BlackBerry Curve 9360
Key specs
Critic consensus
“Comfortably compact and impressively slim, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 looks good and works hard to meet your needs. The newly-found skill makes it the definitive upgrade for anyone coming from a previous generation of the Curves. Even Bold 9700 and 9780 owners, who are trying to steer clear of touchscreen, can give it a thought. The Curve 9360 is lucky too not having to deal with as much pressure as the flagship Bold 9900. It won't be too hard for the Curve 9360 to keep upgraders happy. There're plenty of old Curves, Pearls and even old enough Bolds whose owners will be happy to get the latest OS version in a good-looking and well featured package.”
“The RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 is the first of the Curve line to run BlackBerry 7 OS. The $79.99 Curve 9360 also includes UMA-based Wi-Fi calling, which works great, and makes us wonder why it was left off the higher-end Bold 9900. If you're not smitten with Android, and think (as we do) that the Bold 9900 is overpriced, the Curve 9360 is a solid smartphone. It even pleasantly surprised us several times during this review.”
“While the RIM BlackBerry Curve 9360 is a decidedly lower-end phone than RIM's Bolds and Torches, we think it's a great option for those still loyal to the BlackBerry brand. It comes with the company's latest mobile operating system, BlackBerry 7 OS, it has a decent physical keyboard, and it's definitely an improvement over the previous Curves with its faster processor and improved feature set. It even has support for NFC and for T-Mobile's UMA-based Wi-Fi calling service. For only $79.99 after a new two-year service agreement, the Curve 9360 is good entry-level smartphone for those wanting to give BlackBerry 7 OS a shot.”
“The Curve 9360 is a major pain to use for browsing normal websites due to its lack of touch input and small, low resolution display, so if you're looking for a phone to spend a lot of time browsing normal sites there are several budget Android models that would better fit the bill. However, if you're already addicted to BBM, love having a physical keyboard and need a mobile with decent battery life, it's actually not too bad an option, especially given its current low asking price.”
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What people say
Only a few ratings so far, not enough to show a trend yet.
4 ratings so far
I had this phone for a little over a year and I can say that it is a good phone for it's price. It takes great pictures and is capable of viewing the internet as well as watch videos. Sometimes though the internets lags and the videos get blurry but I can live with it. The keyboard is really nice...
I bought this phone 10 months ago for my daughter. Nothing but problems!! It was sent for servicing once, and came back with the same problem.............the battery won't last more than 5 hrs on minimal use. Went back again, and they replaced the battery. Same problem after a few weeks. On-going...
I got this at wind mobile in a 3 year plan for 300$, and its really good. The good things are it is really slim, portable and shiny, has great picture and voice quality, withstands drops of up to 5 feet and texts reach other people within 2 seconds. The problems though is that the keys are very s...
In Depth
The BlackBerry Curve 9360 was released as a sleek-looking update to the BlackBerry Curve 9300. Its role in the BlackBerry lineup is to offer users a svelte choice for a handheld computer that won’t break the bank. With an 11mm-thin profile and sub-10g weight, it is definitely pocketable. And yet for something so sexy, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 comes with the latest version of the BlackBerry software, BlackBerry OS 7, pre-installed.
In terms of hardware features, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 is not exactly stellar. It comes with a single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chip running at 800MHz and it has 512MB of RAM. The built-in display measures 2.44-inches diagonally and has a native resolution of 480×360 pixels plus a pixel density of 264 ppi. It has a built-in camera with a 5-megapixel sensor and accompanying flash, and it has several wireless features which include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and NFC. Clearly, RIM won’t win any awards for the use of future-tech in the BlackBerry Curve 9360—because there’s hardly any in it. But of course, as with any other BlackBerry smartphone, its true beauty lies in how all the features come together to make the most out of the built-in messaging capabilities, most notably with BlackBerry Messenger or BBM which is now on version 6.
Although BlackBerry OS 7 has been fully optimized to work with multi-touch input, RIM did not see it fit to use a touchscreen display on the BlackBerry Curve 9360. Instead, users will have to rely on the built-in trackpad and QWERTY keyboard for menu navigation and character input. The built-in keyboard is superb, but having a touchscreen display would have added a nice touch to the overall feature set.
If the hardware needs improvement, what about the software? Well, RIM is offering users the chance to download and install additional software applications on the BlackBerry Curve 9360 via its very own app store, called BlackBerry App World. It’s interesting and covers most of the essentials, but sadly, the BlackBerry App World pales in comparison with Google’s Android Market or Apple’s iOS App Store. RIM may release a new model with better hardware features, but it’s hard to see how it can turn its luck around in the software department. Developers haven’t been as excited about RIM’s platform as they have with Apple’s or Google’s. At least you won’t have to spend more than a day trying to look for apps that you’ll never find—the BlackBerry Curve 9360’s built-in 1000mAh battery offers battery life that’s just enough for a day’s worth of heavy use.
Need to Know: BlackBerry Curve 9360
1. The BlackBerry Curve 9360’s design is very sleek, making it one of the best looking phones in the Curve series from RIM. (The Good)
2. BlackBerry OS 7 offers a remarkable browsing experience and plenty in terms of eye candy. (The Good)
3. The BlackBerry App World has a rather limited selection of apps. (The Bad)
4. Lack of a touchscreen display may be a deal breaker for Internet browsing junkies. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the BlackBerry Curve 9360 released?
The BlackBerry Curve 9360 was released on September 16, 2011.
How long does the battery last on the BlackBerry Curve 9360?
The BlackBerry Curve 9360 has a 1,000 mAh battery.
Does the BlackBerry Curve 9360 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the BlackBerry Curve 9360 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I download the BlackBerry Curve 9360 manual?
You can view and download the BlackBerry Curve 9360 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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