Review Onyx 2: Version Update With OS 6.0 and 5 MP camera

Onyx 2 or Blackberry Blackberry Bold 9780 is the successor to 9700 series its Onyx. Research in Motion (RIM) is accidentally released smartphones as a complement that first series. You would understand if the Bold family is often positioned as a mainstay in attacking rivals in the smartphone segment of the upper class. So about a complete and advanced features included.

It reviews this time a little late, but it did not matter because Onyx 2 is still pretty decent entry on our review. Moreover, until now 'image' Blackberry as a top brand is still so stuck in the minds of mobile phone users homeland. So, how the performance and the performance of this smartphone, Review1st expose it to you.

About physical appearance, Blackberry Bold 9780 is still identical to its predecessor version (Onyx) even hardly any significant differences. Try and look at the body structure, composition keypad and navigation pad (track pad and softkey), all the same and difficult to distinguish. Oh yes, you can also read reviews Onyx in past postings.

However, we also still consider the differences in the embedded phone. Among others, the vendors have inserted a powerful 5 megapixel camera (the previous version only 3.2 megapixels). We also found the interface Onyx 2, which looks more fresh and interactive thanks to OS v6.0.

OS & Processor: Version 6.0 Brings Refreshing, satisfying Acceleration

Onyx 2 prepare myself with the Blackberry OS 6.0. You can find a lot of changes from previous versions of the OS. Oh yes, this is the same operating system embedded on the Blackberry 9800 Torch. Interface structure and its setting quite different from the old OS versions.

When tasted immediately, your Blackberry users with older versions of OS will be a little stunned by akeselerasinya. It felt more powerful and optimized, but the affairs of this series processors offer a clock speed of 624 MHz is equal to the Blackberry 9000 and Blackberry Bold 9700 Onyx.

Even the combination of processor and OS are capable of making batteries more efficient than the two older Bold series. Unfortunately, about the processor is still losing to his rival, under $ 3 million, many smartphones are already carrying the processor above 624 MHz.

Camera: More satisfying than the previous series Blackberry

Sector camera so often worry about things that Blackberry users. However, Onyx 2 will satisfy you. With a 5 megapixel power backed LED flash, autofocus and geotagging, this phone feels so different. The picture is more qualified than 9700 and 9800 Torch classmates. in outdoor or indoor conditions the results are both more focused and natural.

Internet: It is packed with HSDPA 3.6 Mbps and Wi-Fi

With the support of the latest version of your browser (WebKit), you can enjoy cruising the Internet is more perfect in the Onyx 2. Internet service packages that are served OS 6.0 it feels satisfying than older versions. Browser view smooth and comfortable, as well as the presence of Flash and multi-tab that makes the experience richer internet access like in the PC.

Line data how? Relax, this phone is supported HSDPA with a maximum data speed reaches 3.6 Mbps. When tested, the speed between the BlackBerry APN or operator (when the optimal network conditions) is almost the same. Moreover, Wi-fi equipped ready to add internet service variations in Onyx 2.

Memory: Limited, so it should be selective in choosing an application to be installed?

The sector is still a little disappointing. Although there has been a little over 9700 (Onyx), ie, with 512 RAM and 245 MB of storage, but still less than the Bold 9000 is already 1GB. This makes the activity so little storage applications made forcefully.

You must be very clever in order to embed an application does not create an internal memory capacity so that the burden on the performance of thin phones. Anyway, do not let Onyx 2 you slow because most applications. Well, make enlarge the storage space there is a microSD memory slot with capacity up to 32GB.

Blackberry Internet Service: Service Pledge nan Promising

As usual, office and messaging services become the main added value of the Blackberry. For your corporate clients can enjoy a BES (BlackBerry Enterprise Server). And, for general customers, you can enjoy the Blackberry Internet Service (BIS).

Some interesting features include the Push Mail where you can embed up to 10 email accounts. Also a popular messaging service that is BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), including Instant messaging clients like Yahoo Messenger, Google, AOL, MSN and ICQ. But all this can only be enjoyed if you subscribe to Blackberry service package.

The first time we opened the menu Onyx 2, looks a few interface differences from previous versions of the OS. Menu can be opened from the typical Blackberry or through the area drop down menu or pressing the arrow at the bottom of the panel home screen. The main menu is divided in several sliding panels contain the main features by category.

When exploring the menu, found the facility to monitor the use of the operating system and memory without the need for special code (keyboard combination). Greatly facilitate the sorting application required or not.

In the multimedia area, vendors embed music player to sync the Blackberry typical PC media players like Windows Media Player or iTunes. Speaker was able to emit sound loud but still soft in the ear. Music can be enjoyed also via 3.5 mm audio jack or Bluetooth stereo headset that supports A2DP profile. Onyx 2 is also equipped with Slacker Radio and Podcasts.

Well, you can transfer files via Bluetooth or a microUSB port. For the business office has been available editor application document files (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), namely DataViz Office To Go trial version (for editors) and free (for the viewer), including PDF viewer. The phone is also supported social networking and GPS services plus BlackBerry Maps terintergasi. Want to add to applications? BlackBerry Applications Access Living World.

Pros: OS v6.0, BIS, push email, GPS, WiFi, HSDPA, Divx player, 5 MP camera.

Disadvantages: Small internal memory, the processor is still 624 MHz, must subscribe to the Blackberry package

Network: GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) Operating System: BlackBerry OS 6.0; Dimensions: 114 x 66 x 15 mm, Weight: 136 grams; Screen: 2.4 inch TFT, 480 x 360 pixels; Internal Memory : 512 MB ​​RAM, External Memory: Micro SD up to 32 GB, 2 GB included; Internet: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA (max 10.2 Mbps), HSUPA (max. 2 Mbps), WiFi, Connection: Bluetooth, microUSB data cable ; Camera Main: 5 Megapixels (2592 x 1944 pixels) Video recorder: VGA (640 x 480 pixels); Music: MP3, AMR-NB, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, WMV, Flac, Ogg Vorbis; Features Other: 3.5 mm jack, FaceBook, Twitter, BlackBerry Messenger, My Space, Social feeds, GPS, Application World, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, Office To Go, dl; Battery: Lithium Ion 1500 mAh