BlackBerry Curve 8310 Review: GPS and Business Features Uncovered

The BlackBerry Curve 8310, a 2007 – released GSM smartphone, is the first Curve model with built – in GPS, targeting business users seeking integrated navigation, push – email, multimedia, and voice capabilities, lacking Wi – Fi but featuring EDGE for data. Below are its detailed English specifications:

1. General Information

Launch Date: August 2007 (exclusive initial release via AT&T, Vodafone)
Model Aliases: RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310; 8310 Curve Titanium (RBN41GW)
OS: BlackBerry OS 4.2.2 (upgradable to 4.5)
Core Purpose: Corporate push – email, GPS navigation, multimedia (music/camera), and voice communication for mobile professionals

2. Display

Type: 2.5 – inch 65K – color TFT LCD, landscape orientation, backlit for low – light visibility
Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (QVGA), ~160 ppi, clear for messaging and navigation maps
Navigation: Trackball with ESC key; 35 – key backlit QWERTY keyboard for fast text input

3. Performance & Memory

Processor: 32 – bit Intel XScale PXA272 CPU, 312 MHz, optimized for embedded apps and GPS tasks
Memory: 64MB ROM (OS/apps)+16MB RAM; removable microSD/SDHC card slot (up to 4GB expandable storage)
Storage: ROM stores core system data; RAM supports multitasking (email, GPS, calls)

4. Connectivity

Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (2G); GPRS Class 10, EDGE Class 10 data (no 3G/Wi – Fi)
Wireless: Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP for mono audio, hands – free profiles); built – in GPS receiver with BlackBerry Maps, Telmap navigation support
Wired: Mini – USB 2.0 port for PC sync/docking; 3.5mm audio jack for headsets
SIM: Mini – SIM slot; “Always On” push – email via RIM’s enterprise service

5. Battery & Power

Type: Removable 1100 mAh Li – Ion battery
Battery Life: Up to 4 hours talk time, 408 hours standby (typical use); charged via travel charger/docking cradle
Power Management: Optimized for GPS/email balance; battery removal retains data in ROM

6. Design & Physical Specs

Dimensions: 107 x 60 x 15.5 mm (4.21″ x 2.36″ x 0.61″)
Weight: 111g (~3.92oz) with battery, portable for daily carry
Build: Silver – colored plastic chassis, durable for business mobility
Notifications: LED indicator, vibrator, MP3/MIDI ringtones, on – screen alerts (customizable)
Voice: Built – in speakerphone, noise – cancellation audio, push – to – talk (carrier – dependent)

7. Camera & Multimedia

Camera: 2MP rear camera with LED flash, 5x digital zoom; captures 1600 x 1200 – pixel photos (no video recording)
Media: Built – in media player (MP3/MIDI playback); no native video codec support

8. Software & Features

Organizer: Calendar, address book (unlimited entries), task list, memo pad, calculator, alarm clock
Messaging: Push – email (folder management, AutoText), SMS, MMS; basic HTML browser, no native attachment editing
GPS: BlackBerry Maps pre – installed; satellite – quick – connect for fast location locking
Security: Device passcode lock; data encryption for corporate email (via BES)