BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330

Overview

A Low Price Handset For Low Budget Buyers

By Priyanka Saini

The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 is a budget device by BlackBerry launched in September, 2010. Like most of the BlackBerry phones, this phone also have QWERTY keypad. It works on 2G (CDMA 800/1900) and 3G (CDMA 20001xEV-DO) network frequencies. Being a budget device, the phone comes loaded with some basic features like 2MP camera, 2.4-inches screen and 512MB of memory.

Display and Dimensions

The phone has a sleek design with curved edges and small screen of 2.4-inches. The display has a resolution of 320x240 pixels and it flaunts a color depth of 65K and pixel density of 163ppi. There are 4 soft keys and 1 touch sensitive optical trackpad below the screen. The dimensions of the phone are measured as 109x60x13.9mm and it weighs only 104 grams.

OS and Memory

It runs on BlackBerry 5.0 operating system which is also upgradable to the other version if available. In the terms of memory, it supports 512MB of internal memory for the contacts and messages. The phone also provide facility of microSD card, through which you can expand the storage level up to 32GB.

Camera and Other Features

The phone comes equipped with a normal 2MP rear camera that clicks at a 1600x1200 pixels resolution. It also enables you to record videos but it lacks secondary camera. Other features like predictive text input, organizer, voice memo/dial/command are also present in the phone. You can also send SMS, MMS, IM and Email to your loved ones to stay connected always.

Connectivity and Battery

Connectivity features of the phone includes Wi-Fi to connect with internet, Bluetooth and USB port for sharing data with other devices. Under the hood of the phone resides a 1150mAh battery which provides a standby time of up to 252 hours, talktime of up to 4 hours 30 minutes and music playback of up to 15 hours.

Shades and Price

It comes with a three color options like Red, Pink and Black and it is priced at Rs. 8,490 approximately.