RIM announced BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 smartphones

The two new phones are RIMs top of the range models as the high naming number reveals. Many BlackBerry models are given a number as the model name, and numbers are between 8100 and 9930. This tells us that the two models announced this week currently are the most powerful models from RIM.

BlackBerry 9900 and 9930 share the same features except differences in supported networks. As usuall, both BlackBerry devices have a full QWERTY keyboard and a small touch screen. Entirely new features from the Canada based company is the addition of Near Field Communication (NFC) which seems to be this cool feature of the year. RIM also announced a new version of the BlackBerry OS. Some of the enhancements in the new OS is easier and faster user experience with an updated BlackBerry Browser. The new browser supports HTML5 elements such as HTML5 video. BlackBerry 7 OS also introduces BlackBerry Balance where user can separate private content from corporate content.

BlackBerry 9900 and 9930 highlights

• 1.2 GHz processor
• 768 MB Ram
• 8 GB storage. Expandable up to 32 GB with microSD card
• Size: 115 x 66 x10.5 mm
• 130 gram
• 2.8 inch capactive touch screen, 640 x 480 pixel resolution
• QWERTY keyboard
• 5 megapixel camera
• 720p video recording
• aGPS
• Bluetooth 2.1
• WiFi: Dual-band 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 802.11 a/n at 5 GHz
• Near field communication
• Networks:
  • 9900: GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, Tri-Band HSPA+
  • 9930: GMS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900, Dual-band HDPA+
•  1230 mAh battery