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BlackBerry Curve 9370 vs BlackBerry Bold 9780

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BlackBerry Curve 9370 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 5.5
Posted: 23 Aug 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 19 Jan 2012)

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 8.3

Posted: 27 Oct 2010
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSBlackBerry (7)BlackBerry (6.0.x) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.29 x 2.36 x 0.43 inches (109 x 60 x 11 mm)4.29 x 2.36 x 0.55 inches (109 x 60 x 14 mm) 
Weight3.49 oz (99 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		4.30 oz (122 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad)Full keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad) 
Display
Physical size2.4 inches2.4 inches 
Resolution480 x 360 pixels480 x 360 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.

246 ppi246 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 
Colors 65 536 
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor 
Battery
Talk time5.50 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)		 
Stand-by time14.5 days (348 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		22.0 days (528 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)		 
Talk time (3G) 6.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G) 17.0 days (408 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback45.00 hours36.00 hours 
Video playback9.00 hours  
Capacity1000 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, 800 MHz624 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.

512 MB RAM512 MB RAM 
Built-in storage1 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Face detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, ScenesAuto focus, Digital image stabilization, Digital zoom 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA)Yes 
Features Continuous autofocus 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AMR 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, AVI, 3GPMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
StreamingAudio, VideoYes 
Internet browsing
BrowserBlackBerry Browser, supports: supports: HTMLBlackBerry Browser 
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 
UMTS 850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.AHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
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.

A-GPSA-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator, Notes 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

 Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced 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-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherNFC, UMA, Computer sync, OTA syncUMA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneService lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibility M3, T3 
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.

   
Date approved

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

11 Aug 2011  
FCC ID value: L6ARDS40CW 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.

   
Head1.50 W/kg  
Body0.88 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced23 Aug 201127 Oct 2010 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 500  

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