BlackBerry Bold 9900 (SIM Free/Unlocked, Black/Silver)

BlackBerry 7 OS, 2.8-Inch, 1.2GHz, 768MB RAM, 8GB Storage, NFC, 5MP Camera, 720p, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth

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BlackBerry Bold 9900 (SIM Free/Unlocked, Black/Silver)

Our Price:£404.39

£336.99 ex VAT (Outside Europe Price)

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Smartphone (Model: RDV71UW - 2100/1700/900MH

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Meet the thinnest BlackBerry� Bold� smartphone yet.
Sleek and thin, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphones iconic design, complete with stainless steel frame body and sculpted surfaces, makes this the lightest BlackBerry to date.

Fluid and responsive

Touch and type
With a full touch screen and the iconic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard - made a little wider - you can easily work your way around apps, websites and messages.

Liquid Graphics
Reach out and touch your smartphone like never before, swiping, pinching and zooming with a Liquid Graphics� touch screen. Together with a 1.2 GHz processor, Liquid Graphics gives you fluid animation and instant responses.

Have it your way. Every time.
Whether you're typing an email or accessing data � the new BlackBerry� Bold� lets you have it your way, every time. From the responsiveness of the BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard to the fluidity of the touch screen � you can communicate and interact with information like never before.

Loaded with power and performance.
With a 1.2 GHz processor and 8GB of expandable memory, the BlackBerry� Bold� 9900 smartphone is the very definition of high performance. It also features the best in Wi-Fi� technology � so you can quickly tap into Wi-Fi hotspots whenever you need to. And with an HD video recorder, you can even capture exceptional moments in all their vivid detail.

Main Features

BlackBerry 7 O/S
1.2GHz Qualcomm Processor
768MB of RAM
2.8-Inch Touchscreen, 640 x 480
8GB Internal Storage
MicroSD Card Slot
5-Megapixel Camera, LED flash,
720p Video Recording
NFC Technology

The ultimate in style and substance.
Sleek, high-end, and loaded with the ultimate tools, the BlackBerry� Bold� 9900 smartphone is the thinnest, sleekest BlackBerry smartphone yet. Made of high-quality brushed stainless steel, with sculpted surfaces and refined touches, it's got the looks to match its power.

Powerful performance, brilliant browsing.
Continuing to build on past success, the BlackBerry 7 OS has been powerfully enhanced. Enjoy a fluid touch screen experience � swiping, zooming and scrolling around apps and websites with ease. Our new operating system is integrated with BlackBerry� Maps, giving you immediate access to Location-Based Services such as the sights and amenities in your local area. Plus with NFC (Near Field Communications) you have the opportunity to pay for travel, redeem coupons or even gain secure access to your office all with just a swipe of your BlackBerry� Bold� 9900 smartphone.

Breakthrough Technology

BlackBerry 7 OS
Packed with powerful new features and innovative apps, BlackBerry� 7 is the next generation BlackBerry OS. Wikitude's augmented reality experience introduces exciting new ways to interact with the world - & your BBM contacts, while Near Field Communication ¹(NFC) lets you connect with other NFC-enabled devices and smart tags.

A Balancing Act
When you're down with work, turn your attention to the weekend - your BlackBerry Bold smartphone switches gears right with you. With BlackBerry� Balance� technology, you can keep your personal and business information separate and secure - all on the same smartphone.

Apps you'll love
New social apps, the latest games, themes and much more.

BlackBerry smartphones have access to thousands of apps on BlackBerry AppWorld

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Specifications

Precisely designed:

Height: 4.53 in / 115 mm
Width: 2.60 in / 66 mm
Depth: 0.41 in / 10.5 mm
Weight: 4.59 oz / 130 g

Network

2100/1700/900MHz

Powerful performance:

Processor: QC 8655 1.2GHz

Room to spare:

Memory: 768MB RAM, 8 GB eMMC
Expandable memory: Up to 32 GB �SD card (optional)

Type and navigate with ease:

Capacitive touch screen
Optical trackpad
ESC key to the right of the trackpad
Menu key to the left of trackpad
35 key backlit keyboard
Dedicated keys: Send, End (Power), Menu, Escape, Camera (user customisable, convenience key), Volume Up/Down (Fwd/Rwd for media, Zoom for camera), Mute (Play/Pause for media), Lock (top center)

Capture with confidence:

5 MP camera
HD Video recording (720p)
4X Digital Zoom
Flash
Face detection and Image Stabilisation
Geo-tagging

Capture images on your BlackBerry Bold 9900

Fully charged

Battery: 1230 mAh removable/rechargeable lithium-ion battery
GSM Talk Time: Up to 6.3 hours
GSM Standby Time: Up to 12.8 days
UMTS Talk Time: Up to 5.9 hours
UMTS Standby Time: Up to 12.8 days
Audio Playback Time: Up to 50 hours
Video Playback Time: Up to 7.4 hours

Live loudly

3.5mm stereo headset capable
Integrated speaker and microphone
Hands-free headset capable
Bluetooth headset capable
Integrated hands-free speakerphone

Brilliant touch display

VGA 640 � 480 resolution
287 dpi
Transmissive TFT LCD
2.8" (measured diagonally)

Make instant connections

Near Field Communications:

Operating Frequency:13.56 MHz
Operating Modes:reader/writer, card emulation

Boldly go anywhere

Wi-Fi: 802.11 2.4 GHz b/g/n, 5GHz a/n

Find your way

Integrated GPS
Includes BlackBerry� Maps

Impressive music & Video

Video formats: MPEG4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats: MP3, AMR-NB, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, Flac, Vorbis

What's In the Box:

Blackberry Bold 9900 Smartphone
Battery
Mains Charger
MicroUSB Cable
Leather Pouch (HDW-38844-001)
BlackBerry Polishing Cloth
User Guide
Warranty Card

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Q:

Details: The phone supports the Arabic language

by MOHAMMED @ 26/04/2012

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A: Yes, this device supports the arabic language
by Will G @ 27/04/2012

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Q:

Details: Do you ship the European/UK model to Australia?

by tamino @ 03/02/2012

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A: Yes we do.
by Will @ 06/02/2012

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Q:tamino@otenet.gr

Details: Does the BB Bold 9900 you sell come with European language support, including Greek? Also would it work on O2 in UK, vodafone in Greece and Australia?

by tamino @ 29/01/2012

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A: Yes this has european language support including greek. As its a simfree handset it will work O2 UK. As vodafone Greece and Austrailia, can't see it have any problems but best check with local operator to confirm with this. thanksf
by Fame @ 30/01/2012

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Q:

Details: Hi ! What is the warranty period for 9900 ?

by Georgi @ 05/01/2012

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A: It has 2 Years standard BlackBerry Warranty. Thanks
by Fame @ 06/01/2012

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Q:

Details: if many people order 9900,how muck will you reduce price?

by hu @ 24/12/2011

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A: Can you please contact trade@handtec.co.uk for quantity purchases and discounts. Thanks
by @ 28/12/2011

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Q:

Details: Can bold 9900 work on Chinese H+network?

by 胡 @ 24/12/2011

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A: This will not work withn Chinese H+ network. However it will work with the following:(1)China Mobile (CHINA MOBILE) GSM 900 (2) China Unicom (CHINA UNICOM GSM)(CHINA, PEOPLES REP OF) 3G 2100 (3) China Unicom (CHINA UNICOM GSM)(China) GSM 900. Thanks
by Fame @ 28/12/2011

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Q:

Details: What type of this BB9900,BELL or T-MOBIL ? I'm chinese, if i buy it now,how many times i will get it?

by jackie @ 30/11/2011

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A: This device is SimFree/Unlocked. It should take approx 4-7 working days depending on courier service. Thanks.
by @ 01/12/2011

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Q:

Details: Hi! BB 9900 White is real?

by Alesso @ 29/10/2011

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A: Yes it will be coming out very soon, just need a final confirmation from manufacturer/suppliers.
by @ 01/11/2011

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Q:

Details: Hi! What is this "black/silver"?

by Alesso @ 27/10/2011

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A: 'Black/Silver' applies to the colour of the phone itself. It is a black phone with a silver metal surround.
by Nick @ 27/10/2011

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Details: The phone supports the Russian language?

by Victor @ 19/10/2011

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A: No, you cannot get it by default. However you can get it via 3rd party app.
by @ 20/10/2011

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Q:

Details: Does this phone work on Egyptian and Uk networks?

by Christopher cooke @ 04/10/2011

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A: This phone will be sim free and work with all supporting networks, i would expect there to be no issues but do check with your service provider.
by Mike @ 04/10/2011

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Q:

Details: Can your device become WiFi hotspot for iPad?

by Hasan @ 02/09/2011

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A: No, unfortunately it cannot be used as WiFi hotspot.
by @ 05/09/2011

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Q:

Details: Is your device compatible with NextG/4G Network in Australia?

by Hasan @ 02/09/2011

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A: This phone is not compatible with 4G, so it won't work.
by @ 05/09/2011

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Q:

Details: Two questions I would like to ask before purchasing: 1.Is this model compatible with German GSM/UMTS networks? 2.Does it come with an international or a UK charger?

by Jennifer @ 27/08/2011

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A: 1. Yes this should work with GSM/UMTS as these are standard network Bands. 2. It comes with a standard UK Charger.
by @ 30/08/2011

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Q:

Details: Can I purchase through your site from Australia?

by Michelle @ 27/08/2011

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A: Yes you can order from Australia by selecting 'Australia' in the shipping method at the checkout page.
by @ 30/08/2011

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Details: Is the item already available for delivery or not? the description says: IN stock yet it also says due in soon.

by Michelle @ 24/08/2011

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A: yes this item is available to buy for delivery. The website has been updated accordingly. Please see below: http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4906/blackberry-bold-9900--sim-free-unlocked--black-silver-
by @ 25/08/2011

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Q:

Details: Any plan to sell model RDE71UW? For most Japanese users, they would buy RDE71UW, not RDV71UW (since it does not support 800MHz or band 6)

by MAR @ 22/08/2011

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A: Unfortunately we do not have the answer for this. However if we do get a different model we will make our customers aware of the change.
by Joe @ 22/08/2011

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Q:nicholas@eggheadsage.com

Details: Does the 9900 come with international warranty?

by Nic @ 17/08/2011

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A: This is supplied with a 2 year warranty. If the device develops a fault over this period you will need to return the item to us.
by Joe @ 18/08/2011

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Q:

Details: Does the 9900 device have any carrier logo on it?

by Ricky @ 15/08/2011

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A: No Network/Carrier Logos on this device. These devices are SIM Free and NOT network locked. You can use this on most networks
by Joe @ 15/08/2011

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Q:fstien@gmail.com

Details: I ordered a 9900 days before and I find the price here is a little higher than the SPs like Telus, Vodafone, Rogers, Bell and Sprint, etc. Why?

by Thomas @ 13/08/2011

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A: Our stock has NO Network/Carrier Logos on this device. These devices are SIM Free and NOT network locked. You can use this on most networks
by @ 15/08/2011

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Q:

Details: What UTMS/3G bands are supported on this phone?

by Bone @ 13/08/2011

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A: The BlackBerry Bold 9900 we will be receiving at Handtec will cover Frequencies Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz Tri-band 3G UMTS networks 2100 / 1700 / 900 MHz
by @ 15/08/2011

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Q:

Details: Which model number arrives ? For example, RDE71UW, RDE72UW, RDV71UW, RDV72UW, RDY71UW, RDY72UW. I've purchased 9900 at handtec. However, I don't want to use RDV71UW, RDV72UW in Japan.

by TORO @ 13/08/2011

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A: Model: RDV71UW - 2100/1700/900MHz
by Joe @ 15/08/2011

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Details: As far as I know, there is a number of different models for blackberry 9900 that covers different UTMS bands. For the blackberry 9900 you are selling at Handtec, I'd like to know which UTMS bands the phone is covering - is it 2100/1900/850/800MHz (band 1, 2, 5/6, model code RDE71UW, RDE72UW, RDY71UW or RDY72UW)? or 2100/1700/900MHz (band 1,4,8 model code RDV71UW or RDV72UW)?

by somessho @ 12/08/2011

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A: The BlackBerry Bold 9900 we will be receiving at Handtec will cover 2100/1700/900MHz Model: RDV71UW
by Joe @ 15/08/2011

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Details: Which model number do you have in RDE71UW, RDE72UW, RDY71UW, RDY72UW, RDV71UW and RDV72UW?

by SEN @ 10/08/2011

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A: Model: RDV71UW - 2100/1700/900MHz
by Joe @ 15/08/2011

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Q:

Details: Hi! What do you mean "Free 14.99 International power Adapter"? I'm confused, is it really free or does it cost 14.99 if I order Blackberry 9900 to Russia? Does BB9900 have a holster in the box?

by Sergei @ 10/08/2011