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BlackBerry Storm2 9520 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 8.3

Posted: 14 Jul 2009
Market Status: Released

BlackBerry Curve 9310 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 5
Posted: 27 Jun 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 12 Jul 2012) Boost Mobile - Available (since 12 Jul 2012) Alltel - Available (since 12 Nov 2012)

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSBlackBerry (5.0.x)BlackBerry (7.1) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.43 x 2.45 x 0.55 inches (112.5 x 62.2 x 13.9 mm)4.29 x 2.36 x 0.50 inches (109 x 60 x 12.7 mm) 
Weight5.64 oz (160 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.66 oz (104 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design features Full keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad) 
Side KeysLeft: Other; Right: Volume control, Camera shutterRight: Volume control, Camera shutter 
Colors Black 
Display
Physical size3.2 inches2.4 inches 
Resolution360 x 480 pixels320 x 240 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 ppi164 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 536  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touch  
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor 
Battery
Talk time6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		8.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time11.7 days (280 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		18.0 days (432 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Music playback 70.00 hours 
Capacity1400 mAh1450 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 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.

256 MB ROM512 MB RAM 
Built-in storage2.048 GB  
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHCmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital image stabilization, Digital zoomDigital image stabilization, Face detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging 
CamcorderYes640x480 (VGA) 
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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, FLAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, AMR, 3GP, 3GPP, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, WMV, AVI, 3GP, 3GPP 
Radio FM 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
Internet browsing
BrowserHTML Browsersupports: supports: HTML 
Built-in online services support Facebook, Twitter 
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 MHz  
UMTS2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGEEV-DO Rev.A 
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-GPSGPS, A-GPS 
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, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input (T9) 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry ConnectIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.12.1 
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)Advanced 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) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
Wi-Fi Direct Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connector microUSB 
OtherComputer syncUMA, Computer 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 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibility M3 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice recording 
Regulatory Approval
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.

   
Head 1.28 W/kg 
Body 1.58 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced15 Oct 200927 Jun 2012 

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