BlackBerry Pearl 2 “Komet” reveals itself
I guess we shouldn’t expect a review unit from RIM, right? The BlackBerry Pearl 2 or "Komet" (internal codename) has secretly whispered some fantastic specs and features in our ear today. Some earth-shattering BlackBerry Pearl 2 new features revealed? We could start off with the external MicroSD card slot, or the stereo Bluetooth, but that’s not that interesting to most. The really interesting, and juicy details, start now! The BlackBerry Pearl 2,or Komet, or 8110, or 8120, or 8130 will feature a 3.2 megapixel camera. The difference with this camera, as reported to us, is that it will be used horizontally. Just like other high end camera phones. The colors we reported here first were pretty much spot on; metallic red, blue, gold, and black. In addition to the new camera, the P2 will include Windows Media DRM & MTP support. Also look for motion lock, and a built-in 3.5 mm headset jack just like the BlackBerry Curve. For all you freaks out there who love to hear yourself speak, the Voice Notes application has been enhanced and given a complete makeover; it will be housed as a component within the "Media" application (now up to five multimedia applications) and allow you to save all of your recordings and play them back upon command from your new collection of self-therapy sessions. Oh yeah, RIM is planning a mega huge marketing initiative to launch the Pearl 2. We have a fantastic rundown of the features and specs so make sure you check them out, after the break!
- 3.2 megapixel camera
- Flash improvement and 6x digital zoom
- 3.5 mm Headset Jack
- External MicroSD slot
- SureType device
- New keypad technology
- 240×260 LCD display
- Wi-Fi capable
- 64MB of memory
- Streaming media support
- 4.5 hours of talk time/15 days of standby
- Stereo Bluetooth
- Windows Media DRM & MTP
- New metallic colors
- "Top and rear loudspeaker port"
- Voice Notes enhancements
- A new battery door latch
- "Improved Front Receiver Porting"
- Improved Lanyard design
- Improved Mic with wind protection
- Motion Lock
- Improved SIM card holder
- High speed USB
- Improved mechanical design, and build quality
wow it looks like its going to be a sweet phone. I would love to have it but oh well finally got my new phone
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No GPS built-in?
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The only thing missing is GPS. Now I can see why this would come to T-Mobile since the curve is with AT&T.
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BRING IT ON BABAY!
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EVDO Rev A?
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When when when? Where where where? Please say Sprint sometime sooner than later. I’ve been with Sprint for like 10 years but I’m so annoyed with the lack of any really nice phone the last two years. I had a chance to upgrade after having my current phone for two years like LAST October or December and nothing good has come out so I’ve been holding off on the upgrade. Me wants a Komet! Me wants a Curve! NOW NOW NOW! Ok, I feel better now. Any ideas on what carriers and when? :-b
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Wow, almost everything I would want. Just need 3g support.
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sigh. I’m the 3rd to say it: no GPS? :-\
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The real question is: How long before we see other blogs post this same news!
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Wow, almost everything I would want. Just need full qwerty support.
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When are these going to be offered by Sprint? I wish it did have GPS too.
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full qwerty blah blah, need more suretype! i dig it, but not worth releasing another phone without 3G!!!! what the heck. and no GPS, that’s lame
LEAVE SPRINT! they will remain behind the rest, at&t sure is making big strides
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My sister has AT&T and she constantly has crappy signals. Hell, we’re even like less than 10 miles from NYC in NJ and she has these problems. No AT&T for me.
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Wow! Any chance of a full QWERT 3.2 megapixel BB hitting the market (it would be my dream phone)
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Which OS will this be running?
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All cell providers are the problem. No provider is perfect everywhere. Pick the one that works for you where you live. It would not make any sense to leave a provider that give you good service for where you live to get a phone with a provider that has service that is not so good where you live or work.
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more bullshit. Bet this phone doesn’t exist. Gerkoff makes things up!
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Shame about the lack of 3G but definitely count me in. Any word on whether this will have a built in spell checker a la the Curve?
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People people… lets preasure BG, lol, into giving us more details about the 9xxx or the release dates for the 8820. Cute Pearl now how about a real phone.
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Gizmodo says this is 8mm thinner than the current Pearl, which would make this a mind-blowing 6mm thin.
That, to me, is quite ridiculous. Anyone have info on the size of this thing?
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Will the Pearl or the new Pearl work with Verizon?
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i’m wondering if they’ll throw in full screen video playback.
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# Wi-Fi capable??
T-Mobile @Home service anyone…
Wouldn’t be a big surprise if T mobile picks this up..
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To the person that wrote:
[Quote]On Jun 18, 2007 @ 2:18 pm, terryjohnson16 Said:
i hate blackberry but the pearl is nice and this should be even nicer mah NIGGAAZ WOOT! THIS JOINT BETTER BE RELEASED SO0N PLAYAZ[/quote]
You bum, do not being using my screen name to write stupid stuff. You wanna write stupid stuff, use your mother’s name.
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The phone seems to be a nice device, but I HATE T-mobile customer service and EXTREMELY POOR coverage area. DO NOT get T-Mobile service just to get the phone, their service is the worst out there.
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