BlackBerry 8xxx hails from Rogers!
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Filed in BG's Corner, BlackBerry, EDGE, Exclusives, GPRS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, Handsets, RIM, Rogers, UMTS, Wi-Fi
While combing through our very special delivery one more time, we noticed something that looked a little out of place. There was a black rectangle box covering up something on the BlackBerry 8xxx slide. When we moved it, guess what was there? Yes, folks. The Rogers branding. While it isn’t the biggest news, this just confirmed something we already knew, and heck, who could resist posting an ultra-super-clear shot of the BlackBerry 8xxx? Enjoy!
On Jan 6, 2008 @ 2:56 pm, Robertert Said:
I hope AT&T will carry this? Any specs?
Cheers!
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 2:57 pm, Conrad Said:
Is this going to launch at the same time from Rogers as vodafone?
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 3:05 pm, RM Said:
How did you move a ‘black rectangle box’ on a JPG image?
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 3:13 pm, Jake Said:
ill keep my curve but nice try rim….
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 3:20 pm, phoneking13 Said:
T-Mobile *better* pick this one up! I want it soooo bad!
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 3:34 pm, six2one Said:
if they drop this phone on att, i will get it day one and keep my curve as backup. its got a better screen rez, gps, wifi (i dont care about that cause its got 3g) and i assume it will support tethering. I cant wait for a 3g berry. we can all assume its running 4.3. what do you guys think will seperate this beast of a berry from the 9000 series? this is a big step in berry land. and why does everyone not care about this thing? 3g people!!! thats enough to make me want to get one alone!
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 4:12 pm, Supermartin Said:
Boy Genius, you are the king.
Cant wait to replace my Rogers Curve!
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 4:17 pm, sonny Said:
That’s what I want to know as well. If this is the 8xxx series, then what will come out of 9xxx? This is more then good enough to be 9xxx, we shall see. Also interested in the keyboard, to see if it’s a big difference from 8800 and if they plan on curve keyboard??
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 4:49 pm, ppcmd Said:
The real question is it running a better version of OS 4.x, I mean its an all new platform right. So who say’s its not OS 4.4 or higher. Bottom line is since AT&T doesn’t offer an insurance on their PDA phones and this phone has the setup to be a true world phone then buy direct and unlocked.
Any more rumors on dates?
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 4:59 pm, Galvatron Said:
Betting 8120 I’m betting #1 or2
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 5:40 pm, Stan Said:
I hope Rogers gets this before Vodaphone, I can’t wait that long
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 6:11 pm, hash Said:
one to freaking rogers
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 6:58 pm, victor Said:
I am really looking at this beast and it should be good to get asap. will replace most phones. any info on camera?
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 8:16 pm, Jeff Said:
the phone looks ok….but i am wondering on what news will they come out for the 9xxx….
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 8:44 pm, mobile_pheen Said:
its the blackberry 8500
suggestive evidence:
http://www.whois.net/whois_new.cgi?d=blackberry8500&tld=com
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 9:01 pm, Adam Said:
Good Lord, when is sprint going to at least get the Curve??
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 9:11 pm, Galvatron Said:
8900 the 8525 alredy exists
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 9:31 pm, Brad Perkins Said:
Will this be similar in size to the 88XX? Sure hope it is closer to the Curve.
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 11:10 pm, nxwmxn Said:
The same keypad layout as the 8800 :(. RIM has to learn that keys need space, nevertheless its HSDPA
and its Wi-Fi, so thats pretty slick.
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 11:17 pm, KG Said:
This must be the mysterious “Papa Bear” that BGR called a while ago but seemed to be non-existant. Good job BGR!
Chances are this beast will go for like 699…
A 3G Blackberry with a Camera, Wi-fi, and GPS??? Crazy.
It looks slick too…
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On Jan 6, 2008 @ 11:31 pm, davistld01 Said:
I like the design, and the fact it uses a larger & wider qwerty keypad vs. a rumored touchscreen on the 9xxx. I will surely pick one up if it hits AT&T soon…
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On Jan 7, 2008 @ 12:09 am, medici Said:
Drop the ‘Rogers brand un-used’space and increase the screen size by an inch. Bberry needs to evolve if it is to stay ahead of MID’s, UMPC’s, smart(I)phone.. The design has basically not changed for the past 5 years.
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On Jan 7, 2008 @ 12:33 am, MrH Said:
medici: The design has basically not changed for the past 5 years
Exactly, hasn’t changed for 5 years yet Blackberry still isn’t touched by many other devices out there when looking at it as a business device. When it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just enhance it!
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On Jan 7, 2008 @ 1:37 am, medici Said:
MrH. agree, there is no doubt that it is a great business tool. If ‘enhance it’ means better screen, I’m all for it.
3g, wifi.. it is already standard expectation. At any place of the world, I need something to type on and to look at without reading glasses. Anything else on the front face is zero-value add.
I don’t own an iphone (not enough connectivity) but that it has been able to make such a market impact is to large extend it’s design and it has all other players scrambling. Laws of consumer behaviour is the same whether it is mobile devices or for example cars.
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On Jan 7, 2008 @ 1:59 am, Jeff B. Said:
It’s so beautiful, I think I might cry.
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