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In document mostly about the BlackBerry Storm’s market positioning, it turns out the most interesting thing is the hint of a CDMA BlackBerry Pearl Flip code-named Apex. Generally we’re used to waiting about a year for CDMA versions of BlackBerrys, but if they’re already talking about giving the 8220 a go-over for Verizon, maybe we’ll see a quicker turnaround this time. It wouldn’t be surprising as the document full acknowledges that the BlackBerry Storm will be RIM’s first device to have both GSM and CDMA variants released simultaneously. Hopefully this will set the future trend…
The CDMA Javelin, code-named Niagra, also gets a nod and ballparked for an early 2009 release, although considering the document talks about releasing the Storm in September, this info is probably a little stale and dates may have been pushed back a bit since then. It’s cool to see RIM throwing some love CDMA’s way, even though it only commands about 10% of the mobile market.
On an unrelated note, in RIM’s keyboard testing for the BlackBerry Storm, they found that the LG Viewty scored highest for usability. Think RIM’s counteroffer with tactile feedback will be able to compete?
[via BGR]
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Simon Sage’s education largely surrounded writing, technology and online community, leading him to begin his blogging career at www.BlackBerryCool.com and to quickly discover a vibrant and active community surrounding BlackBerry and mobile technology. In exploring RIM’s platform, he has learned what enterprises are looking for in mobility as well as what makes the innocuous BlackBerry so appealing to them. Recently Simon’s been covering RIM’s gradual move into an already-crowded consumer market, and the impact of burgeoning challengers, such as the iPhone, as well as long-time leaders, like Nokia, on BlackBerry’s advancement. With plenty of content under his belt, Simon will be branching off a bit to see what other smartphone manufacturers are working on while still using BlackBerry as a barometer. At IntoMobile, you can count on his posts being even-handed, well-informed and thought-out.
