New 3G BlackBerry caught on camera

John Chan | Mar 31, 2008

Left to right: BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry 8800, BlackBerry 9000

Update: RIM has gotten back to us and here's the response: "RIM is unable to comment on rumors and unofficial information sources." That means we'll have to wait for an official announcement before any news of it coming to Asia can be confirmed.

BlackBerry has one product that comes with a 3G radio, the 8707. This was launched more than two years back, and even though many other devices have come from the company since then, none of them have offered 3G or HSDPA. Not only does that mean you are stuck with the 8707 if you roam to Japan, Web surfing can also be quite a pain because of the limited GPRS/EDGE speeds.

This is why rumors of a new 3G-enabled BlackBerry email device have always been rife, and now, Engadget Mobile has gotten its hands on the upcoming BlackBerry 9000, confirming the existence of the HSDPA push-mail handheld.

Aside from having faster data capabilities, the 9000 has an enhanced interface. Icons are on the bottom of the screen and the wallpaper looks a little like the PSP's default screen. This particular model comes with both HSDPA and Wi-Fi, and has a form factor closer to the 8800 in size than the smaller, more consumer-oriented Curve models. We have contacted RIM about this product's availability in Asia and are awaiting a reply.

Via Engadget Mobile

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