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BlackBerry Thunder Media Player Images!!!

by Kevin Michaluk on 7 Jul 2008 12:06 PM
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BlackBerry Thunder Music Player
BlackBerry Thunder Music Player

Finally we get to see some screenshots from RIM's up and coming touchscreen device, currently codenamed the BlackBerry Thunder. Big props to BlackBerrySync for going public with these screenshots of the Thunder's media player application. Running OS 4.7, the BlackBerry Thunder will feature a carrier music store similar to the iPhone's iTunes store and will allow users to purchase songs directly from their device. BBsync also says the Thunder's 360X480 touchscreen display is likely to be made of glass and will make for excellent widescreen viewing of movies and videos taken on the Thunder's built-in camera.

I have a feeling we will soon be seeing a lot more shots of the BlackBerry Thunder. Rumor has it production work on the Thunder begins next week!

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Posted by uncheels23 Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

looks pretty sweet

 
 
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Posted by mo8675309 Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

WOW!

...any shots of the virtual keyboard? :)

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

i don't have any shots at the moment but i can tell you that it has the half keyboard (pearl style) when straight and if you tilt it it has a full qwerty keyboard

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

ah, that's too bad they couldn't fit in the full keyboard upright. i've never been too keen on the pearl's board

 
 
Posted by BabiCakes Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

I want....need....MUST HAVE!!!

 
 
Posted by asylvia Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

for some reason when trying to view this, all of the text is cutoff on the right hand side!!!

 
 
Posted by punkskata321 Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

Wow... This phone looks so sweet, makes me want to smash an iPhone, but Bold for more business style apps.

 
 
Posted by Runell A Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

the media player looks pretty sweet, and the glass screen is definately a nice touch... would it be safe to say this is the final design of the Thunder?

 
 
Posted by MightyTinman Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

there seems to be a frame issue... Im unable to see the right side of the text... I also cant see the phone in landscape! (i see the edge :p)... I want to see it!!!

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

was just affecting Internet Explorer. IE isn't as smart as Firefox apparently.

All good now. Enjoy!

 
 
Posted by MightyTinman Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

thanks kevin.. there still running IE 6 here at work..

 
 
Posted by jaymojones Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I will definitely be getting this! Can't wait for more information and pics to drop.

Also, I wonder how many mega pixels the camera will be?

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

the camera will be a 3.2 mpxl camera w/ auto focus :)

 
 
Posted by CGSCOT Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

WOW !!..Looking Cool...that HAS to be out this year !!
Please RIM dont faff about like you're doing with the Bold...get this thing out there !!

 
 
Posted by Delegator Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

As a current Verizon customer, I have no desire for a "carrier music store similar to iTunes." The VCast store and media management are both downright lousy in terms of performance and usability (the desktop part of the media manager uses Windows Media Player -- blecch).

So, while this looks like a pretty sweet piece of hardware, I'm withholding judgment until we know whether it has a crippled GPS, whether it has wifi at all, and whether the carriers force business through their proprietary services. I'd pay extra to have an actual open device that does what I want without Verizon screwing it up.

 
 
Posted by sheesh Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

so THATS why telus has come out with their own little "iTunes like" application!!! it all makes sense now!

 
 
Posted by Runell A Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

I think the reason why Telus came up with its' own version is because Bell has had one for a while now. Ever since the release of Bell's Curve, Bell's music store has been pushed more than before.

 
 
Posted by NysFinest4Ever Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

Man.. I cant take it.. so many good looking BB to lust over.. This phone looks Sexy..I dont really like touch screen phones.. but man.. I am begining to reconsider. The rest of this year is looking good for smart phone users. I have a feeling after this phone launches.. IPhone? what? so last year... hahaha.. loving it

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

i like it!!!

 
 
Posted by MightyTinman Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

I have to admit the phone is downright gorgeous.. but im afraid of what the touch QWERTY experience is going to be like. As of right now I'm an iphone user(unlocked on the rogers network) impatiently awaiting the arrival of the BB Bold. One of the main reasons for my switch, apart from the shear sexiness that is BOLD, is the qwerty. I'm a big guy, and therefore have big hand. The QWERTY on the iphone is too small and leaves too much room for error. The only time I can "stand" the keyboard is in landscape mode, and that only happens when surfing in safari. That being said, I hope for RIM's sake, they have at least a landscape capable sms and email interface, otherwise it'll have the same response from business men as the iPhone.

 
 
Posted by URUTUM Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

very nice!!!
hopefully the interactivity of the OS will be better than the iPhone... im still expecting a physical slide out keyboard...im expecting sooo much from this phone... i have no doubt though!! ;D

 
 
Posted by URUTUM Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

Any release dates???????????????????????

 
 
Posted by adutson Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

All this talk of upcoming devices with OS 4.6 and 4.7 while we all have been waiting (and waiting, and waiting) for an official (well, official in the case of AT&T) OS 4.5!

 
 
Posted by JasonHDD Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

good job Kev...as usual... personally, I don't like touch-screens..but this looks alright.. as I've said before, nice to see RIM covering all the bases...

 
 
Posted by miss_michelle Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1416 days ago

Wow! It looks really nice!

 
 
Posted by Dice Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

HOLY SCHNIKIES im gettin 3, one to use, and 2 just to stare at!!!

 
 
Posted by maccman Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Hey is this still suppose to be exclusive to friggin Verizon?? and will we get screen shots of a keyboard please?? music/video and all that looks great..but us BB users do business. Not look @ movies and download music on my phone. If its limited to one carrier..and has that stupid "iphone like keyboard" since it has a "itunes like music store" its just eye candy or a quick BB answer to the iphone...i want to be wrong...HELP if not ill patiently wait on the Bold

Peace

 
 
Posted by Wifiguy Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Would like to know why would anyone want a Blackberry touch screen only phone that would be locked to proprietory Verizon vcast services? That's the dealbreaker. Why the disdain for Apple? Is it only hot when Blackberry does it?

 
 
Posted by skyys Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

I dont even use any of the vcast services. I'm perfectly happy now with my 8830 and would be perfectly happy with the Thunder and still not using any vcast services. Thats what 3rd party apps are for.

I dont need to be told when to turn. I can read a map and see where to turn so google maps is perfect for me. Just to cover the whole "VERIZON SUX BECAUSE THEY CRIPPLED THE GPS" argument.

 
 
Posted by ferfious Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

*wipes drool from chin*
i want that! lol

 
 
Posted by PhxBlue Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

That's excellent news. That should mean that the touch screen is not pressure sensitive right? Instead it will be capacitive and much more responsive than a pressure sensitive design (I think but don't quote me on it).

**Wifiguy**
Yes its hot when BB does it because you know they will give it ALL the basic services every other phone on the market has plus its going to have the BB quality (not that Apple doesn't have quality). Yes I owned an iPhone, yes I liked it, yes I sold it. It was lacking too many common services.

 
 
Posted by Kim817 Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

im DEFINITELY waiting for the thunder . forget the bold .

those shots look very promising .

 
 
Posted by maxmax Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

boomba -
you seem to have more info than others are willing to share. care to answer any more questions?

does the ui theme look like what the bold is running? just slighty altered for touch? or is it something all new?

what is the device size like? no bigger than 8800 series i hope?

is there a way to pull up the keypad at any time to take advantage of keyboard shortcuts?

i take it brickbreaker is gone because it would be hard to make it touch controlled? unless it makes use of the accelerometer and you tilt the phone?

does this make use of the multitouch ui RIM patented?

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

i dont mean to brag but i do have more info than othrs are sharing,

the softwear on the phone is very early, but so far the theme is exactly like the bold only altered for the touch screen. the only difference is that there is two bars of apps at the bottom of the zen style rather than one.

the device is about the seze of the curve, and about the same thickness.

like i said the softwear is still very early bust thus far you can pull up the menu and enable the keyboard to be showen at any point.

not to sure about the games, being as the softwear is still very early in devlopment.

i dont know about the multi-touch interface yet. . .

anymore questions?

 
 
Posted by maxmax Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

haptic feedback on the touchscreen?

i'll post anything else as i think of it.

thanks.

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

so far havent seen the facebook app, but if i find anything out i will be sure to let you know :)

 
 
Posted by maxmax Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

you misread. i was asking if the phone gives a light vibration when you push the on screen buttons.

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

sorry, umm, i havent really had much time with the phone (actually i have only seen it being used, not too much hands on) so i dont know, i dont think there will be feed back, but when you do push the screen in it makes a clicking soud as if a key on a keyboard, that and and you can feel when the screen is being pushed.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

It's called a haptic touchscreen and the technology has been well documented. Google for "haptic touchscreen" to learn more.

The idea is that when you press a key on the touchscreen it actually moves giving you real physical-key like feedback.

Some articles for those interested:
http://www.redferret.net/?p=9533
http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/11/06/nokias-near-on-perfect-haptic-touch...

 
 
Posted by austinking Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Bring it to AT&T!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by austinking Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Bring it to AT&T!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by boxofrain Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Ok...that's a sexy looking phone right there.

 
 
Posted by tennistim777 Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

I know now it's a touchscreen, but I thought I saw it some where as a slider with keyboard? Thoughts? Thanks.

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

no there isnt a slider on this phone, instead the screen is like a giant button, you have to actually press the screen in to make buttons do things, like clicking on the mouse, i find its much better for typing than on an iPhone!

 
 
Posted by tennistim777 Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Could you please explain in more detail? Is it your basic touchscreen, as a light touch of the screen will do? Thank you!

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

no, its not your basic touchscreen, think of it when you are typing, when on your basic touch screen you just lightly touch the screen and the letter you are on is used, where as with this device you actually push on the screen as if it were a actual tactile keyboard! it makes for much better typing in my opinion.

 
 
Posted by tennistim777 Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Interesting, definitely worth a try. Why do you think RIM went in this direction with the touchscreen? It is so different from anything they have done before. Are they trying to ride the "touchscreen wave" trend of phones that are currently being offered by others companies? Thanks.

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

i dont work at rim so i am just taking a shot in the dark here but i think that they are doing this because they wanna conquor the cell phone world, since they are coming out with the kickstart flip phone, and now a touch screen, all thats left is a slider and there will be a bb of every style of phone.

another reason could be to compete with apple. iphon vs thinder, both touch screens, just a thought

 
 
Posted by CMike Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

I am still a little confused how the typing is going to work. You say that you actually push on the screen like you would if typing on a true keyboard, but it says above that this phone is going to have a glass touchscreen which would make this impossible (unless I am just thinking about this the wrong way). Can you offer any clarification?

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

i am not too sure who posted about the glass touchscreen because it wasn't me. now i have seen the device being used and had a small amount of hands on time so i can tell you FOR SURE that you actually push on the screen to type, choose applications etc . .

 
 
Posted by CMike Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

So it is a touch-sensitive screen and not a heat sensitive screen? I guess... is it more like the iPhone in terms of glass or say the LG Voyager with a more pushable screen that actually moves when you touch it? I have the Voyager right now and I was thinking of waiting for the Bold and ditching the touch-screen all together but I am starting to seriously consider the Thunder as well.

 
 
Posted by MightyTinman Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

i commented earlier on how a touch QWERTY would be the death of the device.. one can only hope that they dont make that mistake.

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

i have read your earlier post and i am pleased to inform you that as of right now you CAN text in landscape with a full keyboard, that goes for emil and any other time you are typing, you choose landscape or portrait typing!

 
 
Posted by MightyTinman Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Are you refering to BB or the iphone?.. either way, I believe its too little too late for the iphone. after 10 months of use, I've seen no improvement. The only interesting in the firmware updates were icons that shake and were to move. As far as sms and email go, its a no go for me.. I look forward to a tactile response from the keys of the bold

 
 
Posted by bomba Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

that would be for the bb

 
 
Posted by llasso Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

It looks great! As boomba said regarding size, camera, etc its good i guess. My only concern, i don´t know yet about typing in a touchscreen, but i´ll have to wait to have it in my hands and play with it.

 
 
Posted by Runell A Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

this thread really blew up.

boomba: thanks for the clarification that it might not be a glass screen... though I think it would be cool, I'm sure RIM designed it better this way. You wouldn't happen to be one of the lucky few who's in the vicinity of RIM's buildings are you?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

What is the size of the screen itself?

 
 
Posted by awaters Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Boomba any news on a release date? or at least how far along they are on the development?

 
 
Posted by Cristroforo V. Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Damn! that is nice. I hope it all comes out all smooth, and working right. No rush, just take your time with this one ,and make it happen. Let the THUNDER do some damage!well, Looking good so far. CIAO!!!!

 
 
Posted by JoeFLA Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Beautiful, the only thing I would want on this thing is my Viigo project Tango to work on this.

 
 
Posted by Lauren Lo Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

is verizon going to be the only carrier? Are we expecting this thing to be out this year or next year.. if next year then the bold will be my next purchase and then the thunder.... blackberry fanatic

 
 
Posted by JoeFLA Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

I hope that this CDMA phone makes it to Sprint, does anybody know if there's a chance that Sprint will eventually get this phone?

 
 
Posted by Antonio Domingo Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

I don't know if this model will work like the others but is so pretty...

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

i'm not trying to hate, as i'm as hopeful as any BB-enthusiast/user/lover that this is the real mccoy, but the expert answering everyone's questions has inside knowledge on the phone but doesn't know if it's a multi-touch?

or is it because i'm too much of a nerd and so "regular people" who, presumably, are better beta testers [say that three times!] aren't on the same vocabulary level as other BlackBerristas?

Don't flame, thanks; just intrigued AND wanna believe, but am confused.

 
 
Posted by DravenX Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Looks very nice. When it's time to upgrade I will be looking at the Thunder.

 
 
Posted by curveman Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

cant wait till this phone comes out!!!

 
 
Posted by EricLT Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Cool. The Thunder is going to be a game changer. Can't wait.

 
 
Posted by Wifiguy Monday, Jul 07, 2008 1415 days ago

Kevin, when are you going to design a Crackberry Logo for the iPhone and iPod Touch homescreens. Pretty icons only get on my iPod touch.

 
 
Posted by exelant Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

I think it looks awesome. I do think I'll miss a qwerty keyboard - looks like they could be hiding a slide out keyboard, I hope. We use glass face PDAs at work and it's only a matter of time before the faces get scratched and scored.

 
 
Posted by BioGenecide Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

WOW. . .what a beautiful, . . . .can you call this a phone? It looks like it belongs on batman's utility belt. I mean really. This is just the media player, can you imagine what the rest of OS 4.7 looks like. . .you see this is for the grown-folk. The i-whatever is for the children.

 
 
Posted by hull_city Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

Now that's what I'm talking about....

 
 
Posted by hull_city Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

OMG!

 
 
Posted by skyys Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

seems you're everyone's best friend right now :)

 
 
Posted by bb_flyboy Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

Mmmm....Thunder *drool*

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

Yessss iam all over it looks like the screen is a little tiny but ill get over it ill have it first day it come out thanks rim love it Firrrrst

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

How do you expect to type a full length mail without a physical keyboard?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

No RIM! Don't feed into the iClone craze! Touchscreen is for Apple, stick to your specialty!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

Does anybody know if you will be able to call a contact from the touchscreen like the Iphone? or you have to hit the send button??

 
 
Posted by Cole Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

Me Like

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

Any news on screen size?

 
 
Posted by saechavarry Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

I Love the Thunder! Can't wait until its released.

 
 
Posted by dbktti Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

Wow, that phone looks sweet! Can't Wait!!!

 
 
Posted by nickadelman Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1415 days ago

i love my BB... just hate the player
i hope the new player support more media types

 
 
Posted by Crystal Brooke Tuesday, Jul 08, 2008 1414 days ago

noooo!!! I am so dissapointed!!! I am a loyal at&t customer and I hadn't ever planned on switching. ahhh but I have a feeling this phone is going to be amazing!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Wednesday, Jul 09, 2008 1414 days ago

omg! I can't wait for this to come out!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Friday, Jul 11, 2008 1411 days ago

hey has anyone hear about what type of screen the thunder will be using? Capacitive like the iphone and glyde or resistive like dare and others? capacitive really works for the iphone but the glyde's screen is horrible so hopefully its screen will be just right?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Sunday, Jul 13, 2008 1409 days ago

Blackberry can do nothing but copy Apple? COME ON - this is the market leader... how about an original idea?

If I want an iPhone, I will buy an iPhone. If I want a Blackberry, I will buy a blackberry... not just a second rate, junked up, ripped off, touch screen iPhone wannabe.

 
 
Posted by nick8806 Wednesday, Sep 03, 2008 1358 days ago

Yea, pretty much amazing!!! I'm gunna miss my curve...lol