TechArena BlackBerry Curve 9320/9220 Giveaway Contest

Introduction:

Blackberry Curve 9220 is yet another mid range mobile phone model released in India recently. The phone is launched with higher variant of similar series Blackberry Curve 9320. Both phones are equipped with all features and support that you need for multimedia, business, social networking and day to day use. 'Blackberry' phones are unique, and have rich features. The Curve 9220 lies perfectly between multimedia and professional feature. But there are some features that 9220 lacks compared to BB 9320. The conclusion and small pros/cons list will give you a clear highlight on the same at the end of this review. Let’s begin with the detailed information on the BB 9220 features and its looks.

From design point of view the BB 9220 is a small mobile phone and also quiet handy. It is not worth to compare the phone with any older model, as there is a big difference. Blackberry Curve 9320 and 9220 phones have similar kind of looks. But there are difference among its features and prices. The Review on Blackberry Curve 9320 can help you to understand the difference. But as for a small glimpse I can provide you three features that Curve 9220 lacks when compared to 9320. They are WiFi hotspot support, Media Server service and Camera flash. Blackberry Curve 9220 might be low on features, but to some extent the phone is very much useful and will be an amazing choice for its fan. It is available for Rs. 11,000/- approximately. RIM has given a valid choice for those who need cheaper 'Blackberry' phone models based on different features. Blackberry Curve 9220 offers you 2.44TFT vibrant screen with maximum 320x240 xVGA resolution. With 5x digital zoom you can capture good quality picture on default 2.0 mega pixel camera. There is a single camera on the backside. Even with low resolution the camera is capable of giving you a clear picture via 5x zoom. The maximum memory supported is 32GB, which is common for both models. Other than this it offers you more features like, dedicated BBM Key, FM Radio, easy platform to sync your Social Networking feeds, 'Blackberry' app world, simple audio/video player with multiple formats supported, 18 days battery standby time, etc.

Blackberry Curve 9220 appears to be a perfect phone under low budget. With 'Blackberry' OS 7.1 the interface looks cleaner. Home screen gives you simple three column interface. There is no multiple desktop making the phone UI cumbersome. Let’s have a detailed look on every features of Blackberry Curve 9220.

Un-boxing and Product Characteristics:

1. Body and Looks: Simple but yet stylish. QWERTY keypad (35-key) with 4 dedicated menu buttons and a Touch-sensitive optical TrackPad on Front which is also a push button. Along with this there are 4 dedicated keys located (1 to the left and 3 towards right) on both sides of the phone.   

• Front Side view: 2.44 TFT xVga Screen, 5 menu buttons including (Call/Send key, Menu/option Key, Touch-sensitive optical TrackPad, Back key and