BlackBerry Gemini 9300 information, specs
First there was “Pluto,” then were was “Magnum,” but now we’re talkin’ about something totally different — Gemini. What’s Gemini you ask? From what we’ve been told, the working model number is 9300, so that’s BlackBerry 9300. As you can imagine, the 9xxx line of BlackBerry devices is for 3G handsets and the Gemini won’t break that tradition. We’re told to think of this as the BlackBerry Curve “3G”. While we don’t have specifics on some of them, here’s a breakdown on what we know, and what specs we’ve got a hold of:
- The screen will be larger than the BlackBerry 8900, and that will also include a higher resolution
- The CPU will also be beefed up. We’re not sure if this means it will include something more powerful than the Bold’s 624MHz processor or not, but we’d like to think so.
- The device is said to be silver (think BlackBerry 8830)
- The keyboard is a little more rounded than the BlackBerry 8900
- The Send/End keys are rounded instead of being flat on the sides
- Styling is not drastically different — it keeps with the 8900/Storm styling
- It of course rocks quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, and tri-band UMTS/HSDPA
- Wi-Fi and GPS was not confirmed, but we’d say there’s about a 99.99% chance
- Camera specs were not confirmed as well, but you can bet you’re looking at 3.2 megapixels or better
Now, what about release date? We have absolutely nothing solid in terms of that. But, want our personal opinion? Q4 ‘09/Q1 ‘10. We really can’t see this one coming out anytime soon, it’s so far down the pipeline, they just released the current Curve replacement, etc. But it should let you guys know that RIM is obviously looking to transition all their devices to 3G (our opinion, not their words) over the course of the next year or so. Plus one of our only complaints about the 8900 was a lack of 3G, so bring it on!
Super duper shout out to our ninjas on this one!
Is that a mock-up shot or is that an actual? the black trackball makes it look sexy!! looks good but it’s basically a 3G Curve, I’ll stick with my Bold for now until they release the Magnum…
Thanks for the info BGR. Looks like a mock-up to me.
This must be going to ATT.
Great another ATT product. No thanks I guess I will stick to a provider who doesn’t rip off its customers like Sprint.
She looks preety well we need as much information (specs wise) as I will be ugrading very soon so that I can choose which one to choose between the Bold, Storm and this new device!!
i love my curve 8900, i would love this but i dont like the silver i hope when its ready it comes out in black, i would be super happy about that, and i would be mad if it was coming out Q2 this year but Q4 it will give me some time to break my 8900 in
Too many BB devices. BB should just focus on 1-2units instead.
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I hope you’re right on that release date. That’s when I should be up for a new device. 3G Curve FTW!
I do like… 3G and a bigger processor is what i like… Like AJ, I’m due for an upgrade in Nov… Can’t wait!
If its keyboard keys are molded more like the design of the Bold’s vs that of the Javelin, this puppy could be a strong contender.
Tri-band? Any chances of it being 1700 1900 and 2100. Do we really need 850 lol
I think I will stick at My Bold 9000
Looks like a nifty device, the chiseled top look they have moved to is very nice. The keys on the bold are much better though.
@jazzyl: BGR speculates on a street date of Q4 09 or Q1 10… so 9-12 months from now. If your upgrading “soon”, this won’t be out when you need it.
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lmao cheap photoshop.
bolds, javelins, niagras, and now this why the hell do they need so many redundant models the pearl has alot of diff versions even a diff form factor all with the same name..
like the way my 8900 looks better, but the 3g is nice..
The bottom half of the keyboard is shaped just like the 8700 series. Woohoo!
@celz: Maybe because the world isn’t limited to 2 CDMA carriers.
wow a REAL 3G blackberry for ATT?!?!?
AMAZING!!!
welcome to 2007….when Veriozn had a 3G blackberry….few years short guys.
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So, what now? Don’t buy Bold or curve 8900 and wait for this?
Any idea on release dates?
This is all well and good BUT
Do your bb ninjas have any info on the next vzw bb?
8830 replacement or updated 8330???
With vzw pushing out current inventory I would hope we are close to something new?
Any thoughts on when BB will go 3G with T-Mobile?
@Jdslim: Yes, you do actually.
Doesn’t make any sense why ATT would get this first to compete against it’s own Bold…
Smells like when this guy lands it’ll be VZW