OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 8100 | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  BlackBerry 8300 | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 107mm (4.21") | 107mm (4.21") |
| Width | 50mm (1.97") | 60mm (2.36") |
| Depth | 14.5mm (0.57") | 15.5mm (0.61") |
| Dimension | 107x50x14.5mm (4.21x1.97x0.57") | 107x60x15.5mm (4.21x2.36x0.61") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 89.5gr (3.16oz) | 111gr (3.92oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | ||
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 240x260px | 320x240px |
| Display Size | ||
| Display Diagonal | ||
| Display Type | 65k TFT | 65k TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Numeric Keypad QWERTY Keyboard Trackball | Navigation Joystick / Button QWERTY Keyboard |
| Talk Time | 3 hours, 30 minutes | 4 hours |
| Standby Time | 15 days | 17 days |
| OS | BlackBerry OS | BlackBerry OS |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | ||
| Processor | ||
| GPU | ||
| Ram | 64MB | |
| Internal Memory | 10MB | 64MB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 1.3 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | ||
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | ||
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 900mAh | 1100mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | ||
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | v1.1 | v1.1 |
| Bluetooth | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Positioning System | ||
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| Radio | ||
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 |
| SIM Cards | ||
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | ||
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  | |
| Everything Everywhere | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
| O2 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Vodafone | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 |
| Three | ||
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 90 out of 100 Good Gear Guide Finally, a BlackBerry that appeals to the regular consumer. The Pearl is an excellent device that sacrifices none of RIM's famous email functionality while still managing to provide a compact and light form factor and multimedia capabilities. read more 65 out of 100 Digital Trends Thumb-punching typists and those expecting an iPhone-caliber experience won't be pleased, (source page not available anymore) | 88 out of 100 Techhive An impressive contender for people seeking a smart phone with strong e-mail and multimedia features. read more 80 out of 100 TechRadar It's definitely a consumer smartphone, but Blackberry's traditional strengths remain its best suit. read more 80 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The BlackBerry Curve is a seductive alternative to other candy-bar phones with wide-aspect-ratio screens. If the provider's price is right, the Curve could well become the hot smart phone of the moment. read more 80 out of 100 CNET Though it doesn't bring Wi-Fi or 3G support, the BlackBerry Curve offers a best-of-breed design and a well-rounded set of features to make it an attractive device for consumers and mobile professionals alike. read more |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | September 2006 | April 2007 |
