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BlackBerry Storm 9530 Remove phone

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Also known as BlackBerry Thunder PA Rating - 6
User Rating - 8.4

Posted: 10 Jun 2008
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Discontinued

Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung S6102 User Rating - 9

Posted: 22 Dec 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSBlackBerry (4.7.x)Android (2.3) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.43 x 2.45 x 0.54 inches (112.5 x 62.2 x 13.9 mm)4.32 x 2.36 x 0.47 inches (109.8 x 60 x 11.98 mm) 
Weight5.47 oz (155 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.84 oz (109 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side KeysLeft: Other; Right: Volume control, Camera shutter  
Display
Physical size3.2 inches3.1 inches 
Resolution360 x 480 pixels240 x 320 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 ppi127 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.

TFTTFT 
Colors65 536262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitiveCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensorProximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time5.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		17.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time15.0 days (360 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		26.2 days (630 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G) 6.16 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G) 18.3 days (440 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Capacity1400 mAh1300 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

 Single core, 832 MHz 
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 ROM4096 MB ROM 
Built-in storage1 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3 megapixels 
FlashYes  
FeaturesAuto focus  
CamcorderYes320x240 (QVGA) (24 fps) 
Recording format MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMAMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GPP 
Radio FM, Stereo, RDS 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
BrowserHTML BrowserAndroid Browser, supports: supports: HTML 
Built-in online services support YouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz  
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev.AHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Multiple SIM cards 2 slots 
Global RoamingYesYes 
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.

GPSGPS 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus DominoIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Push e-mail 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.03.0 
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)  
Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherComputer syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones (32 voices), Vibration, Phone profiles, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
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

21 Oct 2008  
FCC ID value: L6ARBW70CW link  
Availability
Officially announced08 Oct 200822 Dec 2011 

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