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PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 10

Posted: 14 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released

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PA Rating - 7
Posted: 09 Feb 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeTabletTablet 
OSBlackBerry Tablet OSwebOS (3.0) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions7.64 x 5.12 x 0.39 inches (194 x 130 x 10 mm)9.45 x 7.45 x 0.54 inches (240 x 189 x 14 mm) 
Weight14.11 oz (400 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		26.10 oz (740 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Display
Physical size7.0 inches9.7 inches 
Resolution1024 x 600 pixels1024 x 768 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.

170 ppi132 ppi 
Colors 262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor 
Battery
Capacity 6300 mAh 
Type Li - Ion 
Not user replaceableYesYes 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060 
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.

Dual core, 1000 MHzDual core, 1200 MHz, Scorpion 
Graphics processorYesAdreno 220 
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.

1024 MB RAM  
Built-in storage 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels  
Camcorder1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)  
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
Front-facing cameraYes1.3 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
Speakers Stereo speakers 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash, JavaScriptsupports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services support Facebook, Twitter 
Technology
UMTS800, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz  
LTE700 MHz Class 17, 1700/2100 MHz  
DataLTE  
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.

GPSA-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
Phonebook Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
Organizer Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer 
MessagingPredictive text inputSMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Direct Push e-mail 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)  
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsSpeakerphoneMusic ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
OtherVoice recordingVoice 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.

   
 FCC ID value: B94HHI30C link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Body 1.16 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced06 Jan 201109 Feb 2011 

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