BlackBerry Z3 smartphone: reviews, review, review

Probably, all connoisseurs of smartphones remember the one(epic, if you can call it that) the moment when sales of the device called BlackBerry Z10 started. No worse than these people are aware of how a failure for the firm ended this peculiar campaign. I remember the price for this device was about two hundred dollars.

The BlackBerry Z3 came to replace the device. It can not be said that the phone is an ideal model of the current smartphone. Note that this model is not officially sold on the territory of the Russian Federation. Nevertheless, we can say that the Z3 is really in great demand among a wide audience.

If we consider a BlackBerry smartphoneZ3, reviewed in the article in a general form, we can immediately note the fact that among the first touchscreen devices of the company this model became a real breakthrough. It was devoid of many disadvantages that were inherent in previous devices. In general, the phone BlackBerry Z3 marked the onset of a new era in the history of the company. We will now study the device.

Characteristics of the BlackBerry Z3. Equipment

So, what do we see when we open the box with the phone? Standard equipment includes:

• the phone itself;
• wired stereo headset (ordinary headphones);
• charger (charging unit + cable type USB 2.0);
• user's manual.

Well, as we see, the configuration of the device is nothing special. But this is quite expected. In this case, we will continue to review the phone.

Design and controls

Perhaps the main difference between the device (fromnumerous literally flooded smartphone markets of Chinese models) is a complex design. However, we can see with a naked eye a large branded inscription located on the front of the phone.

Left edge

On the left side of the device there is a buttonpower management. With its help, the phone can be locked, turned on or off. There are also buttons for adjusting the volume of the sound mode or music. There is also a proprietary button. Its purpose is directly related to the menu. Thus, it depends on the context.

Right edge

On the right side of the device there is a connector,designed to install a memory card in it. This connector is protected by a special plug. Also here you can see the connector for installing a SIM-card format Micro.

Bottom Face

On the bottom edge of the device there is only a connectorformat MicroUSB. It allows you to connect the appropriate cable to the phone, which serves as a charger (in combination with a power supply) or simply as a synchronization tool with a personal computer or laptop (for single use and connection with the corresponding device).

Upper bound

On the upper end we can see only one connector, which is designed to connect to a smartphone stereo headset. This connector refers to the standard of 3.5 mm.

Rear part

It is made of plastic. The material is velvety to the touch. At the same time, he has a lining to the point. Such a design solution does not just look good - it has a practical basis. Thus, it was possible to ensure that the phone shell will not notice scratches or fingerprints. The case concerns a monolithic type, it can not be disassembled. Consequently, it is also impossible to remove the battery. On the back of the device is the main camera (which has a resolution of 5 megapixels), as well as an LED flash.

front part

As in most smartphone models,front is the front camera. It is located directly above the screen of the device. Near it you can see the proximity sensor. It should immediately be noted that the glass is superimposed on the display from one edge to the other. This introduces a certain convenience in the process of using the phone.

Dimensions and dimensions

In all three planes the size of the smartphonemake up the following ratio: 140 millimeters by 72.8 and by 26. If we talk about the mass of the apparatus, then it is equal to 164 grams. As for how these dimensions affect the use of the phone, then everything is simple. In fact, the smartphone BlackBerry Z3 in the hand is convenient. We can say that the device is relatively thin. There are no complaints about the assembly. There are no any loopholes. You can notice that there are two microphones built in at once. Such an original system allows to provide a good quality of communication even when there is an increased noise level around.

BlackBerry Z3 phone: overview screen

Currently, buyers of smart phonesit's hard enough to surprise by the size of the screen. This also applies to our model under discussion. It would seem that 5 inches for the screen is not a little, but at the same time, something beyond this kind of diagonal is not. Even for relatively inexpensive models, you can find screens that have a diagonal of 5 inches. Therefore we go further.

As it turned out, the display resolution is 540to 960 pixels. Too not particularly impressive. But for the middle segment it will come down. Geometry has a ratio of 16 to 9. The picture displayed on the screen of the device is a little "loose", not detailed. Nevertheless, with other characteristics, or rather, when they are taken into account, this fact of the user should not be surprising at all.

A separate word should be said about the fonts. If we recall the older models of this line of smartphones, how the fonts were displayed on them, then immediately notice the striking differences. At the same time, say that such a feature is a disadvantage, just the language does not turn. In this regard, the apparatus should not be claimed. This can be clearly seen if you take a couple of other devices of the same price segment and compare them with our model. In this case, you will see that the quality of the output of fonts on the screen of the Z3 is not better. It was expected that the screen "fades" under natural light. But it is still possible to read information from him. For a budget model, the characteristics of the display can be called quite good.

Battery

As an autonomous power source inThe smartphone is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2500 mAh. The manufacturer repeatedly assured potential buyers that such capacity will allow the device to work out long enough. Speaking about specific numbers, the battery provides the following options:

• 10 hours of movies;
• 84 hours of continuous music playback;
• 15.5 hours of continuous voice calls;
• 16 days of standby time.

There is a rather interesting fact. Models of the line up to Z3, which had removable batteries, worked an order of magnitude less. At the same time, they found one serious problem. Those who used the appropriate smartphones, well remember that they had a lot of third-party software. It was due to his battery that he sat for 5-6 hours. Devices to the maximum was enough for one day. But it was a great rarity.

It turned out that in the new device softwarethe provisioning was optimized. The operating time has increased (in comparison with the previous models) at least twice. And such adjustments were made precisely due to optimization procedures, and not due to the installation of some other hardware stuffing. Until then, BlackBerry, honestly speaking, was losing practically all other manufacturers in terms of energy efficiency. But, apparently, the time has come, how everything should change.

Owner feedback

Many users who purchased thisapparatus, drew attention to a fairly good quality of communication. In their opinion, the vibrating alert also became a positive side, which is simply impossible to miss. Among other things, there are several other advantages. This is an advanced hardware "stuffing" and optimized software, which increased energy efficiency.

Of the shortcomings, the owners note not particularlyattractive and original design. Again, the hardware stuff becomes a kind of double-edged sword, and it's simply impossible to say that it satisfies the needs of any user. That is why the company still has much to strive for.