BlackBerry Driftwood/Onyx hitting T-Mobile USA in September
Here’s the deal — we’ve heard now from two independent sources that T-Mobile will be launching a 3G-enabled 8900-style BlackBerry around September. This looks to be the much-rumored BlackBerry Driftwood. One of our sources said it was Onyx, one said Driftwood. We’re going with Driftwood only because of our other intel here (Driftwood was the only device with UMA support) but who knows. Here’s a recap of the specs:
- AWS 1700MHz + 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA
- 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera
- GPS
- Wi-Fi
- QWERTY keyboard
- Optical trackpad
- 480×360 screen
- Carbon fiber-esque back battery cover (the whole back is a carbon fiber pattern apparently)
- Much sexier than the BlackBerry 8900
We don’t have pricing or anything like that, but we couldn’t imagine this going for more than $199 on a 2-year when September rolls around. This will be T-Mobile’s first 3G BlackBerry device and definitely not their last. 8520, your move.
UPDATE: CrackBerry got some more shots of the Onyx and we’ve got some more information… We just heard that the device will launch as part of the 96XX-series. So, we could be looking at the BlackBerry 9600! And, let me reiterate that the device will have an optical trackpad at launch.
Gimme that please………………
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I guess I’m the only person who doesn’t give a crap about threaded messages. Can’t wait for this phone!
I’m glad BB is sticking to the Business user aspect.
IM SOOO EXCITED…. NOT!!!
WTF took them so long to come out with this?! the first 8900 shoulda been 3g..
Optical is sexy. Although I wonder if they could make a “clickpad” version.
3g is sexy. 4g/LTE is sexier. Do I want to get into a 2 year contract with V now and miss the devices concurrently rolling out with the new network? Hmmmm. In my humble opinion, BGR should focus on breaking LTE network and device release leaks.
Thought: Why should RIM put so much R&D on a new Browser when they can just wait for Mozilla to deliver the best in a few months?
Tabbed browsing is sexy too. (For those keeping score at home)
Optical is sexy. Although I wonder if they could make a “clickpad” version?
3g is sexy. 4g/LTE is sexier. Do I want to get into a 2 year contract with V now and miss the devices concurrently rolling out with the new network? Hmmmm. In my humble opinion, BGR should focus on breaking LTE network and device release leaks.
Thought: Why should RIM put so much R&D on a new Browser when they can just wait for Mozilla to deliver the best in a few months?
Tabbed browsing is sexy too. (For those keeping score at home)
hey,
does anyone know if the driftwood is a touch screen?
LOL dudes sorry to bust your bubble im an att rep and thats just the bold with the chrome lining takin off lol
sorry to bust your bubbles im an att rep this is just the BB BOLD with the silver lining taken off lol
Hey,
Anyone knows where I can get pre relases blackberries?
It’s not news- it’s a rumor. And the self-proclaimed ‘genius’ has been known to spread false ones.
thanks vic for giving to us straight. appreciate it man
Lorinser i a fuckin gay duchebag. my 8900 destroys the iphone and the pre in every category. its te same OS because it WORKS. it doesnt have to change. who the fuck even uses palm pilots anymore anyway? and the iphone? that was cool 3 years ago. for about a week. blackberry 4 life bitch. bow down like the rest
On May 17, 2009 @ 4:06 pm, Vic Said:
“sorry to bust your bubbles im an att rep this is just the BB BOLD with the silver lining taken off lol”
It is pretty obvious that you are wrong.
Look at the Onyx: http://www.siliconrepublic.com/fs/img/news/200905/378x/blackberry-onyx.jpg
Look at the Bold: http://www.viralelectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/rim-blackberry-bold-smartphone.jpg
The top of the Onyx is Storm-ish and slopes down as it goes up. The Bold’s top is flat. They are completely different. If this looks like anything it is the 9630, but I see some differences there as well.
I’m itchin for the bb driftwood. I’ve had my pearl for almost 3 yrs (and love it) but I really need a new phone. Damn you rimm. get on it and get crackin.
i hate threaded texts! its stupid and boring. i hope this bb doesnt have it..
i have been waiting since may for the Tour and today, when it was released, i discovered this phone and now i dont even want the tour anymore lmaoo.. cant wait for the to get out! i wonder what the trackpad will be like
Amazing Carnac holds envelope to his head… The answer is, “T-mobile’s 3G blackberry.” Opens envelope. “What didn’t come out in September?”
Calling Boy Genius… any updated ETA on release?
Turning blue from holding breath out here. (gasp)