Due to recent problems in the messaging system, several users were ready to denounce Blackberry, but RIM has now overcome the trouble and has launched Blackberry Curve 9360. This latest addition to Curve range is expected to bring triumph for RIM and help them forget the troubles it faced in 2011. Blackberry Curve 9360 elegantly combines the power of luxury and sturdiness. Curve 9360 is updated with a lot of bang including 3G, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a good camera and BBM.
What is it?
Catching tons of eyeballs, Blackberry Curve 9360 has a lot of features that will surely attract a buyer. The first look of this phone is impressive. It’s barely 11mm thick and as light as a feather. The weight is just 99g but with 109X60mm size, this phone looks great. OS is the operating system that is used in Blackberry phones. This phone uses OS 7.0 which is the latest software version of Blackberry. This system is fast enough to lure any businessman. But only Blackberry phones have OS system, therefore, you only have limited number of applications for this phone. A super powerful processor of 800 MHz helps to handle a lot of together. This ensures that the phone doesn’t hang. Curve 9360 has a RAM and ROM of 512 MB separately and has a 32 GB expandable memory. The screen size is 2.5 inches. The back cover is high gloss plastic which is scratch resistant. A compact QWERTY keyboard along with four BlackBerry shortcut keys is infused to the bottom of the screen. A screen resolution of 480X360 makes it a high quality cellphone.
Key features
BlackBerry Curve 9360 offers a variety of features including Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi services. 3G services are present in this feature and the phone supports calling facilities even in areas with lesser network coverage. The speaker phone is loud and battery life is amazing offering 12 hours and 29 minutes of talk time at 100% battery. Web browser is fast and one can easily connect to Facebook or Twitter. Blackberry Apps provide several themes, games and applications for the phone. Music player can be easily navigated and one sound quality is good. The 5 megapixel camera along with LED flash makes clicking pictures a fun activity. The colors are vibrant and vivid with 16 M colors for the LCD screen. The video recorder records smooth and steady images at 640X480 pixel resolution. The phone also offers BBM services, that is famous with old and young alike and opens wider avenues for socialization.
What’ innovative
This phone is different from other phones in the market as it incorporates luxury, ruggedness as well as a sleek design into it. The camera is better than other BlackBerry Curve phones. Although BlackBerry has always been dubbed as a business phone, yet this phone is designed keeping in mind the younger generation who loves to socialize. Also the QWERTY keypad has small but raised keys which make it easier to type. This phone is a great option for those who want a good BlackBerry phone but can’t buy excellent Bold 9900.
Price and Availability
This phone has been launched in several countries and is priced at $299.99 or Rupees 19900 (Indian currency). This phone is an affordable but not a cheap option for BlackBerry lovers.
The up side
This phone supports several great features and has many pros. The first is its operating system, which is latest and fast, allowing users to work easily. The BBM application is always an add-on for people as this application primarily for BBM users allows them to mingle with others. The 5 megapixel offers good shots and is beneficial for college-goers who like to click pictures all the time. The battery life is long. Wi-Fi connectivity is a boon. The phone’s sleek and trendy look along with strength makes it a befit option for users looking for durability.
The down side
The operating system is only for BlackBerry and therefore the number of available applications is restricted. The BBM application is a costly affair. The camera may produce blurred photos while in motion. It is far more costly than any android phone that may offer same features (apart from QWERTY keypad).
The bottomline
BlackBerry Curve 9360 is for BlackBerry lovers who want a good BlackBerry phone in a budget or those who can’t afford Bold 9900. This phone has Wi-Fi which is not there in Bold 9900. But at the same time, this phone is expensive if compared to Android. Android phones are more likely to fit one’s budget and if you are not fond of a keyboard than any Android touch phone is a good option for you. Buy this phone if only if you want the BlackBerry experience of if it suits your budget.
