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BlackBerry Bold 9930

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
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Editorial reviews:
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3.1 out of 5
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Pros

  • cleaner and more sensibly organized than on previous Bold
  • The buttons on the bezel are superb as well
  • calls were good

Cons

  • only the Sprint Bold will have NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled at
  • Lithium Ion rechargeable
  • gruesome delays as the browser stumbled through Javascript

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 2.8 in
  • 640, 480 px
  • 286 ppi
  • 1230 mAh
  • Single-core

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BlackBerry Bold 9930 - Pros & Cons

BlackBerry Bold 9930

Pros

  • cleaner and more sensibly organized than on previous Bold
  • The buttons on the bezel are superb as well
  • calls were good
  • nice and crisp with minimal distortion
  • an industrial design that feels solid and polished
  • Bold 9930 keyboard is the best in the business as well
  • It feels like previous devices were good
  • sleek and elegant aesthetic
  • Images are crisp and quite colorful too
  • Navigation was very snappy
  • easy

Cons

  • only the Sprint Bold will have NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled at
  • Lithium Ion rechargeable
  • gruesome delays as the browser stumbled through Javascript
  • The OS 7 user interface is not that different from OS 6
  • The microSD card slot is located behind the battery door
  • aren't a lot of changes to the user interface
  • quite a bit of static and crackle in the background
  • s saddled with BlackBerry 7 OS
  • it s oddly sluggish at times
  • BlackBerrys to be competent phones
  • The volume buttons are even angled slightly downward toward each other

BlackBerry Bold 9930 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.8 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1230 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
286 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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BlackBerry Bold 9930 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemBlackBerry 7
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
RAM memory768 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEno
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Display
Screen size2.8 in
Touchscreenyes
Panel typeLCD
Resolution640 x 480 px
Pixel density286.0 ppi
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.53 in
Width2.6 in
Depth0.41 in
Weight4.59 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1230.0 mAh
Standby time307.0 h
Talk time6.0 h
Fast chargingno

BlackBerry Bold 9930 - Q&A (1)

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    chelsey
    about 2 years ago
    Is Blackberry Bold 9930 4G phone?
    rea_wisozk
    about 2 years ago
    No, Blackberry Bold 9930 Doesn't support 4G. It support 2G and 3G network. Bold 9930 gives you wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries--including more than 125 with 3G speeds.
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BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.1
Based on 10 reviews
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BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review
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SlashGear
Published: 16.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review

RIM's on familiar ground with the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930. QWERTY candybars have made the company's reputation, and while the Torch series - whether slider or…

BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9900 (T-Mobile)
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PCMag UK
Published: 12.09.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9900 (T-Mobile)
3.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

BlackBerry Bold 9930 Blackberry Bold 9900 Review
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Blackberry Bold 9900 Review

Blackberry Bold 9900 Review: does the Blackberry Bold 9900 Series live up to the marketing pitch? Let’s take a look.

BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9930 (Verizon Wireless)
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CNET
Published: 17.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9930 (Verizon Wireless)

BlackBerry Bold 9930 (Verizon Wireless)

BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
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TechRadar
Published: 19.03.2013
BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
2.5

Questionably bold in 2011, and no better with time

BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 16.02.2012
BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review

You can’t throw a rock these days without hitting someone who thinks RIM is doomed, but you wouldn’t think so when you put the latest BlackBerry Bold in your hand. This phone gives a fantastic first impression, with an industrial design that feels solid and polished. For all that’s been said about RIM, the company has been building phones for a decade, and it shows in the Bold 9930. For more great phones, read our best smartphone reviews. [nggallery id=202] […]

BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review
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CrackBerry
Published: 16.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review

A Mini-Review of the CDMA BlackBerry Bold 9930. Be sure to read our full BlackBerry Bold 9900 Review for in-depth analysis

BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review: Faster, Slimmer, and Totally Overpriced
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Published: 17.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review: Faster, Slimmer, and Totally Overpriced
3.5

The Bold gains a touchscreen, loses a few millimeters, and rocks an HD camcorder, but these features aren't enough to sway Android and iPhone owners--especially at such a high price.

BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review: An Enterprise Evaluation
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CIO
Published: 29.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9930 Review: An Enterprise Evaluation

RIM's new BlackBerry Bold 9930 from Verizon Wireless has made quite an impression on CIO.com's Al Sacco; he's calling it without a doubt the best BlackBerry ever for businesspeople. But there are a few key areas in which it is lacking. This in-depth, "business-savvy" Bold 9930 review explains.

BlackBerry Bold 9930 BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
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The Verge
Published: 16.08.2011
BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
3.3

RIM tries to get back in the game with the Bold 9930... but it might be too late

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