The stealthy BlackBerry Stealth slinks behind the scenes no more. It's the BlackBerry 8100 and it's got a
camera, microSD slot, EDGE data, and media playback functionality --
just like we'd expected (so where's the damn
WiFi?). This should be due in
November on Cingular (no guarantees), but something tells us to expect an even earlier launch on T-Mo. Perhaps it's the T-Mo branding. We can't tell you much else as of right now, but big ups to Random Asian Dude for the hookup. Click on for a bunch more pics.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
fredbob @ Aug 6th 2006 8:43AM
Wow it looks awesome. I see that it has a directional key on the front, does that mean that blackberry is doing away with its signature scroll wheel or is it still installed?
nofx @ Aug 6th 2006 9:09AM
damn this thing is hot. by why sure type? why?
Thom @ Aug 6th 2006 9:41AM
Dammit! Between this and the new Treos coming this fall, I'm going to have a hard decision to make. Any recommendations for a mac owner?
Annabel @ Aug 6th 2006 9:49AM
Blackberry's design reminds me Motorola e398
CJ @ Aug 6th 2006 10:19AM
Beautiful screen, and a big improvement for BB. Can't wait to see it.
Eric @ Aug 6th 2006 11:42AM
WHY SURE TYPE WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ben @ Aug 6th 2006 12:26PM
What I want to know is when RIM is going to launch a new device for Verizon with a full Qwerty keyboard and WiFi! Thats when I will upgrade from my 7250.
mafoe @ Aug 6th 2006 12:29PM
Great news, thank you really much. Suretype is really strange, why not a normal keyboard? What about the wheel?
thomas @ Aug 6th 2006 12:32PM
Rim will be launching a full qwerty version of this in Q1 of 2007 if you all want to wait.
ccutlip @ Aug 6th 2006 12:44PM
I don't think this Blackberry has a wheel. it sure doesn't look like it from the pictures. Doesn't the phone look like it has a joystick? I thought Blackberries just had a button there.
your mom @ Aug 6th 2006 12:46PM
if it doesnt have a wheel and suretype no one will buy this blackberry
Vinhchenzo @ Aug 6th 2006 1:11PM
if you notice, the joystick/wheel apparatus in the middle of the blackberry resembles the trackball cursor on the sidekick 3.
Scott @ Aug 6th 2006 1:38PM
that is definitely a big improvement for RIM but like it's been said, a full qwerty would have made it major.
jonny @ Aug 6th 2006 1:40PM
#2: Get a Nokia E61. It's already out and will sync with your mac without any dodgy third party software. :)
Vinhchenzo @ Aug 6th 2006 1:54PM
I use the 7100g and honestly, I don't miss the full qwerty. If you use slang or jargon, you can program those words into the suretype input method. Really, you can be just as fast or maybe even faster with the suretype.
CAR @ Aug 6th 2006 2:23PM
Suretype works well for me too. This phone looks really nice.
Billy Tickets @ Aug 6th 2006 2:43PM
sure type rocks!
-_- @ Aug 6th 2006 3:12PM
yes, folks, you too can finally use your crackberry to take pictures! as if you didn't use it enough!
now if someone put a "myspace blog" menu icon in there, all those myspace junkies could find themselves another fix.
ItsAllVerbatim @ Aug 6th 2006 5:10PM
Come join the HoFo thread on the 8100:
http://howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=946852
See you suckas there.
Dan the Berry Man @ Aug 6th 2006 10:10PM
i have the 7105t now and i love it but its way too slow for me but this is sweet but what are the full spec on it does it have intel xscale in it , how about GPS or even internal memeory , screen resolution , video support format and audio support format its what little things that will make it or break it but bb make good products so i know they wont let us down and it a huge update for them since the whole court issue and also be nice if bb buys palm
cheeno @ Aug 8th 2006 2:03AM
i would live to see these features on a thinner 8700.
pnarse @ Aug 9th 2006 4:17PM
What's with the complaints about SureType...
I find it more comfortable than a full sized QWERTY as you don't have to reach for all these little keys, and it's far far better than a standard phone pad where you have to remember a different layout to normal keyboards..
Sice I got a BB 7100t, I won't buy another phone without this setup, which means either a few BBs or the Sony one...
rawr @ Aug 9th 2006 4:31PM
no more scroll wheel. it has been replaced with a trackball. from what I have heard from a couple of inside sources who have actually played with this thing, it is damn sweet.
alex @ Aug 10th 2006 9:22AM
WHEN WILL IT BE AVAILABLE FOR VERIZON?
BBC @ Aug 10th 2006 11:42AM
Will they now have some work around to assist in "dialing by name" in voicemail systems? If I only have my BB, how am I supposed to know what key "R" is? I have to carry around (or tape to the back on my BB) a card with that info. Is there a third party work around or a shortcut I am missing and if not, can't RIM figure something out? They have discovered voice dialing about 6 years late so I guess there is hope.
Craig @ Aug 23rd 2006 7:53AM
To use normal touchtone letter assignments, just hold down the alt key (the one you use to make a question mark or a number when you're entering text) and press a number while you're dialing a phone number or on a call. Press the number multiple times to cycle through the letters.
calvin jackson @ Sep 12th 2006 4:21PM
That s*** is hot son got to get it just wish it was a little bit bigger but its hot
Matt @ Oct 17th 2006 3:08PM
Does anyone know when/if the Blackberry 8100 is going to available for Verizon users?
Nathan @ Nov 15th 2006 12:20AM
Oh wow!
I never realized how kool that thing looks, I have to get it! I just have to! This phone might be the one, I think this is it!! Lol, if I get this phone then I'm gonna be through with phones for a long, long, long Time!!
Does anyone know how much this phone will cost without a plan?!
Send me an email if you know!
Nate_dawg_08@tmail.com
Luc @ Feb 8th 2007 5:34AM
I've used both the 7100 and an E61. SureType is the better input method, because it's faster to input a message than with the full E61 keyboard and it's automatically spell-checked. I've been looking for a similar app for the E61, but so far no luck.