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BlackBerry Storm 9500

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User Rating - 4.3

Posted: 24 Sep 2008
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phone  
OSBlackBerry (4.7.x)  
Form factorCandybar  
Dimensions4.43 x 2.45 x 0.54 inches (112.5 x 62.2 x 13.9 mm)  
Weight5.47 oz (155 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
  
Side KeysLeft: Other; Right: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Display
Physical size3.2 inches  
Resolution360 x 480 pixels  
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

185 ppi  
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFT  
Colors65 536  
TouchscreenCapacitive  
FeaturesLight sensor  
Battery
Talk time5.50 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
  
Stand-by time15.0 days (360 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
  
Capacity1400 mAh  
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

128 MB RAM / 192 MB ROM  
Built-in storage1 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC  
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels  
FlashYes  
FeaturesAuto focus  
CamcorderYes  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA  
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV  
StreamingYes  
Internet browsing
BrowserHTML Browser  
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
UMTS2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE  
Global RoamingYes  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes  
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text input  
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino  
Instant MessagingYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.0  
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)  
USBUSB 2.0  
ConnectormicroUSB  
Headphones connector3.5mm  
OtherComputer sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (32 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone  
SensorsAccelerometer  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD  
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

03 Nov 2008  
FCC ID value: L6ARCC50UW link  
Availability
Officially announced08 Oct 2008  
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