The Unreleased BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA: Everything You Need to Know
In the world of technology, there are often products that are hyped up, but never actually see the light of day. And one such device was the BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA, which was announced by BlackBerry in 2010 but ultimately cancelled before its release. Despite its cancellation, the Curve Touch CDMA still had a lot of buzz surrounding it, thanks to its innovative features.
The Basics
The BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA was a device that was set to be released under the BlackBerry brand. It was supposed to run on the BlackBerry OS 6.1 operating system and was powered by a Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 chipset with an 800 MHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 205 GPU. In terms of storage, it had 1GB of ROM storage and a microSDHC slot for expandable storage.
Network
The Curve Touch CDMA was designed to work on CDMA/EVDO networks. This meant that it would have been compatible with 2G bands (CDMA 800/1900) and 3G bands (CDMA200 1xEV-DO) with a speed of EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps. However, due to its cancellation, the device never got to take advantage of these capabilities.
Display and Design
The Curve Touch CDMA was slated to have a 3.25-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels and a 4:3 aspect ratio. This would have resulted in a pixel density of approximately 185 ppi. In terms of design, it featured an optical trackpad for navigation and had dimensions and weight that were never officially announced.
Camera and Other Features
The device was equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash, capable of recording videos in 720p. However, it did not have a front-facing camera for selfies. It also came with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, NFC, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
In terms of other features, the Curve Touch CDMA was supposed to have an accelerometer for automatic screen orientation and support for HTML browsing. It could also play various audio and video formats and included useful tools such as a document viewer and voice memo/dial.
Battery and Miscellaneous
The BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA was powered by a removable Li-Ion battery. Unfortunately, its battery capacity was never revealed as the device was never released. It was set to come in only one colour - black.
The Verdict
While the BlackBerry Curve Touch CDMA may not have made it to the market, it remains a device that will be remembered for what could have been. Its cancellation was a huge disappointment for BlackBerry fans and tech enthusiasts alike. However, despite its short-lived fame, the Curve Touch CDMA was packed with exciting features that could have been a game-changer for BlackBerry at the time.
