reassuring presence in the palm and while the chassis is distinctly plastic, the handset's heft at least restores some form of premium feel.
Around the back you're greeted with a textured plastic rear that is slightly rubberised, providing a decent level of grip.
BlackBerry Z10 review
There are only a couple of things to note on the back of the BlackBerry Z10: the 8MP camera with a single LED flash, sat in the top-left corner, and the shiny metallic BlackBerry logo in middle.
We were pleased to find that the rear can be removed easily by placing a finger in the indented speaker grill at the base of the Z10, enabling us to simply peel off the plastic.
BlackBerry Z10 review
Underneath you'll find microSIM and microSD slots, with the latter capable of supporting cards up to 32GB in capacity, although we've been told that a future update may see this support boosted to the 64GB variants.
This means you can build nicely on the already decent 16GB of internal storage, which will appeal to many who have been put out by the likes of the iPhone range and HTC One X+, which don't offer storage expansion.
BlackBerry Z10 review
An added boon is the removable 1,800mAh battery, enabling you to switch out a dead battery for a fully charged one if you're someone who likes to carry multiple power packs around.
On the rear cover itself you'll notice the NFC pad, which enables the BlackBerry Z10 to interact with other compatible wireless devices.
BlackBerry Z10 review
On the right-hand side of the Z10, anyone familiar with the BlackBerry PlayBook will instantly recognise the triple button setup, with volume rocker switches separated by a central key – used for playing/pausing music and activating voice control when held down.
Up top you get a centralised power/lock key next to a 3.5mm headphone jack, while on the left there's a couple of handy connectivity ports.
BlackBerry Z10 review
The metal finish of the keys gives the handset a touch of class, and all are well positioned, enabling us to reach them easily when using the Z10 one-handed.
The now standard microUSB port that features on pretty much every phone these days (bar the iPhone) is present, alongside a miniHDMI port. This enables you to connect the BlackBerry Z10 directly to a TV for big screen viewing.
BlackBerry Z10 review
There's no HDMI cable in the box so you'll need to pick one up separately, but there is at least a USB cable so you can hook the Z10 up to your computer.
The BlackBerry Z10 doesn't wow us with a new design, but it's a sturdy handset with a decent build quality and functional layout that makes it easy to use.

Full Spesification's For Blackberry Z10

General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - STL100-1
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - STL100-2
4G Network LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2600 - STL100-2
SIM Micro-SIM
Announced 2013, January
Status Available. Released 2013, January
Body Dimensions 130 x 65.6 x 9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.35 in)
Weight 137.5 g (4.83 oz)
Display Type Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 768 x 1280 pixels, 4.2 inches (~355 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
Sound Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 64 GB
Internal 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
Data GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Speed HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; LTE, EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0
   
   
Camera Primary 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Features Geo-tagging, face detection, image stabilization
Video Yes, 1080p@30fps, video stabilization, check quality
Secondary Yes, 2 MP, 720p@30fps
Features OS BlackBerry 10 OS
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon
CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 225
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, BBM 6
Browser HTML5
Radio No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, MIDP 2.1
Colors Black, White
  - SNS integration
- HDMI port
- BlackBerry maps
- Organizer
- Document viewer
- Photo viewer
- MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+/FlAC player
- DivX/XviD/MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264 player
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input
   
   
Battery   Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 312 h
Talk time Up to 10 h
Misc SAR US 1.07 W/kg (head)     1.07 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 0.87 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)    
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Tests Display Contrast ratio: 1532 (nominal) / 2.051:1 (sunlight)
Loudspeaker Voice 70dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 73dB
Audio quality Noise -82.8dB / Crosstalk -80.5dB
Camera Photo / Video
Battery life Endurance rating 46h



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