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Also known as BlackBerry Bold Touch, BlackBerry 9900, BlackBerry Dakota, BlackBerry Bold 9900 4G PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 8.7

Posted: 02 May 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Available (since 06 Nov 2011) T-Mobile - Discontinued as BlackBerry Bold 9900 4G

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PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 8.3

Posted: 04 Oct 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 14 Oct 2011) AT&T - Available (since 14 Oct 2011) Sprint - Available (since 14 Oct 2011) T-Mobile - Available (since 29 Apr 2013) Cricket - Available (since 22 Jun 2012) Virgin Mobile - Available (since 29 Jun 2012) Alltel - Available (since 23 Apr 2013)

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSBlackBerry (7.1, 7)iOS (6.1, 6, 5.1, 5) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 inches (115 x 66 x 10.5 mm)4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches (115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm) 
Weight4.59 oz (130 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		4.94 oz (140 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Body material Glass 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad)  
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutterLeft: Volume control, Other 
Colors Black, White 
Display
Physical size2.8 inches3.5 inches 
Resolution640 x 480 pixels640 x 960 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

286 ppi326 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTIPS LCD 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time6.30 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		14.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time12.8 days (307 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		8.3 days (200 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G)5.90 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		8.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)12.8 days (307 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		  
Music playback50.00 hours40.00 hours 
Video playback7.40 hours10.00 hours 
Capacity1230 mAh  
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Not user replaceable Yes 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 Apple A5 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1200 MHz, QC 8655Dual core, 800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processor PowerVR SGX 543MP2 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

768 MB RAM512 MB RAM (800 MHz) / DDR2 
Built-in storage8 GB16 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB  
Camera
Camera5 megapixels8 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.4 
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 35mm 
FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Face detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Scenes, EffectsBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging 
Camera sensor size 1/3.2" 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) 
Features Digital image stabilization 
Front-facing camera 0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Genre, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Genre, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizerAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, AMRMP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless) 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5 
Built-in online services support YouTube (upload) 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

 800, 1900 MHz 
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev.A 
Micro SIM Yes 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, A-GPSA-GPS, Glonass 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.14.0 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Human Interface Device (HID), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBProprietary 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingUSB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBProprietary 
OtherNFC, UMA, Computer sync, OTA syncTV-Out, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsService lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Additional microphone/s for Noise cancellation 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T3  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

30 Aug 201104 Oct 2011 
FCC ID value: L6ARDE70UW linkFCC ID value: BCG-E2430A link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.19 W/kg1.18 W/kg 
Measured in 1900 MHz 
Body1.03 W/kg1.15 W/kg 
Measured in 850 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced02 May 201104 Oct 2011 
Shopping information
Accessories Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation 
MSRP price   
$ 700  

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