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BlackBerry 7290 vs BlackBerry 8820

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BlackBerry 7290 Remove phone

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PA Rating - 7.7
User Rating - 8.7

Posted: 29 Sep 2004
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued T-Mobile - Discontinued CellularOne / Dobson - Discontinued

BlackBerry 8820 Remove phone

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User Rating - 8.5

Posted: 18 Jul 2007
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued T-Mobile - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSBlackBerryBlackBerry 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.50 x 2.90 x 0.90 inches (113 x 75 x 22 mm)4.48 x 2.59 x 0.55 inches (114 x 66 x 14 mm) 
Weight4.90 oz (139 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		4.72 oz (134 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboardFull keyboard 
Side Keys Left: Other; Right: Volume control 
Display
Resolution240 x 160 pixels320 x 240 pixels 
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 
Colors65 53665 536 
Battery
Talk time4.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		5.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time9.0 days (216 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		22.0 days (528 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Capacity1000 mAh1400 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, 312 MHz 
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.

4 MB RAM / 32 MB ROM  
Built-in storage 0.064 GB 
Storage expansion microSD, microSDHC 
Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formats MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.263, WMV 
specifications continue after the ad
Internet browsing
Browser BlackBerry Browser 
supportsHTML, WAP  
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
DataGPRSEDGE 
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 
Phone features
PhonebookMultiple numbers per contactUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Currency converterCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Calculator, Notes 
MessagingSMSSMS, MMS, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino, Blackberry Connect 
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.

Midp 2.0  
GamesJAVA downloadable  
Connectivity
BluetoothYes2.0 
ProfilesHandsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Serial Port (SPP) 
Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g 
USBYesYes 
Headphones connector2.5mm2.5mm 
OtherComputer syncUMA, Computer sync 
Other features
NotificationsService lights, Vibration, SpeakerphoneService lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Vibration, Phone profiles, Speakerphone 
OtherTTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, Push-to-Talk 
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

29 Sep 200406 Jul 2007 
FCC ID value: L6ARAP40GW linkFCC ID value: L6ARBG40GW 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.

   
Head0.31 W/kg1.16 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body1.38 W/kg0.50 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced 17 Jul 2007 

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