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BlackBerry Curve 9220 vs BlackBerry Bold 9900

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BlackBerry Curve 9220 Remove phone

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User Rating - 7

Posted: 18 Apr 2012
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 (7.1)BlackBerry (7.1, 7) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.29 x 2.36 x 0.50 inches (109 x 60 x 13 mm)4.53 x 2.60 x 0.41 inches (115 x 66 x 10.5 mm) 
Weight3.60 oz (102 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		4.59 oz (130 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Design featuresFull keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad)Full keyboard, Optical Mouse (Touchpad) 
Side Keys Right: Volume control, Camera shutter 
Display
Physical size2.4 inches2.8 inches 
Resolution320 x 240 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.

164 ppi286 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 time7.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		6.30 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time18.0 days (432 hours)
the average is 18 days (439 h)		12.8 days (307 hours)
the average is 18 days (439 h)		 
Talk time (3G) 5.90 hours
the average is 10 h (588 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G) 12.8 days (307 hours)
the average is 24 days (575 h)		 
Music playback28.00 hours50.00 hours 
Video playback 7.40 hours 
Capacity1450 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 coreSingle 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.

512 MB RAM768 MB RAM 
Built-in storage0.512 GB8 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels5 megapixels 
Flash LED 
FeaturesDigital zoomDigital image stabilization, Face detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Scenes, Effects 
CamcorderYes1280x720 (720p HD) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Genre, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDIMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, AMR 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, AVI, 3GPMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDS  
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
Internet browsing
BrowserBlackBerry Browser  
supportsHTMLHTML, HTML5 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, Twitter  
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataEDGE, GPRSHSDPA 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 
Navigation Yes 
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, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesYes 
Instant MessagingYesYes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1 
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), SIM Access (SAP)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 
FeaturesUSB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncNFC, UMA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsService lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, 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 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

02 Apr 201230 Aug 2011 
FCC ID value: L6AREX40GW linkFCC 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.

   
Head1.35 W/kg1.19 W/kg 
Body0.61 W/kg1.03 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission1.59 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced18 Apr 201202 May 2011 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 700 

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