BlackBerry 9670 clamshell to be branded the BlackBerry Style!
You heard it here first... the upcoming BB flip is the BlackBerry Style!
Been wondering what product family Research in Motion was going to slot the upcoming BlackBerry 9670 clamshell into? Could it be a Pearl? Maybe a member of the Curve family? Nope. We've confirmed with multiple sources now that the new BlackBerry 6 toting flip is getting a new product family name of its own. Enter the BlackBerry Style. I guess consumers who go for a flip phone these days do have a particular sense of style, so maybe the BlackBerry Style name is a fitting one. With a name like Style we may see a ton of consumer and fashion focused BlackBerry Style Cases and BlackBerry Style Accessories emerge too.
So what do you think of the name? Like it? Love it? Hate it? I always find when I first hear the name of a new BlackBerry I don't like it overly much... but then it grows on you, and it just sticks. I think that's likely to be the case here too. Let us know what you think in the comments!
BBA Sep 1, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Probably need to get used to it then the name is ok ;)
wdfly Sep 2, 2010 at 11:21 am
clap on *clap clap*
clap off *clap clap*
clap on clap off
the CLAPPER!
this thing is hideous and will be a waste of money and resources.
corymcnutt Sep 2, 2010 at 1:28 pm
LMAO...that's good; however, some people like a clamshell and BB really needs to offer one.
Fredstar Sep 3, 2010 at 4:25 am
Forreal, I meen I understand that yea, rim need to offer that but,why now? There's so much comp out right now, this is NOT the time for this! Lmao, it looks crazy, extra space, it jus don't smell like a blackberry to me! #notconvinced
Fredstar Sep 3, 2010 at 4:25 am
Forreal, I meen I understand that yea, rim need to offer that but,why now? There's so much comp out right now, this is NOT the time for this! Lmao, it looks crazy, extra space, it jus don't smell like a blackberry to me! #notconvinced
aliakberk Sep 1, 2010 at 6:36 pm
hahaahahhahah style? LMAFO
veii Sep 1, 2010 at 6:38 pm
That's what I was thinking.
BBThemes Sep 1, 2010 at 6:40 pm
irony at its best :)
ahaz86 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Shoulda named it the "BlackBerry unStyle"
big dawg 23 Sep 2, 2010 at 9:14 am
One of the ugliest phones I have ever seen.
hunoosh Sep 1, 2010 at 8:37 pm
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!
BeRich Sep 1, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I almost can't look at it. And the name is way off. I showed it to my husband and he said he MIGHT use it. Then saw the keyboard (he has a 9000) and changed his mind. What is with all that blank space below the keyboard??
TonyLibations Sep 1, 2010 at 11:00 pm
All the wasted space is the first thing my eyes see! Why not take advantage of this real estate and throw in some extra convenience keys or something?! I'm sure it'll probably be the spot for the biggest carrier logo ever branded on a phone. It'll inevitably be a Sprint logo that can be seen from space. Damn you Sprint! Daaamnnn Yoouuu!!!
pineypl Sep 2, 2010 at 9:47 am
balance when holding this device. I'll bet it sits well in the hand and has a nice balance when your thumbs are up higher on the phone. It may make one handed use slightly more difficult.
Like all designs, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I am definitely of the thought I have to see this one in person to know what I think of it.
lazydogrex Sep 2, 2010 at 11:09 am
The space at the bottom of the keyboard is to rest your wrists while texting with two hands. Absolutely ingenious RIM! Absolutely ingenious!
zensen Sep 2, 2010 at 11:41 am
was that a joke?
yeah it doesn't look as stylish as it could be but the space at the bottom is indeed a good one.. It reminds me of how the NOKIA 8800 did it with their slider. it had space below but it was done a lot better.
It's amazing how much better some space at the bottom is good for your hands.
In saying that, this picture really doesnt appeal to me.
diegonei Sep 1, 2010 at 9:31 pm
hahaahahhahah style? LMAFO
And this comes from someone that is with RIM on 95% of their decisions!
Oh boy, this will make the podcast really interesting!
Five50What Sep 1, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Open up a real clam...yeah that's what they look like.
Can't believe THAT is a BlackBerry.
It looks like a generic toy cellphone that you'd buy for your 2year old so they don't play with your real BB.
Me1King Sep 2, 2010 at 12:08 am
style gone wrong.. looks like they know it's so bad the name was a back up
vabbgeek Sep 2, 2010 at 11:02 am
That looks lame... Lmfao ...and ppl say the curve is the lamest..pfft please
tigr5 Sep 1, 2010 at 6:37 pm
If ugly is a style, then yes.
serpico Sep 1, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Oh please wtf is this? I wonder what next year will bring us from RIM? Old school pager style!? LOL
Chairman Plow Sep 1, 2010 at 6:58 pm
LOL..... like the Motorola Timeport 2way pager.......
sanka07 Sep 1, 2010 at 6:37 pm
wouldn't use it if it was given to me. i have a shred of self respect
wade_county Sep 1, 2010 at 6:38 pm
BWAHAHAHAHAHA
napleskahuna Sep 1, 2010 at 6:40 pm
I was never big on these flip or clamshell style phone. I like all my info at the ready rather than having to open something before you can view. Waste of time for me.
jussimple Sep 1, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I am not feeling the "style" of this phone (cue drums). I do have one question though, did it ever get flushed out wether the exterior screen was touch?
theonecid Sep 1, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Ugliest blackberry i've ever seen. It looks like the fuckin old ones that you can drop, hit, smash without breaking them. Wow what a brick
omi10468 Sep 1, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Well I can't say that I would swap my BB out for this one. Im sure it will find a home with some people who need the extra protection the clam design provides.
nyc_rock Sep 2, 2010 at 7:50 am
The 11 people you describe are going to be very happy with this POS. Let me guess, In a world of Simon Caldwell's, you're Paula Abdul?
napleskahuna Sep 1, 2010 at 6:43 pm
This is T-Mobiles new Blackberry. :LMAO:
stoneland Sep 1, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Wow...this is sad.
Bla1ze Sep 1, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Call it whatever ya want.. it's still ugly.
bold1193 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Haha you know its bad when Bla1ze calls it ugly
diegonei Sep 1, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Ditto.
iMiiTH Sep 1, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Oh good lord...
jorGeorge Sep 1, 2010 at 6:46 pm
This is a cruel joke, right?
diegonei Sep 1, 2010 at 9:44 pm
ROF-Fing-LOL
ridesno159 Sep 1, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Not really sure what to think of the new Style name. But I think this phone will sell well. I know a few people who will only use flip phones, so this will be the best of both worlds for them, BlackBerry smartphone that flips open. Flip phones aren't really my style, but it's still a BlackBerry so I like it! Can't wait for a release...
jorGeorge Sep 1, 2010 at 6:51 pm
No, this will not sell well. It will bomb worse than the Pearl Flip. RIM is making a fool out of themselves with this device.
napleskahuna Sep 1, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Reminds me of the old Motorola Star Tacs. LoL. Top 5 comments on this phone...
5. Beam Me Up Scotty.
4. Lt. Warf to Bridge.
3. Wow, your phone is as hip as.....the 90s.
2. Let me Guess, your on T-Mobile?
1. Set Fazers to Stunna
fusspilzsammler Sep 2, 2010 at 6:12 am
Haha nice :D
vistate1 Sep 1, 2010 at 6:50 pm
so i was thinking - how funny would it be if this was just a funny marketing ploy...and that they were actually working on something good? ...i can kind of already imagine CNN and CNBC gettin a kick out of this device.
Chairman Plow Sep 1, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Blackberry "Style?" Too vague. Should have saved that for a marketing campaign for the brand itself. Make it the next in the BlackBerry Flip series, to distance it from the Pearl line.
imbrad2003 Sep 1, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Reminiscent of the Motorola 550 Flip, minus of course the Qwerty keyboard and viewing screen. Still not pretty.
Please say it is a joke!
THATG0MEZ Sep 1, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Oh dear God. This'll probably be Sprint's too... *sigh*
cvaria Sep 2, 2010 at 9:31 am
this trash will probably be another of sprints sorry phone line up.
THATG0MEZ Sep 1, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Argh. Double post.
tidebuzz Sep 1, 2010 at 6:55 pm
This is a god damn eyesore.
eclipsegsohsix Sep 1, 2010 at 6:59 pm
It's kind of like the phrase "muscles don't come with the shirt"... naming it "Style" isn't going to improve the looks what-so-ever.
Phony bologna Sep 1, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Waterloo needs new leadership. Quickly. Is there any doubt at this point that RIM is quickly devolving into the laughing stock of the tech world?
R1cE Sep 1, 2010 at 7:03 pm
......................wtf......?
moonoverparma00 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:08 pm
They should call it the Blackberry Zach Morris.
ELvolution Sep 1, 2010 at 7:11 pm
....introducing the Blackberry 9670 FAIL.
Chairman Plow Sep 1, 2010 at 7:21 pm
LMAO.....
bold1193 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I love the name, Not loving the phone. Who's with me on this one?
silverfang77 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:14 pm
The picture on this page looks totally different from the pictures I've see in recent months.
hbalagh Sep 1, 2010 at 7:15 pm
This IMO has to be the ugliest BB ever
luqman24 Sep 2, 2010 at 12:34 am
Not only is it the ugliest bb ever its ugliest smartphone. How disappointing SMH
Rutero Sep 1, 2010 at 7:20 pm
jajajajjajaja, LMFAO!!! what a fucking joke, it made my day, seriously... even the RIM pager looks more stylish than this piece of shit...! Sweet Jesus, are we part of a punked special crackberry episode???
Zanshin- Sep 1, 2010 at 7:23 pm
So the Storm line is dying out so that RIM can instead waste their time and resources to bring you junk like this?
Unbelievable.
I hope whoever designed this tumor of a device is publicly thrown from the highest cliff on national television.
vabbgeek Sep 2, 2010 at 11:07 am
......Off a cliff....rotflmao
cdf3 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:27 pm
I'm not too fond of the name. Perhaps it'll grow on me.
They couldn't come up with anything better than that???
BBB78 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:28 pm
The Blackberry I-sore
dkear Sep 1, 2010 at 7:29 pm
At a loss of words... Why RIM why? I feel like the kid that just got totally embarassed by his parents in front of his friends
Yandar Sep 1, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Thank God this travesty will never grace my shores.
dchawk81 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:33 pm
It better be coated in rubber, considering how ugly it is. Being a "tuff phone" is the only thing that could possibly redeem such a pathetic device.
andy-ndv Sep 1, 2010 at 7:34 pm
someone should CLAM that up some where faaaaaaaar away....it puts the bb to shame:S
KaneHusky Sep 1, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Looks like RIM could use a some new designers... They've had a fair amount of ugly devices lately.
CommanderElvis Sep 1, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Back before it came out. As I see it, it managed to accomplish a fairly loyal following.
There are plenty of brick BBs out there for the currently loyal traditionalists. Guess what- BB doesn't want to force you to buy this one. They're trying to bring in more BB addicts, some of whom (Gasp!) won't look at a brick. The Torch is a damned good start, and I feel the Style will do well enough.
As I have said before, I have been carrying cells since they were car phones in a bag. I have used every type of phone available, and honestly resisted the move to BB because of the size of the brick. This just may grow the ranks.
Any hint on release date yet? My Storm's software is getting buggy.
CarSalesman Sep 1, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I think the phone itself looks great, like the flip style. More natural for using it as a PHONE. I also like the name. Must be I'm the odd man out here.
ratsttam#CB Sep 2, 2010 at 7:43 am
You are not alone my friend.
I'm actually holding off upgrading my Curve 8330m in the hopes that this will land on my carrier (Sprint) soon.
I miss my old Sanyo 8400 flip phone, and moved to the Pearl, than the Curve for the features and security of the BB. Flip phones just felt more natural to me, especially when used as a phone.
Ultimately, I will have to see if it feels good in my hands and against my face, but that goes for any phone
tnewton3 Sep 1, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Like the name, don't like the phone. I like that name for the torch more than I do for that ugly flip. I wonder how good its going to do.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Sep 1, 2010 at 7:53 pm
im confused- are we talking about the new pearl flip with the trackpad, or the squarish rendering in the picture of this article?
Cap_172R Sep 1, 2010 at 7:54 pm
I hope this is a joke.... this is horrible. i mean seriously?? is this the best they could have done or come up with???!!!
detour Sep 1, 2010 at 7:55 pm
The name style is ok but the phone is really ugly. Looks like a mutant version of the Motorola Charm. I'm sure this will land on T-Mobile.
But what confuses me a bit is phonedog also has a photo of the 9670 Style claim shell however, it is quite different looking from the one you posted.
Will the real ugly phone please stand up :p
RedBank Sep 1, 2010 at 7:59 pm
please...pull it together rim!
joeny2mo Sep 1, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Who cares about the name, as long as it is flip.
Sooner is better
MILLYBLICK Sep 1, 2010 at 8:03 pm
First of all... Lmao @ all comments joking on this device. This is by far the worst flip phone I've ever laid eyes on. RIM could of made a better flip phone I say this because I like the name Blackberry Style, but if its in style its up to date. Looks like y'all need an update on the design. Nice for kids to have so they can feel cool with blackberries... No fruits, lol. Parents would be able to stay in touch with similiar apps I guess.
P.S. Where's OS 6 for BB 9700...??
NASCAR20FAN Sep 1, 2010 at 8:05 pm
How about, I get NO chicks... That Blackberry is def. not pimp'n
RedBank Sep 2, 2010 at 6:48 am
you aint kiddin on that one! this phone is soooooo not sexxxy
FreeMacBookPro Sep 1, 2010 at 8:07 pm
FREE MacBook Pro http://tiny.cc/freemacbookpro1
npunk42 Sep 1, 2010 at 8:07 pm
I hope RIM upgrades the innerds a bit with this release.
vx1 Sep 1, 2010 at 8:08 pm
err not so much my style but .. maybe its good for people who are into construction or farming. That might drop their phone a lot ..
seems pretty sturdy :)
knightviper#cb Sep 2, 2010 at 12:05 am
Get an Otter Box. Problem solved. No need to sacrifice style and function.
Prafeston Sep 1, 2010 at 8:14 pm
I'd have to agree with alot of the comments I've seen. This thing is hideous and I don't see how they can bring in a new family name called Style with a product like that. Good luck RIM...
chuckh0308 Sep 1, 2010 at 8:17 pm
More like "BlackBerry Puke!"
And I have absolutely nothing against flip phones in general! To be honest though, even if it were attractive, the name is stupid.
zbban1 Sep 1, 2010 at 8:20 pm
......HOW MUCH to design somethinglike THIS? Sheeeeesh...FAIL.
CODrules Sep 1, 2010 at 8:23 pm
DIS IS AN EPIC FAILL!!!!! please RIM... please
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Sep 1, 2010 at 8:25 pm
In Kitchener, we always did wonder what they are smoking in Waterloo. Now we can see its something strong!
GenTsoChicken Sep 1, 2010 at 8:30 pm
...I'm blind!!!! Get it away.
BonezH2X Sep 1, 2010 at 8:32 pm
RIM must be blind. This phone is ugly! I think this phone is going to go away so fast after it's release people probably won't even notice it. Epic Fail RIM! I have Verizon as my Carrier and would rather stick with the Storm series which has been really good for me or maybe switch over to the 9650 Bold instead of getting the "Style" yuk....hurl!
bigjman Sep 1, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Do people realize that the picture at the top is not how the style actually looks? The device in real life when the flip of closed looks like a smaller torch without the keyboard slid out. I haven't heard anyone saying the torch of ugly so I don't understand why the style gets so many negative comments. Like it or love it, this will be the 1st cmda berry with os6.
mcaples Sep 1, 2010 at 8:44 pm
When the first picture of this "BlackBerry" were released it had a more round look (still ODD). Now its all boxy and ugly. Even IF my 8530 gets discontinued TOMMOROW. Even IF I NEVER see OS6...NEVER will I get that THING
Vermell1 Sep 1, 2010 at 9:03 pm
While I would consider getting this phone as a back device should my 9700 fail, the name is laughable at best. There is nothing stylish about it. Also, what is with all that empty space? Its a waste :/
J-ROLLS420 Sep 1, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Style my ass. Used to be before this gay design.
Rootbrian Sep 1, 2010 at 9:15 pm
I wonder if it'll have the same specs as the 9700. Since it most likely does, it'll be a cool device.
Although bar phones have a higher survival rate, this might be just as good in a holster.
The forums better be updated to reflect it's new name! Mods???
voltaire Sep 1, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Dam that phone is butt ugly.
johntkong Sep 1, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Okay, so the name is a miss but am I the only person in CB Nation likes this phone? It's kind of cute.
Zanshin- Sep 3, 2010 at 12:38 am
...you really mean "the retarded step child of Mike Lazaridis who fell down a flight of 26 stairs and someone whacked it in the face with a hot shovel while it was unconscious for good measure" then yeah, I can see where you're coming from. :)
Xopher Sep 1, 2010 at 9:25 pm
If the actual device looks more like the simulator image, it would probably sell well. I know my wife and daughter like the look of the simulator (not really partial to the Bold-style keyboard). No more purse and pocket dialing for them.
Mic_Tech Sep 1, 2010 at 9:26 pm
More like LAME LOL
HTC_Droid_EvO Sep 1, 2010 at 9:26 pm
SMH...get with HTC or something and try to find out whats going on in design...
Hell hold a contest and let some loyal fans draw up a new device...anything but this jitterbug.
Xopher Sep 1, 2010 at 9:32 pm
...when the Bold name was announced (before it became official), it got a lot of mixed responses. Not the device itself, but the Bold name. Time will tell how the name catches on.
The Consigliere Sep 1, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Like the Torch this one is going to be one that I'm going to have to actually put my hands on to pass judgment. I'm just not like others who are going to bash something without at least playing around with it first. Now what's funny to me is when the "Style give-away contest" rolls around how many people on here that are currently bashing this phone are going to be commenting to try to win one. Every phone has its niche & I have a feeling that a flip Berry will find its too.
joey1910 Sep 1, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Don't mind the name too much... the phone itself? I'll pass lol
DaBear5 Sep 1, 2010 at 9:49 pm
My god that thing is ugly. The name is also a joke
Jeffy294 Sep 1, 2010 at 9:51 pm
I almost vomited when I seen this phone, it looks CHEAP!!!!
Ichthus Sep 1, 2010 at 9:56 pm
FUGLY!
uf_gators Sep 1, 2010 at 9:56 pm
lets go back to the future with this crap >>>> motorola startac ring a bell !!!
klsmalls1 Sep 1, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I thinks the boys in Waterloo are stuck in a time-space continuum stuck in 2006, bc there is no way that RIM should be DEvolving, I think after they lost the bid to that hockey team, Lazardis decided to give the world nothing but shitty phones from here on out!
lpstreetsoldierm Sep 1, 2010 at 10:06 pm
This looks like something that came out of a 50 cent gumball machine.
VincenzOH Sep 1, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Rumor is the first customer ship will be 4/1/2011...
Cmart Sep 1, 2010 at 10:24 pm
This has to be a joke. I mean no one in their right minds in marketing or R n D could actually think this is a good idea.Right? It's like having Al Davis call the shots on game day. LOl That being said, I'm really considering moving to an Android device in February when my contract is up since RIM has failed to show me anything that is worth hanging around for. This is making me really sad. :......-( can't you see the tracks of my tears
JNM Sep 1, 2010 at 10:24 pm
I like the phone's style. ;) The name "Style" is just stupid.
GG1 Sep 1, 2010 at 10:26 pm
pretty ugly that is!
CeluGeek Sep 1, 2010 at 10:34 pm
BlackBerry Style makes sense, as the thing kind of looks like a makeup compact.
tediprude Sep 1, 2010 at 10:55 pm
I was trying to give it a chance until I saw this latest pic. This is truly an ugly BlackBerry. And it's just sad.
Come on RIM - Hire some designers. Please!
Peace.....
Boldcelsior Sep 1, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Style is not what comes to mind when you see this phone.
jeditribe Sep 1, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Hate it... the BlackBerry clamshell phone at least.. The name... I'm impartial. Neither love it or hate it.
Moonbase0ne Sep 1, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Why the name BlackBerry Style????
Because Jitter Bug was already taken...
Zanshin- Sep 3, 2010 at 12:41 am
I wish I could "Like" this comment.
Staaleh Sep 1, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Who is the one responsible for this hardware design? Terrible!
DoiBel Sep 1, 2010 at 11:25 pm
like torch, it looks cheap. and it seems blackberry's new model designs are going backwards. late bloomer in other words. why not go into touch screen market, improve storm.
lonedog Sep 1, 2010 at 11:41 pm
WTF??? That surely can’t be a real picture. The screen image looks like it’s a picture pasted in the middle of a flip-top. And what’s with the miniaturized keyboard with all the space? And who came up with the name the Style? It’s certainly not a stylish looking phone and I wouldn’t be caught dead with it. My Gawd RIM, I realize the idea of releasing the Torch to only one carrier was a bad idea, but are you trying to kill off business now too?
mededitor Sep 1, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Please someone tell me that the picture of the "Style" is not how the actual 9670 will look. Every time I see a new picture here on CB, the phone gets uglier and uglier.
I'm not against a BB "clam shell" style phone, I was even considering it for my next BB, but not one that looks like this "style." Way too much wasted space and just...ugly.
RIM really needs to reduce the number of different phones they're putting out (Bolds, Torch, Curve, Storm, Pearl, etc). Concentrate on one high-end, one mid-level, one entry level, and one touch screen (similar line-up for GSM and CDMA). Period, end of story. IMO, BB's quality is going down the tubes because they're pumping out way too many products too quickly. This "Style" is a perfect example.
Jake Storm Sep 1, 2010 at 11:44 pm
I'm sure a lot of people will like it, but it's not my style.
jeeves86 Sep 1, 2010 at 11:49 pm
That screen looks gigantic. lol
dancing-bass Sep 1, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Flip phone? I used to love them. The only way I'd go with a BB flip is if it was like the pearl flip, but stuffed it with hardware AT LEAST on par with the current Pearl 3G (cue haters)
This is nasty. Style? I was uber-geek in High school and had more style then then this phone has.
knightviper#cb Sep 2, 2010 at 12:01 am
Could this be a "throwback" marketing phase like PepsiCo is doing or is the nightmare coming true that RIM is making a Blackberry device for Jitterbug? You decide. If I had to choose, it's Jitterbug's newest arrival.
Chad0455 Sep 2, 2010 at 12:05 am
Not my type of bb
NTOAUHRA Sep 2, 2010 at 12:09 am
Is that a joke ?! :P
Its looks improportional !!!
I'm sure the designer was drunk while designing this shit !!!! :P
Seriously RIM?!... 2010?!!... And u come up with that disaster ...!!??
WtF..!?
branch83wr Sep 2, 2010 at 12:10 am
Seriously, who wants to bet in the next Podcast Kevin defends this think like it's his first born child. I can just picture it now: "But Guys, RIM's going for a certain Niche here, it'll sell... and just look!! That rehashed 3-times-over OS6 looks soooo spiffy on it".
If by certain Niche you mean prepubescent 12 year old girls who's Daddies pay for there cell phone bill, you'd be correct. Way to go RIM, glad to see you're leading the charge in that Market.
What a joke.
branch83wr Sep 2, 2010 at 12:11 am
Seriously, who wants to bet in the next Podcast Kevin defends this think like it's his first born child. I can just picture it now: "But Guys, RIM's going for a certain Niche here, it'll sell... and just look!! That rehashed 3-times-over OS6 looks soooo spiffy on it".
If by certain Niche you mean prepubescent 12 year old girls who's Daddies pay for their cell phone bill, you'd be correct. Way to go RIM, glad to see you're leading the charge in that Market.
What a joke.
supermilk7 Sep 2, 2010 at 12:13 am
I think the Style will go the way of the Tour
pb730c3 Sep 2, 2010 at 12:23 am
Its just a very odd looking phone. I'm just wondering what it will look like when it is sadly released.
blakeberry Sep 2, 2010 at 12:27 am
Can't make the connection between Style and the Image of this phone in this article. I think I've seen some clips of this phone and while not looking as bad as the image in this article, it did seem to have wasted space below the keyboard.
I have a Storm that has been a good phone for quite some time and now finally having some screen issues. I can say this much, the Style will not replace my Storm. I hope they have something else coming to Verizon. Not really interested in their current BlackBerry lineup. That picture makes it look like one of those flip makeup cases with a mirror. Trying to figure out how highly paid experts could sign off on this design. Of course, the real thing may look better.
Bundynation Sep 2, 2010 at 12:37 am
That thing couldn't be style(ish) if style came and slapped it in the face
Melladon Sep 2, 2010 at 12:48 am
should be called the blackberry EOL hahahah. Ugly phone. os6 makes me jealous lol.
amoine Sep 2, 2010 at 12:54 am
Great job hiding the telescopic antenna. Where is it? Can't see it anywhere...
thedan862 Sep 2, 2010 at 12:55 am
Why is RIM wasting their time and resources to bring us stupid junk like this? Style?....Are you f'n serious? I don't think so. ""IMPROVE THE PROCESSOR"", make a BB that can compete with the Androids, then watch your sales skyrocket. It's a no brainer!! C'mon RIM this is getting f'n old real fast!!
bquilla Sep 2, 2010 at 1:02 am
I think "Blackberry FAIL" sounds better....this phone is atrocious, only good thing about it is OS 6.....lol!
belfastdispatcher Sep 2, 2010 at 1:06 am
How much do you wanna bet this phone will sell big. Why all the moaning, would you rather Rim builds one size fits all phone? There's a a market for it. That photo is distorted by the way, have a look at some videos and then judge its appearance.
chazzman Sep 2, 2010 at 1:12 am
Their industrial designer is smoking crack
BB.girl92 Sep 2, 2010 at 1:26 am
This device could be useful to some users but man it is not attractive at all!! The name is really cool but not for that device!!
Eapapaoo Sep 2, 2010 at 1:42 am
I would have liked to see it swivel up instead of flip open like a sidekick with possible touchscreen then it could be the "Blackberry Votex" it would be shorter and could take away the blank space under keyboard. Just my opinon
aNYthing24 Sep 2, 2010 at 1:50 am
Why is there so much space at the bottom? It looks like a waste.
keeny Sep 2, 2010 at 2:02 am
Name 'Style' seems to have NO relevance to the design of this berry. Its Squarish screen and similarly empty squarish kepyad deck, doesn't talk about aesthetics of design, doesn't give a warm feeling of style, doesn't even look like anyone thought through the design. Wasted space at the bottom, too high call answer keys and well just plain undesirable.
myDROIDwasLAZY Sep 2, 2010 at 2:25 am
omg..its the Motorola star-tac....
pmcd Sep 2, 2010 at 2:26 am
This pic is totally different from the last posting about this phone. The old pic looked more like a pearl but with a better keyboard. I even defended the design but this...wtf is that, a palm rest?
dfairlite Sep 2, 2010 at 2:27 am
That is one FUGLY phone!
belfastdispatcher Sep 2, 2010 at 2:28 am
If you have a 9700 you can test this, put the phone in your hand with the bottom touching the inside of you palm, now where does your thumb reach? I'll tell you now, the screen. If I would have that "wasted space" at the bottom my 9700 would sit securely in my hand. In my opinion it is designed to improve single handed use.
belfastdispatcher Sep 2, 2010 at 2:31 am
Whoever put that photo should change it immediately, the phone looks nothing like that photo and it's clearly confusing people lol
bondapher Sep 2, 2010 at 2:32 am
Style is lacking style. Hmmmmm
NTOAUHRA Sep 2, 2010 at 3:03 am
Style?!... The Thing Look Like a Flush-toilet, and the trackpad as the shit-hole in the middle ...
seriously ...?!
the screen seems even bigger than the keyboard,... maybe its like that... or maybe its an optical illusion, but in both cases... no one needs this crap ...
italianotampa Sep 2, 2010 at 3:11 am
Ugly.
dwaynewilliams#WN Sep 2, 2010 at 3:12 am
I don't see what is so ugly about it. One of Sprint's phones that I have always had interest in was the LG Lotus. This has the same form factor but looks better. I would definitely use it if I had one.
yaboimasemase Sep 2, 2010 at 3:34 am
the keyboard actually looks hella different, i think it looks nice, not sure if id get it, but i dont see any problem with it...
whats with putting down phones you dont use?
http://www.newlaunches.com/entry_images/0510/07/BlackBerry-Clamshell-967...
djhens70 Sep 2, 2010 at 6:49 am
Blackberry Fugly should be the name. Sad to say it's coming to Sprint. I can't believe Sprint! I want TORCH!!!!! I hope Sprint makes a last minute change not to sell this BB Fugly and replace it with BB Torch.
RedBank Sep 2, 2010 at 6:51 am
The BlackBerry Drool
Ji Ji Ji "JitterBug"
Stides Sep 2, 2010 at 7:28 am
People are really being dopey. Pictures and video of this phone have been leaked everywhere (this site, driphter, you tube). It looks NOTHING like the picture in the story. That picture is merely a basic diagram that was provided with the release of an emulator so developer's have a basic idea of the layout of the phone. The real phone is very rounded and glossy looking. It looks way better than the diagram in this story. Don't get me wrong, I still don't think it is the best looking phone. However, the "jitterbug" and "startac" comments are directed at the diagram, not the actual phone. Look around for actual pictures of the phone and then bash it. Right now people are freaking out over a mock-up. Btw, companies do this so they don't have to leak a picture of the actual device. Since it was leaked every where RIM should have just leaked the actual picture instead of this diagram with the emulation software. I guess they didn't expect it to circulate and for people to actually think the diagram was what the phone actually looked like.
Sincerinhoo Sep 2, 2010 at 7:41 am
RIM really? This looks terrible has completely no style! Come on are we back in 2000 again... Pff
Bobm445 Sep 2, 2010 at 7:50 am
FUGLY
don_poky Sep 2, 2010 at 7:54 am
http://www.tuvie.com/wp-content/uploads/s-series-mobile-phone-concept1.jpg
Not this - http://123newschannel.eu/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Motorola-Rambler-and...
Attract women by this - http://www.cameraphonesplaza.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/samsung-flip...
PLEASE RIM PLEASEEEEEEEE RE-DESIGN. Read our comments and take a step back !!!!
Kevin Michaluk, Bla1ze, Adam, print all the comments and post them to RIM please. We dont want other BlackBerrys to get delayed by this UGLY BB!
jwmax Sep 2, 2010 at 7:54 am
don't be stupid. Some people are going to like this phone. older ladies come to mind. While iPhone is going for the elite end of the smartphone market RIM is clearly trying to gobble up the rest.
The only problem will be all the bad press it gets on techno blogs. RIM will only be able to shut that up if they come out with a truly cutting edge smartphone as a flag ship.
I got the torch 9800 and i like it a lot, but we all have to admit it is not a cutting edge product.
Hopefully soon they'll bring out a QNX-based smartphone a la the blackpad rumors.
If so silly phone llike the style will be fine. If not they will come to define RIM, which won't be good to say the least.
don_poky Sep 2, 2010 at 7:56 am
I am giving them a chance for QNX dude... I am sure we have to wait for LOOONG time for that.
cuzv78 Sep 2, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Unfortunately, YOU OWN the flagship phone from RIM. Look whats coming down the pipeline!
don_poky Sep 2, 2010 at 7:58 am
The upper flap doesnt seems be the same size of the lower.
Itstakenovermylife Sep 2, 2010 at 8:02 am
This is by-far the most god-awful ugly phone on the market. I can't BELIEVE there were engineers and designers involved in the development of this embarrassment.
Ghostnyc Sep 2, 2010 at 8:26 am
The new Blackberry DUD. This is embarassing, seriously.
Ive said it since this product was announced this device is FUGLY.
uzuma Sep 2, 2010 at 8:39 am
Horrible... That's all I'm going to say.
Shad0w26 Sep 2, 2010 at 9:14 am
More like out of style....
It's so ugly!
bdunn014 Sep 2, 2010 at 9:21 am
I'm sure the picture above doesn't do it justice but looks really cheap. Love the irony "Style"
cvaria Sep 2, 2010 at 9:28 am
funny that they'd call it "Style" since it has zero style and looks like diaper filler.
Crackberrier09 Sep 2, 2010 at 9:49 am
Style?! LMFAO hahahahaha..
RIM really knows how to insult itself.
joe_rottman Sep 2, 2010 at 9:58 am
Yeah because that's the word I would use when refering to this device.
Crackberrier09 Sep 2, 2010 at 10:02 am
Please, if anyone at RIM PR’s reading this, PLEASE! This “Style” is an embarrassment, an insult and a joke.
Cesardrgn Sep 2, 2010 at 11:53 am
I'm sorry but Style is one thing that phone doesn't have at all
cbresciani Sep 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm
picture posted on BGR!
crackberryhead Sep 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm
I Love RIM/ BlackBerry....But, My God!!! the thing is FUGLY!!
Vegaschick Sep 2, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I kinda like it. I think it's cute. And if the price were right, and it were on my carrier (which I don't think it will be) I'd probably buy it to have a change of phone once in awhile. Sometimes I hate how 'open" my phone is. There ya have it. I stand alone. hahaha.
cuzv78 Sep 2, 2010 at 1:48 pm
This is was some sort of really belated April fools joke from RIM right? Um...right???
mandujar1 Sep 2, 2010 at 4:26 pm
this phone is a joke. it's nice to see R.I.M. try and put out new products, but there's no style to this phone whats so ever. its plain goofy looking.
PICS Sep 2, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Look at this pic...
http://labs.elecite.com/2010/blackberry-9670%E2%80%A6really/
Maybe a FAKE/JOKE???
mikedealer Sep 2, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Who designed this thing, your new geriatric department? what the hell is this thing. Why not keep with Modern LCD standards and make it a Wide Screen? As opposed to a square shape... Can you even buy a square monitor anymore for a computer?
How bout making a side flip? with a larger keyboard? Like a torch but the screen flips sideways and keyboard underneath... i dont know just throwing out some "seemingly" common sense evolutionary steps here.. this seems very 2006 lol.
on a side note, i think the torch's screen needs to slide up another 1/4 to half inch.. its a little close for my liking
Paulzmbie Sep 2, 2010 at 7:11 pm
LOL
jwmax Sep 2, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I don't think this is a good name, but it does have some kind of style. It's funny but most of those griping here would probably rate the iPhone as stylish... Hey wake up it's a slab of glass. Do your knees buckle when you look out your windows and marvel at how the companies got the glass to be so straight? :-)
I said this before when earlier pictures of this phone went up. There is no accounting for style. When I first saw those little boxy SUVs I thought my God how ugly no one is going to buy those. I was wrong! I see tons of them on the streets. Now as I recall there is a screen on the outside. if it was a touchscreen rather than just a clock, that would be cool. Still wouldn't buy it but lots more would. Let's see.
When the leaders of RIM talk you can tell they are still in the mode of building phones for carriers. I'm not sure if this is a good way to go, but maybe the success of Apple will wake them up a bit. I can kind of see the reaction to the early iPhone. RIM saying we can't sell that to corporate types (because basically it is a piece of shit if you want to get real work done on it). So eventually we get the Torch which is a wink to consumers but really aimed at satisfying corporates.
I'm hoping RIM will launch a fully consumer phone not based on OS6 but based on QNX (which seems like it's supposed to be superior -- I really know nothing about that). The point is going QNX frees RIM from a backward looking mindset. Hell call the Phone RIM something instead of blackberry, although I'd still like it to have a BB keyboard. Maybe that slab of glass with a slide out BB keyboard. I'm thinking something Torch like but the size of a bold 9000 phone. That thing had a fab keyboard. Sure it would be big but that doesn't seem to bother people anymore. The one thing RIM nailed with the Torch was the sliding mechanism it feels nice.
Call it the RIM or BB Q .... just dreaming. :-)
HTC_Droid_EvO Sep 2, 2010 at 8:13 pm
The look whatever...and the name is such a joke...
RIM take a poll...see what your buyers are saying
berryaddictnoza Sep 2, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Style, perfect, that'll P.O. the clamster haters!
LyndellKell Sep 3, 2010 at 3:33 am
Everyone hates this phone RIM needs the Storm 3... this is sad they just wanted to release two half phone with OS 7 half done so they release OS 6 to make up for it. this has to be just a way to keep them afloat till there real stuff comes. The last two phone have been sad... and this dosent even have outside touchscreen... man Apple just release an MP3 player with a HD screen, Facetime, HD recording, and a 5 megapixel camera with a Moblie Gaming community built right in... RIM needs to step it up the 9700 was great but they are just trying to make every version of it they can when they need a winner with the follwing.
1. HD screen
2. 1 Ghz Processor
3. TWO TWO TWO 2 convince keys
4. Front camera (And use Apples open sourced Facetime)
5. N wireless receiver
without those thing (AT LEAST) they wont be competitive
Kostantinos Sep 3, 2010 at 5:59 am
Boooo
MILLYBLICK Sep 3, 2010 at 7:30 am
This isn't the real picture of the 9670... i see other pics and the other ones look much better. I still don't see the "Style" in a flip phone but i do see it being used. And all people complaining and bashing it, I bet probably are your highhest must have electronic customers, so they want the newer hottest thing out... lol. I say this is a go for certain people. If it don't suites you then shut up, simple.
abolds4397 Sep 3, 2010 at 9:39 am
Yuck, the Style an ugly thing! I guess someone out there wanted this or else it would not be here today! This is one I hope T-Mobile will not get! Not every BlackBerry is pretty but this one splashed in the sewer! Will the name help it out? We'll soon see when it is for sale. Oh I know some people will buy it (especially those who like the retro style phones) but I can't see it being a big seller. On the other hand, you never know what may happen.
tluderman Sep 3, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Me and my friend r trying to find out if this a real phone coming out I know they need to come up new style to keep up with all of the new phones like the IPhone how I think they come up with the name is from Pearl and what does a pearl live in
DrD1135 Sep 3, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I may buy one just so I can have my own Crackberry subforum
scottbomb Sep 4, 2010 at 1:10 am
I've never bought nor will I ever buy a flip-phone. I've seen too many break.
scottbomb Sep 4, 2010 at 1:12 am
I've never bought nor will I ever buy a flip-phone. I've seen too many break.
kayo717 Sep 4, 2010 at 10:11 am
IM WITH SPRINT AND THE LAST 2 BLACBERRIES I'VE OWNED WERE THE TOUR AND THE TOUR2 (BOLD). THESE TWO PHONES LOOK JUST ALIKE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT ONE TOES MORE ONBOARD MEMORY & A FASTER PROCESSOR. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THIS IS MY FINAL BERRY FOR NOW. I WAS VERY HYPED TO HEAR OF THIS CLAMSHELL AT FIRST GLANCE BUT NOW THAT I SEE THESE PICS ITS GIVING ME A BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH. I WANT TO STAY IN THE BERRY FAMILY AND I HOPE THAT RIM CAN KEEP ME HERE IN THE NEAR FUTURE
vdoman Sep 5, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Looks like they put a screen on one of their old BB pagers from 10 years ago!
Jude526 Sep 6, 2010 at 12:40 am
I like candybar shaped devices. Love my Bold 9650
This is not attractive. I think it is ugly
cinghoa Sep 6, 2010 at 6:51 am
This is one of 3 designs you guys have shown for the 9670. Personally, I don't mind any of them, but the "dead space" might actually make for a more comfortable phone. To those that think it's ugly, don't get it, there are people that have different opinions, it's o.k. Unless you are currently holding a Torch, it has better features than your current BB.
I, for one, prefer a flip to a typical BB, for one major reason, it won't pocket-dial. Not to mention the fact that my screen looks like I took sandpaper to it. I know I can lock it, but doing so between every text or update can be a pain. Just a convenience that some people like in a flip.
setset Sep 7, 2010 at 1:36 am
Hey, the '90s called. They want their "Style" back!
mcaples Sep 7, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I admit...I'm easily confused...lol...didn't RIM dump the "Tour" family to consolidate the brands, giving us 2 new berries that are NOT Bold (like the 9000)...and a Curve ( that I LOVE) that is by NO MEANS #2...now the Torch and Style?????????????