BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black, 512 MB
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Detailed Review
Display
You get TFT LCD display with this device. The BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black flaunts a display of 6.1 cms; approximately 2.4 inches. This BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black offers sharp picture quality with its LCD display for an amazing viewing feast your eyes on. With the TFT LCD display of BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black, you get higher resolution without making concessions on the battery life. This smartphone presents a resolution of HVGA, 480x360 pixels. You may find it a tad tough to stick with the phone with its display size falling below 2.5 inches.Battery
The battery of this smartphone that offers 5 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a drawback area for heavy users. This phone clocks in 288 hrs of standby time on 3G network, under optimal scenario. This device boasts of the typical Li-Ion battery. The battery bids 336 hrs of standby time on 2G network.Camera
Negotiating on image quality in low light setting is a thing of the past, as the built-in Flash of this device performs really well. With the Yes, 640 x 480 recording modes of this smartphone, and a resolution of Yes, 5 pixels, shooting video is equally savourable as clicking pictures. The quality of your images and videos does not rely solely on megapixels. You have the flexibility to get surprisingly good results even with a Yes, 5 megapixels camera when the sensor is of good quality. As a bonus to that, the LED serves awe-inspiring results even in faint light, so it does not matter even if the subject is far away.General Features
If your smartphone is the lifeline of your business life, then Document Viewer, Pushmail of the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black will definitely simplify and neaten your professional activities. The BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black weighing a meagre 99 g, is crafted for long term usage without causing any inconvenience. This smartphone, with dimensions of 60x109x11, comes pre-loaded with a number of is credited with. You get at par accessories such as Handset, Battery (Li-ion), Charger, Headset, Data Cable, 2 GB microSD Card, User Manual in the box, in addition to the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black. The BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black here is credited with a Black body.Connectivity
If you mostly use your device for standard purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should be good enough. Save up on heavy 3G and 4G data charges by staying away from risks with the standard 2G connectivity offered by this smartphone. Be certain you are well-aware that a high network type leads to heavy battery usage. The headphone jack of 3.5 mm makes sure that the audio needs are accommodated by this smartphone. You get a Single Sim, GSM sim with this smartphone. On top of the mobile data, this device are able to in a like manner be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is a winner in a hectic lifestyle, as it allows for current syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. Whether it is about standard boasts of or advanced boasts of like Conference Call, Speed Dialing, Loudspeaker, Call Timer, Call Divert, this BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black smartphone is created with all such boasts of in it. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's instant location lets the user to keep up with the route while traveling.Memory
Even when your phone stores all your favourite songs, some change in your set playlists is always welcome , and Multimedia FM will come to your rescue. With 32, 2 GB of expandable memory, you don't have to constantly delete heavy files, videos, apps and images to free up the space, most of it have the flexibility to stay for as long as you like; plus the entire extendable storage is a. Only basic utilities have the flexibility to be satisfied with such a low internal memory. You have the flexibility to easily amp up the internal storage of your device as it displays compatibility with the microSD memory cards. Stay off graphic intensive games and applications and the lower internal RAM of this smartphone will meet requirements.Performance
This smartphoneruns on the Blackberry OS v7 operating system. Lower processor frequency of this device is great for battery life but a strict no-no for multitasking. This BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black is credited with a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Apart from efficient and advanced call management, I'd also like my smartphone to be able to perform functions like Document Viewer, Pushmail and much more, just like the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black. Although the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling. Even if my travel routes, both business and pleasure, are very much known to me I'd still like the reassurance from the GPS navigation on my phone.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black is. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black will not even last me a week. The expandable memory of the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. Reading is still fine, but gaming on a 0.8 GHz smartphone is really dreadful. Even the lowest graphics games need RAM higher than this. I dunno what good is storage which is insufficient even for regular apps and programs. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | BlackBerry |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Business Features: | Document Viewer , Pushmail |
| Keypad: | Yes , QWERTY |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Conference Call , Speed Dialing , Loudspeaker , Call Timer , Call Divert |
| Model Name: | 9360 |
| SIM Type: | Single Sim , GSM |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery (Li-ion) , Charger , Headset , Data Cable , 2 GB microSD Card , User Manual |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports MP4 , H.263 , H.264 , WMV , 3GP , M4A , AVI |
| Ringtone: | MP3 , 64 Polyphonic |
| FM: | No |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 , eAAC , WAV , FLAC |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 640 x 480 |
| Flash: | LED |
| Other Camera Features: | Geo-tagging , Face Detection , Image Stabilisation , Scene Modes |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 5 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , BlackBerry Maps |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| 3G: | Yes , 7.2 Mbps HSDPA |
Other Features | |
| Phone Book Memory: | Practically Unlimited |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Instant Messaging , YouTube , BlackBerry App World , Vlingo , BlackBerry Protect , Facebook , Wikitude , Twitter , BlackBerry Messenger , Weather Forecast |
| Additional Features: | Predictive Text Input , Password Protection , LED Indicator , Dedicated Keys , Optical Trackpad , Clock , Calendar , Memo Pad , Calculator , Voice Notes Recorder , Vibrate Mode , Sleep Mode , M3 and T3 Rating for Hearing Aids , Voice Input |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1.5 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 99 g |
| Size: | 60x109x11 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | HVGA |
| Display Resolution: | 480x360 Pixels |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Size: | 2.4 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 5 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 336 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 288 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1000 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 2 GB |
| Hot Swap Support: | Yes |
| Internal: | 0.512 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS: | Blackberry OS v7 |
| Java: | No |
| Processor Frequency: | 0.8 GHz |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black was its 2.4 inches display. The screen size of the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 5 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. I'd like my smartphone to do all my tasks simultaneously not just perform basic functions like browsing, messaging and emails. And I won't depend upon 2G networks for that. I keep checking the GPS for new locations and traffic updates. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. The small 0.512 GB internal storage of the BlackBerry Curve 9360 Black feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.