The Blackberry 9780 is a further development of the very popular Blackberry 9700. Today it is almost the most popular QWERTY smartphone. It is quite a logical decision to use the same shape of the case, improve the hardware and get a "new" improved device.
** Main competitors in the price segment ** - Samsung N7000 Galaxy Note, Apple iPhone 4, Nokia 6700, HTC One X.
Design
As it was said above, the design of the device has remained practically unchanged. The 9780 only has a black model. This device will appeal to those who like to get rid of chrome everywhere (from cars to mobile gadgets). To tell the truth, the matte 9780 looks prettier, so these changes are welcome. The second thing I noticed is the other material of the battery cover. If we talk about the elements of the case, then the spare parts of the devices are fully compatible.
Thanks to the competent combination of materials, the device is still very pleasant to hold in the hand. The smartphone is compact, you hardly feel it in your pocket. The set includes a high-quality case, you don't want to throw it away. The headset has good sound quality, the answer button is made in the style of a phone. The mains adapter is standard, there are two plugs (European and American).
The updated device still evokes extremely positive emotions, if you have never dealt with a Blackberry, then you should start with the BB 9780 or BB 9700. The first option is preferable.
Apparently, the combination of materials of the novelty cannot but impress. There are different types of plastic in Blackberry 9780, the leather of the cover in combination with various leather goods looks just amazing. The device oozes bourgeoisie. Many Blackberry 9780 aesthetes will like much more than numerous top smartphones from other manufacturers. There is something appealing about Bold.
As always, you can choose a white or black phone, the second option looks nicer. The white device is suitable for the fairer sex.
Camera
The phone has a built-in 5 megapixel camera with autofocus. You can start it with a button located on the right side of the body, autofocus works in manual or continuous focusing mode, it is better to choose the first option. Getting a good shot won't be a problem. Compared to the camera, the Blackberry 9700 is a big step forward.
Compared to the iPhone camera, the reviewed Blackberry 9780 is far behind. For example, the maximum video resolution is 640x480 pixels, so the quality will hardly delight you. Moreover, "Camcorder" and "Camera" are two different applications.
2x optical zoom, weak flash (only good as a flashlight), geotagging - enough for posting photos on Facebook. It's better not to deal with video. The camera is the most sore point of all Blackberry.
Food
The Blackberry 9780 is one of the longest lived phones on the market. As in the previous model, a 1500 mAh battery is installed here. If the device is not twitching strongly, it will be able to live for three or four days. And if you talk often (even if a couple of hours a day), then you will have a day and a half of autonomy. Despite the tireless progress, this is a serious advantage over most competitors (including flagships). In the morning, a charged iPhone 4 smartphone by the end of the day often shows a red indicator bar, while the Blackberry 9780 is just starting to run out.
Work speed
The Blackberry 9780 has a different processor, and special attention is paid to the fact that now a module with 512 MB of RAM is used (the Blackberry 9700 had only 256 MB). To test the hardware capabilities of the phone, you need to run heavy programs, but they are all paid.There are no problems with the current set of applications, operating the OS, switching between utilities, at first the device may not seem the fastest, but after a couple of days this feeling disappears. This is due to the peculiarities of the device and OS 6.
Do not forget that the device has both Wi-Fi (b / g) and Bluetooth 2.1. If you install a proprietary "desktop" utility on your computer, the device will be able to work as a modem.
Operating system Blackberry OS 6
In general, enough has been said about the sixth version of the operating system. The fact is that on the Blackberry 9780 the new operating system is perceived with hostility by many users. One gets the impression that the device is slowing down, the question is constantly spinning in my head why this graphical interface and these desktops are needed. But after a couple of days of use, you realize that there is no desire to return to the fifth version in the Blackberry 9700. The following are the benefits of the updated operating system:
The main difference between OS 6 and the fifth version is the presence of customizable desktops, the notification line, and the standby screen looks different. It seems that not so much has been added, but the sensations from use are different. One gets the impression that you have a regular phone, especially when talking and writing a message - and then suddenly there is a need to post a photo on Facebook or open an office document, and then you realize what you really have in your hand. The Blackberry 9780 isn't just a phone. The Blackberry has a good browser (with a number of insignificant reservations), it constantly accepts mail and has a rich integration with social networks. For example, if you have been sent an invitation via Facebook to an event, it will immediately appear on your phone's calendar (you can select this scenario in the settings). The address book of the social network Facebook is synchronized with the main phone book.
Display
By modern standards, the reviewed phone is equipped with an outdated screen - it is not a touchscreen, but an ordinary one. Secondly, the screen has a low resolution - only 480x360 pixels. Another disadvantage is landscape orientation. The rest of the screen leaves only a pleasant impression. The behavior in the bright sun is very tolerable, in such conditions the information on the display remains readable. The brightness is sufficient and the color reproduction is realistic. The main thing is how pleasant and unusual it is to talk on a phone with a non-touch screen, without being afraid to accidentally press the end of the call with your ear.
Melodies
The basic set of tunes in the Blackberry 9780 can really surprise you. This is especially true for alarm ringtones.At first, some unhurried light motive is released, then a barely noticeable repeating extraneous sound begins to appear in the melody, which gradually comes to the fore. The melody itself is muffled, and already at about 15 seconds of playing, this sound becomes intrusive, and subsequently the only one and is nothing more than the hum of a classic electronic alarm clock (for Americans, of course). The idea and implementation are excellent. Comparing the selection of these melodies with what is offered today in standard versions of Windows Phone, Android and Windows Mobile, I would like to be indignant, why did they choose the melodies wisely in the Blackberry, while in other systems they typed simple sounds?
Control, keyboard
Keyboard smartphones became very popular back in 2006. It was then that the HTC Excalibur was released (with the familiar QWERTY keyboard and display above it). Of course, typing text on the touchscreen keyboard is faster, but the device with a well-implemented QWERTY keyboard (at least on the basic layout with Latin letters) is more enjoyable. This is the case with the Blackberry 9780. Aside from the Cyrillic alphabet, this phone has a fairly comfortable keyboard - ergonomic buttons, a well-thought-out shape with a protruding center, neat layout and uniform backlighting. The Cyrillic markup is, of course, far from perfect and even from the one in Nokia E71. Because the phone has as many as five double buttons for the Cyrillic alphabet, to switch the language, you need to turn a whole combination of several "jumps" through the menu. Finally, you will probably find it inconvenient to enter additional characters in the "Russian layout" of the keyboard.
Oh yes, the touch panel in the BB 9780 is far from perfect, although this is typical of other models from this manufacturer. But here you can get used to it literally in a day of active use of the phone, there is simply no other way to navigate the menu.
Graphical interface
Initially, the Blackberry 9780 attracts the user due to the presence of an analogue of the Smart Dial. After pressing the "green" call key, you will find yourself in the dialing window. There you can quickly find the required contact by entering the first letters of the name or the initial digits of the number. To switch the language, again, you need to perform the operation of paired keystrokes.
According to the subjective opinion, the logic of the menu is the most contradictory part of the company's devices. Everything here is illogical and confusing. There is no general menu as such; instead, there is a division into categories. You can create folders yourself and throw shortcuts with settings and applications there, but the phone is already too fragmented. To find a specific application, you sometimes need to scroll through the entire menu.
Stability of work
For the user of smartphones based on Windows Mobile and Android (and there are most of them), the Blackberry phone will be a revelation in its consistency and stability. Firstly, this is due to the fact that the same Blackberry 9780 lasts two or three days from a single battery charge (with daily listening to music and talking). If you are not a music lover, then the smartphone will "live" a day longer. Secondly, the device does not "glitch", it does not stop thinking, does not freeze, it does not need to periodically release the RAM and reboot. When you use Windows Mobile and Android, these operations are a forced ritual, but here everything is somehow unusual. This consistency can even cause anxiety and discomfort at first.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can express thoughts that probably often flicker in the reviews of users of BB products. After two weeks of using this device, I really want to change the SIM card to one that supports Blackberry branded services. Despite the far from ideal implementation of the Cyrillic alphabet and the illogical menu, the device disposes to work with mail.
Should you swap out Blackberry 9700 for 9780? More likely yes than no - especially if you like the improved camera, black body color and new operating system (with a few caveats).With all this in hand you will still have the same 9700 - a familiar form factor, body and familiar design. As mentioned above, if you are thinking about getting to know Blackberry, then at the moment this is the most optimal solution.
Benefits:
The emergence of such a continuation was a very joyful event, at the moment it is one of the most balanced gadgets.
