Exclusive New Pics of 8100

[Boy Genius]

Because of the great community here at BlackBerry Forums, and the requests I have decided to put up some exclusive pictures for the members here. Also I want to give Russell Shaw over at BBHub.com a shoutout for his excellent work covering pretty much every single BlackBerry story big or small, and also BlackBerry Cool. Now the coolness... Comparison photos with 7130, 8700g (Gold), and Motorola RAZR, and yes the 8100 is thinner than the RAZR!

[kmccarthy]

Alright! BG comes through again! Thanks a lot for everything

[d_fisher]

Nice pictures! Can't wait until I can upgrade.

[adamlau]

Sweet...Real sweet...
I'm def on the 8100 bandwagon...
At first it was gonna be for the gf only...
I was gonna stay with the either the 8700 or 7130...
Now I plan to pick up two 8100 devices for the both of us...

[kmccarthy]

It does look really cool. I don't know, I want to stick with my 8700 but these pic are turning me to the 8100 side haha.

[makkystyle]

This is everything I have always wanted in a blackberry. I need a tissue.

[Jagga]

Just a the 2nd of my last 2 questions directly on the 8100 ....

BT v2.0+EDR with A2DP support!?

which provider again is said to release this? sorry Im at home with computer down using a mobile smartphone to type this in T9 support.

[Ninjatek]

Just a the 2nd of my last 2 questions directly on the 8100 ....

BT v2.0+EDR with A2DP support!?

which provider again is said to release this? sorry Im at home with computer down using a mobile smartphone to type this in T9 support.

Tmobile, for the second part and on the first part.

I am really wondering this myself, I have searched all the articles with no clear answers and I am really debating getting a set of BT Headphones and modding the hardware into my Sony MDR-7506's = the ultimate media/headset

Being able to utilize that with my blackberry and being able to do mobile blogging with images..... well, I need to change my pants.

Also on a side note, if I pick up three of the new 8100's and connect them all to a lanyard, would I not in effect be packing a string of pearls? Oh yeah I went there :-o

[kasperapd]

Very nice. Thanks for the pics!

[Ninjatek]

BG, just wondering about the function of the joystick, is it in effect similar to the same style of action you would have on say an Xbox controller analog stick? I.e. clickability for on/off input and then free range motion although I expect with a lot less give then a Xbox analog?

[bigdongers]

wow I'm surprised at the thiness of the 8100. I wonder if the 8700 will get this thin too. motorola Q killer here we come :)

[NJBlackBerry]

I think the Q killed itself. No audience...
I have one somewhere. Not sure where.

[option94]

its hiding behind a pen.

[kwang98131]

**DROOLING** wow thats a skinny little toy. cant wait for that to come out on cingular. thye better not push this back or else!.. until then ill jsut have to wait to get a BB and stick with the nokia.

[BigIke]

Very nice gold 8700

I can't wait for the 8100 :):smile:

[b3n_asian_freak]

BG just makes me want to be him with every new stocks he gets all the time.... Nice works and thanks for sharing...lol

[kwang98131]

where can you get a gold BB8700 exactly BG? i thought that was pharells thing only... customized and paid too much for it. 8-) better yet.. is there goign to be a gold BB 8100?!?!?!?

[jamesbea]

Anyone know if you will know be able to open excel documents in a readable manner with the new phone or .pdf documents?

[adamlau]

If not, there is always RepliGo Professional for BlackBerry (http://www.cerience.com/products/pro/blackberry/index.htm).

[jamesbea]

Wow, never seen that before. Pretty cool stuff. Do you know if it will work with BES? Being connected to my company's BES limits software downloads and access to websites.

[kmccarthy]

How did you get a gold BB?

[kmccarthy]

its hiding behind a pen.


lol. That was a gay commercial. They announcer sounded all suprised when they removed the pen. He was like "OH THERE IT IS", haha.

[doppler]

my 8700g is going in a ditch on September 18th...

[kmccarthy]

Not in a ditch! haha. sell it on ebay

[CarBob]

(y) Hi Everybody,

I also can't wait to get one. Currently have a BB 7130e which has 'SureType' which I now really like to use .

Hope everyone realizes that the BB 8100 also has SureType !!

Just thought it should be said.

CarBob

[adamlau]

My only real problem with SureType is that I find myself constantly switching beween three input methods to type what I want. The Multi-tap confirmation is getting more annoying by the day...

[tprime]

Great pics! That 8100 is the perfect size!

[kmccarthy]

Great pics! That 8100 is the perfect size!

for sure.

[ItsAllVerbatim]

Geez, that 8100 is small as all get out - its the same size as some Sony Erricsson candybars! It's the same size as the Chocolate...

"Give it to me / give that funk, that freak, that nasty, that gushy stuff..."
- Jay-Z

[phillyslickster]

Thanks for sharing the pictures Boy Genius. I can't wait until it is released. That's one hot item. I truly believe that it'll sell better than the SideKick3!!!!!!

[fmtek]

probably a stupid question, but anyone have a date on the release of this phone for Cingular???

Thanks,

-Frank

[adamlau]

I made some color and balance corrections while reducing the overall sizes of the images:

http://nnotary.com/downloads/81001.jpg
http://nnotary.com/downloads/81003.jpg
http://nnotary.com/downloads/81004.jpg
http://nnotary.com/downloads/81005.jpg
http://nnotary.com/downloads/81006.jpg

[paradisephoto]

I just can't get over how it compares size wise to the RAZR!!! Outstanding. Hey Verizon, get with the program here, Christmas is right around the corner.......

[Xjett]

The 8100 is SUCH a nice looking BB. But 8700 wins for me for the simple reason that I love the full keyboard and I hate suretype. But it is a nice stride towards a media centered, sleek BB.

[backbeat]

I truly believe that it'll sell better than the SideKick3!!!!!!

Talk about setting the bar low! ;-) Let's hope it captures more market share than that.

[havaloc]

I wonder if RIM will get their version of AIM out when the 8100 comes out, which would be a double whammy against the Sidekick.

[painpour]

Hey BG, whats the screen size? My 8700's screen is great for web browsing but im afraid the 8100's screen will be too small.

[pyro619sd]

hey bg is that a gold bb

[kwang98131]

Hey BG, whats the screen size? My 8700's screen is great for web browsing but im afraid the 8100's screen will be too small.


8100 screen is 240 x 260
8700 screen is 320 x 240
7130 screen is 240 x 260

8100 and 7130 are the same size it sounds and the 8100 is def a lot thinner :)
:bb:

[adamlau]

It does appear that the 8100 screen is smaller than that of the 7130...

[Boy Genius]

I wonder if RIM will get their version of AIM out when the 8100 comes out, which would be a double whammy against the Sidekick.

I 1000% agree with you, they are targeting the consumer market with this device and they would get a LOT more people to dump the sidekick if they had the RIM branded AIM client. I know of 100's of people personally that would switch from sidekick, hell I still carry an SK3 just for AIM. Listening RIM??????

[adamlau]

...Listening RIM??????
Funny...I had always assumed that you worked for RIM :-o ...

[BBAdmin]

If he did work for RIM, he doesn't anymore!!!!!!!!!!

[zero1]

Boy Genious - how does one become as well placed in the professional world of mobile technology as yourself? Do we have to whack somebody or is it based the outcome of a Hold'em hand?

[jmc]

Come on Cingular!!!!

[bigdongers]

Boy Genious - how does one become as well placed in the professional world of mobile technology as yourself? Do we have to whack somebody or is it based the outcome of a Hold'em hand?

my guess is Boy Genious works for a telco and does device testing. I am guessing Cingular. Either that or he knows someone who does this job.

[txschafers]

Because of the great community here at BlackBerry Forums, and the requests I have decided to put up some exclusive pictures for the members here. Also I want to give Russell Shaw over at BBHub.com a shoutout for his excellent work covering pretty much every single BlackBerry story big or small, and also BlackBerry Cool. Now the coolness... Comparison photos with 7130, 8700g (Gold), and Motorola RAZR, and yes the 8100 is thinner than the RAZR!

BG,

I think you posted some Cingular Treo 750 pictures on the Treocentral site. Any idea when that phone will be available in the US? You seem to have a good handle on all things Cingular!

[ItsAllVerbatim]

LOL @<hidden> the Treo query.
The BB world is about to totally blow the Treo's out of the water with the introduction of the Pearl.

This is the setup at the moment, and it can't really be beat, IMHO:

Primary Phone/BB: Cingular 7130c (GSM for true nationwide coverage & international service)

Work BB/PDA: Nextel 7520 (I work for...somebody that issues these)

PDA & everything else: Palm Life Drive with its 4GB HD & (2) 2GB SD Cards


Notice, no cameras in the whole ensemble, but the 7130 can do MMS, and the LifeDrive is absolutely packed with media - ~3GB worth.

[BBChristopher]

That things is awesome!
I can't believe the size comparison to the 7130c.
I think the 7130 is great....
This 8100 should be awesome!

Thanks for all the pics, and the info BG!

[carowarr]

It looks super cool! way to go BG!

[MajSingh]

very sexy!! ;-)

[roofus]

I made some color and balance corrections while reducing the overall sizes of the images:

http://nnotary.com/downloads/81001.jpg
http://nnotary.com/downloads/81003.jpg
http://nnotary.com/downloads/81004.jpg
http://nnotary.com/downloads/81005.jpg
http://nnotary.com/downloads/81006.jpg

Nice photos. However the attribution was so subtle, I am confused as to who they are from. ;-)

[dolo]

BG,

You are out of control. Way to keep it going and as always - thanks for sharing.

If there's a BBF NYC gathering, I'll be in and out - but the first rounds on me.

dolo

[pimp7100i]

man this what I'm talking about a blackberry that does all the things the other phones can do tske pictures and mp3's RIM finally ya'll caught on BB's were falling behind on the times

[dutchboy]

I have officially decided that I am switching to CINGULAR the first chance that I can. I really love the option of switching devices on the fly. Plus this BB looks to be sweet, more like a phone than a PDA. Perfect for me.

[Guitarded]

I can't wait to get my hands on this phone. Still no word yet as to weather it is a 1.3 MP Camera? That's is going to be the feature that will make or break this deal for me.

[whoscalling]

I don't know how solid this source is but hear is some info, including camera specs:
RIMarkable | The official, unofficial BlackBerry Weblog (http://www.rimarkable.com/)

[amishjs]

Can. Not. Wait.

I'm obsessed with my 7130c. I'm a phone-in-pocket guy, so smaller is always better for me. Multimedia too? Sign me up!

(Oh, and before someone comes along and says it for the umpteenth time...

"blah blah blah why would they do this blah blah blah i work in a secure facility, no cameras allowed, wah wah wah, this is such a dumb move by RIM"

Get over it.)

[paradisephoto]

I agree. There is a market for phones with cameras and multi-media, and RIM is wise to go after it. Folks will just have to choose their BB based on what they can and can't have where they work. I don't have these kind of restrictions, so I have the freedom to choose. Besides, show me a real estate agent that wouldn't kill to have the ability to go to a house, take a photo or two, attach it to an email, and send it to a prospective buyer while still on the property. I am willing to bet real estate agents will swarm to the 8100 and the full QWERTY version when it comes out. Freedom of choice, it is a beautiful thing.

[Jagga]

my 8700g is going in a ditch on September 18th...

NO! If yours doesnt have a single scratch, never been dropped, and no dust in the screen/keys; PLEASE for the love of god, unlock it and make arrangements to sell it to me here in Toronto! I'll have more than enough cash. I feel embarrased that I do low level support for where I work and yet I've never owned a BB unit.

I'll also get an 8100 as well :D

[coreyg510]

NO! If yours doesnt have a single scratch, never been dropped, and no dust in the screen/keys; PLEASE for the love of god, unlock it and make arrangements to sell it to me here in Toronto! I'll have more than enough cash. I feel embarrased that I do low level support for where I work and yet I've never owned a BB unit.

I'll also get an 8100 as well :D

Have you checked the BST section yet?


The Gecko

[Jagga]

Yeah ... his name is Jimmy Neutron! lol ... ok so its a bad joke.

@<hidden>; thanks I had no clue this site had a Martetplace section. ppl are asking a pretty penny for the 8700g ... and most sellers are in the US, while I'm in Canada ... currency exchange on top of shipping cross border charges isnt in my best favor at the moment. But I'll consider it.

[flash24]

I think i'm stickin with my 8700g for a lil bit longer... I just got it :D

[faaltoo]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/2.0 (compatible; MSIE 3.02; Windows CE; PPC; 240x320) BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

I'm thinking of waiting too. UMTS is knocking the doors and EDGE will be so outdated soon. I don't want to buy this and then see that they bring out a UMTS version 3 months down the line.

[crazylegs]

That slanted keyboard looks exactly like every other TMob BB...i'm betting the keyboard on the Cingular version will look exactly like the 7130c, and the 7100g, etc.

That's a great look, but also the space between the keys just helps for typing. I like how RIM's products have a very good user interface implementation (like the scroll wheel, the homescreen keyboard shortcuts, etc.) and this product looks slick...going to be a killer!

It looks to me as though the size of the 8100 is very close to the size of the grey part of the Cingular's 7130c and perhaps slightly thinner. That will be a perfect sized device. time for RIM to step into the best form factor fight...

A jump from EDGE to UMTS would be a great addition, but I doubt this generation will have that - i am hoping I am wrong though. I'm sure the 2nd generation will be bumped up though.

Hopefully, the trackball really has an innovative and easy way to control the device, similar to the scroll wheel. Well, we'll see...

BG, can you confirm any of this??

[ShirtNinja]

...

[Dinkoh]

I think i'm stickin with my 8700g for a lil bit longer... I just got it :D

"suretype" phones are meant for non-business BB users. one can get used to using suretype, but its hella lot slower than a full qwerty keypad like the 8700. You can be a fast hunt-and-peck typer, but will never reach full potential as a two handed typer. If you use BB primarily as a portable email tool, full qwerty is the way to go.

I have to hand it to BB. the 8100 is TIGHT looking.

[AlwaysOn607]

I am certainly a business user and I am happy with Suretype. My contact and calendar functions are crucial, but not ALL business users need to respond to 10-20 or more emails instantaneously. For me, receiving my emails during the day is important so when I go home at night, I am not at the computer for a couple of hours looking through the emails of the day.
To some emails, I reply during the day, some I respond with a phone call, and some I answer later at my computer.

I point this out to correct this "business", "non-business" concept, that unless we are responding to 100 emails a day from our BB, we are not a business user. I choose BB because I need a really good phone (it has so far failed me here, but I have hopes with the 8100), PIM, and email functions with a little internet usage. I don't want to carry a phone and a PDA. BB gives me what I need in one unit. But I am still a business user.

I am excited the 8100 has MP3 capabilities, voice dialing, and voice recorder (will be huge for me) and some other great functions. The camera does not matter to me one way or the other; if I had a choice I would probably go without, but not at the expense of the other new utilties the 8100 offers. Even business users like to have fun! :smile:

[linkitup]

I'm using one right now. Unlocked!!! Shoot me some offers. Mint Condition. 416-356-6025

[No Longer Registered.]

I'm using one right now. Unlocked!!! Shoot me some offers. Mint Condition. 416-356-6025

Show real photo and some of us here will definitely make you an offer.
*bang* *bang*

[Toddboy71]

Hmmmm
416-356-6025 - Google (http://www.google.com/xhtml?q=416-356-6025&hl=en&lr=&btnG=Search&site=search&mrestrict=xhtml)

[bbgirl]

This is everything I have always wanted in a blackberry. I need a tissue.


I'm with you...only thing is this Qwerty keyboard...why, why, why!!!???

my bad...i meant suretype...so when is the qwerty coming out...i'm drooling...

[bbgirl]

I'm using one right now. Unlocked!!! Shoot me some offers. Mint Condition. 416-356-6025


how did you get it? seriously...?

[Stabs]

Boy Genius, is there someway to do some benchmarking on battery power of the 7100 vs the 8100? I dunno if there's some sort of spamming of instant messaging you could do or idle time benchmark or something.

[Stabs]

Also is it true it will retail for $199? That sure does seem cheap.

[dc/dc]

Also is it true it will retail for $199? That sure does seem cheap.

It will be $199 with a contract.

[metropolitan1]

will the new Blackberry 8100 have a wheel on the side?

[metropolitan1]

:smile: will the new Blackberry 8100 have a wheel on the side?

[noeffectx]

will the new Blackberry 8100 have a wheel on the side?

yes, 21inch dubz, limited edition.

[somarpro]

yes, 21inch dubz, limited edition.

LOL!

[stevew]

Now if only we'd see something in an EVDO version...damn! :cry: