More on the RIM BlackBerry Kickstart clamshell - headed to T-Mobile USA
Posted by Will on Friday, May 2nd, 2008 at 3:13 pm under Rumors, T-Mobile, RIM, Devices
RIM’s first attempt at a consumer-friendly clamshell is either going to get your juices going or it’s going to draw your ire. The design of the BlackBerry Kickstart is something of a love it or hate it offering from RIM’s Waterloo headquarters. And, from the looks of the Kickstart’s design inspirations - things like mountain climbing gear and sunglasses - it’s clear that RIM is looking to bring some urban-flavor to their new clamshell.
New details on the BlackBerry Kickstart reveal that RIM has packed a quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM radio, 2 megapixel camera, WiFi, and a 3.5mm headphone jack into the device. The internal display is said to be a QVGA 240×320 jobby, while the external one display sports a 160×128 pixel resolution. The SureType keyboard is apparently a next-generation version of the double-letter keyboard, and BlackBerry OS 4.6 is running the show, so Kickstart customers can expect the freshness from Waterloo.
The BlackBerry Kickstart is expected to launch in a variety of anodized color offerings. The external display is apparently monochrome and should glow from around the bezel with soft colors.
Fans of the BlackBerry Kickstart can look forward to a possible September launch on T-Mobile.
[Via: BGR]
May 3rd, 2008 at 8:34 am
cool gadgets . Hope they release it india also
May 3rd, 2008 at 9:46 am
It’s alright. Never thought Blackberry would come out with a clamshell. But, it looks cool non the less.
May 7th, 2008 at 2:24 am
I thought I wold hate my Pearl… just bought it because my 7290 died and I needed something fast. Two years later I have to admit I still really like the small form factor. Looking forward to another slick option. Keep these hits coming.