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Blackberry Classic: New & Refurbished Prices in Canada

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The BlackBerry Classic encompasses everything about Blackberries that made them so popular years ago. Mainly, its compact design and QWERTY keyboard.

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Blackberry Classic: Full Specifications

Built around the BlackBerry formula that long defined the brand, the Blackberry Classic combines a compact touchscreen with a physical QWERTY keyboard, an optical trackpad and the familiar call, menu, back and end keys. Its 3.5-inch LCD display has a sharp 720 x 720 resolution at 294 ppi and is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, giving the phone a dense square screen that suits messaging, email and other productivity-focused tasks. Inside, it runs BlackBerry 10.3.1 on a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, plus microSD expansion up to 128 GB. The camera setup includes an 8 MP rear camera with flash, a 2 MP front camera and 1080p video capture. Connectivity covers 4G LTE and HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and GPS, with a nano-SIM slot for cellular service. A 2515 mAh battery supports solid endurance for a device of this size, while the bar-style body remains relatively slim at 10.2 mm. At 178 g and 131 x 72.4 mm, the Blackberry Classic keeps the dense, sturdy feel that set BlackBerry handsets apart.

Pros

  • Size: The compact phone can easily be stored in pockets and bags without having to be flipped closed.
  • Keyboard: The BlackBerries main attraction will always be its keyboard. For users that dislike using touch screens to send text messages, the BlackBerry Classic offers a compact QWERTY keyboard.

Cons

  • Outdated design: Many people believe QWERTY keyboards were removed from cell phones for good reason. The closeness of the keys on the BlackBerry keyboard may feel difficult to type on, regardless of your preference.
  • Accessibility: The BlackBerry Classic is currently discontinued, and hard to find at most retailers.
Model
Blackberry Classic
Memory
2 GB
Storage capacity
16 GB
SIM card
SIM
Operating system
Blackberry
Screen size (inches)
3.5
Resolution
720 x 720
Main camera
8 MP
Front camera
8 MP

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