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BlackBerry Pearl 9105 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 9

Posted: 20 Nov 2009
Market Status: Released

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Remove phone

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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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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSBlackBerry (5.0.x)BlackBerry (7.1, 7) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.25 x 1.97 x 0.52 inches (108 x 50 x 13.3 mm)4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 inches (115 x 66 x 10.5 mm) 
Weight3.28 oz (93 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		4.59 oz (130 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Optical Mouse (Touchpad)Full keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad) 
Side Keys Right: Volume control, Camera shutter 
ColorsBlack, Purple, Pink, Red, White  
Display
Physical size 2.8 inches 
Resolution360 x 400 pixels640 x 480 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 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.

TFTTFT 
Colors 16 777 216 
Touchscreen Capacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		6.30 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time18.0 days (432 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		12.8 days (307 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G)5.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		5.90 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)13.0 days (312 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		12.8 days (307 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback30.00 hours50.00 hours 
Video playback 7.40 hours 
Capacity1150 mAh1230 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
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 8655 
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.

256 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM768 MB RAM 
Built-in storage 8 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital zoomDigital image stabilization, Face detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Scenes, Effects 
CamcorderYes1280x720 (720p HD) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, AMR, OGGMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, AMR 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
StreamingYesAudio, Video 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, WAP 2.0supports: supports: HTML, HTML5 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
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.

GPSGPS, A-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, 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, Calculator, MemoCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS (SureType), Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Yes  
Adjustable interface text sizeYes  
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.12.1 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)Advanced 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) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
Features Mass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTethering, Computer syncNFC, UMA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsService lights, Music ringtones (MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), MP4, MIDI), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneService lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Sensors Accelerometer, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibility M3, T3 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, 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 2011 
 FCC ID value: L6ARDE70UW 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.

   
Head 1.19 W/kg 
Body 1.03 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced26 Apr 201002 May 2011 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 700 

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