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RIM Refreshes Pearl and Bold Lines

Apr 26, 2010, 7:30 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Apr 26, 2010, 10:22 AM

Today Research In Motion added two new devices to its portfolio of BlackBerry messaging devices. The Peal 910X 3G and the Bold 9650 each take their respective forbears in new directions. Shared features include optical trackpads for navigation; 3.2 megapixel cameras with flash, image stabilization, autofocus and video recording; support for microSD cards up to 32GB; stereo Bluetooth and 3.5mm headset jacks; built-in GPS with geo-tagging; and HTML web browsers.

9100 Pearl 3G: This evolutionary update to the Pearl series adds 3G to the GSM model for the first time. It supports quad-band GSM/EDGE and tri-band UMTS/HSDPA 3G networks. It will come in two basic configurations. The 9100 will have a 20-key SureType keyboard as past versions of the Pearl have had. The 9105 will substitute a 14-key numeric keypad instead. The 910X series is the first to include 802.11n Wi-Fi for any BlackBerry. It has a 624MHz processor, and the display measures 360 x 400 pixels. It expected to go on sale in May through various carriers around the world.
9650 Bold: This update to the Tour introduces an optical pad and support for WiFi. The 2.44-inch display measures 480 x 360 pixels. It will be available from U.S. carriers - including Sprint - starting in May.

Pricing for these models was not disclosed, not was U.S. carrier agreements. Both devices run BlackBerry OS 5.0 and support BlackBerry Media Sync for both PCs and Macs, and BlackBerry Apps World.

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dwx

Apr 27, 2010, 2:01 AM

disappointing Pearl keyboard...

So what ever happened to the photos that surfaced a while ago of a "new" Pearl keyboard that had a qwerty layout instead of 2 letters per key?

-dw

justfinethanku

Apr 26, 2010, 8:07 AM

We don't need a new Blackberry, we need a new Blackberry OS

With that being said, a BB Pearl with a 14 key standard dial pad is kind of cool, but, what happened to all the chrome????

matutus

I agree. Bold 9700 would have been the best phone in the wild right now if it wasn't for its incompetent internet browser and the lack of Skyfire support. Iris is a joke

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Choices101

Apr 26, 2010, 10:45 AM

What is the point?

All of the models are starting to look the same? You release the device with few tweeks but no WOW or SHOCK value like other phones. When Blackberry actually brings out a phone that has a new design than the rest, and a completely new user interface then I'll get excited. It seems RIM can't continue with change. It only happens once every 10 years when their devices get beyond old.

I.me

Thank you and God bless.

RIM if you are listening:

1. BBPearl thats a sideway slider
2. BBCurve qwerty keyboard and touchscreen
3. BB Storm all touchscreen

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muchdrama

Choices101 said:
All of the models are starting to look the same? You release the device with few tweeks but no WOW or SHOCK value like other phones. When Blackberry actually brings out a phone that has a new design than the rest,

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