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BlackBerry Q10 coming to Maxis and Celcom on 15th May. Priced at RM2,388 outright
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May 2, 2013
By: soyacincau
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The BlackBerry Q10 is going on sale in Malaysia this month and we are among the first in Asia to get it. Priced at RM2,388, the BlackBerry Q10 will be offered by Celcom and Maxis on 15th of May and Celcom is expected to kick off its pre-order next Wednesday on 8th May. For those who are still wondering, the BlackBerry Q10 does come with 4G LTE support.
To recap on the specs, the BlackBerry Q10 comes with a 3.1″ Super AMOLED display that does 720×720 pixels resolution and it is powered with a dual-core 1.5GHz processor mated with 2GB of RAM. On-board it comes with 16GB of storage with microSD expansion slot, 8MP main camera, 2MP front facing camera and a 2,100mAh battery. In terms of colours, the BlackBerry Q10 will be offered in both Black and White models.
For more information, head over to BlackBerry’s Q10 product page.
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Camera Shootout: HTC One, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia 920, iPhone 5 & Sony Xperia Z Outdoor Video Test
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April 29, 2013
By: soyacincau
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Following our previous Camera Shootout for Videos, we have done some sample shots during the day. This time we tested the HTC One, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia 920, iPhone 5 & Sony Xperia Z. The Sony Xperia ZL was dropped this time as it produces the same result as its water resistant sibling.
Among the smart phones we have tested, only HTC One and Sony Xperia Z offers native HDR Video recording. It is worth pointing out that the Nokia Lumia 920 is rather steady thanks to its optical image stabiliser.
Head after the break to view the samples. Don’t forget to change the resolution to HD to watch it in higher quality.
Malaysia to get 4G LTE variant of BlackBerry Q10
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April 24, 2013
By: soyacincau
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The BlackBerry Z10 is a refreshing new touch screen device but hardcore QWERTY users would be looking forward to the BlackBerry Q10 which is expected to launch next week. The BlackBerry Q10 is the touch and type BlackBerry 10 device which retains the familiar traditional QWERTY keyboard that existing BB users can’t live without.
While the current Z10 in the market doesn’t seem to support 4G LTE in Malaysia, it looks like the Q10 variant that we are getting supports LTE with 1800MHz/2600MHz frequencies. This discovery was spotted by the sharp eyed folks at Lowyat.Net that has been monitoring the SIRIM database.
To recap on the specs, the Q10 comes with a smaller 3.1″ touch screen Super AMOLED display that pushes 720×720 pixels resolution. Underneath, it runs on similar dual-core 1.5GHz processor with 2GB of RAM. Storage wise it has a 16GB with the expandable option via microSD. Since the QWERTY is more catered towards hard core users, the battery capacity is bigger too at 2,100mAh which is 300mAh more than the Z10. The same 8MP main shooter and 2MP front facing camera remains unchanged on the Q10 as well.
Head after the break for introductory and hands-on video of the BlackBerry Q10.
Camera Shootout: HTC One, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia 920, iPhone 5, Sony Xperia Z & Xperia ZL videos compared
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April 23, 2013
By: soyacincau
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After comparing photos taken with the 6 devices – HTC One, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia 920, iPhone 5 & Sony Xperia Z/ZL, it is time to compare its Full HD 1080p video capabilities. For this test, we recorded in both indoors and outdoors. Don’t forget to change the resolution to 1080p to watch the sample video in its full glory.
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the photo comparison of the 6 devices over here.
Head after the break for the video comparison.
Camera Shootout: HTC One, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia 920, iPhone 5, Sony Xperia Z & Xperia ZL
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April 22, 2013
By: soyacincau
27 comments
We have 6 smart phones from 4 different operating systems on the table. It’s time for another round of camera shootout with the new HTC One, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia 920, iPhone 5, Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL.
The HTC One uses 4MP effective Ultrapixel camera while the iPhone 5 and BlackBerry Z10 comes with a 8MP shooter. Stepping up the game is the Nokia Lumia 920 which its 8.7MP PureView camera with optical image stabiliser. While the Lumia 920 camera is rated at 8.7MP, it shoots a maximum of 7.9MP in 4:3 aspect ratio as the additional pixels are used to accommodate 16:9 shots at 7.1MP resolution. Last but not least, we have the Sony Xperia Z/ZL with the highest megapixel count of 13MP.
So which is the better performer? We let you be the judge and you can check out our sample photos after the break.
BlackBerry Gets Ready to Launch Q10 Malaysia Soon
Posted:
April 16, 2013
By: ccsoya
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If you’ve been holding out for the BlackBerry Q10, your wait may soon be over.
BlackBerry Malaysia will be making an announcement about the Q10 at the end of this month and that can only mean one thing. The QWERTY keyboard-endowed BlackBerry 10 device is coming to Malaysia soon. And by the looks of it, the Q10 might be available in Malaysia much earlier than the June date BlackBerry announced previously. Definitely great news for BlackBerry fans.
No indication on pricing and operator availability just yet but Maxis and Celcom are strong contenders for the accolade of launching the Q10 first in Malaysia, so let’s wait and see. Stay tuned.
TuneTalk offers BlackBerry Z10 from RM999 with TuneTalk Points
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April 11, 2013
By: soyacincau
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TuneTalk is not missing out and they too are offering the BlackBerry z10 from as low as RM999 with TuneTalk points redemption of 17,000. This should be good news for TuneTalk subscribers that have been raking up the points. It is also available outright purchase at RM2,188 and they will have it delivered for you for free.
On top of that, TuneTalk is throwing in a Free TuneTalk SIM pack, Free 1 month Cun Plan subscription (1GB + 60 minutes of calls) and a Free QPR Jersey while stocks last.
For more information, head over to TuneTalk’s BlackBerry z10 page.
The BlackBerry Z10 is Now Available from U Mobile from RM1,268
Posted:
April 8, 2013
By: ccsoya
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If BlackBerry Z10 deals from Maxis, Celcom and DiGi don’t tickle your fancy, you’ll be happy to know that the device is also available from U Mobile starting from RM1,268 with contract.
Overall the U Mobile plans are nothing to shout about but we like how they are straightforward and simple to understand. Aside to that, we can’t really recommend the U Mobile plans over say something from Maxis or DiGi but come back for our BlackBerry Z10 plan comparison to see which telco suits you.
In the meantime, head on over here for more details on BlackBerry Z10 packages from U Mobile
The BlackBerry Z10 Comes to DiGi for as Low as RM899
Posted:
April 8, 2013
By: ccsoya
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For about a month, the BlackBerry Z10 was exclusively offered by Maxis so if you wanted to get the device with contract, you didn’t really have much of a choice. But thankfully for you that exclusive deal with Maxis has ended and you can now get the Z10 from all the major telcos including DiGi.
DiGi has released its packages for the BlackBerry Z10 and the device can be yours for as low as RM899 if you sign-up for the DG Smart Plan 148 for 24 months that is.
On the skin of it, DiGi’s BlackBerry Z10 offering looks to be slightly better overall but it there is far too many trade offs (like cheapest plan only allow you to use bundled minutes and SMS on net). We’ll have to do a full on comparison to tell you which one offers the best deal. Stay tune for that. In the meantime, if you want to know about DiGi’s BlackBerry Z10 offerings, click here.
BlackBerry Z10 now available from Celcom as low as RM1,188
Posted:
April 8, 2013
By: soyacincau
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The single telco exclusivity for the BlackBerry Z10 has ended and it is finally available on Celcom from as low as RM1,188. As usual, it is bundled with the standard Celcom First plans and bolt-on internet of 1GB/3GB but this time around, the BlackBerry Z10 is also bundled with 5GB data plans as well. For those that don’t expect to make much calls, there’s the Celcom First mPro Plus of 5GB at RM88/month which comes with free 60 minutes of calls and 60 SMS each month.
Bundled pricing as for the BlackBerry Z10 follows:
Celcom First Prime + Mobile Internet (12months) – RM1,688
Celcom First Prime + Mobile Internet (24months) – RM1,588
Celcom First Premier + Mobile Internet (12months) – RM1,588
Celcom First Premier + Mobile Internet (24months) – RM1,488
Celcom First Elite + Mobile Internet (12months) – RM1,488
Celcom First Elite + Mobile Internet (24months) – RM1,328
*Advance payment between RM250-600 required during sign upmPro (5GB) + Celcom Voice (24 months) – RM1,188
Celcom First mPro + Free Voice/SMS (24 months) – RM1,288
*Advance payment of RM700 required during sign up
For more information, head over to Celcom’s BlackBerry Z10 page.