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BlackBerry 9800 Set up video shown off, check out the boot animation! [video]

by Bla1ze on 21 Jul 2010 07:32 PM
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Wow, check this out. Salomondrin has again teamed up with Terrible Bean to bring us another look at BlackBerry 6. This time, we get the set up video for the BlackBerry 9800. The video walkthrough is quite impressive to see on it's own but I'm really digging the boot animation that gets shown off. Check it out, let us know what you think in the comments. You're turn RIM. Show us something else cool about BlackBerry 6. Maybe have it running on a full QWERTY non touch screen? We'd all enjoy that video.

Source: Salmondrin

Filed Under: News & Rumors, BlackBerry Media, Devices; Tags: AT&T, BlackBerry 9800
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Posted by jorgerangel159 Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Will this phone come to tmobile at some point

 
 
Posted by bigwill5150 Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

But there is nothing stopping you from buying an unlocker and using a T-Mo SIM. I did this with T-Mo on the original Bold. The only down side is the splash screen said was at&t. It worked beautifully.

 
 
Posted by crownr0yal Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 569 days ago

the 3G bands are different. i don't want to only use EDGE.

 
 
Posted by chaz0717 Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

Of course, just conjecture. However, the scuttlebutt is that it's only 6 months for the AT&T exclusive. and there are pictures of it with a T-Mob Europe sim card plugged in. I think it's actually pretty likely.

 
 
Posted by gatorboi352 Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

Insignificant.

Touch screen is the way of the smart phone now.

BlackBerries weren't even relevant to "the rest of us" until the Storm series dropped. It's currently their best selling line.

Look at the line up of leading phones: iPhone, Droid and Droid X, EVO, Incredible, etc etc

Even if some have a slide out keyboard, it's all about a huge touchscreen out front.

 
 
Posted by schomin Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

God. If they don't have Blackberry 6 on a 9700 soon I'll freak out! I don't want to have to buy another phone.

 
 
Posted by tumer Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Wow! That was nice!

 
 
Posted by mariosdonkey Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Man I hope the 9700 is supported.

 
 
Posted by tumer Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

There's a lot more to bb6 then thought

 
 
Posted by that_maynard Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Can wait to hold this and put it to use!

 
 
Posted by dudermont Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

I'm really looking forward to this phone!

I think RIM is really trying to catchup with the other companies in the areas that lacked.

Although even without the extra stuff that is a very welcome addition, I still find blackberry's all around the best phones for what I do. This will just make it undisputed in my mind anyways.

 
 
Posted by G.4 Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

I realize this is supposed to launch as a GSM device but surely there's a chance it will come to CDMA too? I also believe Blackberry is the best device for what I do- I am not tempted to switch to any other company at all. That being said, I really love my plan and quality of service at Sprint... Anyone know if CDMA is Even a Possibility???

 
 
Posted by kcs1user Sunday, Jul 25, 2010 566 days ago

It's rumored that sprint just might be getting the 98xx series slider. It's also rumored that Vondafon UK has signed on to get the 98xx series slider also. So Verzion customers rejoice since vondafon owns Verizon we could be seeing this phone also.

 
 
Posted by Versed Sunday, Jul 25, 2010 566 days ago

Vodafone owns part of VZW, like 45% not all of them, the rest and majority is owned by Verizon.

 
 
Posted by crigga84 Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

That's so good it's sexual :D

 
 
Posted by Spiral_ouT Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Pretty darn cool boot video. REALLY hope my 9700's can handle it!

 
 
Posted by Karmaloop Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

That looked great, but in the end it's just a demo. Still cool.

 
 
Posted by nashstruck Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

I WANT ONE!!

 
 
Posted by jmhphr Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Wish I was still with ATT

 
 
Posted by Dragondima Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

It's such an amazing phone, I just would love to know when?! I'm not the type to buy phones the day the come out, but for this phone I think I would make an exception. AT&T, please gives us a date!

 
 
Posted by r0cketman22 Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

I want this on a 9700 form factor device. If my current 9700 is eligible, that's great. If I have to buy a newer model, so be it. I just don't want anything but this 9700's form factor.

For the record, I don't care about the cool intro or the video demo--I want the updated core app suite, refreshed UI and most of all; Social Feeds!!!

pin:22155915

 
 
Posted by iChace Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

I've been a member here for a few months now and have been keeping up with the 9800 and BB6, I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS DEVICE. I will have no problem putting my 8900 down for it, just like I had no problem putting my 8310 down for the 8900.

RIM is progressing slowly but surely. And though the vid was the setup demo, it looked damn good!

 
 
Posted by ReignStorm Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Too bad my 9550 will never see it.... I am done!

 
 
Posted by Ebscer Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

That looks really nice.

Only one month to go?

 
 
Posted by birdman_36 Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

More like 2 months. RIM said Summer 2010 which means they have until Sept 21st

 
 
Posted by xstex Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Right, I know my BlackBerry will never have enough power to run this (8520), so I'm thinking I'm going to get the 9800 sometime, it looks amazing.

 
 
Posted by xstex Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Right, I know my BlackBerry will never have enough power to run this (8520), so I'm thinking I'm going to get the 9800 sometime, it looks amazing.

 
 
Posted by dodger_moore Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

C'mon it's not difficult!!!!

Anyway, this phone and OS gets better with every video I see of it. I don't mind that my 9700 may not get OS6, it's great how it is and it's nice to have something to aspire to (?)

This 9800 is really starting to look like a world beater. All the fancy media stuff AND the BlackBerry simplicity? But with the customisability of Blackberry too?

Surely the real test will be when it's in your hands but right now it's looking like the least compromised phone out there, to me at least.

 
 
Posted by mrscott45 Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Definately, when they mean definitely? Or...customise, when they mean... Customize?

 
 
Posted by deRusett Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

Customise is how the English Speaking world spells it, Customize is how the American Speaking people Spell it.

You are correct with the Definately being incorrect, as it Definitely only has 1 English Spelling without an Americanism.

 
 
Posted by pineypl Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 569 days ago

Then is timing or scheduling.
Than is comparison.

You do one thing THEN another.
You compare more than that.

On topic, that OS6 and the 9800 looks fabulous.

 
 
Posted by ShellydonBB Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Can't wait to see the storm 3 running OS 6 !

 
 
Posted by iggypop Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

I really don't care anyone says - the more I see of OS 6, the more I can't wait to get my hands on a 9800. Time to retire my 9530 (we've had both good times and bad times)!

And for the whiners who say RIM hasn't done enough, just remember this - what they do, they do very, VERY well. Between a new slick interface, what looks to be a very promising browser, and improved media capabilities I will be a VERY happy CrackBerry user!

 
 
Posted by dodger_moore Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

I agree with you - that which the BlackBerry does works very very well and there is no room for the superfluous. There's a lot of stuff on the BB, and it's all there for a good reason.

I predict a serious upsurge in the positive vibes permeating CrackBerry ones the 9800 finally drops...

 
 
Posted by mrscott45 Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Ones, when they mean...once?

 
 
Posted by deRusett Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

LMAO! nice

 
 
Posted by dodger_moore Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

You die by it, I suppose! XD

 
 
Posted by BlackKho Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

The device looks smooth, really smooth. The booting animation is amazing, as I already said, so many times by the way, I'm gonna get this device as soon as it is released in France! Fosho!

 
 
Posted by devGOD Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

all BB's are smooth until you put stuff on it. then it becomes slow as sh!t

 
 
Posted by jmhphr Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

I don't see a boot in there anywhere.....

 
 
Posted by iggypop Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

People, honestly - stop complaining about the fact you're upset OS6 won't be available for older devices. New software needs new hardware, plain and simple.

We no longer live in a world where cell phones last years on end. Products have shorter lifespans now, they're designed to be out of date within a year because even if you max everything out, it still pales in comparison to what's out there the year after.

Be happy there are companies who push themselves to the limits to release something better than their last product every 6 months, whether it be RIM, Apple, or HTC.

If you want the latest and greatest, prepare to pay for it. Otherwise shut up, take care of your phone and wait till you're eligible.

 
 
Posted by anastasiophan Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

Well said.

RIM can't please everyone. Either they are progressing too slow with stuff, or they are abandoning their loyal customers because they decided to make a big jump with their software.

 
 
Posted by devGOD Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

i'm still not sold. its just a GUI on top of an old OS

 
 
Posted by xstex Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

Are you an idiot?

 
 
Posted by infinus Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

DevGod has a point that can be raised, OS6 doesn’t shows any new OS capabilities ( like new ways of handling memory, efficient way to use SD cards, better hardware handling, etc ).
It just showed some new apps and a new GUI.
I was expecting some new features like save email to html/pdf/doc format, native html email compose, folder sync for exchange servers, pc like email experience(bb’s best selling point is email device), native zip support, etc..
But I can’t see anything really new, except new browser.

 
 
Posted by douglaswilson Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

What do you want it to do??? part the sea???

 
 
Posted by slashd0t Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 570 days ago

No kidding.. I'm wondering what goes through some peoples heads...

1) They have nothing to back up the statement that it's build on an "old" OS..

2) They likely don't even have a clue how an OS is even built

3) I'm not sure what features it is missing for this person to even come up with this statement... Lack of apps? That doesn't mean the OS is poor, it means RIM has done a poor job of getting developers on the platform.

Gotta love ignorance.

 
 
Posted by Dragondima Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

Unfortunately saying it's a "GUI on top of an old OS" doesn't really make a lot of sense. The UI is essential the OS, since they're run on a JVM. They've definitely revamped the way the OS runs, adding functionality and features to how the interface looks, and works. A lot of people won't know this because it's really not essential knowledge, but with a name such as "devG-D" I was hoping you actually did development.

@slashd0t
Since both BlackBerry OS and Android OS are Java platforms, and Java is the second most widely used programming language on this planet, there's definitely a huge community of programmers and developers. RIM just hasn't made it "popular" enough for them to be compelled to do it.

Other than that I wish RIM luck on doing so, they at least have me as a developer :D

 
 
Posted by infinus Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

Unfortunately saying it's a "GUI on top of an old OS" doesn't really make a lot of sense. The UI is essential the OS, since they're run on a JVM. They've definitely revamped the way the OS runs, adding functionality and features to how the interface looks, and works. A lot of people won't know this because it's really not essential knowledge, but with a name such as "devG-D" I was hoping you actually did development.
Unfortunately you only believe in what you see (better GUI), there has to be very efficient custom carved kernel for every other devices, I guess rim is very lazy on handling some very important dues like memory handling, boot up to name few.

@slashd0t
Since both BlackBerry OS and Android OS are Java platforms, and Java is the second most widely used programming language on this planet, there's definitely a huge community of programmers and developers. RIM just hasn't made it "popular" enough for them to be compelled to do it.
Yes java is very popular but not very efficient for embedded devices,
Iphone uses objective C ( C++ like ), symbian: C++, bada: C++, BREW: c,c++.
No complain in java’s scalability, but RIM’s propriety API are very confusing and lame.

 
 
Posted by Dragondima Thursday, Jul 22, 2010 570 days ago

I'm very impressed with your knowledge, and can't really disagree with much. I'm a bit biased, but of course it's no secret what are RIM's faults.

So the GUI topic and the API kind of fall in to one category. Apple released how many phones? 4. And RIM has released how many? Honestly I have no idea what the count is, but I'd guess around 20+ area. My point is, that even though Apple's iPhone gets a lot more dev's they're really only developing for 1-2 OS's and the specs are the same across the board on iPhone (from development stand point). Whereas RIM has 4.0+,4.5, 5.0, and shortly to come 6.0. They also have phones with multiple resolutions, and a large array of specs. What I'm trying to say is, that it's a lot easier to develop for Apple because it's a lot more convenient, and the stresses of compatibility don't really exist. Couldn't you have just said C? No need to really go through all the C family that is available, haha i'm aware of what the iOS is, and C is only used for their app development, it's actually a Unix based OS. I've seen and used both IDE, and RIM makes it easier by allowing us to use Eclipse, and we're not required to have an Apple computer to develop (my favorite thing about this!). I don't know if you can call it an embedded device either, they're kind of going away from that definition, but until that's a general consensus, we'll just leave that up in the air.

 
 
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