A price for the Blackberry Z10 has been revealed as $249.99 for business buyers on a two-year Classic subscription via T-mobile. Potential customers have been looking forward to the launch of the device for long now and this current piece of news gives some indication of a regular launch looming near.
The phone will be available for pre-order for business customers from today as per the guys over at Engadget who have managed to get an official statement from the carrier clarifying the same. For those still in the dark about the Canadian maker’s supposed redeeming bid, here’s a quick look at its latest embellishments. The popularized BBM service will now include new features like video chats and an option to share the screen with other users.
Making use of the 8MP camera that lies on the rear, consumers should be able to utilize the Time Shift mode to capture memories as pictures and videos. Once done, the photos can be cropped, edited and even sewn together by employing the Story Maker app. Video conferencing is made possible through the 2MP lens that has been embedded onto the front panel. Moving on from the snapper attributes, the Hub which keeps all the messages and emails together, can be accessed from any screen with a simple swipe of a finger.
Under the hood, the device derives speed from a 1.5GHz dual core Snapdragon CPU and 2GB of RAM. The manufacturer claims that the 1800mAh Li-ion battery will allow users to avail a 3G talktime of up to 10 hours or a standby time of around 13 days. The 16GB of storage provided is further extensible up to 64GB by means of a microSD card.
The network provider states that the Blackberry Z10 could be offered for a further reduced rate if ordered in bulk. It also mentions that the asking amount and release date for individual buyers will be disclosed later on.
Below is a summary of the long-awaited device’s specifications:
– BB 10 OS
– 1.5GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
– 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB
– 2GB of RAM
– 1800mAh Li-polymer battery
– 4.2-inch capacitive touchscreen
– 1280 x 768 pixel resolution
