BlackBerry 8220 KickStart will be the first clamshell smartphone from the manufacturer, which will offer a series of new features, thanks to its form factor. The new handset will be a mid-range one, so it has some quite modest specs. The handset, supporting GPRS and EDGE networks, has a 240 x 320 pixel resolution internal display and a 128 x 160 external one, WLAN support, a 2 megapixel camera and SureType keypad.
BlackBerry for everybody.
2 mega-pixel camera, Wi-Fi and instant push e-mail in a fresh flip design.
Features:
Operating System BlackBerry OS 4.6
Dimensions 107mm (L) x 60mm (W) x 15.5mm (T)
GSM/GPRS Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Bluetooth Yes (Stereo)
Camera 2 mega-pixel
Memory Card microSDHC
Fresh View:
The BlackBerry 8220's flip design and twin LCD provides an innovative twist to your messages. Use the external LCD display to quickly preview new messages in an instant, or flip open to the generous internal display and SureType keyboard to compose replies. External LED discreetly notifies you when you have a message.
Fresh E-Mail:
Work smarter with the BlackBerry 8220, take your e-mails and messages wherever you are. Award winning BlackBerry push e-mail delivers your messages the moment they arrive, no matter how far from the office you are. Send, receive, forward and replay to your messages at any time. Built in file viewers allow you you to view and send files in popular formats all without a PC.
Fresh Messaging:
Connect to your contacts with Instant Messaging. Connect to popular IM networks, from Yahoo! to Google Talk and send your messages instantly.
Fresh Media:
Take your favourites movies or songs with you, ready to listen to at any time. The microSDHC expandable memory lets you store your collection of songs or movies, whilst built in support for YouTube lets you watch on-line clips instantly. 3.5mm headphone socket lets you connect your favourite headphones.
Fresh Images:
Capture the moment with the BlackBerry 8220. The 2 mega-pixel camera with digital zoom lets you capture moments as they happen. Built in video recording and MMS support lets you share those moments instantly with anyone. Take photo or video and send it via e-mail or instantly via MMS (Picture Messaging).
Fresh Information:
Simple and straightforward access to Wi-Fi hotspots for wireless broadband speeds. Collect e-mails, access important information, the full range of BlackBerry services are available though Wi-Fi.
Fresh Web:
Internet in your hand. Revised BlackBerry mobile web browser allows you to view full HTML in either desktop or mobile views with zoom options.
