BlackBerry Bold R020 internal overview, replaces BlackBerry Bold 9700

By on Aug 19, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Exclusive August 19, 2010

You’d think that RIM would be replacing highest-end product with a brand new device, right? Well, previous rumors suggested that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 would get nothing more than a simple refresh, and we’re able to confirm those rumors. We have a leaked internal document detailing all sorts of fun stuff. Market positioning, technical overviews, and a bunch more. The big picture view? The BlackBerry Bold R020 (9020? 9750? 9780? We’re just guessing) will be practically identical to the 9700 visually. Internal changes include a 5 megapixel camera sensor, and 512MB of RAM up from 256MB. It will also launch with BlackBerry 6 — obviously. We’d love to say there is more, but there isn’t, so check out the leaked document and let us know your thoughts, ok?

Click on over to our BlackBerry Bold R020 overview gallery!

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  • Jon

    Note it’s called “BlackBerry HH Software 6.0″, where HH=handheld. In the past it’s been called “device software”. Another tablet hint.

  • dan

    bring back the 9000 rim please it was such a great device all this new crap would be great in a bb the size of the 9000

    • Yusuf

      Could not agree more. The 9000 rocks. Good size, and stereo speakers. What we need is a 9000 with 512meg or 1G RAM, higher res screen and track pad….

    • Jimbo

      Coming next year buddy…..same form factor, but touch screen wckeyboard, iPhone 4 esque type steel framed construction

  • Shane Fogle

    This re-badging of a handset that came out just last November is a prime example of why RIM is headed in the wrong direction. Instead of making the 9700 with adequate memory to run OS 6 when the handset was released, RIM skimped and only gave it enough memory to adequately run the current OS 5…whatever…at the time of release. Now, they find themselves in quite a precarious position: A handset that’s been out for roughly 9 months and it obviously won’t have the horsepower to adequately run OS 6, so those of us with a 9700 (I didn’t purchase mine until this past Feb) are stuck with the same old crappy web browser and lack of better features because the manufacturer went on the cheap and didn’t pack enough memory into the 9700. Comparisons will always be made and I’m not one to compare- we all have our “smartphone” preferences and mine has always been Blackberry; however, even the nemesis Apple “gets it”. Their handset that is 2+ years old runs their latest OS. Users shouldn’t be required to continually purchase new hardware to keep up with software…especially when most people can only get the “after rebate” price every two years. Something else RIM can learn from Apple- Give your current customers, like those of us on a Bold 9700, some kind of deal so that we can pick up the newer models for the “after rebate” price- it isn’t the carrier contract that’s the problem- As Apple proved, people will stay locked into contracts forever to continue getting the new iPhone. I see that strategy as a win-win for all parties involved…Wake up, RIM.

    • Bobby

      May be you want to OPEN your eyes up again and check this out

      Don’t underestimate anything until you are damn sure about it.

    • reamRIM

      I completely agree … reminds me of them releasing the Tour 9630 without WiFi only to shit on those who bought one not knowing the Bold 9650 would be out soon with WiFi and a trackpad and possibly able to get BB OS 6

  • cmehta

    After 1 week with my 9800 I am positive that I will return it and go back to my 9800 for now. The big question is: do I wait for this (would be my 8th consecutive RIM device) or do I jump off the wagon and go buy a Droid X…

  • JROCKK

    is the release for this phone really october??

  • SVELTE

    RIM is sooooo goddam boring now. wtf RIM?

  • Marcus

    Honestly, come on. RIM seriously needs to innovate, not update. And by October? I hope it has bigger and better plans for the Fall….

  • james

    is this defiantly going to be released in october ?

  • mina

    no front faced camera…?

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