BlackBerry “Niagara”: The 3G-less BlackBerry 9000
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Filed in BG's Corner, BlackBerry, EDGE, Exclusives, GPRS, GSM, Handsets
So you know how we’ve been talking about the BlackBerry 9000’s ridiculously high selling price? Well, it looks like RIM is gearing up to launch a 3G-less BlackBerry 9000 so to speak. It looks pretty similar but there are also a few changes to the design like a larger bezel around the front, and a whole different back case. Besides no 3G, we’d imagine the specs to be pretty similar to the BlackBerry 9000. Enjoy a larger-sized photo of this conceptual sketch after the jump!
On May 5, 2008 @ 6:26 am, btdown Said:
Whats the point of launching it without 3g?
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On May 5, 2008 @ 6:37 am, Chris Said:
Because most people live outside of a 3G coverage area and this will make it cheaper.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 6:39 am, Brice Hope Said:
Probably for T-mobile. Who knows when they are ever going to get their 3G network fully going.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 6:44 am, Andrew Said:
So is there still a 3G 9000 coming out this summer? Are you sure it will be 3G?
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On May 5, 2008 @ 6:51 am, Hypnosis Said:
i am with ATT and where I live there is no 3G… Not everybody lives in a big city …. So is this gonna be cheaper…. Perfect… Blackberry email service is designed for GPRS… So EVDO, UMTS and so on is a bonus
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On May 5, 2008 @ 7:52 am, Jeremiah Said:
I think its a great idea. Cheaper phone for the people who either dont have 3G or honestly dont care about it.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 8:02 am, GlennP Said:
Why would anyone leave their EDGE Curve for an EDGE 9000? Without 3G, their virtually the same phone
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On May 5, 2008 @ 8:05 am, Ben Said:
Some people just want a new device, or have been holding out for something new and dont want a Curve like millions of BB users have!!
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On May 5, 2008 @ 8:29 am, Dayne Said:
Bigger battery, more processing power, better screen….lots of reasons to leave a curve for this….
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On May 5, 2008 @ 8:47 am, Boy Dumbass Said:
Hey Boy Dumbass, you are about to be sued by the SEC for leaking insider information. I know you are not residing in the United States or Canada for example. However, your boss works in the US, and is subject to the regulation by the SEC.
So you have been warned.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 9:02 am, Ben kessler Said:
This only seems to confirm for me that there will be two models of the iPhone come June. The fabled $199 will be 2.5G while the $399 and $499 price point will become 3G.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 9:04 am, prhime Said:
good selling point as many have jumped on the blackberry and now general smart phone ships.
to the poster near the top, how many people know what 3G implies for them is a better question.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 9:20 am, kingfish Said:
The 3G-less device is aimed at the business user that must have the longer battery life (assuming the 3G-less will have the 9000’s larger battery) and targets a lower price point. Since 3G drains the battery quickly, biz users will not use a device that has to be charged every 2-4 hours. As a new device junkie and biz traveler, I am not going to pick up the 3G version of the 9000. Being tethered to a 3G device would be great for layovers at the airport but I cannot sacrifice RIM’s excellent battery life for speed. I would hate to be one of those guys always looking for outlets (holes ala Seinfeld).
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On May 5, 2008 @ 9:22 am, ChrisNYC Said:
Anyone have a guess at the price on this thing? I’m curious to learn how much extra the 3G chipset costs, also what else is in the 3G phone that ramps the cost. Thanks in advance.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 9:44 am, SLVR6 Said:
I guess I can see the point of it from a business side when email and battery life are the 2 biggest factors. 3G would be less important to them……unless they travel to Korea and Japan, then it would be essential so they could finally travel with 1 phone. Choices…..
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On May 5, 2008 @ 9:57 am, Adam Said:
Becuase you will be able to get wifi and gps on one device. By your sugesstion you would need a bb curve 8310 and 8320.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 10:04 am, FARBES Said:
it is soo beautiful design!
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On May 5, 2008 @ 10:12 am, ChrisNYC Said:
“Hey Boy Dumbass, you are about to be sued by the SEC for leaking insider information. I know you are not residing in the United States or Canada for example. However, your boss works in the US, and is subject to the regulation by the SEC.”
I’m trying to ponder how a Canadian web site posting a leaked picture of a phone made in Ontario is an issue for the SEC?
If there was any harm done, it’s not evident in the shares of RIMM which trade on NASDAQ, they are at a new all time high today.
If some kid at RIMM sneaks into the toilet to take a picture of a new clamshell design, if BG didn’t post it, a dozen other sites would.
I think the SEC has it’s hands full chasing down insider-trading, rogues, sos-bandits and Arbs. People actually trading, manipulating, and profiteering.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 10:18 am, pheer6224 Said:
well, at least my sda is’nt outdated yet.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 10:19 am, GMERK Said:
Garbage!!!
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On May 5, 2008 @ 10:32 am, Maurice Said:
i like it, will have to see it for myself to make a real decision, thanks for the info BG
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On May 5, 2008 @ 10:46 am, KeNNethX Said:
OS 4.6 (not the promise of one day having 4.5), Better Browser, newer themes and features.
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On May 5, 2008 @ 10:50 am, galvatron Said:
eeh im good with my 8800 for now unless th 3gless900 has wifi illl garba an 8820
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On May 5, 2008 @ 11:08 am, Brian G. Said:
Agreed! I have heard that the developers of the EDGE network (not AT&T by the way) are working on a software upgrade (remember that’s all EDGE was for GPRS) that will make EDGE faster. I am not suprised this hasn’t been mentioned as the only people that would benefit are the CUSTOMERS!
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On May 5, 2008 @ 11:26 am, luc-mobile Said:
3G, 3G, 3G.
3G, 3G, 3G.
3G, 3G, 3G.
That surely brings me warm and fuzzy memories of broken vynil records.
So I guess I’m the only one who doesn’t give a damn about 3G3G3G and wants a damn bigger screen.
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