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BlackBerry 9670 makes its video debut

by Adam Zeis on 9 Jun 2010 09:25 AM
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BlackBerry 9670

With all the buzz about our new friend the 9800 Slider, we seem to forget about the ol' 9670. Today this little guy landed on video courtesy of driphter.com and gives us a new look at all it has to offer (be it good or bad). This is the first real look we've had at the device aside from a few blurry pictures, so time to decide once again if you love it or hate it. There is also a good look at the OS that shows off the front screen as well as the OS itself. Hit the jump for both videos and be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts.

 

Videos of the BlackBerry 9670 in action - hardware and showing off BlackBerry 6 

[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]

 

[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]

Source: Driphter.com
Via: MobileSyrup

Filed Under: News & Rumors, Devices; Tags: BlackBerry 9670, device video, video
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129 Comments

Posted by dklimah Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

whoa. it kinda cool

 
 
Posted by gatorboi352 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

to see OS6 running on the (inevitable) Storm3!

 
 
Posted by wdfly Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

the "clapper" has been spotted again! what a hideous device.

 
 
Posted by Griffspen Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Wow, sweet looking device. I'll take the 9800 though.

 
 
Posted by tnewton3 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 612 days ago

+1

 
 
Posted by DominatE Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 612 days ago

agree 100%

Really liked 9800

 
 
Posted by oneshortsleeve Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Why do these "leaked" videos avoid opening the browser? I am guessing not much has changed or there's still some bugs to work out.

 
 
Posted by jakeh0 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

because these are leaked devices that have had their IDs blocked on the BB servers

 
 
Posted by BeLogical Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

wifi isn't blocked

 
 
Posted by Salomondrin Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

The reason why you can't see the browser is because the browser along with the camera and the new youtube app are blocked on these phones to prevent leaks :D

 
 
Posted by DJM79 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Please do note this is all theory! My best guess involves three parts, 1.) The devices are blocked by the servers, 2.) Even through WiFi the device will still contact the BB server, 3.) the speed of the browser depends on the server (this is the most complicated so I will spend a second) .

Explanation of 3: I theorize that much like the new version of Opera 10, the new browser may get some speed by having the servers assemble some of the webpage on its end before it reaches the device browser. This way the page loads faster on the device. And when you don't have the servers your page still loads fairly quickly but not as quick as with the servers. So why show off something thats key to the device when it can not perform as well as possible. I hope that makes sense. Either way OS 6 looks good but I am looking forward to the 9800 (never like clamshells)

 
 
Posted by Salomondrin Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

The Browser App just won't open. Its not the server, speed, performance, or anything else. The app is blocked from the phone. It seems like there are phone testers at this point and browser testers too and keeping them separately

 
 
Posted by DJM79 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 612 days ago

definitely makes sense. can't wait for them to be public though...or to be left in a bar or something lol (bad and over used i know)

 
 
Posted by dystopia Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 612 days ago

I'd appreciate a quick glance at the home screen at least :(
I'm still not warming up to the clapper yet lol

 
 
Posted by abolds4397 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

It is inteeresting but... I'll keep my eyes on the 9800!

 
 
Posted by used1127 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Not AS hideous as I first thought. Ill go as far as saying slightly appealing. Seems like VZW is much more likely to get this than the 9800 since this one is cdma. Still would prefer the 9800 over this though. Oh well.

 
 
Posted by elvin1983 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

I'm pleasantly surprised at the look of the device, pretty sharp! I found it appealing as well...

 
 
Posted by Toochief Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Will we get a review of the browser functionality?

 
 
Posted by BeLogical Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

it's intriguing to me that they are leaving out the browser tests on all video reviews of 6.0

is it that good or that bad?

 
 
Posted by RedBank Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

On this video AND the slider vid from china...no one even launches the browser...regardless if it is going to connect or not.

Both just disregard it actually...not even a "here is the browser icon, but there is no service so im not going to try" comment...just straight up blew by it.

Is it bc if the browser connects...then it is easier for the source of the leak to be found out (some james bond type of shiznitt???)

 
 
Posted by BeLogical Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

but you would think other apps would reveal the location as well.

 
 
Posted by VZWRocka Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 612 days ago

It's been a while since you used a fresh device hasn't it? Before the service books are installed (and in the case of these test devices the service book for the browser would not be present at all even if it was programmed) then the browser icon does not even appear.

 
 
Posted by devGOD Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

makes you wonder if RIM even changed the browser.

 
 
Posted by brunolovesbrit Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

i really love the software but the device is horrible!

 
 
Posted by tenyrnote Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

I wish you would have not used a "screen shot" from the video as the "title picture" A photo of the whole device probably would have been more informative?

 
 
Posted by google123 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Is what's listed on the communications settings under the options.

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Yeah, I like the look of the software too. Although, I wonder how much additional drain on the battery is created by things like zooming into a screen when you select the icon. Of course that helps give the OS its pizazz.

Device, meh. I just don't see the benefit (IMHO). If I were to upgrade from my Tour (which I don't forsee at least for another year after my NE2 is up), I might consider the 9650 or the Slider. Though for my usage, the 9650 would make more sense.

 
 
Posted by xalkoholicx Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

At like 4:15 we see the clock twice and the signal 1xev twice aswell lol!! Is that a bug?

 
 
Posted by trees247 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

He has 1.8 on the phone.

 
 
Posted by jamiespencer Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 612 days ago

I'm surprised you're like the only one who noticed. 1.8 was supposed to be released last month, i wonder what the hold up is.

 
 
Posted by aparkins30 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

you guys think this phone is a viable option? I think it looks horrible, especially off the release of the sleek iPhone 4. I'll stick with my Bold 9700 over this phone any day of the week.

 
 
Posted by xalkoholicx Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Yep same here, 9700 is wayyyy nicer no doubt about it :)

 
 
Posted by MarketRide Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Not every RIM device is aimed at competing with the iPhone. I see this aimed at the feature phone clamshell carrying that don't really care too much about a smart phone. My father has a sony flip and loves that style - so I could see this appealing to him and the big screen is good for his old eyes.

 
 
Posted by devGOD Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

its not about competition directly with the iphone its about keeping your consumer interested and not making crappy looking phones from 2-3yrs ago. if you're going to do a flip phone make it hot and worth it.

 
 
Posted by MarketRide Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Flip phones can be hot??

 
 
Posted by VZWRocka Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 612 days ago

Once upon a time the Motorola Razor was considered hit, believe it or not...

 
 
Posted by Crackberrier09 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

Even my grandma said this thing looks ugly.
No hard feeling, but seriously! Bye Bye RIM and Hello Android.

 
 
Posted by j3computerservices Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

+1 I agree with you

 
 
Posted by ghostnyc Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 612 days ago

NO browser preview, no apps, no real innovation. As of this moment I am not impressed by OS6. I will wait patiently as all berry fanboys will to actually use OS6, but talk about UN-INSPIRING!

So far RIM, you're a disappointment

 
 
Posted by devGOD Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

So this is the direct RIM is going in... I really want the Iphone4 but dont want the AT&T service so i'll probably get the ipod touch and an android phone

 
 
Posted by juszvybin Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

"8 icons! 4 by 4"
thats funny. lol

 
 
Posted by willyboy6 Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

sorry for the bad math!

 
 
Posted by d00d1e Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

it looks cool.I still wanna know if os 6 is going to be on the 9700

 
 
Posted by roxxor Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

yes according to an article on blackberrycool.com a few days ago.

 
 
Posted by roxxor Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

loving the integrated search bar in OS6.

 
 
Posted by daumpda Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

it equals fail

 
 
Posted by tenyrnote Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

That's a pretty "half ass" attempt of giving credit where credit is due, don't you think? Every other website including Gizmodo is giving proper credit to where this information and pics came from.

 
 
Posted by nereuszeer Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 613 days ago

I'm assuimg you made or had something to do with the video, but the website name is in the paragraph and sourced at the bottom. Not to mention the two videos. what else do you want? ungrateful that CB posted your vids

 
 
Posted by deadlikeoscar Wednesday, Jun 09, 2010 612 days ago

Wait, I'm having trouble telling from the huge decal taking up 1/3 of the screen of both videos...is this from driphter.com?

 
 
Posted by JasW Thursday, Jun 10, 2010 612 days ago

Bwaaa! I must say, the hybrid builders on driphter (one of whom apparently got his hands on this thing) are absolutely relentless when it comes to self-promotion.

 
 
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