For all you Crackberry Addicts, more so those owning the Blackberry Bold it seems a good replacement is finally on the way 
the guys over at crackberry.com did a overview of the upcoming blackberry device code named : Onyx
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BlackBerry Onyx Review - First Impressions
Posted in Device Reviews on 24 May 2009 13:23 by Kevin Michaluk |
A CrackBerry.com Hands-On First Look at the BlackBerry codenamed Onyx…
The First 'No Compromise' BlackBerry Smartphone...
Pre-release review time! Rumors of the BlackBerry device model with the codename “Onyx” have been floating around for a while now and were proven legit when the first photos of it surfaced here at CrackBerry back on May 10th. After going hands-on with the Onyx, I think it’s safe to say THIS IS the traditional (no touchscreen) BlackBerry smartphone so many of us have been waiting for. It always seems that every new BlackBerry smartphone makes a compromise somewhere on its specifications and feature sheet - be it the Bold’s camera, or the Curve 8900’s lack of 3G, or the Tour 9630’s lack of WiFi, or the Storm’s lack of memory and snappy OS.
RIM has finally packed it ALL into one device with the Onyx — 3G, WiFi, GPS, 3.2 megapixel camera - and they’ve done it in a tight form factor. If you put the Onyx side by side with the BlackBerry Bold and compare the specs, you realize the triumph in engineering RIM has accomplished here. The Onyx is basically better in every way but has a much smaller footprint (though arguably the Bold’s extra width makes for a better keyboard and physically wider display that some users may prefer). So if you’re relaxing this Memorial Day weekend, grab a bevvie, sit back and read on to see tons of photos, a video and some first impressions of the BlackBerry Onyx.
* Disclaimer: Like all of our pre-release reviews, please note that this is non-commercially available device which means things will change by the time it comes to market. *
BlackBerry Onyx Overview
With so many existing and upcoming BlackBerry device models that look similar (yet different), it’s becoming a bit confusing to differentiate at a glance between models. We have an upcoming article with our theory behind RIM’s multiple device strategy, but in the meantime the big thing to note about Onyx is that’s unassuming and slick form factor packs a ton of punch:
- 3G device - GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS (Bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
- 480 by 360 display, beveled edges
- 256 megabytes of internal memory (same as Curve 8900, 8520)
- 1550mAh M-S1 battery (same as Bold)
- 3.2 megapixel camera, with flash and auto focus
- Processor: Not 100% sure actually, but am hearing its a Tavor processor that may be running even a bit quicker than the Bold’s 624MHz processor (definitely seems snappy)
- GPS, WiFi (UMA capable but we’ll see what happens there), and all the normal stuff you’d expect on a BlackBerry smartphone
A hands-on look at the BlackBerry Onyx
Comparing the BlackBerry Onyx to the BlackBerry Bold and more…
Comparing the BlackBerry Onyx to its siblings and the Tour 9630…
BlackBerry Onyx Video Overview
In our Curve 8520 video I played Sunday Morning Coming Down. It got some positive feedback, so we’re back with more Johnny Cash, this time the very fitting Man in Black for what is shaping up to be one hell of a BlackBerry. Be sure to click the HD button to see the video in high definition. Enjoy the show!!
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