BlackBerry Pearl 2, BlackBerry Curve 8310, BlackBerry 8820 slides leaked
While there’s not a whole lot here that we haven’t already told you about, it’s always nice to see some tangible proof in front of us, ya know? The BlackBerry 8310 and BlackBerry 8320 are old hat, with versions in various forms floating around for a while now. The BlackBerry 8820 slide is also a bit long in the tooth, though it’s interesting to note that RIM appears to be referring to this as "the most feature-rich BlackBerry device ever!" Ok, guys, like whatevs. The BlackBerry Pearl 2, or 8130 news, however, contain a couple of nice tidbits. The big news is that there are, in fact, CDMA and GSM variants planned. The devices will be very similar, though the CDMA version will have GPS and no Wi-Fi, while the EDGE-capable GSM variant will sport Wi-Fi but no GPS. Whack! Expect it to drop sometime in the "Fall of 2007". Check out the full run down after the jump, including some specifics on upcoming revisions to the BlackBerry JDE — there are way too many changes to list here. Peep the pics for the full details.
P.S. RIM is going to include streaming media support in their browser, right? But get this — you have to use either WiFi or EVDO. BlackBerry 9xxx, where art thou?
Thanks, Nicole!
On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:20 pm, PowerCell Said:
Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about… BB Pearl with WiFi. @Home here I come!
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:22 pm, Sn1p3r Said:
You could give real credit to where you took the info, thie would be a good thing to do
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:30 pm, Ned Said:
Now that’s what I’m talking about … BB Pearl for CDMA. Finally. After a long, long wait. Did I mention finally? Now all we need is a drop date.
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:31 pm, -EVO Said:
Where is the cred for this one? lol besides the “Read” Link…
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:39 pm, BobL Said:
Looks like I found my birthday present.
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:44 pm, victor Said:
I like the but HTC is making it harder for me to just choose one. Maybe I will get the Advantage and leave it at that?!
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:47 pm, Karis Said:
All I want to know is when is T-Mobile getting one of these full keyboard BBs? Don’t care about the Pearl…
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:47 pm, TJhood Said:
The Pearl 2, pretty nice upgrades, having to choose between camera and wifi.. not an easy one for me since I am likely to use both.
The 8820 - if it wasn’t for the WiFi I would probbly go with the 8310, it seems to have a strong suite of features. This seems to clarify how the WiFi is going to be able to be used a little. It states DirectTCP threw Access Point which i’m hoping means TCP/IP threw say your average home broadband router.
What i’ve been struggling on with understanding this fully is that I see alot about being able to access your data threw the blackberry services package, having a blackberry enterprise server, and requiring VPN. All of which I don’t think you are going to just find on a random network around town or at your local starbucks or at home. As I don’t know either way for sure i’m keeping my fingers crossed that it is possible to use without those things. If not the wifi is useless and i’d get the 8310
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:49 pm, zolangel Said:
hey guys i need your help ..i need to know the actual size of the new blackberry pearl.
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:54 pm, test5477 Said:
I think the wifi is overhyped, other than voip its a waste (unless Canadian). BB processor and browser are too slow and locked down to make browsing much better than it is.
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:56 pm, skipper chong warson Said:
I thought the Pearl2 was supposed to have a 3 megapixel camera? Oh well. Not like it’s gonna be great anyway.
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:57 pm, NIc Said:
Does this mean TMO will not have a Pearl 2 with Wi-Fi and GPS?
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 1:58 pm, DJMick Said:
When will these phones be released on TMO
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 2:04 pm, test5477 Said:
doesnt look like it, they apparently cant fit GPS and wifi in the pearl 2.
another brilliant design decision.
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 2:20 pm, nofx Said:
Oh my! I just got an unlocked curved for tmo’s network.
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 2:22 pm, Galvatron Said:
sremaing media bia wifi you better be spoting flash suport too
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 2:27 pm, TrueDis Said:
Are you sure this isn’t bogus? All of the feature upgrades to the Pearl seem too good be true (it seems to address just about every possible complaint with it) without really changing the look at all … I just can’t see them doing that.
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 2:28 pm, andy Said:
I really hope the Pearl comes out for Sprint. Their smartphone lineup is HURTING.
Does anyone have any info if it will be sprint, verizon or both?
Does anyone have any info on the CDMA Curve?
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 2:28 pm, Galvatron Said:
interest os 4.3 too
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 2:40 pm, marvONE Said:
Please feel free to correct me on this:
8130: All nets
8300: ATT
8310: ATT?
8320: TMobile
8330: VZW/Sprint
8820: ATT/Tmobile?
Am I correct?
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 3:05 pm, Simon Said:
Previous rumors were talking about a 3.2 megapixel camera on the Pearl 2 and 8320, yet these are saying the same ‘ol 2.0. What’s the deal?
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 3:36 pm, argonnj Said:
No 8330 yet, the article talks about the 8130 for VZW/Sprint
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 3:43 pm, Shannon Said:
BGR had a lot of stuff wrong on the pearl 2. No horizontal 3,2 meg cam. No new design. Same old color.
Does this mean that the Pearl 2 isn’t coming out first week of september?
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 4:14 pm, skyjet 15 Said:
will the pearl support global roaming?
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On Aug 9, 2007 @ 4:54 pm, mad1982 Said:
Thnx alot 4 info
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