The BlackBerry Quark (6210 / 6220 / 6230 / 6280) is a discontinued series of business-focused smartphones developed by Research In Motion. Launched in 2003, it was one of the most popular first-generation BlackBerry models.[1]

BlackBerry Quark
BlackBerry Quark 6230
Compatible networksGSM900 and GSM1900
Weight136 g (including battery)
Operating systemRIM BlackBerry OS 3.x
Memory2 MB SRAM, 16 MB flash
Display160 x 100 (16000 pixels)
ConnectivityUSB (with Mass Storage Mode support)
Development statusDiscontinued

It is the first BlackBerry device which can make calls without a headset attached.

Specification

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The specification of devices in the series includes:[2][3]

Reception

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Time magazine listed the BlackBerry Quark among its All-Time Top 100 Gadgets in 2010. [4]

References

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  1. ^ Blackberry Launched BB Quark 6210 Series Archived July 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Detailed Technical Datasheet of RIM BlackBerry 6210 (RIM Quark)". PDAdb.net. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
  3. ^ "List of devices in the RIM Quark line (6210. 6220, 6230, 6280) line for which phonedb.net has technical specifications". phonedb.net. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  4. ^ "All-Time 100 Gadgets". Time. 25 October 2010. Archived from the original on October 28, 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
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