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RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310
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$749.00Review Date
Tuesday, 23rd of October, 2007
Features
Mobile Network Bands : Quad Band GSM
What's Hot
Style and design, trackball and keyboard, ease of use, built-in GPS, Vodafone Compass software
What's Not
No 3G, no Wi-Fi, GPS data sometimes sluggish over GSM network
The Final Word
The BlackBerry Curve 8310 adds GPS to an already enticing unit. Its only real drawbacks are the lack of Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.
Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers
1
Audio Type
Stereo
Data Services
Messaging Capabilities
Email, SMS, MMS
Applications
Vodafone Compass (GPS)
Data Services
GSM, GPRS
Email Protocols
POP3, IMAP4, SMTP
Digital Camera
Digital Zoom
5x
Video capture
Yes
Digital Camera Effects
Black & White, Sepita
Camera Resolution
2.0 MP
Digital Video
Digital video format
MPEG
General
Length (mm)
107
Width (mm)
60
Height (mm)
15.5
Weight (g)
111
Input Devices
Input Devices
Buttons, Keyboard
Main Display (Internal)
Display Technology
LCD
Colour Support
65,000 colours
Screen Resolution
320x240
Memory
Installed memory (RAM)
64 MB
Maximum memory (RAM)
2 GB
Multimedia Features
Wallpapers/Screensavers
Wallpapers, Screensavers
Ringtones Type
Digitised Audio
Inbuilt Camera
Yes
Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )
Yes
MP3 Player
Yes
Voice Recorder
Yes
Picture Viewer
Yes
Video Player
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Keypad lock
Yes
Profiles
Yes
Predictive text input
No
Ringtone Composer
No
GPS
Yes
Handwriting Recognition
No
Modem
Yes
Voice dialling
Yes
Vibrating Alert
Yes
Java enabled
Yes
Video calling
No
Organiser
Yes
Stopwatch
No
Alarm clock
Yes
Calculator
Yes
Calendar
Yes
Currency converter
No
Phonebook
Yes
Notes
Yes
To-do list
Yes
World time
No
Cradle
No
Case
Yes
Headphones
Yes
FM tuner
No
Video Recorder
Yes
Text Viewer
Yes
Mass Storage
Yes
Antenna
Internal
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
Yes
Phone Networks
Mobile Network Bands
Quad Band GSM
Phones
Talk Time (minutes)
Up to 240
Standby Time (hours)
Up to 408
Call Lists
Missed calls, Received calls, Recently dialled calls
Power Options
Power Supply
Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Battery Size
Proprietary
Software
Operating Systems
Proprietary
Bundled Software
BlackBerry Desktop Software, Roxio Media Manager
Supported Media
Supported Memory Media
Micro-SD
Supported Audio File Formats
MP3
Supported Video File Formats
MPEG-4
Supported Picture File Formats
JPEG
Other Supported File Formats
DOC, PDF, PPT, XLS
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
Headphone Jack, USB 2.0
Number of Headphone Jack Ports
1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
1 (mini-USB)
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
GPRS, Bluetooth 2.0
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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