BlackBerry introduces the Q10 a new smartphone with full keyboard and a 3.1 “touch screen. We received a BlackBerry azerty copy and looked out for you how the device performs.
Despite a difficult period lives BlackBerry, RIM previously, again. The new BlackBerry 10 platform on which the new Z10 (full touch screen) and Q10 discussed here (physical keyboard) turn, puts particular emphasis on features that are important for business users such as strong security and thorough integration with business services.
BlackBerry will thus return to his roots and is not trying to compete with the multimedia features of smartphones that run on Apple iOS or Google Android, although the media functions not be forgotten.
In the box
addition to the BlackBerry Q10 self we find in the box a 100-240V USB charger, a microUSB cable and a BlackBerry Premium Stereo Headset (3.5mm jack). Furthermore, we also find in-box documentation. The battery type NX1, was already placed in our test device.
BlackBerry Q10
Design
BlackBerry Q10 is made of a combination of matte and glossy black with silver accents.
3.1-inch Super AMOLED touch screen takes a significant portion of the front space. Just above the screen, in the black border, are not incorporated only the sensors, but we also find the speaker grill, the secondary camera and an LED status indicator.
Below the screen is a full azerty klaviertje. (Qwerty is also available.) The keys are large enough (even for people with big fingers) and they also feel good.
The right side of the device houses the volume and mute buttons. On the left the microHDMI and microUSB ports were given a place. This smartphone you switch on and off with the button on the top. Speaker and microphone are located at the bottom.
The back of the Q10 has a striking pattern that gives the smartphone more cachet. On the back are also the 8 megapixel camera and single LED flash. Through the removable lid you also get easy access to the battery, SIM card cradle and the microSD card slot.
BlackBerry Q10 measures 119.6 (L) x 66.8 (W) x 10.35 (D) mm and weighs 139 grams including battery.
BlackBerry Q10 back
Technical
BlackBerry Q10 has 16GB of internal storage. Via a microSD card you can expand the storage memory up to 32 GB.
3.1-inch Super AMOLED touch screen has a pixel density of 330 ppi and a resolution of 720 x 720.
This smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU with 2 GB RAM memory.
back camera supports video recording in 1080p Full HD. In addition, a secondary 2 megapixel camera equipped on the front that can record in 720p HD. Video calling in high quality so is possible.
The Q10 is a quad band phone and can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n (2.4 & 5 GHz) and 3G networks. Moreover, the device is ready for 4G mobile networks. The manufacturer also provided Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
Thanks to a removable 2100 mAh battery can count on your BlackBerry as a talk time up to 13.5 hours (3G) and a standby time of up to 14.8 days.
BlackBerry Q10 also in white
Keyboard vs. Touch
classic BlackBerry keyboard was redesigned to further improve. use the experience The keys are large enough for comfortable typing. Using the alt key, you can activate the keypad so you can enter. Smoothly figures Symbols can easily enter after pressing the ‘sym’ button.
The settings can also enable word additions besides the keyboard language and region and indicate that the keyboard can learn new words.
With word suggestions can make you a lot faster typing. Self complement the personal dictionary and / or correction can be happy too.
capacitive touchscreen turns of very good quality and ensures the smooth interaction with the physical keyboard.
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Photo Quality
On a sunny evening we went both indoor and outdoor different photos. The pictures we were indoors, could not tempt us. The colors were faded and the pictures showed noise and blur. Honestly we had for a device in this price range higher expectations!
The photos we took outside seemed at first sight of very good quality. However, when we see them full size, we also see here a little digital noise and blur. The natural color reproduction over again ensures that the photos do give a good impression for the occasional snapshot.
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In the camera app, you can adjust the aspect ratio of 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9. Furthermore, in ‘action’, you also change the scene settings ‘whiteboard’ night ‘and’ beach or snow. Perhaps the automatic scene selection, however, the best choice for most users. The camera can take pictures in different modes like ‘normal’, ‘stabilization’, ‘burst’ and ‘HDR’.
We also took some videos with the primary camera in 1080p Full HD. Interestingly, the images we rather have shooting switched stabilization a wavy effect. The videos are strangely without stabilization of better quality.
videe and picture quality of Q10 is rather moderate.
Photo of the front camera
also not expect perfect photos of the secondary 2 megapixel camera on the front, but we’ve seen worse.
Ease
About
ease of use, we speak more. For example, to activate the screen, you simply swipe your finger from the bottom edge of the screen upwards (this can optionally also with the power button, as with other smartphones.)
To change the settings, you wipe the top screen edge down. Right sweep gives access to all installed apps. Left swipe opens the BlackBerry Hub, which once more.
BlackBerry software update
If you open an app, which uses the full screen. The platform is fully multitasking. When you’re done with an app, swipe from the bottom screen edge upwards. The app will be minimized, but remains active as “Active Frame”.
To open the app again, just press the active panel. All active panels are displayed between the Hub and the BlackBerry app screen. You can keep it that way to eight active panels open.
BlackBerry Hub is a universal inbox with all your calendar, e-mail, chat and social networking messages. You decide what information shows the Hub. Through “Active Peek” (the bottom screen edge upward sweep in an inverted L-pattern) allows you to quickly take a look at the Hub while performing another task. During a telephone example, you can peek to see.
your next appointmentBlackBerry Messenger (BBM) now supports video chat and screen sharing content between chat participants.
Distinction private and work
Very innovative is also BlackBerry Balance. This feature separates seamlessly the private part of the business section of the smartphone.
Business data remains within a secure perimeter established business with and protected by the BlackBerry Enterprise Server Service 10.
personal e-mail accounts, documents, photos, apps etc. of the user sitting in a separate part of the Q10.
The Hub and the agenda can simultaneously private and business show other information.
Leave
someone company administrator can delete all data from the phone company, while maintaining all personal data remains.
Employees can
their smartphone evenings or weekends example set in private mode, so that all business communications temporarily disabled.
Link Installation BlackBerry software update
Link
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Link is very useful software for synchronizing and sharing media files such as music, photos, videos and documents between BlackBerry 10 devices and your computer.
Moreover, you can use this software easily switch from a previous BlackBerry device and make a backup of your data. Also software updates for your device, you can obtain via BlackBerry Link.
During our test, there was an update available for the operating system of the BlackBerry Q10. A simple press the ‘Install Update’ button suffices to apply the Q10 the update. BlackBerry Link has a very intuitive and innovative interface. You can quickly navigate through tabs at the bottom of the interface.
For each device that you use with BlackBerry Link is down a tab provided even for your computer. You can simply select files and drag the tab of a device to sync.
this itBlackBerrt Link is very easy to use and reliable software to manage it.
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Availability
We found the BlackBerry Q10 on the Internet for 669 euros, including VAT. You enjoy two year carry-in warranty on the BlackBerry Q10. The device is available in two versions: black and white
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Conclusion
The BlackBerry Q10 is a very solid and secure smartphone for business environments BlackBerry 10 platform. BlackBerry Balance ensures that business and personal data remains strictly separated. Users who prefer to work with a physical keyboard to choose the best BlackBerry Q10. If you prefer a full touchscreen BlackBerry Z10 then a better solution. BlackBerry seems’ back in business and doing again what it does best: business users with user-friendly and secure smartphones
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