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BlackBerry 9670 Shows Face, Rocking CDMA And New Clamshell Design

by Bla1ze

on 20 Apr 2010 08:31 PM

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BlackBerry 9670 Shows Face, Rocking CDMA And New Clamshell Design

Well this has certainly been an interesting day. First we seen some shots of OS 6.0 and now we get an up close look at the BlackBerry 9670. This certainly isn't the first time we've heard about a new clamshell design from Research In Motion but it is the first sighting of the long on the table device. As we know it, the specs for this one are rather interesting with what may be a few surprises to some out there.

Specs:

5 Mega Pixel Camera
CDMA Radio Bands
360x480 Screen Resolution
WiFi
MicroUSB Slot
MicroSD Internal Storage Slot
Massive External Display
OS 6.0 Ready

Other than those few items, details are still kind of slim. While we have a model number already, we're led to believe this is what is also referred to as the BlackBerry "oxford." Clearly, the BlackBerry 9670 is not a completed device and to judge by these pics might be selling it a little short. So what do you all think?

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Filed Under: Devices; Tags: BlackBerry 9670, Oxford, Verizon

257 Comments

Posted by Zzoram Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

I didn't think it would be possible, but RIM has managed to produce a new phone uglier than the slider that isn't even out yet. What are they thinking?

Posted by TwistedLIE Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

Agreed... I would love to know what those big wigs talk about and say "Hey... You know what consumers want... fat flip phone version of their existing phone now."

Posted by bbaddict9700 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

when its on STEROIDS!!
I mean its basically a flip phone which has an entire QWERTY-keyapd jammed into it.
If people were complaining of the Bold 9700 to have a small keypad, wonder if this would drive people to the point of committing suicide?!
I mean is this for real?!
Flip phone with the new OS, the only part about this phone which is appealing would be the new camera with the 5mp auto focus function.
Dunno how much of the public would go for this kinda model.
We'll just have to wait and see!

Posted by grimmstaBB Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

The lay customer is not like you and I, they don't care as much about what a real BlackBerry is. They want something they can just shove in their pocket and use with out it being beaten to crap. Cases are oh so important to the normal BB user, but with this thing, who cares if the outside gets scratched? Nobody. My nice beautiful screen is intact and my keyboard looks good as new.
A full size QWERTY clamshell BlackBerry will attract a very large customer base that no real Smartphone manufacturer has been able to do. If they do it right, there could be some huge profits here.

Yes I agree it is not the prettiest, but is the Curve 8330? No, but it sells like hotcakes!

Posted by saukrateaz Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

The only market for this is the user that prefer the BB flip that is currently out, and the response for that device was not well received. This will be larger in size than the current flip (due to keyboard). Once again RIM is not listening to the masses. I cannot see a market for this. and the 8330 is ugly? It looks all the other Blackberry devices out there....

Posted by kb2755 Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

Agreed, the device started out as 9.99 on contract with rogers, then quickly became a $0 phone... i'm pretty sure the 8100 series phones were more than that at the time.
It wasn't a success and although they are being pressured to be innovative, many people do not want BlackBerries that look like quick messaging phones. All I think of when I see that image is the LG Lotus. The slider was pushing it, but this is just a bit ridiculous.

Posted by serpico Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

Really? Guess they might announce this with OS6 soon. So much wasted real estate around that keyboard. Should have came out with a slider if they're making these clamshells! LOL

Telus or Bell will get this I guess. No thanks sticking with the 9700 until the new iPhone.

Posted by serversurfer Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

We will see what happens to the "inner values", but i cant ignore this: its the ugliest BlackBerry i´ve ever seen! Its an design-crime! It looks like a pregnant oyster...I hope, RIM will offer the OS6.0 also in a aesthetic of view...;-/ in this way RIM provoke UN-sanctions cause of violation the human rights!

Posted by deRusett Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

They were thinking,

There is a huge consumer market we are not yet getting, who are not buying iPhones, and are not buying 'Driods, What was the biggest market segment before smartphones?
DAMN it was flip phones, the screen stays protected, they keys stay cleaner and there is less pocket dialing, the Pearl flip, did ok, but we need to bring a premium product to this market place. and here it is.

I have a few friends with Pearl flips, heck I even have on in the house, though I hate it, I'd gladly swap out my pearl flip for a qwerty BB as my back up phone, as would others, this can be a great replacement for the 8330 in many contruction area's were none of the current BB's can stack up to the ruggedness that the 87XX series had, but the 8330 is close. I do hope that the pics are deceivingly small, as I'd like to see the keyboard the size of the 9700, on this phone,

If it makes it to release I can see it doing on par with the Pearl flip

Posted by wdfly Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA!

Posted by serversurfer Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

I try to cool down myself but ist looks like waffle iron with illumination... then a colonoscopy will be mor pleasant:-)

Posted by asianguy80 Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

the Tour Flip lol

Posted by ibbeach0 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

Not liking the form factor at all. Specs are all good but come on a clamshell design for a BB really???

Posted by Grafixx01 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

Nah...

Definitely not! I love the specs but couldn't you just put it in a regular BB or a horizontal slider? I mean, that thing is just a Pearl on steroids!

Posted by wrwrx Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

not the best...

Posted by cardu3851 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

Hmm....this looks like it could appeal to the worldwide market of Nokia users. Not sure about die-hard BB users tho. Still interesting nonetheless...

Posted by topleft21 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

Looks like a fatter Pearl flip.

Posted by callmeforge Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

It's very interesting looking. I'm just a bigger fan of the traditional form factor. Either way it's always cool to see new berries come out.

Posted by Tapeworm Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

It's just butt...

Posted by Zzoram Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

So I guess they decided the next version of the Pearl Flip would be a Bold Flip? I think it's a terrible idea, because it's way too wide for flip phone fans to want it, and it's way too ugly for smartphone fans to want it.

Posted by KGBoston Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 662 days ago

BURN!!! Anyway, yeah it's ugly, I don't think RIM is dumb enough to put it on the market looking like that, or even the Talladega for that matter, hopefully they just didn't want it lying around in final form until it was necessary (see: Iphone 4 lost in bar). If this thing escapes from the ugly-crypt ad makes into any store, The pearl flip is officially replaced as Miss Ugly Blackberry 2010 [Insert "Isn't She Lovely" background music here]

Posted by KurtisBertolami Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

but hopefully it gets better. I'd still much prefer a slider with a full external touchscreen about the size of a storm :D GSM please

Posted by jorGeorge Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

What a horrible looking device. RIM thinks it can transplant the Bold keyboard on any device and it will automatically work...uhmm, NOT THE CASE! Look at all that empty black plastic! HIDEOUS!!!

Posted by P.H.A.D.E Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

I Like To Take This Time To Welcome RIM And BlackBerry To The Year 2005......(Nextel i850)

Posted by iLuLu Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

That is all

Posted by mpaquette Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

That is the ugliest phone I've seen since the original flip Treo's. Gag.

Posted by rainor94 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

I love how you don't comment of its looks. Just say it.. it's ridiculously ugly. This is the UGLIEST smartphone of 2010. Anyone disagree?

Posted by Zzoram Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

I think even Crackberry has to start speaking up against RIM's poor decisions. Maybe that's the kick in the butt they'll need to actually take the lead in something again.

Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

yeah, we always try to remain optimistic and positive...but i think we'll follow this one up with a "reactions" poll tomorrow... we'll let the cb community do the talking. definitely not the most flattering smartphone form factor i have seen before.

Posted by cenloe Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

Yuck

Posted by inc188 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

OUCH .... MY eyezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... they hurt

Posted by red72 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

That is one ugly phone.I love BB, but Really? WOW

Posted by drzera Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

on one hand, this is new, and pretty cool, you have to admit. but c'mon, a flip that has a huge, Tour/Bold sized keyboard? RIM is just trying to reach the younger generation, but....uhhh, this is not the way to go. and dont be hatin' on the slider, i hope sprint gets it, i wanna try it out..but if its not out by july 12, im gettin me a Pre.

Oh, and i bet this is gonna be called the Bold Flip, and the slider, the Bold Slide!

Posted by devGOD Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

i'm still not WOWed by anything that has been leaked or shown by RIM this year. its the same tired old stuff backed into smaller/ugly designs. webkit, 6.0, flash, these crappy phone designs nothing to be WOWed about. RIM is playing catch up to everyone else. RIM is like IBM they're so structed and business like they dont know how to push the limits and be creative. they're playing it safe too much. Apple, Microsoft, Google, HTC, and even Motorola are pushing the limits and doing things that WOW people

Posted by Snowman81 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 663 days ago

I hope the Bold 9700 gets the OS, cause I'm really liking the new system menus!

Posted by kmartdanickel Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

ITS UGLY!!! There is alot of wasted space around the top, Speaking of OS 6.0 is this ugly thing rocking the new OS??

Posted by rainor94 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

Yes it does have OS 6.0. But does it make a difference? There is only a new theme and browser in the whole OS.

Posted by wingnut91 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

No, that's what little we saw of it. A couple screenshots. Why don't you learn what you're talking about before you spout off like an idiot. Same goes to all you "everything RIM does is crap" people.

Posted by rainor94 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

From what we know so far there is no widgets, the phone's OS looks a little nicer (theme), the browser is new. Do you honestly think RIM would add anything else? This is RIM were talking about. It took them 1 and a half years to upgrade from 4.6 to 5.0. and what did that add? Threaded texting. Give me a break. The main point is there will be nothing RIM will bring with OS6.0 that the competitors don't already do. Prove me wrong, please.

Posted by vulfadli Sunday, Apr 25, 2010 658 days ago

You obviously didn't read the os 6 thread. Please make more of your time researching than actually ranting on stuff u don't fully knw. Really? New themes and "the browser is new" ? On second thought let's not even bother about the webkit browser and rant like an 8 year old over threaded sms.

Posted by rendrop Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

NO THANKS RIM, NEXT!

Posted by dcorx Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

RIM enough with these flip phones, bring back the magnum

Posted by disappearingink Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

But I think this is pretty sexy.

Posted by ibbeach0 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

Are you serious?? Come on did you look at it?? This thing is not even worth target practice. Maybe your PC has a bad screen and you are not seeing it clearly.
Ok I am not trying to say your opinion is wrong but I just don't get it.

Posted by marker580 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

FUG. LY.

Posted by bbthemelab Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

WHAT THE HECK IS RIM THINKING!!!

I feel like someone took a crap on a table. wow

Posted by mvm549 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

i would have bought this......like 8 years ago

Posted by storm83 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

That's what it is. No fun. No flavor. NOTHING. Keep making these unattractive phones. RIM needs to learn how mix business with pleasure. Can't wait to run to the incredible. That's the ugliestf--king ive ever seen.

Posted by jorGeorge Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

Oh boy, these comments are going to be rough, and rightly so...

Posted by cdf3 Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 662 days ago

Who do they have designing these new phones. Yuck!