Blackberry Stratus (Pearl 9100), Blackberry Atlas (Curve 8910) dan Blackberry Apollo Hadir Tahun Ini

Rumor yang beredar di internet seputar Blackberry sepertinya tak pernah berhenti bergulir. Kali ini muncul selentingan bahwa tiga perangkat Blackberry terbaru bakal meluncur ke pasar tahun ini. Antara lain BlackBerry Stratus (Pearl 9100), Atlas (Curve 8910), dan Apollo. Seri lanjutan Pearl yang dulu dikabarkan bernama Striker, kini diketahui bernama Stratus (Pearl 9100).

Masing-masing menawarkan pembaharuan di keluarganya. Curve 8910 alias Atlas mngalami peningkatan di sektor transfer data dari GPRS menjadi evolved EDGE. Stratus menawarkan disain khas serta Apollo (Curve 8300) sudah dibekali 3G HSDPA. Ketiganya menyuguhkan navigasi berbasis trackpad.Namun, belum ada konfirmasi dari RIM seputar isu ini.

Stratus (Pearl 9100):

* Visually similar to existing Pearl from front
* 256 MB Flash Memory
* Expandable memory via microSD cards
* 3G compatible
* Combines GPS and Wi-Fi
* BlackBerryR Device Software v5.0
* Dynamic, accurate trackpad for precise navigation
* External media control keys
* Vibrant 360 x 400 LCD Screen
* Sleek, Eye-catching Design
* Lightweight and compact (108x50x13.3mm) 3.2 MP, seamless 3x zoom, image stabilization, autofocus and flash
* Video recording supported
* Fully-featured media player (music, videos, etc.)
* Landscape mode for Improved video viewing
* Stereo Bluetooth compatibility
* 3.5mm stereo headset jack

Atlas (Curve 8910):

* Curve with faster EDGE for data – evolved EDGE
* Radio Quad Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE with DLDC and LatRed support for Evolved EDGE
* Downlink data speed 473kbps (with 8 timeslots)
* Display 480×360 LCD
* Camera3.2 MP Auto Focus, Flash
* Micro USB high speed, Bluetooth 2.1
* Optical Navigation Module
* Functional Hard Keys Volume
* User Configurable Key
* Speaker Phone
* Media Keys/Mute
* Lock – A*
* Software BB 5.0
* Battery M-S1 1500mAhr
* Memory 256 MB Flash
* 256 MB SDR RAM
* WiFi 802.11b/g/n
* UMA supported
* GPS Supported with A-GPS ready

Apollo:

* Next Generation 3G HSDPA Curve
* High Performance 3G Processor Tri Band UMTS/HSDPA Bands 1,4,8 or 1,2,5/6
* Quad Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE Thin Curve Form Factor
* ~~ 108 x 60 x 13 mm
* Optical Trackpad Enhanced Memory
* 256/256 + microSD .Long Battery Life
* 1450 mAh
* Wi-Fi and GPS
* 3.2 MP EDOF Camera
* Physical QWERTY Keyboard