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BlackBerry Curve 8530

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Released · Nov 20, 2009

This device is also known as BlackBerry Aries 8530

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Availability
Officially announced	Nov 05, 2009
Prices (MSRP)	$279

Design
Dimensions	4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 inches 109 x 60 x 14 mm
Weight	3.74 oz (106.0 g)
Features	Full keyboard, Notification light
Keys	Left: Other; Right: Volume control, Other

Display
Size	2.4-inch, 27.31% screen-to-body
Type	TFT
Resolution	240x320px, 167 PPI
Colors	65 536

Hardware
System chip	Snapdragon S1 MSM7627
Processor	Single core 528 MHz ARM11
GPU	Adreno 200
Memory	ROM: 256 MB
Storage expansion	microSDHC
OS	BlackBerry (5.0.x)

Battery
Type	1150 mAh, Li - Ion

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	2 MP
Video recording	Yes

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	2.1
WLAN	b,g 802.11 b, g
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors	Ambient light sensor
Hearing aid compatible	M4/T4
Location	GPS
Other	Computer sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack

Phone Features
Notifications	Music ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Jul 05, 2010 FCC ID value: L6ARCZ30CW
Measured SAR	Head: 1.24 W/kg Body: 0.66 W/kg

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Overall User Rating

(35 reviews)

7.6

Build quality

7.2

Camera quality

6.7

Performance

7.3

Display

8.1

Battery life and charging

6.9

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