BlackBerry Quark

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 networks	GSM900 and GSM1900
Weight	136 g (including battery)
Operating system	RIM BlackBerry OS 3.x
Memory	2 MB SRAM, 16 MB flash
Display	160 x 100 (16000 pixels)
Connectivity	USB (with Mass Storage Mode support)
Development status	Discontinued

It was the first BlackBerry device that could make calls without a headset attached.

Specification

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

• ARM7EJ-S CPU: 32-bit, single-core (1999)
• 2 MB SRAM
• 16 MB flash
• 160 x 100 monochrome LCD display
• USB (with Mass Storage Mode support)
• 34-key QWERTY keyboard
• Built-in speakerphone
• SMS
• Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Reception

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