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TECH REVIEW BlackBerry 9720
Rs.15,990/
SPECIFICATIONS 2.8-inch touchscreen (480 x 360 pixels), 806Mhz
processor, 512MB RAM, 512MB + microSD slot, 5MP rear camera, BlackBerry OS
7.1, 1,450mAh, 120 grams Premium looks, touch + physical keypad, price,
various new software features, battery Keys have plastic feel, low display
resolution, only 512MB internal storage
After the high-end BlackBerry 10 devices, BlackBerry has launched the
9720 — a mid range device with the older BlackBerry 7.1 OS. It has a
2.8-inch touchscreen and the device is roughly the same size as the
BlackBerry Bold 4. The display has a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels — the
icons and text seem sharp, but, individual pixels are visible on close
inspection. The keypad has ample space in between the keys and is comfortable
to type on. An optical trackpad and standard BlackBerry buttons are also
present if you don’t want to use the touchscreen. We feel that the plastic
keys might be a turn off for those planning to upgrade from a Bold.
The phone's OS 7.1 has several new additions inspired by the BlackBerry 10
OS. You can swipe up on the touchscreen to unlock the device. A multicast
feature lets you share updates to BBM, Twitter and Facebook simultaneously
while BBM voice lets you make voice calls over 3G or WiFi. Performance is
great with the 806Mhz processor and 512MB RAM. The internal 512MB storage
feels very limited though you can expand it (up to 32GB micro SD cards are
supported).
The 5MP camera takes above average photos in ample light — good for sharing
on social networks. The lack of a front camera is disappointing. The
1,450mAh battery easily lasts a full day with data — much better than what
the Curve series offers.
We felt that a big advantage of the 9720 is that it looks premium without
costing as much as the BB10 devices. If you decide to go with Android, you
can spend less and get a phone with better specifications and larger
display (Samsung's Galaxy Core).
ALSO SEE Samsung Galaxy Core
13,520
4.3-inch touchscreen (800 x 480 pixels), dual core 1.2Ghz, 1GB RAM, 8GB +
microSD slot, 5MP + VGA camera, Android 4.1, 1,450mAh, 120 grams
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