Blackberry Z10

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)
	Price group
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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BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105

Full Spesification's For  BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105

GENERAL	Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
LAYAR	Tipe	TFT, 256K colors
	Ukuran	360 x 400 pixels
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	108 x 50 x 13.3 mm/93.6 g
AUDIO	Fitur	Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
	Jack	3.5 mm audio jack
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	256 MB
	Eksternal	microSD, up to 32GB, 2GB included
DATA	3G	Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
	EDGE	Class 10, 236.8 kbps
	GPRS	Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
	WLAN	Ya, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
	Bluetooth	Ya, v2.1 with A2DP
	Infrared	Tidak
	USB/Port	Ya, microUSB v2.0
KAMERA	Primer	3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Sekunder	Tidak
	Video Record	Ya
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1150 mAh
	Standby	Up to 432 h (2G) / Up to 312 h (3G)
	Talk Time	Up to 5 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS
	CPU	624 MHz processor
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Ya, with A-GPS support
	Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Java	Ya, MIDP 2.1
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM
	Video Player	MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
	MP3 Player	MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player
	Audio Record
	TV

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BlackBerry 8707v

Full Spesification's for Blackberry 8707v

GENERAL	Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS 2100
LAYAR	Tipe	65K colors
	Ukuran	320 x 240 pixels, 2.6 inches 35-key QWERTY keyboard
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm/139 g
AUDIO	Fitur	Vibration Polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
	Jack	-
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	64 MB storage, 16 MB RAM
	Eksternal	Tidak
DATA	3G	Ya, 384 kbps
	EDGE	Ya
	GPRS	Ya
	WLAN	Tidak
	Bluetooth	Ya, v2.0
	Infrared	Tidak
	USB/Port	Ya, miniUSB
KAMERA	Primer	-
	Sekunder	-
	Video Record	-
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1500 mAh (C-S2)
	Standby	Up to 400 h
	Talk Time	Up to 4 h
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS
	CPU	Intel PXA901 312 MHz processor
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Tidak
	Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
	Java	Ya
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM	-
	Video Player	-
	MP3 Player	-
	Audio Record	-
	TV	-

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BlackBerry 9780 Onyx 2

Reflecting upon Thursday evening's RIM Q1 Results and earnings call, the pieces finally fell into place so we can more accurately tell the story of why it is taking so long for RIM to bring the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 and other next-generation BlackBerry Smartphones to market.
On the historic call, which featured both Co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis delivering the results commentary and tag teaming the Q&A period, the following was what Mike had to offer in regards to the lull in new BlackBerry phones:

We were already well down a development path to the next-generation BlackBerry handsets when we realized that in the US the features and performance arms race demanded that we upgrade the chipset and port BlackBerry to a higher-performance platform. This was an engineering change that affected hardware and software timelines and pushed out entry into carrier certification labs.

It's only two short sentences, but if you've followed the BlackBerry development path for a few years there's a lot you can gather from them. Specifically, Mike is saying that devices like the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 at their design inception were not originally intended to get the 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset that they are going to launch with. That makes sense considering we've been hearing about devices like Magnum and Onyx III since before that chipset even existed.

Full Spesification's For Blackberry 9780

GENERAL	Network	2G, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G, HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
LAYAR	Tipe	TFT, 65K colors
	Ukuran	480 x 360 pixels, 2.44 inches - QWERTY keyboard - Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	109 x 60 x 14 mm / 122 g
AUDIO	Fitur	Vibration, MP3 ringtones
	Jack	3.5 mm audio jack
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	256 MB storage, 512 MB RAM
	Eksternal	microSD, up to 32GB, 2GB card included
DATA	3G	HSDPA
	EDGE	GPRS
	GPRS	GPRS
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UMA
	Bluetooth	Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
	Infrared	Tidak
	USB/Port	Yes, microUSB v2.0
KAMERA	Primer	5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Sekunder	Tidak
	Video Record	Ya
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Po 1500 mAh
	Standby	Up to 528 h (2G) / Up to 408 h (3G)
	Talk Time	Up to 6 h (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G)
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS 6.0
	CPU	624 MHz processor
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support
	Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Java	Yes, MIDP 2.0
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM	Tidak
	Video Player	Video player DivX/WMV/XviD/3gp
	MP3 Player	Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+
	Audio Record	Ya
	TV

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Blackberry Bold Touch 9930

 It's been something of a long time coming, this emboldened Bold. We got our first glimpse of the thing in February, spent some quality time with it back in June, and since then have sat around eagerly awaiting its release. Now, here it is. From a distance, or at a quick glance, it looks little changed from 2008's Bold 9000. But get closer, pick it up, and the difference is astonishing.

RIM has gone to great pains to talk up this device's high-end design, its luxurious stylings, its sophisticated aesthetic. We're far from Vertu territory here, but the first time this phone hits your palm you know a lot of people spent a lot of time making it feel just right -- even if it still looks just the same. Of course, it's what's inside that counts, so join us as we find out whether the soft and hard bits beneath the surface can do the business too.
While the old Bolds lived up to their name by being a little rounded, kind of chubby, a bit bulbous, the new model is rather more svelte and sophisticated. Looking purely at its face it's hard to detect that anything has changed. You still have the same portrait QWERTY layout with the same basic button scheme, but where once lived a trackball now an optical trackpad sits. That's flanked by a solid bar of backlit capacitive touch buttons, newly monochrome and flush with the display. A curving bit of chrome separates those buttons from the keyboard, as before.

Pick the Bold up and turn it around a bit and the differences from previous models become apparent. The extent is now a classy rim of brushed stainless steel, one continuous band that we presume will offer some serious drop protection -- though we succeeded in not verifying that assumption in our time with this unit. That band is punctuated by ports, controls and buttons as needed. Up top is a single lock button, while the right side houses the phone's other controls. There's a volume rocker with a mute button nestled in the middle, and further down rests the Convenience Key, which by default activates the five megapixel camera. On the left side you'll find openings for a 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port, while on the bottom is a little, riveted inset that provides something of a minor visual distraction.

Around the back you'll find another big change: an slab of composite weave has replaced the Leatherette on the old Bold, ditching tactility in favor of an extra bit of class. But, the soft-touch plastic that provides the tapered edge, covering the gap between woven panel and stainless rim, does feel a little bit cheap by comparison -- as a Mercedes CLS might look a bit low-rent next to a Bentley Continental. Overall, though, it's a solid, stately feeling phone that offers little visual presence but plenty of good feel. And, at 10.5mm (.41-inches) thick, it's rather svelte, too.

The thing you'll want to touch first is, of course, the backlit keyboard, and we think you're going to like it. In fact, we'd go so far as to say this is among the best physical keyboards ever found on a phone, if not the best. It isn't substantially different than the old Bold, just a smidge wider but using the same design of curved keys that are tapered, each one subtly reaching up to meet your thumbs on either side. It's definitely intended for use as a two-thumb affair, working best when you're messaging with both hands, and when used thusly it'll easily keep up with your most torrid BBM exchanges.

Around the back again, that hood-shaped wedge of carbon fiber-like material serves as the battery door, and an integrated conductive loop therein gives this thing the NFC chops its classmates the 9810 and 9850 lack. Lurking beneath here is a 1,230mAh battery, the same used on all three new handsets but a bit of a step down from the 1,550mAh unit found in the older, fatter Bold 9000.

Tucked beneath that is a microSD slot, where you can add up to 32GB of storage to boost the 8GB that's built-in, and a SIM slot. You'll be needing that to keep every one of this phone's radios singing, and there are many in this chorus line. In addition to dual-band CDMA / EVDO (800/1,900MHz) you're looking at dual-band UTMS / HSPA (900/2,100MHz) and quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1,800/1,900MHz), plus 802/11a/b/g/n WiFi at 2.4 and 5.0GHz. If you've got a frequency calling, chances are this thing can answer -- unless it's 4G, of course.

Move past the radios and things look less spectacular, as this is effectively a re-arranged version of the same hardware that's found in its sibling Torch handsets. From that perspective these are all basically the same phone, with a 1.2GHz processor, 768MB of RAM and so-called "Liquid Graphics" engine that promises to deliver smoother, more engaging performance. Did it? We'll see in the software section below.
Full spesification's For Blackberry Bold Touch 9930

GENERAL	Network	2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G CDMA 800 / 1900 3G HSDPA 900 / 2100 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
LAYAR	Tipe	TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Ukuran	640 x 480 pixels, 2.8 inches (~286 ppi pixel density) - QWERTY keyboard - Touch-sensitive controls - Optical trackpad - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	115 x 66 x 10.5 mm / 130 g
AUDIO	Fitur	Vibration, MP3 ringtones
	Jack	3,5mm Jack Audio
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	8GB storage, 768 MB RAM
	Eksternal	MicroSD, up to 32GB
DATA	3G	Rev.A, up to 3.1 Mbps, HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
	EDGE	Ya
	GPRS	Ya
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band
	Bluetooth	Ya, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
	Infrared	Tidak
	USB/Port	Ya, microUSB v2.0
KAMERA	Primer	5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, LED flash - Geo-tagging, f
	Sekunder	Tidak
	Video Record	Ya, 720p
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1230 mAh
	Standby	Up to 307 h (2G) / Up to 307 h (3G)
	Talk Time	Up to 6 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 50 min (3G)
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS 7.0
	CPU	1.2 GHz QC 8655 processor
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Ya, with A-GPS support, BlackBerry Maps
	Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Java	Tidak - - NFC support - BlackBerry maps - Digital compass - Document viewer - Organizer - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM	GSM - CDMA
	Video Player	- MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264 player
	MP3 Player	- MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
	Audio Record	Ya
	TV	Tidak

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Blackberry Torch 9850

The BlackBerry Torch ditches a physical keyboard in favor of an all touchscreen form factor that sports a great 3.7" screen. The device styling is great, but it seems like some corners were cut in certain areas. While the touchscreen gets the job done, the front navigation buttons seem a bit out of place. They are raised a bit from the device itself and have a little too much play for my liking. I wish RIM had gone with flush buttons to better finish off the styling on the Torch 9850. The convenience keys and volume rockers on the side of the device don't help much either. They seem way too flimsy and thin, and the Mute button gets lost in the shuffle as it is barely even visible.
Media and web browsing take the top spots on the Torch 9850 without a doubt. The bright 3.7" screen is powered by a 1.2Ghz processor and 768MB of RAM. This keeps things trucking along, although at times there was a bit of lag (not much at all though) that hung things up a bit. When it comes to actually messaging on the device, everything works pretty much as expected but at times gets help up by the on-screen keyboard. I found it tough to type at length as many times I would get frustrated by errors, but that obviously varies from user to user.
For full features, specifications and a breakdown of everything that is the BlackBerry Torch 9850, be sure to check out our full BlackBerry Torch 9860 review for more.



Full Spesification's For Blackberry Torch 9850

GENERAL	Network	2G CDMA 800 / 1900 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G HSDPA 2100 3G CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
LAYAR	Tipe	TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Ukuran	480 x 800 pixels, 3.7 inches (~252 ppi pixel density) - Optical trackpad - Multi-touch input method - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	120 x 62 x 11.5 mm / 135 g
AUDIO	Fitur	Vibration, MP3 Ringtones
	Jack	3,5mm Jack audio
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	4 GB storage, 768 MB RAM
	Eksternal	microSD, up to 32GB
DATA	3G	HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
	EDGE	Ya
	GPRS	Ya
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	Bluetooth	Ya, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
	Infrared	Tidak
	USB/Port	Ya, microUSB v2.0
KAMERA	Primer	5 MP, 2592Ñ¿1944 pixels, autofocus - Geo-tagging,
	Sekunder	-
	Video Record	Ya, 720p
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1230 mAh
	Standby	Up to 320 h
	Talk Time	Up to 6 h 50 min
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS 7
	CPU	1.2GHz processor, Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Ya, with A-GPS support
	Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, BBM 6
	Java	Ya, MIDP 2.1 - NFC support - Digital compass - Social feeds - BlackBerry maps - Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Organizer - Voice memo/dial
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM
	Video Player	- DivX/XviD/MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264
	MP3 Player	- MP3/WMA/eAAC+/FlAC/OGG player
	Audio Record	Ya
	TV

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Gemini

Rumors of a new BlackBerry with the codename "Gemini" have been running around the interwebs since early 2009, evolving slightly with every new blog post made about it. After some back and forth on device model number (previously labeled as the  8325 after some initial confusion), the prevailing thought on what has been now named the BlackBerry 8520 is that would it would be a new "low end" EDGE-only addition to the popular Curve line. In other words, the Curve 8520 was not something to get too excited about.
However, this changed after seeing the first live shots of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 surface this past week, which showed off a slick looking device with the traditional trackball replaced in favor of an optical one... the "Gemini" was officially now a device we couldn't wait to learn more about. And good news - it didn't take us long to get our CrackBerry-addicted hands on one. So grab a bevvy, sit back, and read on to see plenty of photos, a video and our initial impressions on the newest Curve.
As far as pre-release reviews go, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 in this hands-on feels very much like a production unit. The hardware is well put together and the OS is running smoothly. Edge devices like this are old-hat for RIM so that's no surprise. The BlackBerry Curve 8520 reviewed here is running OS 4.6.1, but we expect (hope) to ultimately see this hit store shelves running OS 5.0 (click here to learn about the improvemens in OS 5.0). With it now being fairly clear that devices running an operating system version older than 4.6 won't be getting an update to 5.0, it makes sense that RIM refresh the 83xx series into the 85xx series, which will get the newer OS. And like the Curve 8300 series, where you have your choice of one big feature (8310 for GPS, 8320 for WiFi, 8330 for CDMA), we expect to see more than just the 8520 be rolled out in the months ahead. Again, think Curve 8510 with GPS, Curve 8520 with WiFi, and Curve 8530 for CDMA carriers (this is unconfirmed... just think of it as logical speculation for now).
Many of you reading this will go "No 3G, Fail!" but you need to remember that there is and will be (at least for a little while longer!) a market for EDGE-only devices  and RIM needs to have a base model, full QWERTY Edge device in their next-generation styling to fill that need. Thus it seems logical that the 8500 series is simply the replacement to the Curve 8300 series. This also justifies why a base model device will be the first to introduce a cool feature like the optical trackball. The Curve 8300 series lineup has been hugely popular and has a lot of loyal users (Curve is the #1 Selling Smartphone in the USA) and there are likely a lot of existing owners out there who would make the jump up to this device.
As for attracting new users to BlackBerry, it has also been suggested by many people that the 8520 is device built with Pay as You Go in mind. We haven't heard much yet in terms of carrier pickup for the 8520 (who's getting it) so whether this 85xx series rolls out to a lot of carriers as a replacement to the 83xx series or becomes a prepaid play by a few select carriers, we're honestly not quite sure at this point. Time will reveal all.
A few things are more certain though:

• With GPS and WiFi in one and overall better hardware specs (better camera, display, battery, etc.) the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is clearly the current flagship of the non-3G BlackBerry line. So the Curve 85xx device model falling in between 83xx and 8900 makes sense.
• For those of you upset with the lack of 3G here, keep in mind that's simply not the point of this device model. If you read the BlackBerry blogs, you'll know there are a lot of other upcoming rumored devices (who's drooling for Magnum?!) that will fit into the 9000 series of BlackBerry devices sporting 3G. Hopefully we'll see some new and exciting things in that lineup soon!
• Based on the unit reviewed here, while we don't have any sort of concrete release date information on the 8520 at the time of this writing, we'd bet that it does get announced sooner rather than later. It feels good to go. 

Full Spesification's for Blackberry Curve 8520 Gemini

GENERAL	Network	2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
LAYAR	Tipe	TFT, 65K colors
	Ukuran	320 x 240 pixels, 2.46 inches
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	109 x 60 x 13.9 mm / 106 g
AUDIO	Fitur	Vibration, MP3 Ringtones
	Jack	3.5mm jack audio
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	256 MB
	Eksternal	Slot Micro SD card up to 32GB
DATA	3G	Tidak
	EDGE	Class 10, 236.8 kbps
	GPRS	Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	Bluetooth	v2.0 with A2DP
	Infrared	Tidak
	USB/Port	v2.0 microUSB
KAMERA	Primer	2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
	Sekunder	Tidak
	Video Record	Ya
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1150 mAh
	Standby	Up to 408 h
	Talk Time	Up to 4 h 30 min
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS
	CPU	512MHz processor
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Ya, A-GPS
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Java	Ya, Fitur Lain: - Organizer - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM	Tidak
	Video Player	MP4/H.264/H.263 player
	MP3 Player	MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
	Audio Record	Ya
	TV	Tidak

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Blackberrt Bold Touch 9900

If you're tired of hearing about the BlackBerry PlayBook (though really how can you be?) here are some new pictures of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900. Every time I see this device, I want it more and more. Not only will it feature that awesome Bold keyboard, but it also has a touchscreen and the new 6.1 OS. I really hope this BlackBerry gets announced at BlackBerry World Conference, which is just about 3 weeks away. Are you waiting for the BlackBerry Bold Touch, or are you more interested in one of the other new devices that we've seen lately, like the Torch 2 or one of the new Curves?  Check out more pictures of the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 after the break. 



Full Spesification's For Blackberry Bold Touch 9900

GENERAL	Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 ,3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
LAYAR	Tipe	TFT QWERTY capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Ukuran	640 x 480 pixels, 2.8 inches (~286 ppi pixel density) - QWERTY keyboard - Touch-sensitive controls - Optical trackpad - Proximity sensor for auto turn-off - Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	115 x 66 x 10.5 mm / 130 g
AUDIO	Fitur	Vibration, MP3 Ringtones
	Jack	3.5mm jack audio
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	8GB storage, 768 MB RAM
	Eksternal	Slot Micro SD card up to 32GB
DATA	3G	HSDPA, 14 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
	EDGE	Ya
	GPRS	Ya
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	Bluetooth	No
	Infrared	No
	USB/Port	No
KAMERA	Primer	5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Sekunder	Tidak
	Video Record	Ya, 720p
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1230 mAh
	Standby	Up to 307 h (2G) / Up to 307 h (3G)
	Talk Time	Up to 6 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 50 min (3G)
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS 7.0
	CPU	1.2 GHz QC 8655 processor
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Ya, A-GPS
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Java	Ya, MIDP 2.1, Fitur Lain: - BlackBerry maps - Digital compass - Document viewer - Organizer - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM	Tidak
	Video Player	MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
	MP3 Player	MP3/WMA/eAAC+/FlAC/OGG player
	Audio Record	Ya
	TV	Tidak

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Blackberry Curve 9220

Recently all eyes have been on RIM regarding the upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system that we will see in the first quarter of next year. Many of us have forgotten about the little old BlackBerry Curve 9220. I too am guilty of this as it is not even being sold here in the UK. The phone is already available in many countries and these are places where RIM still sees that a 2G device will be popular. Both the Curve 9220 and 9320 are cheap options for a consumer wanting a BlackBerry and although limited by not having 3G in the device it is still a powerful smartphone for communication and social networking.
The BlackBerry Curve 9220 is a good looking phone. Being all black (unlike the 9320 which has a silver bezel) in my opinion it looks sleek and mean. Things have evolved nicely on from its predecessor, the BlackBerry Curve 8520. While both devices look very much alike at first there are some subtle differences. I love the new addition of the dedicated BBM key on the left side of the device. While technically this is just a convenience key, it is set by default to open BlackBerry Messenger and even has BBM written next to it - a nice touch by RIM. 
We also get some changes on the top of the device. Remember that is where we had the media controls on the Curve 8520. They are now gone and have been replaced with a single button to wake up the screen.
So the 9220 still very much looks like a Curve and that isn't a bad thing. In many countries the BlackBerry Curve is the best selling smartphone so it kind of makes sense not to change things to dramatically

When it comes to build quality it is a hard one to judge yet so important. To me the device feels pretty solid, but clearly not as robust as the higher end Bolds and Torches. The Curve 9220 is made from plastic so no nice metal to be seen here. Being a new device the only real way to test its build quality is with time, and that I did not have on my side while doing the review. If it were my BlackBerry it would still be in perfect condition in six months to a year. But with the likes of hundreds of thousands of teenagers adopting the Curve range as their BlackBerry of choice I suspect many will not be quite so careful as me. The same applies to any phone though; treat it well and it will last.

Full Spesification's For Blackberry Curve 9220

GENERAL	Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
LAYAR	Tipe	TFT, 65K colors
	Ukuran	320 x 240 pixels, 2.44 inches (~164 ppi pixel density) - Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	109 x 60 x 12.7 mm / 102 g Keyboard, QWERTY
AUDIO	Fitur	Vibration Polyphonic(64), MP3 ringtones
	Jack	3.5mm jack audio
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM
	Eksternal	Slot Micro SD card up to 32GB
DATA	3G	Tidak
	EDGE	Ya
	GPRS	Ya
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	Bluetooth	v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
	Infrared	Tidak
	USB/Port	v2.0 microUSB
KAMERA	Primer	2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels
	Sekunder	Tidak
	Video Record	Ya
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1450 mAh (J-S1)
	Standby	Up to 432 h
	Talk Time	Up to 7 h
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS 7.1
	CPU	Single Core, 800 Mhz Processor
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Ya, A-GPS
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Java	Tidak, Fitur tambahan: Stereo FM radio with RDS - Organizer - Document viewer - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM	Tidak
	Video Player	H.264/H.263/MP4 player
	MP3 Player	MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/FLAC Player
	Audio Record	Ya
	TV	Tidak

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Blackberry Curve 9360

With users rushing to denounce BlackBerry and announce they'll leave the platform, RIM really needs to pull a belter out of the bag to put the horrors of 2011 behind it.

Which is where the BlackBerry Curve 9360 comes in. The range has long been one of BlackBerry's most popular - affordable, but not cheap; sleek, but not too flash. And the bestselling Curve 9300 has now been updated to give even more bang for the buck. 3G, GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and, of course, BBM are all here and accounted for.

The first thing you notice is just how thin this smartphone is. The Curve 9360 feels almost like it's not completely finished, as though you're holding a dummy unit in a shop. It's only 11mm thick, and light as a feather at 99g. It also has precise edges - not enough to cut you, but it certainly gives that impression.

Made of a combination of brushed metal and black plastic, this is one good-looking handset, and measuring just 109 x 60mm, it's a great size.

Up top you have the standard 3.5mm headphone jack and a lock button that's not touch sensitive, although we did wonder about this, since you don't actually press it in far enough to be noticeable to lock and unlock the screen.

The left-hand side has the micro USB charging/syncing port, while the right has both a volume rocker (with middle shortcut button) and convenience key. It's typical BlackBerry fare.

The back houses the 5MP camera lens on one side, while the LED light for taking snaps is at the other end. We missed having a flash on the Curve 9300, so it's really good to see it back here.

The battery door is made of a high gloss plastic that looks like it'll scratch to high heaven given half a chance, and rests just above the speaker.

This battery cover's not easy to get off - and that's being kind. In the absence of an instruction manual with our review unit, we sat there patiently trying to get it off for what felt like an eternity, and could find no obvious way to do it. We eventually had to force it open and closed just to get a SIM and MicroSD card inside.

Around the front, you'll find the compact QWERTY keyboard, optical track pad and four BlackBerry shortcut keys. They appear to be fused to the bottom of the screen but they're not touch-sensitive and give a nice, satisfying click as you push them in.

The 2.44-inch screen itself has a 480 x 360 resolution and really looks like a quality display. RIM hasn't cut corners here.

Within the BlackBerry range, the Curve 9360 will be mainly competing against its predecessor, the 9300 3G. And the Curve 9360 is also due to be released in white on the Orange network soon, so prepare for a little sibling rivalry there too.

Looking further afield, we'd pit it against the Samsung Galaxy S rather than the Galaxy S2, or against the Apple iPhone 3GS rather than the iPhone 4S in terms of what you're getting for your money. But it's an uneasy comparison, because both the Samsung Galaxy S and iPhone 3GS have touch screens, whereas the BlackBerry 9360 does not.

It's aimed squarely at those who are either on a budget and want a BlackBerry but without the size/price tag of the excellent Bold 9900, or those who are slightly younger. This is a model we can see in the clutches of many a teenager over the next few months, and with its reasonable price tag - £280 SIM-free or free on a £25 per month contract - it's likely to fit that mould perfectly.

Full Spesification's For Blackberry Curve 9360

GENERAL	Network	2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
LAYAR	Tipe	TFT
	Ukuran	480 x 360 pixels, 2.44 inches (~246 ppi pixel density) - QWERTY keyboard - Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
DIMENSI	Ukuran/Berat	109 x 60 x 11 mm / 99 g
AUDIO	Fitur	Vibration Polyphonic(64), MP3 ringtones
	Jack	3,5mm Jack Audio
	Speakerphone	Ya
MEMORY	Internal	512 MB storage, 512 MB RAM
	Eksternal	microSD, up to 32GB
DATA	3G	HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA
	EDGE	Ya
	GPRS	Ya
	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
	Bluetooth	Ya, v2.1 with A2DP
	Infrared	Tidak
	USB/Port	Ya, microUSB v2.0
KAMERA	Primer	5 MP, 2592¿1944 pixels, LED flash
	Sekunder	Tidak
	Video Record	Ya, VGA
BATERAI	Tipe	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh
	Standby	-
	Talk Time	-
FITUR	OS	BlackBerry OS 7.0
	CPU	800MHz processor
	Browser	HTML
	GPS	Ya, with A-GPS support
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
	Java	Tidak - NFC support - Organizer - Document viewer - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input
FITUR LAIN	Multiple SIM	Tidak
	Video Player	- MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
	MP3 Player	- MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
	Audio Record	Ya
	TV	Tidak

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