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BlackBerry 9700 Appears On AT&T Upcoming Devices List And New Pics!

by Bla1ze on 9 Aug 2009 04:11 PM
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BlackBerry 9700 Appears On AT&T Upcoming Device Listing!
*UPDATE*- Even more pics posted in the forums

While it's not really any secret any more, it's nice to see some documentation with the listing on it. Boy Genius posted up the unreleased IMEI list from AT&T's supply chain and the BlackBerry 9700 (Onyx) is sitting there all nice and pretty. Even before this documentation went up there was no doubt the 9700 was heading to AT&T, considering last week AT&T seeded the devices to field testers to put through their paces on the network. Once certification is reached by field testers it's upward and onward for launch. You can read PhoneGeeks review of the field test Onyx in the CrackBerry forums and new Onyx pics after the jump. Who's waiting on the Onyx? I know I can't wait to get one of these in my hands.

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Posted by JBB89 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Can't wait!

 
 
Posted by laollis Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Looks great. Can't wait for it's release.

 
 
Posted by AP1618 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

im tired of waiting.

 
 
Posted by ice0mike Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I need to get my hands on one a.s.a.p! :D

 
 
Posted by experiment626 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Don't Worry,I'm sure T-Mobile's version is "right around the corner".*Rolls Eyes*

 
 
Posted by jrodjrxbox Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

it looks like the tour to me

 
 
Posted by tatersalad1898 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

i kinda agree...to me it looks like a tour, 8900, and a 8520 all mixed together lol

 
 
Posted by andrewisalive Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I'm starting to get really worried considering we have heard next to nothing about a T-Mobile version of this device? Anymore news on the driftwood at all?

 
 
Posted by Kaminsky Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

Im so with you on that one. I am patiently waiting on newer berry. But you know Tmo with school getting ready to start back and the holidays approaching, this may be our Christmas berry....

 
 
Posted by experiment626 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I just hope T-Mobile isn't holding up the Driftwood only because of it's UMA issues.

 
 
Posted by tracksforhire Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

this phone looks like the last 4 bb no damn difference

 
 
Posted by experiment626 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Trackpad is a BIG plus,IMO.

 
 
Posted by sterling_bandit Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I'm glad I side step the tour this looks good and I will own it

 
 
Posted by adam5680 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I can't wait for this device to drop! I just recently purchased the bold, so I don't know if I will be eligible for the upgrade? Wow does RIM do this to us we upgrade devices, and then they come out with new devices! Oh well I guess I will have to add another line

 
 
Posted by blacksuperman27 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

At&t stepping its game up

 
 
Posted by blacksuperman27 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

At&t stepping its game up

 
 
Posted by jetman1287 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Yawn another new BB from RIM. Where's the new software? Or an OS that doesn't suck? Or a better AppWorld?

 
 
Posted by jeremyblaze Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

also shows 9000 NC as prerelease, does this indicate a new color? Cause continuing the 9000 line seems like overkill. 8520 (supposedly), 8900, 9000, 9700.

 
 
Posted by crackberryn00b Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I'm pretty sure that "NC" refers to the same device without a camera or "non-camera". The Verizon Wireless Blackberries without cameras used to be referred to in this way(NC).

 
 
Posted by Seabass88 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I just might have to buy one of these outright as I don't like being tied to a plan..

 
 
Posted by Madness87 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I've read reviews where some have said it doesn't read movement well in direct light.

IMO, I don't know why they are keeping the cookie cutter shapes of the last 4 devices. The reason I liked the Bold was because of its great new design.

Here's hoping the Magnum changes up the looks a bit.

 
 
Posted by dwp1975 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I see AT&T is holding steadfast to not have red number keys like every other new generation blackberry....lol. Now with all the latest RIM devices looking exactly the same the Bold is starting to look like the odd one of the bunch..lol.

 
 
Posted by Queen4111 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Is the BB 9700 replacing the Curve or Bold?

 
 
Posted by OtakuGangsta Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I cant wait i guess ima have to sell my 8900 to get this one.

 
 
Posted by lushpupp Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

This has got to be the sickest phone i have ever laid my eyes on... cant wait for it to come to Canada... need to get a head start on beggin rogers for an early upgrade

 
 
Posted by scorpiodsu Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

blah blah blah..... marginal differences between this and the Bold and the Tour. Basically the same device with very small differences. At the end of the same device they been releasing for the past year.

 
 
Posted by b1gg134 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Trackpad ruins it. Please AT&T get the HTC Hero so I can finally get away from BB and their going no where phones. I cant go to the iphone cause I hate iTards. So a quality Android phone like the Hero would be great.

 
 
Posted by MrsD. Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I'm due an upgrade December 1st. Merry Christmas to ME!!! I have an 8310 and love it, but I'm really looking forward to this phone. I think I will notice a huge difference. More so than those who are trading up from the Bold, etc.

 
 
Posted by wcihlu Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

is this da bb with da full qwerty and touch screen?? da screen looks pretty small if so...

 
 
Posted by amkls704 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

That my friends, is sex in qwerty form :D

 
 
Posted by ivanc7 Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Onyx come to papa!!!

 
 
Posted by Donnje Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

I just bought the Bold, but Im happy with it. This may be my next one

 
 
Posted by serpico Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

So basically a Tour with a trackpad?! The Bold still looks better.

 
 
Posted by amirnabilkamelsaad Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 1015 days ago

Sorry RIM, you gave out your best card late last year...nothing beats the Bold yet.
Memory leaks, resolved in the new 282 and the BB app that every one hates so much and is calling an epic failure, now makes archiving programs on the device memory a breeze.
I really can't think of a better phone to expect after the Bold because a touch screen Bold, will just make the screen dirty. Probably my only request would be a track pad instead of a track ball and the old curve keyboard.
Of course an increase in memory wouldn't harm.

 
 
Posted by Zyxwvu44 Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

i cant wait for one of these. im going to hold off for a few more months to replace my old 8320

 
 
Posted by golfnut Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

I sure hope this trackpad is all that it's supposed to be, though. I REALLY hope it doesn't debut w all the issues that the tour has! Tour = poor quality, imo.

 
 
Posted by augiedoggie Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

Can't wait 4 T-Mobile 2 get their version. "Driftwood"

 
 
Posted by laollis Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

Ain't giving up my Bold. I just want the Onyx too.

 
 
Posted by kayris06 Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

I sold my Bold a little while ago and since then I was waiting on the next BB to come to ATT, since I wasn't all too thrilled about the curve.

I told myself that if the Onyx comes to Att it would indeed be my new phone. AND viola! It truly is meant to be!

I can't wait to have it! I love how huge the screen is, and the fact that it has the keys like the Bold, I am not fond of the individual round keys like the curve. I love the flat surface. What a wonderful device.

 
 
Posted by JBerryKid Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

This just increased my level of excitement

 
 
Posted by hitechis Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

Love my Bold But Would Like To Add An Onyx to the collection To Stay With Tradition.

 
 
Posted by rubyjames Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

Well that's a great news ..Black berry has appeared on AT&T list...I really love this phone and I am planning to have this now..

Yeast Infection

Colon cleanse

 
 
Posted by bigspender339 Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

Could someone please tell me if this phone is coming out on T-Mobile? I'm tired of my curve 8900. Every other carrier has a 3G Blackberry! Will this one be coming to the T?

 
 
Posted by vjfromnj Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

seems like this phone has the things i like in my curve but upgraded, especially 3g. i'll just sell my 8900 for this one when it's out.

 
 
Posted by Barack-Berry Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1015 days ago

will def be selling the 8900 when this comes to tmobile

 
 
Posted by kweenzfynest Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1014 days ago

T-Mobile will be releasing their 3G Blackberry once sprint rolls out their 4G network

 
 
Posted by blak8830 Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1014 days ago

Is that a "no camera" Bold at the top of the list?

 
 
Posted by Sheyi Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1014 days ago

Why does AT&T own the phone market and continue to get the better phones first?? All this chatter about the Onyx/Driftwood and it seems talk about the "Driftwood" has just "drifted" away...anybody have any other info or when it's going to FCC testing?

 
 
Posted by Brnkvc Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1014 days ago

I completely agree with you. There is not a day that goes by that I do not formulate a google search looking for news of the driftwood,, and you are right. Nothing new about the driftwood. I have written BGR twice asking if they have any news and they have not gotten back to me.

Drats!

 
 
Posted by Crunch Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1014 days ago

Going through the list, I noticed the RIM 9000 NC line, which stands for No Camera. So a Bold without a camera. Great.

Anyway, does the MAGNUM still coming to AT&T, and where can we find the spec list for the 9700 Oynx?

Looks really good to me. Not nearly as wide as the Bold. I don't mind that, but I know plenty of folks do! Coolness. :)

 
 
Posted by Califilm Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1014 days ago

So many haters. This device looks great. Can't wait to get one.

 
 
Posted by Brnkvc Monday, Aug 10, 2009 1014 days ago

C'mon Tmo, PICK UP THE PACE! You stupid carrier you! Give me my 3g blackberry!!

 
 
Posted by Bankai Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 1011 days ago

I know man!! I feel your pain. lol read my post it's like 2 down from yours.

 
 
Posted by mszdede Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009 1013 days ago

smh ... now without the trackball it just looks like any other smartphone ... nothing special ... sorry :-/

 
 
Posted by Bankai Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 1011 days ago

when is the world will Tmobile get a really cool BB device? I mean Verizon got the Storm, AT&T got the Bold and now they're getting the 9700. I mean we're like the bastard children of the wireless world. Even cool items like the iphone. AT&T got that too!!!! :-(

 
 
Posted by Crunch Friday, Aug 14, 2009 1010 days ago

Now it's in Bell's computers. :D With a date of 8/18/09 (??? that's next Tueaday ???) and they're calling it the Bold 9700.

Nice! HSPA 7.2Mbps, 480x360 screen, 3G and WiFi (nothing special for us on AT&T), different shape screen, which is great for people who love the Bold, but for which the Bold 9000 has always been uncomfortable to hold.

I love RIM. They put out one BlackBerry after another.