BlackBerry Q10
{{Short description|BlackBerry smartphone}}
{{Infobox Mobile phone
| name = BlackBerry Q10
| image = Blackberry-Q10-transparent.png
| imagesize =
| manufacturer = BlackBerry, Ltd.
| available = Q2 2013
| discontinued =
| carriers =
| screen = 3.1-inch AMOLED, 720x720 px
| os = BlackBerry 10 upgradable to 10.3.3
| type = Smartphone
| battery = 2100 mAh removable battery
| input = Multi-touch touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard
| cpu = Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (dual-core) @ 1.5 GHz
| gpu = Adreno 225GPU
| memory = 2 GB RAM
| storage = 16GB internal storage
| memory_card = Up to the exFAT file system limit[http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?ArticleNumber=000005461 BlackBerry 10.3.x smartphones support external storage up to exFAT file system limit]
| networks = GSM, EDGE, HSPA+, CDMA, PCS, LTE
| form = Bar
| size = {{convert|119.6xx66.8xx10.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|139|g|oz|2|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = BlackBerry Bold 9900
| successor = BlackBerry Classic
| related = BlackBerry Z10, Blackberry Q5
| rear_camera = 8 MP, 1080p video capture
| front_camera = 2 MP, 720p video capture
| connectivity = WiFi (802.11n), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Micro HDMI, Micro-USB 3.5mm jack
}}
The BlackBerry Q10 is a touchscreen-based QWERTY smartphone developed by BlackBerry, previously known as RIM (Research In Motion). The BlackBerry Q10 is the second of two BlackBerry smartphones unveiled at the BlackBerry 10 event on January 30, 2013.[http://tremolo.edgesuite.net/blackberry_experience_launch/desktop_dvr/index.html The BlackBerry Experience] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201053303/http://tremolo.edgesuite.net/blackberry_experience_launch/desktop_dvr/index.html |date=February 1, 2013 }}
Hardware
The device has the company's distinctive QWERTY keyboard similar to that found on the BlackBerry Bold series and a 3.1-inch square Super-AMOLED capacitive multi-touch display (built on 77 μm pixel size).{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/blackberry-q10/ |title=BlackBerry Q10 |first=Brian |last=Bennett |work=CNET Reviews |date=January 30, 2013 |access-date=January 31, 2013}} The screen displays at 720x720 px resolution at 328 ppi. This is the first device based on new BlackBerry 10 OS to have physical keyboard; another first is a HDMI port to connect a TV or monitor to the cellphone.{{cite web|title=BlackBerry Q10 review: There and back again|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_q10-review-933p3.php|publisher=GSM Arena|access-date=6 June 2013}}
Availability
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In the United Kingdom, the BlackBerry Q10 was released by 3, O2 and Vodafone.
In the United States, the BlackBerry Q10 was released following providers: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint.
In Canada, the BlackBerry Q10 was released by the following carriers: Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, Fido, Virgin Mobile, Koodo and Telus Mobility.{{cite web |url=http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/03/06/bell-goes-live-with-blackberry-q10-pre-registrations/ |title= Bell goes live with BlackBerry Q10 pre-registrations |first=Ian |last=Hardy |work=Mobile Syrup |date=March 6, 2013 |access-date=March 16, 2013}} Later released for PC Mobile, Wind, Videotron and Mobilicity.
In Mexico, Telcel and Movistar offer the BlackBerry Q10.
In Australia, the BlackBerry Q10 has been announced for release by Telstra and Optus.
In Malaysia, the BlackBerry Q10 has been announced for release by Maxis and Celcom. The first Blackberry Q10 to be launched in Asia. DiGi Telecommunications also offer the Q10, but they do not advertise it online (it's only revealed if one specifically searches Digi's website) and it is only available for in-store purchase from Digi Centers. Strangely, the model sold by Digi is the SQN100-1 which is meant for North American markets and not the SQN100-3 that is meant for European and Asian markets.{{cite web|url=http://new.digi.com.my/cs/Satellite/ecomm_C/smartphone_main_product/default/blackberry_q10|title=Digi-Always the smarter choice|publisher=Digi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805100519/http://new.digi.com.my/cs/Satellite/ecomm_C/smartphone_main_product/default/blackberry_q10|archive-date=5 August 2013|access-date=14 December 2013}}
In Germany, the BlackBerry Q10 has been announced for release by Deutsche Telekom, O2 Germany and Vodafone Germany.
In India, the BlackBerry Q10 has been launched on 6 June 2013 and will be available in 20 cities, 1000 retail outlets from 7 June 2013.{{cite web|title=BlackBerry Q10 launched in India for Rs 44,990 only!|url=http://www.firstpost.com/tech/blackberry-q10-launched-in-india-for-rs-44990-only-847195.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615174349/http://www.firstpost.com/tech/blackberry-q10-launched-in-india-for-rs-44990-only-847195.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 June 2013|publisher=Firstpost.com|access-date=6 June 2013}}
In Slovenia, the BlackBerry Q10 has been released by Telekom Slovenije.
In Serbia, the BlackBerry Q10 has been released by Telenor Serbia.
In Bulgaria, the BlackBerry Q10 has been released by Vivacom and Mobiltel.
In Poland, the BlackBerry Q10 has been released by T-Mobile and Orange.
Amosu has made 25 diamond encrusted BlackBerry Q10s available.{{cite web|url=http://vr-zone.com/articles/diamond-encrusted-blackberry-q10-available-for-31000/20467.html|title=Diamond encrusted BlackBerry Q10 available for $31,000|work=Vr-Vone|access-date=May 25, 2013|archive-date=September 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903112804/http://vr-zone.com/articles/diamond-encrusted-blackberry-q10-available-for-31000/20467.html|url-status=dead}}
In Russian Federation, BlackBerry Q10 is readily available from several retailers for use with any GSM services provider by the usual procedure of inserting the SIM of the desired provider into the phone, allowing switching between providers and using every other benefit provided by the flexibility of a SIM. Like most other phones sold in Russia, there is no SIM lock.{{cite web|title=BlackBerry Q10 available from a Russian retailer|url=http://store.blackberrys.ru/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=123|access-date=October 24, 2015}}
Model comparison
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| Model | Countries | Carriers/Providers | 2G Bands | 3G Bands | 4G Bands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQN100-1 (RFL111LW) | Indonesia, United States, Malaysia (DiGi) | AT&T, Bell, Telus, DiGi (Malaysia) (only 2G and 3G usable) | Quad-band GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) | Tri-Band HSPA+ 1, 2, 5/6 (850/1900/2100 MHz) | Quad-band LTE 2, 4, 5, 17 (700/850/1700/1900 MHz) |
| SQN100-2 (RFM121LW) | United States | Verizon Wireless | Quad-band GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) | Dual-band CDMA (800/1900 MHz) Quad-band UMTS 1, 2, 5/6, 8 (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) | Dual-band LTE 4, 13 (1700/700 MHz) |
| SQN100-3 (RFN81UW) | Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, India, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela | Optus, Telstra, A1, T-Mobile Austria, Base, Mobistar, Vivacom, Mobiltel, Rogers Wireless, Orange France, SFR, Deutsche Telekom, O2 Germany, Vodafone Germany, O2 (Ireland), TIM, Vodafone Italia, Zain Kuwait, KPN, Maxis, Celcom Malaysia, T-Mobile Netherlands, Telenor Pakistan, Mobily, STC, Zain Saudi Arabia, M1, SingTel Mobile, Vodacom, Orange Suisse, Sunrise, Swisscom, Du, Etisalat, 3 UK, EE, O2 UK, Vodafone UK, Digitel GSM Venezuela | Quad-band GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) | Quad-Band HSPA+ 1, 2, 5/6, 8 (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) | Penta-band LTE 3, 7, 8, 20 (1800/2600/900/800 MHz) |
| SQN100-4 (RFQ111LW) | United States | Sprint Corporation | Quad-band GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) | Dual-band CDMA (800/1900 MHz) Quad-band UMTS 1, 2, 5/6, 8 (850/900/1900/2100 MHz) | LTE Band 25 (1900 MHz) |
| SQN100-5 (RFP121LW) | Canada, United States | Mobilicity, Vidéotron Mobile, Wind Mobile, T-Mobile US | Quad-band GSM/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) | Quad-Band HSPA+ 1, 2, 4, 5/6 (850/1700/1900/2100 MHz) | Quad-band LTE 2, 4, 5, 17 (700/850/1700/1900 MHz) |
In Popular Culture
- The BlackBerry Q10 was extensively shown in the American political comedy series Veep.
See also
References
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External links
{{Commons category|BlackBerry Q10}}
- [https://us.blackberry.com/support/smartphones/blackberry-q10/get-started Official Support Website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130903082037/http://catalogo.movistar.com.pe/soporte/blackberry/q10 Manuales de configuración]
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Category:Mobile phones introduced in 2013