Phone Borneo

The BlackBerry Curve 9380 is the very initially touch screen Curve that has ever been developed by RIM. Becoming a Curve user myself, I have been looking forward to any new releases and upgrades in the Curve line, but I was not anticipating a touchscreen device. Whereas I am not honestly a fan of touch screen devices, primarily due to my sweaty fingers, I would nonetheless be willing to give the 9380 a attempt with a stylus if every little thing else is worth it.

I mostly use my BlackBerry for perform, but it is nevertheless my only mobile telephone so it really should also facilitate the need for entertainment and play. Whilst I do not have all the facts on this new device, I should really believe I have gotten enough information and facts about it to decide regardless of whether a trade-up can be regarded as. I wasn't in a position to basically touch the devices, but I was in a position to view it up close and observe its usage. I will share my understanding with you and you can start considering or bashing, it's up to you.

Style (4 stars)

Although the BlackBerry Curve 9380 does comprise some resemblance to the new Torch 9860, that could be chalked up only to the fact that it is a touch screen device and as such it emulates RIM's vision of what touch screen mobile phones should certainly appear like. It is however a bit smaller than the Torch which will need to also point out that the screen is smaller too.

The 9380 has a three.two High Resolution screen whereas the Torch embraces a whopping 3.7 inch. It pretty much the same length as the earlier Curve smart phones but it is much thinner.

Even though it's a touchscreen device, it nevertheless houses the typical call, finish call, back /escape and menu button at the bottom of the phone's face and it is also equipped with the BlackBerry signature trackpad. Some consumers could possibly criticize this aspect but I like the reality that these buttons are there for the reason that I would hate to have to rely fully on the touchscreen for every tiny function. The charger port is on the left side in the middle and as usual the volume and shortcut buttons are situated on the ideal side.

I gave the style a 4 get started rating considering I personally do not feel that any phone without a physical QWERTY keyboard need to get a five.

User Interface (four stars)

Properly, you are already aware that it is a touchscreen device, but I guess you would like to know how nicely it interacts. The menu alternatives are typical of what you would expect from a Curve, but now you get to see them in a portrait or landscape view with the date, time, battery and signal status in a freeze pane at the best and the icons are major, bold and clear. What that signifies is that when you scroll up and down through the menu items, you will still be in a position to see those items continuously at the top rated. The alter among views can oftentimes have a small lag but nothing to complain about. The touchscreen still responds especially easily.

Features (four stars)

Aside from its high resolution anti-scratch touch screen, the BlackBerry Curve 9380 has a couple of a lot more points to bring to the table. It is 3G supported with Wi-Fi connect capacity and typing can nonetheless conveniently be done with the onscreen QWERTY keyboard. I would undoubtedly require to get a stylus for that but the avid touchscreen user would not have a problem with it. The greatest function that is located on this new Curve still is its BlackBerry 7 Operating Method. It is said to be quicker and more fluid that previous releases and is in a position to host new and innovative apps. It handles graphics quite nicely so your BlackBerry gaming encounter will be bumped up a notch. It also characteristics the new BB browser which would appear to have unlimited zooming and scrolling capabilities. All the usual characteristics are there of course, such as the Bluetooth and the acceptable five Megapixel camera.

Verdict

Ok, I'll admit that it is nothing at all compared to the new Torch, but it is nonetheless a especially fine upgrade from most of the feature phones on the market place and even some of the previous BlackBerry models. Whereas its 800MHz processor might not be conducive to most corporate users, it will nonetheless be a hit among the younger generation who wants a high finish smartphone with necessary characteristics that matters to them. My daughter has been bugging me for a BlackBerry and I would surely think about this for her, or possibly I will take it and give her my crummy 8520 given that it would actually be an upgrade in so countless areas. Also, I got the impression that its value range will be highly reasonably priced, so... why not?