RIM’s upcoming devices: Onyx, Driftwood, Magnum
So… one of our ninjas just hit us up with some really interesting BlackBerry info. While the specs of the following codenames are confirmed, releases are not, and as such, this should be used for information sake. Here’s what we got:
BlackBerry Onyx:
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS device
- GPS
- Camera
- Wi-Fi (no UMA support)
- QWERTY keyboard
- 480×360 resolution screen
- Confirmed carriers: AT&T
BlackBerry Driftwood:
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS device
- GPS
- Camera
- Wi-Fi with UMA
- QWERTY keyboard
BlackBerry Magnum:
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS device
- GPS
- Camera
- Wi-Fi (no UMA support)
- QWERTY keyboard
- 480×360 resolution screen
- Confirmed carriers: AT&T
Now, those are three different devices with practically the same rough specs. We’d wager than the BlackBerry Magnum and Driftwood are the same device just meant for different carriers. Possibly the Driftwood for T-Mobile let’s say, and the Magnum for AT&T (who doesn’t offer UMA). Is that the BlackBerry with touch screen and physical QWERTY? Probably.
Also, we learned that RIM might be slowly refreshing the Bold with a UMA-capable version. Again, we’re not sure if that’s just a version meant for T-Mobile or maybe Rogers or this will be a global refresh (we doubt the last part).
Remember the BlackBerry Gemini? Well, it seems as if that’s not just one device, but rather an entire line of devices. Don’t get too excited, though. We’re told it could possibly just be a refresh of the Curve line-up. (Low cost handsets). The same could also be done with the Pearl line-up.
To recap: the Onyx, Driftwood and Magnum devices are all in the 9000-series family, all have 3G, and all should be absolutely delicious.
Not much here for T-Mo. Would love to see a full touch screen about the size of my Pearl and maybe a little thinner.
T-Mobile dumped Bold because 3G problem, and they want to have hybrid UMA and 3G blackberry
Driftwood will be a perfect device
WHO CARES. BLACKBERRY WILL SUCK TILL THE END OF TIME UNTIL THEY REFRESH THAT EARLY 90′S OS. ITS GARBAGE
BGR,
What’s the deal with these BGR mobile iphone posts. Do these guys work for you? And is the iPhone the official corporate phone of the BGR digerati? Speak on this please, Bro.
@Wifiguy
Mobile iPhone posts? We released a BGR Mobile application for iPhone/iPod touch a while back and it lets you post comments from the aforementioned devices.
Do they work for us? No. They’re just enthusiastic readers like yourself. Is the iPhone the official corporate communication phone? We run our own Exchange 2007 and separate BES server (dedicated just for BGR) and I bought the entire staff BlackBerry Bolds. So… the answer would be no.
Verizon will be geting a BB with Touch Screen (NOT SurePress) QWERTY pad, and Trackball. EVDO Rev A, GPS, HSDPA/UMTS. WiFi, maybe if RIM adds it on there. WiFi is on GSM because of the lack of 3G in the US. Verizon will see two new BB by Summer. along with 2 or 3 HTC phones.
Thanxs for the response. Do you have any idea the Cpu’s used in these new BB devices.
@ BG. Thanks.
Valid point right there. And it leaves the readers with 2 options. Either goldman is confused on what he heard/read. Or he is flat out lying to make headlines. Otherwise why would anyone give him that kind of info? Or, is it possible that its much talked about “pluto” (curve 8330/8900 style keyboard photo mock up) ?? If so, then its NOT just “less then 3 months away”. It is way more
@backbeat- just saying BGR is actually responding to questions, meaning this must be his day off or something(or maybe he was actually in Vegas this last week). everyday is the sabbath for my soul. but maybe you don’t understand that statement, which is fine. i won’t be explaining it if you don’t understand.
to stay on topic, i say the more bb’s, the better for RIM and the world. but, one could say they have too many irons in the fire…
You’re taking the non-issue of the ‘Sabbath’ all too seriously, which was my point. I don’t give a damn and I highly doubt anyone else does either. It’s only relative to one’s personal belief system and is not the business of anyone else. Plain and simple. Enjoy ‘your’ sabbath.
@VZW
Its a nice option to have Wifi on a blackberry REGARDLESS of the carrier
this news does nothing for me. i’m still getting my hands on the 9630 the day it’s ready.
^the point was more that BGR was answering questions after a post, which doesn’t happen enough. you didn’t really make the non-point sabbath your point until now. but yeah, i get it. i’ve speculated on who BGR really is/are. i’m sure somebody knows somebody…six degrees of Kevin Bacon style.
The fact remains that this is a blog. Not a forum or a support site. Just a blog. But, yeah … It’s a good thing to see BG chime in once in a while.
I really like how The Boy Genius actually responds to posts in his articles.
Makes this feel like a real personal website.
Thanks for the info…and the hope of new blackberries…
I really hope they come out this summer…I have been wanting a new one for a while…
bg, can you buy me a bold too? or you could just send me that niagara you have. i wont tell anyone.
yes, its nice to have him/them respond once in awhile…you reading this BGR? the fans want more!
How bout the blackberry giveaway bgr?
iphone v3 baby, palm pre, android … thumbs up…. crackel berry …. so yesterday
Are these the Blackberries with the one ghz processors? I’ve read somewhere that either the snap dragons or sheeva processors were going in some BB’s soon, anyword on that BG?
Great news! Looks like I’ll be sticking with BB after Apple refreshes the iPhone this summer- even if they do throw a physical keyboard in it
Hey, talking about Blackberrys What happened to the Blackberry contest?
@brushsyn17
Early 90’s OS? You may want to take a look as the Bold or Storm. They both carry one of the best looking OS around. Do you live in the hills or something? Maybe you local wireless guy only carries TDMA phones??
Sent via Blackberry Bold
Its about time At&t get a new BB. Verizon is a terrible network. But anyway, its just a phone. people relax (Richie).
To the people wondering why Sprint isn’t getting anything…….Sprint sucks !!!!