BlackBerry Sedona enters the rumored device game

on 20 Jan 2011 09:04 PM

BlackBerry Sedona

If you were thinking there weren't any more rumored devices in the ol' pipeline think again. N4BB has posted up an image of what looks to be a new player to the name game - the BlackBerry Curve 'Sedona'. It sports 512MB of RAM and OS 6.1. Not many other details to go along with this one, but now that this little guy is out in the open we're sure to see more info in the near future. Check out a few more pictures after the break.

*UPDATE* - As noted in the comments, this just simply appears to be an Apollo prototype so nothing really new here as it's not another new device but rather, a real version of what we saw in the previously leaked renders.Given the fact the Apollo name has been given to many devices at one time or another we're starting to think it's actually a stage in device development rather then a real codename given to any one specific device. Could be way off on that thought but it is what it is, a thought.

Source: N4BB

BlackBerry Sedona

Filed Under: News & Rumors, Devices; Tags: BlackBerry Sedona

64 Comments

Posted by coldconfession13 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

I don't know why but it looks like a 8800 device to me. Maybe this is what the 8800 should have looked like years ago. This is a little to late.

Posted by SCrid2000 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

WTF? How is it different from the 9330?
If the 9330 doesn't get 6.1 that's gonna be beyond f'd up.

Posted by Culex316 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

If you read the original article on N4BB.com, it says the Sedona is a CDMA/GSM Berry not unlike the 9630/9650 or Storms.

Posted by justinbond Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

The keyboard on my 8830 is to date the best BB keyboard I have ever had. I would love to see a "new" device with a keyboard nearly identical to that one. I could sit and with ease type full emails on that thing. This does look very similar although its weird that they would have a larger keyboard in the curve series?

Posted by j.goncalves Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

Bold 9000 trumps that keyboard BY FAR... that should be the new bold thats coming out (the one with the HD Touchscreen)

Posted by velkcro Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

it looks like the 9700 at the back

Posted by Xopher Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

Okay. So they took the 93xx and added a camera flash...

Posted by Aalejandro Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

So in other words its an upgrade to the 8900

Posted by dancing-bass Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

keyboard looks different... whats the diff between this and apollo?

Posted by luqman24 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

i'll pass. Got my eyes on the Torch 2 :P

Posted by paspals Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

so, another 9700... obviously bb-designers r on strike...

Posted by Culex316 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

Wrong, it has a Curve keyboard, so it's not "another 9700"

Posted by paspals Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

that doesnt change the fact that some1 is on strike...

Posted by sf49ers Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

more RAM (512MB Vs 256MB), new Processor 800 Mhz vs 624 Mhz, new design more sleeker, keyboard, got newer EM1 battery which is sleeker and efficient, GSM/CDMA capable, may have a GPU and Open Gl support, OS 6.1, higher screen resolution on a low end device, 5-megapixel camera with flash, NFC and a better radio capable of better speeds..these are all the differences.

Posted by N8ter Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

There is nothing impressive about this. Even the new Bolds are thoroughly unimpressive. The only phone that looks like it may be worth looking at is the Storm 3, but it will be running OS 6.1 so that pretty much strikes it out for me.

Most consumers can't even fathom bying a phone with less than 16 GB internal storage. What the hell can I do with 512MB or 1GB?

Posted by j.goncalves Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

I don't think you can use MOST consumers, maybe some. that doesn't really matter to me. I have a 160 GB ipod, and if i want to load something up with music it is going to by my ipod, not my blackberry.

4 gb is MORE than enough.

Posted by N8ter Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

4GB isn't more than enough. Videos, Pictures, Documents, Data. Not to mention RIM doesn't put hardly any App Storage in the device.

160 iPods and Zunes are strictly media players, not smartphones. These devices are different. 4GB is peanuts. 8 is the minimum for me and 16GB is the sweet spot.

Still doesn't matter. Look what we're commenting on.

Yet another device with 512 MB storage (half of that eaten up by the OS and preloaded software). Embarassing.

Posted by RocPlayr Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

4GB should be more then enough. Don't forget the carrier usually adds a 4GB to 16GB SD card to make the phone more appealing. Verizon added a 16GB to my Storm 2.

Posted by Auli Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

Didn't you read bgr 's post you will be able to store apps on the storage now (internal or SD card) not the RAM so as long as you can buy 32 gb microsd cards then you sink your teeth into those kids games, besides we have always been able to save our music videos documents etc in the storage and sdcard since as long as I could remember on the bb , hence more choice and lest cost compared to the forced storage on idevices

Posted by Auli Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

Posted by openyoureyes Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

This is actually an early prototype of the Curve Apollo (due to 512MB, OS 6.1, and all grey 4 Action buttons).

See here: http://tinyurl.com/4dx32qg

Specifications:

Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Tri-band UMTS/HSPA 7.2Mbps
Bluetooth 2.1
Wi-Fi b/g/n
GPS
NFC
512MB of eMMC, 512MB of RAM
5-megapixel camera with flash
HVGA 480 x 360 display
1050 mAh battery
Tavor MG-1 800MHz CPU
BlackBerry OS 6.1
11mm thin

Posted by Sirhil Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

That's what I was thinking. And maybe this is the rel code name instead of the Apollo

Posted by Ebscer Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

Agreed.

It looks like the 8900 influenced curve that BGR was showing last week...

Posted by sf49ers Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

looks like a well thought out and well designed device esp the keyboard, when compared with 9700 it looks smaller in width and the thickness, it will appeal to younger gen and women than current bold users

Posted by Snipperdo17 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

Why does everyone complain? They greatly increased the specs of their LOW-END device, yet everyone still has a problem with it. What do you want them to do with the design? A typical BlackBerry design can not be changed a ton on the outside. They have made tons of money on the Curve series, so please enlighten me on what you think should be on their "cheap" phone.

Posted by crownr0yal Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

Go go Gadget CURVE8900REFRESH!

Posted by williamsbh76 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

Curve front, Storm back.... Meh.

Posted by SK122387 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

This looks exactly like the Apollo rendering come to life! Everything from the back camera area to the flat greenphone/menu/back/redPhone buttons. Hopefully the Dakota rendering will make the same transition soon too. This device looks really cool, and will surely make the 8900 proud, as it looks to be the Curve successor that everyone has been waiting for.

Posted by silverkrab Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

I just think it would be nice for the bold to get a mo****fu****g decent upgrade. Is a 4G full qwetry KB touch screen (not torch) OS 6.1 1GHz Processeor with decent RAM 8MP Cam too much to F'in ask for. Go Bold or go home.

Ninja B

Posted by openyoureyes Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

You just described Dakota except the 4G and not 8mp (MP is not that important for camera quality, it's the lens and electronics). Processor is unknown still but is most definitely going to be faster than the 800MHz Curve but not sure if they will use the same 1.2GHz as in the Torch 2 and Storm 3. 1GHz seems the most logical option.

And note on the 4G, RIM explicitly stated that they choose to avoid 4G right now because of poor battery life, added bulk, and too expensive to manufacturer (especially for the small size of Blackberry devices). Which is definitely true if you look at Android devices. 4G definitely eats battery life like nothing else and definitely adds bulk and expense.

Posted by silverkrab Friday, Jan 21, 2011 398 days ago

Most definitely those 4G juggernauts eat up batterry like pac man for sho. I have high hopes for the "dakota" I'm prefer the "bold gen" over the "curve gen" and am eager to see the newest "bold child" thanks for the info. I have faith in RIM and BlackBerry :)

Posted by Dreadz24 Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

I as well still have hope in RIM.

Posted by akaquietstorm Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

I don't like the raised panel where the send and end, etc. keys. The back seems like it is coming from a rugged brand of RIM..LOL

I don't physically like it, but I like the specs.

Posted by MsBrittz1016 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

This is the Apollo looks just like the Apollo we have seen already I wouldn't get all hyped up for another rumored device Sedona = Apollo

Posted by chefnilla Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

...And I'd get one. Specs are decent and the small size is appealing to me.

Posted by Erievon Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

I guess RIM didn't like the apple commercials touting the iP4 being the thinnest "smartphone". Guess this ends that.

And of course I see the usual haters are present...

Posted by 123berryaddicted Friday, Jan 21, 2011 398 days ago

Could someone please clarify this for me, the web is giving my mixed results, some say the iphone4 is thinner than 11mm, while others say it is thicker. If this phone is indeed 11mm, will it be thinner than the iphone4? If so that's pretty impressive considering the battery is removable.

Posted by somebodysomeone Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

The Apple site says the iPhone 4 is 9.3 mm thick... which is really thin :P haha. And the battery isn't removable, unless you get a technician to do it, as there is no battery door. That being said, this device looks awesome :D please let it be released in summer!

Posted by 123berryaddicted Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

That makes Erievon's comment make no sense. I think BlackBerry does a great job with the size of there device, but let's face it, a device with a removable battery door will never be able to out-slim a phone with out a battery door... Good job RIM! But Apple's iPhone4 is still slimmer.

Posted by howl078 Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 398 days ago

Slow down RIM!!

Posted by BayouBengal21 Friday, Jan 21, 2011 398 days ago

Oh god more bitching about RIM. They are going to keep creating devices that look the same because thats what a Blackberry is. Theses specs are great for the "low end" RIM device and I love it. What do you want the device to look like? Do you want it to look like a plasma tv turned sideways like the EVO or DROID X?

Posted by Culex316 Friday, Jan 21, 2011 398 days ago

They want it to be able to run Crysis and 2 HD movies in the background at the same time while launching nuclear missiles in Pakistan.

Posted by Dreadz24 Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

LMFAO!!!!!!!!

Posted by 3Dee Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

+2!

Posted by rlfricke216 Friday, Jan 21, 2011 398 days ago

I just don't understand RIM coming up with all these cool "Code Names" then releasing sister devices, ex. (Storm, Storm 2, storm 3... Torch, Torch 2... GAWD Knows how many Curves, and Bolds!)

Posted by Red777 Friday, Jan 21, 2011 398 days ago

This is the begining of the end RIM. I want a quad-core pwocessor, a super extreme-to-the-max amoled ultra capcitive touch scween, 7G, 5000 mAh battewy, and evewy time I look at it I want it to tell me how petty I mean pwetty I am. Get wif duh pwogwam RIM or I am gonna get a Motorola Citrus!

Posted by Red777 Friday, Jan 21, 2011 398 days ago

Posted by Auli Friday, Jan 21, 2011 398 days ago

Now let's get real pics of the storm 3 (plus info on the release date heehee) since these sedona back pics are different from the renderd pics of apollo(has flash for the camera and no 'brand') maybe the real back and side pics of the monaco monza are also different

Posted by ugbadboy Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

BlackBerryOS just posted it as the Apollo, not another device it seems!

Posted by philbaby Friday, Jan 21, 2011 397 days ago

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