EXCLUSIVE: BlackBerry Thunder now the BlackBerry 9500, OS 4.7.0

July 1st, 2008 | by Jibi |

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Thirsting for more information in the BlackBerry Pre-Launch World? Want more information than what my good friend, Boy Genius, has provided in his posts on the touchscreen BlackBerry, code named ”Thunder”?

As believed by many rumors in the past, the device has been officially named the BlackBerry 9500. Also, as reported in the past, it will launch on Verizon and Vodafone as a lifetime exclusive, operating on both high-speed HSPA and EV-DO networks (and even a GSM/EDGE transmitter for sh*ts and giggles). Now for some new information. The resolution for the touchscreen will be 360×480. Oddly enough, that’s slightly larger than the Apple iPhone and Apple iPhone 3G, which is the even more apparent inspiration for taking one extra step up for the BlackBerry 9500.

Oh yeah, last but not least, the BlackBerry Thunder will launch with OS 4.7.0.

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  1. 51 Responses to “EXCLUSIVE: BlackBerry Thunder now the BlackBerry 9500, OS 4.7.0”

  2. By Name (required) on Jul 1, 2008 | Reply

    Multitouch for the Alt key?

  3. By Bla1ze on Jul 1, 2008 | Reply

    I’m still not comfortable with the thought of a touchscreen BB, I’m sure their is plenty of users out there that will grab this one up real quick, but I see it as a try it before you buy it device.

  4. By Me on Jul 1, 2008 | Reply

    If this is due out in September, why has the production line not changed to this yet. the bold production line was going for months before it was announced… this isnt gonna happen in september

  5. By John on Jul 1, 2008 | Reply

    I could care less about a touch screen though it might be nice if done right. I’d much rather see a more seamless experience in regards to media playback. As it stands now, I have to break my movies up into 20 minute segments because the phone isn’t capable of playing the entire film. OS 4.5 address many of the email issues we wanted fixed, but anyone know if it will allow a better media experience?

  6. By DSquared85 on Jul 1, 2008 | Reply

    I find it interesting that BB is conforming to a more iPhone base and vice versa. A recent MacRumors.com article talks about the possibility of a physical keyboard on an iPhone. I just find it interesting how both companies are trying so much to differentiate themselves and yet, offer very similar products.

  7. By BBThumbHealer on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply

    Will the 9500 be CDMA or GSM ?

  8. By Bla1ze on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply

    @BBThumbHealer- CDMA as it’s a VZW device..the GSM radio in it would just entail that it’s going to be a “world” device.

  9. By Bob on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply

    Will OS 4.7 feature the new browser that allows us to see real websites?

  10. By Pierre on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply

    Hi,
    A Blackberry without a physical keyboard?
    How do you expect to type more than 3 words a minute on a touchpad screen?
    This one is going to crash, unless there’s a slideout physical keyboard…

  11. By RockyTop1 on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply

    Pierre,

    After having the iphone for about a week (with no physical keyboard) I can text/send email faster than I have on any other phone, BB included. There is a small learning curve, but you’re off and running in no time. No chance this crashes, it will sell like hotcakes and cause an influx of Dare, Glyde and Voyager phones onto ebay and Craigslist.

  12. By xdlng on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply

    Thanks for saying that. I don’t have a touch device but ever since I chanced on news of a touch Blackberry I’ve been obsessed with the release date and other details. I have sent plenty of texts/emails efficiently on the lowly “10key” dial-pad of my current phone and I’m sure the 9500 will have a field QWERTY. For people that absolutely need a keyboard- there are PLENTY of other BlackBerry choices for you. Me? I don’t need no stinkin’ keyboard!

  13. By chefshoemaker on Jul 4, 2008 | Reply

    Boy genius is a moron. He is being played like a crack whore by RIM. RIM shakes thier head in agreement and says “yea baby that looks great on you. No your not a nasty Ho, now go get me more business.”

  14. By Don on Jul 6, 2008 | Reply

    Interestingly enough I was in a VZ store yesterday and a rep said they expected the touch screen BB to launch soon but gave no date. That was the first time I have ever heard any VZ rep actually talk about an unreleased product.

  15. By rdw on Jul 8, 2008 | Reply

    Lie, Lie, Lie…

  16. By MB on Jul 12, 2008 | Reply

    MAN THIS PHONE LOOKS HELLA FAT ON TOP AND THE SIDES, DOES ANY ONE KNOW HOW THICH THIS PHONE IS? I REALLY HOPE THEY MAKE IT THIN LIKE THE IPHONE. NO WAY WILL I WANNA PUT THAT IN MY POCKET IF ITS GONNA BULGE OUT.

  17. By cam on Jul 13, 2008 | Reply

    stop crying about your bulge dude. the phones obviously going to do well, even if peoples pockets seem a little thick.

  18. By Tai Yur Shu on Jul 19, 2008 | Reply

    I CANT WAIT. hope its not that fat.

    RDW—-> lol

  19. By MCi on Jul 21, 2008 | Reply

    Whats up with the BB’s keyboard which make a huge diffenrence compared to the iPhones. I am more intersted to get a keyboard, as it is today than a touch screen. More faster when you need to writte an email (prof or pers reason). I am not really convince by the new BB-Thunder even if the first imp’ression is “waooo” then oups!!!

  20. By Mark on Jul 21, 2008 | Reply

    Why is verizon, the only only carrier that will get to have bb thunder under it’s belt. Tmobile really dropped the ball on this one.

  21. By cal on Jul 26, 2008 | Reply

    well latest news from vodafone after the bold there will be no more blackberry’s till next year

  22. By cal on Jul 26, 2008 | Reply

    bold on vodafone put back till september the first now but only estimated release date

  23. By abcyesn on Jul 30, 2008 | Reply

    This phone making me want pee, yes, I am that excited… I finally can say iPhone, I forget about you.

    go to http://www.MyBlackBerryThunder.com
    to discuss more about the Thunder.

    Oct 8th is the release DATE!!!

  24. By Rich on Aug 7, 2008 | Reply

    Shock and awe. Finally a phone that works in Japan and S Korea, China, Europe and the rest and the carrier here in Hawaii that has best coverage. I just gave up on iPhone 3G after all the reception problems. Don’t care if this is touch screen , won’t sync to Macs etc… Gotta get me one of these.

  25. By Lou on Aug 19, 2008 | Reply

    I visited a VZ store over the weekend to look at several phones. When I asked the salesperson what he had heard about the Blackberry Thunder, he looked puzzled. He asked his manager, who also looked as if he had never heard the words before. And these were adults, not your typical 18 year old cell phone salesmen.

  26. By A.J. on Aug 22, 2008 | Reply

    I just got off the phone with Verizon, they are trying to lock me in for another 2 years by giving me some discounts to just renew. They told me the Thunder is coming out at the end of Sept 08.

    Then again, she said it is made of glass composite.

  27. By Ryan H. on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply

    I just find it amusing after hearing so many Blackberry users diss on the iPhone’s touch screen keyboard, and then listening to them go on and on about this phone. Just a little hypocritical, don’t you think?

  28. By Stan Wabisky on Aug 26, 2008 | Reply

    I would like to be on your beta testing team. Please contact me if you need any help.

  29. By Jackel on Aug 27, 2008 | Reply

    Why are people talking about their bulge? ROWYCO

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