BlackBerry KickStart: T-Mobile launch and a whole bunch of specs!
You didn’t think we’d actually leave you hangin’, did you? To follow up on on yesterday’s post of the BlackBerry KickStart photos, we’ve got here a couple more images of the phone with T-Mobile branding and some interesting details on the physical design attributes. It looks like the screen is monochromatic with a color glow. Whatever that means. We’re imagining the border around the screen to possibly "glow" different colors and when the outer display is off, it’s invisible. You just see the shiny black face. There’s a whole bunch of colors set to launch with the KickStart and they’ll be anodized. Additionally, the back battery cover will either be a soft-touch rubberized finish, or a low gloss finish. We’d imagine some sort of customization opportunities for the end user with the low gloss finish. Perhaps you could get the battery cover with personalized images and things. Sounds fun. Ready for the hard specaroonies? Who are we kidding — you know you are!
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- "Next Gen" SureType keyboard
- 2 Megapixel camera
- 16-bit color LCDs
- Internal LCD is 240×320, external one is 160×128
- Wi-Fi b,g
- 3.5mm headset jack
- OS is 4.6
We’re not going to flat out call it, but look for a release around September on T-Mobile! Hit the jump for the rest of the shots!
Christopher: I believe you have the wrong idea about UMTS, UMTS is the base technology of GSM 3g, such as hsdpa and hsupa. I have recieved confirmation from engineers in my city that 3g will be hsdpa for Tmo.
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Wow, Never heard that one before, “BlackBerry” not a quality phone?, Guess there’s really a first for everything.
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very interesting phone, I have a pearl and curve but now use an iPhone and nokia 6263.. I miss the email of my blackberry but love the iPhone with all the features… Maybe i can get rid on my nokia and go with this this instead… Guess we’ll have to wait and see… One thing I don’t get is were’s the UMA???
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it looks like the SD door is on the left side
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since im do for an upgrade i was going to get the new 8120 pearl but i think ill wait a few months and see this handson before i decide
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yo how do u get all ur info? i’m jealous, but i love it!
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Time for the flip baby! I hope they can revamp that 80ish keyboard before launch.. it’s gotta go!!!
I’m not a SURETYPE BB Guy.. but this flip just might force me to make that move. However, the Curve with always be with me. Let’s go TMO!!!
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tmobile rocks bro… ive had them for 5 yrs… awesome coverage, best people in the world… and their finally coming out with some hot phones
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“T-Mobile decided a long time ago that you guys that want ultra-fast you-tube and streaming episodes of “Heroes” aren’t really that profitable.”
lmao
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T-Mobile and Rim should give the KICKSTART an earlier launch date, sure I know TMOB takes a little longer to release new products, but if I were them I would hurry because alot of people out their are going to be carrying those stimulus government checks around. Think about it Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint are releasing new exciting products (Glyde,LG VU,Instinct) right around the time alot of people are going to have extra cash. Don’t be lost in the mix T-Mobile!
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T-Mo is launching the most advanced 3G network, you idiot. HSUPA leapfrogs AT&T’s HSDPA technology.
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Well said, my Friend. Very well said…
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I just realized there are 3 pages of posts and not ONE sprint fanboy post, so here goes…
BGR, why do you always have to be hating on Sprint. Sprint is really cool and starts with an S and… And the have a cool yellow color.
Don’t be a hater BGR
**End obligatory Sprint fanboy message
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great scoop! bad phone! mike L always said he hated flip!! if they miss this product cycle then watch out.
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TMobile’s HSUPA is just a gain in UPLOAD speeds. It doesn’t effect the HSDPA download speeds. HSUPA is something AT&T is already working on, and Rogers Wireless (huge roaming partner) also has here in Canada. T-Mobile’s largest gain over AT&T is the bandwidth of the network will be able to sustain more users using data @ higher speed threshold.
Like this flipphone. No chance of SE making the hardware. If its Tri-band HSDPA then anybody with a GSM network (quadband GSM is there) can unlock, modify the alx file and use no problemo no T-Mobile branding on firmware
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To Note: SD slot is next to the + - buttons on the black version.
I have a Sprint BB Pearl, my 1st BB. My coverage in Louisiana always outweighs the others.
I like flip phone styles because the screen is better protected, less smeary, and the keys don’t always have to be on stand-by or locked.
I bought the Pearl because none of Sprint’s flip phones had the features I wanted (ie. video cam / 2.0 MP camera with flash, 3.5mm headphone jack, speakers, Sprint TV, Bluetooth stereo, Sprint GPS navigation, internet access, email access, clear voice reception…the list goes on).
Cheers
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RIM>AAPL
as far as phone/email devices
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Broadbased coverage statements about any carrier reveal a level of incompetence this site doesn’t deserve. Everyone has their own coverage favorites, based on personal experience. But T-Mobile is not the worst; not by any credible, independent measurement. BGR perpetuates the myth, which is too bad since otherwise site seems to slant toward being a fan of their service. All of it unfortunate, since T-Mobile actually a top coverage provider in many markets, along with Verizon.
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T-mobile is the 2nd best only to verizon but they give you no minutes(verizon) Id like to no were all these tmo haters are cause att sprint nextel are the worst by far not even close to verizon or tmo……………….
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Seems OK except the lack of 3G and low resolution are a kick in the nuts.
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I had the pearl,curve, and now have the 8120..I can’t wait for this phone because I always liked flips more. I have T-Mobile and I love my service.
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its prob gonna come out for rogers in canada
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T-Mobile’s network is second best in most of the country and first in part, the perception from years past should be re-thought
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KickStart keyboard
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AWESOME PHONE.. terrible network. have it come out for AT&T first.
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