BlackBerry T (Talladega) Slider Smartphone to be Launched Next Month? [RIM to Announce Its First BlackBerry Slider Handset in April; For Some Reason They Call It T (Talladega)]

19 Mar 2010

It looks like the first BlackBerry slider smartphone from RIM is going to become reality soon. We’ve talked about it extensively here on TFTS and we’ve gotten all sorts of leaked pictures to prove the existence of such a handset. And now we hear that the slider is going to be launched at some point in April. What are they going to call it? Well it’s going to be the BlackBerry “T”, a weird name, I know but that’s what people say RIM is going to baptize it.

The “T”, “Mr. T” or “Taladega” is apparently going to be released in the U.S. and Europe at some point in April but we have no details regarding said event. Unfortunately we don’t have specs and features of the slider to play with at this time so we’re really starting to get angry at RIM for not telling us more.

The “T” rumor is coming straight from a RIM parts supplier, Woojeon & Handan who disclosed the information to a popular Korean news site:

The Canadian company RIM famous for BlackBerry smartphones is releasing a new model next month. Known as the “T,” The new model is an ambitious product aimed at competing against iPhone’s storm of success. Rim will present it (“T”) as its flagship model to compete in global markets such as the U.S. and Europe.

Considering that other hot phones are just about to be released by various carriers, and I am mostly referring to HTC handsets like the HD2, Desire, Legend, Supersonic or Incredible, maybe RIM should definitely start launching a few new smartphones of their own too.

Last time I checked a survey said that 40% of BlackBerry users are considering switching to an iPhone, which sounds pretty threatening for RIM’s future.

So what do you say, RIM? Are you ready to make some more than interesting announcements next week when the CTIA will be underway? Would you mind announcing the BlackBerry “T” on the same very occasion? Pretty please?

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2 Responses to BlackBerry T (Talladega) Slider Smartphone to be Launched Next Month? [RIM to Announce Its First BlackBerry Slider Handset in April; For Some Reason They Call It T (Talladega)]

computerjunkie

April 3rd, 2010 at 11:02 am

so sorry for being late, yet again!! i have a computer but because i changed my service provider i had to change my mail address, which i have no idea how. i plan to do it soon so please wait. i wasnt able to see the pictures you sent, cell phones dont have enough space (capacity/volume). the company where i work is facing a "minjisaisei" (civil claim) its like when a company files for bankruptcy, but the company does not actually cease operation, we just have to find someone to sponsor and help management , and the courts have to decide whether or not its worth salvaging. do you get it? Our shop in kokura will close down in 2 weeks so after that im planning to go back to work in the shop in hakata. i wanted to open my own shop but i guess the timing is not right, i feel i'll get another shot so decided against it for now.
anyway it amazes me theres a law that salvages companies going bankrupt how convenient(for the company). the debt is going to be zero, but without the court decision they'll go out of business. but i'm sure its gonna be ok.
this year the summers really hot, around 36degrees, next week i'm planning to go for a drive (trip by car) somewhere. hoping to take my summer vacation sometime in october.
Tom Waits and Bob Dylan concert…nice. In fukuoka there are some fests(festivals), but usually on the weekends so i cant make it, its a shame.i'll send you the pictures of the oohori park fireworks they had recently, a friend lives right in front of the park so we saw it from the roof of her house.
and here i was wondering why i wasnt getting any mails…its here!!!! thanks a lot anyway, the explanations about civil cases and bankruptcy…i dont get it…somoebody please teach me (what it means)! love the fireworks pictures. Oohori Park fireworks brings back memories, but maybe its hotter here, sometimes it over 40degrees
My car isnt doing so great, keep changing parts, living more than 3 weeks without it (carless) , first time riding the bus hated it but, you get used to it, it was kind of fast and fun. So in the meantime i'll send you this and get back to you with a longer mail…

hope this helps

sorry i didnt know the legal and business terms

god forbid she writes another mail longer than this…

Nyasha

April 10th, 2010 at 3:17 am

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