Research In Motion BlackBerry Storm 9530

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This flagship BlackBerry is RIM's first touch-screen device. Unique features include a large capacitive touch screen with physical click action, and robust GSM/3G global roaming. Other features include 3-megapixel auto-focus camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, EVDO Rev. A data, memory card slot, and noise cancellation.

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Modes	CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900 GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 WCDMA 2100
Weight	5.47 oz   (155 g)
Dimensions	4.43" x 2.45" x 0.55"   (113 x 62 x 14 mm)
Form Factor	Bar Internal Antenna
Battery	Talk: 6 hours max.   (360 minutes) Standby: 360 hours max.   (15 days) 1400 mAh   LiIon
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 360 x 480 pixels 3.3"   diagonal Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
Platform / OS	(proprietary)
Processor	ARM 11
Memory	1 GB   (internal memory available to user for storage)
Phone Book Capacity	shared memory
FCC ID	L6ARBW70CW » (Approved Oct 21, 2008)

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GPS / Location	Type: Standalone GPS plus A-GPS / supports LBS
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	Yes
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Rating: M3 (mostly compatible) v2007
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
Polyphonic Ringtones	Chords: 32
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, OPP, PBA, DUN, A2DP 1.2, AVRC 1.3 version 2.1+EDR (with newest software)
PC Sync	Yes
USB	Version: 2.0 Hi-Speed built-in micro-USB connector / supports charging
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Numbers per entry: 8
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Supported Formats: MP3
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
Flight Mode	Yes
High-Speed Data	Technology: 1xEV-DO rA plus HSPA 3G overseas
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: BlackBerry Browser full HTML / pan and cursor modes
Input
Predictive Text Entry	in SureType mode
Side Keys	shortcut on left / volume, shortcut on right / mute, lock keys on top
Touch Screen	Primary input method: Finger capacitive, with "SurePress" physical click-press action
Memory
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) up to 16 GB
Messaging
Email Client	Protocols Supported: POP3, IMAP4, SSL, Exchange, Domino, GroupWise supports attachments: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Instant Messaging	Networks Supported: BlackBerry Messenger, Windows Live, AOL, Yahoo, Google Talk, ICQ
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	2-Way: Yes
Music
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	Yes
Music Player	Supported Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WMA ProPlus
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 3+ megapixel auto-focus, LED flash, image stabilization / white balance control
Streaming Video	Protocol: RTSP
Video Capture	up to QVGA resolution
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	Yes
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Speaker Phone	Yes

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