Released for Sprint and Verizon Wireless, the RIM BlackBerry Tour is a 3G smartphone that connects around the world. It supports high-speed EV-DO Rev. A networks in North America, as well as 3G UMTS/HSPA and quad-band GSM networks abroad. The handset comes with email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and social networking support with built-in GPS. It has a QWERTY keyboard for fast typing and a large bright display delivering the highest resolution available on a BlackBerry smartphone. Additional features include 3.2-megapixel camera and video recording, a media player for videos, pictures and music and Bluetooth stereo audio... [Continue reading RIM BlackBerry Tour (9630) Review]
RIM BlackBerry Tour (9630) Features
Slim and lightweight design with QWERTY keyboard ensures sending messages, answering a phone call, browsing the web or holding it in the hand is a comfortable
Colorful screen stays bright and vivid over time whether viewing photos, watching videos, surfing the web or catching up on email messages
Integrated 3.2-megapixel camera with image stabilization allows users to take print-quality photos and geo-tagging them
Internal GPS and BlackBerry Maps is designed to make it easy to locate nearby businesses, restaurants, theatres and more
Use Wi-Fi to connect to wireless home networks and public hotspots to check email, shop online, stream videos and music or even make phone calls
Connect to global networks with voice dialing, conference calling and a built-in speakerphone on most of the world's 3G networks
RIM BlackBerry Tour (9630) User Reviews
1. Posted by Pogo
Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:24 am
I upgraded to the Verizon Tour last week. I bought the BlackBerry Storm back in April and hated it. It's a good phone in theory and the OS is good, but it wasn't mature yet.
But the Tour is a different case completely.
Pros
- The best screen on a phone I've seen
- Excellent design
- Keys seem are not too large or small, perfect for texting -- narrower than the Bold
- Fast processor
- Loud volume (speaker and headset)
- Good call quality
Cons:
- No Wi-Fi -- biggest drawback
- Dirt and dust gets into the cracks between the keys that can be easily seen when the keys are backlit
- MicroUSB port is on the "wrong" side -- I prefer the left side
- Battery life is nice but short with heavy multimedia use
- Loose battery door
Overall, the Tour is a great phone.
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