UPDATE Niagara: CDMA BlackBerry 9000

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Published on: 06 May, 2008 by PhoneArena Team

Keep in mind that the information in this article is not official.

BGR is reporting that RIM is preparing a low-speed alternative to the BlackBerry 9000, codenamed Niagara. Other than the missing 3G details are sparse on this new device, though we don't imagine too much will change. The overall design is similar to the 9000, but there are some unique differences to the Niagara such as the larger bezel and battery door design.

Update: Looks like the names got mixed up. The Niagara is actually an EVDO unit which is said to be launching on Verizon in May of 2009, while the Javelin is the 3G-less GSM version.

Niagara Specs:

"Large screen family"
QWERTY keyboard
480×360 LCD
EV-DO Rev. A
aGPS
3.2 megapixel camera
4.7 OS platform
BES 5.0 support (HTML email, etc)
Qualcomm MSM7600 processor

Javelin Specs:

QWERTY keyboard
480×360 LCD
Quad-band GSM/EDGE
GPS
Wi-Fi
3.2 megapixel camera
4.6 OS platform
BES 5.0 support as well
ArgonV processor

source: BGR

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HeyTreTre @ 05 May, 2008 01:27:55 PM

Why would anyone in 2008 want a non 3g device
Thats just STUPID, well unless its for tmobile. LMAO

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jrcrow @ 05 May, 2008 01:43:23 PM

I have a BB Curve and honestly cant tell the difference between 3G and Edge as far as service
coming from ATT-->if both phones are with all service bars..milliseconds make the difference, if
not so then 5 seconds maybe..you ONLY need 3g internet if you use internet which I only activated
it on 2 lines to get a discount on my BB Curve..other than that..no need/purpose for me..lol!..you
dont need 3g service to text/2 way people

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jrcrow @ 05 May, 2008 01:45:09 PM

I would actually suggest getting a curve over BB 9000 due to the spaces in the keyboard which make
texting very efficent..as apposed to pressed 3 keys at once with the BB 9000..ONLY get the 9000 if
you NEED wifi/3G service..other than that thats about it..the BB Curve 4.5 OS will be designed as
the same version as the OS 4.6 for the 9000.

Jrcrow

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