Research in Motion launches BlackBerry Curve

Research in Motion launches BlackBerry Curve

Smartphone maker Research in Motion has launched their latest Blackberry device named BlackBerry Curve. This is their smallest and lightest full-keyboard BlackBerry Smartphone yet.

The new RIM Blackberry Curve comes loaded with a 2-megapixel camera with 5X zoom, built-in flash and a full-screen viewfinder.

The device of course allows the user to watch videos and play music like other BlackBerries. RIM added that they have loaded Blackberry Curve with an advanced media manager program and a photo editor as well.

RIM co-Chief Executive Jim Balsillie spoke on Blackberry Curve: “For those that were eagerly awaiting for a Pearl-like design with a full QWERTY keyboard, this is it.”

The company did not reveal a price tag for this device though market analysts believe that it would be available for around $200 through carriers around the globe.

RIM also plans to popularize their Blackberry devices amongst regular customers by offering it for ultra cheap prices (or even free) with contracts in partnership with mobile service providers.

BlackBerry Curve Specifications:

# Phone.
# Email and text messaging (SMS and MMS).
# BlackBerry Maps, the best way to find your way.
# Integrated address book, calendar, memo pad, task list.
# Web browser.
# 2 MP camera.
# Instant messaging.
# Media Player. Audio and video playback in a variety of formats.1
# Full QWERTY keyboard.
# Tethered modem capability (lets you use the device as a wireless modem for your laptop or PC).
# Speakerphone and Voice Activated Dialing.
# Bluetooth® capability for hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits – mono/stereo headset, hands-free and serial port profile supported. Bluetooth stereo audio (A2DP/AVCRP).
# 3.5mm stereo headset capable.
# Integrated attachment viewing.
# Compatibility with popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software.
# High resolution, light sensing screen that adjusts lighting levels automatically for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing.
# Dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, a trackball navigation system, plus a user definable convenience key.
# 64MB Flash memory plus microSD expandable memory slot.