Some people have suggested the CDMA and GSM launch together. I can’t see this happening. It would be nice if they could be launched closer together than in the past (ie 8300 and 8330), but i fully expect a 6 month + gap.

With the popularity of the Pearl, I think the 9100 will definitely be SureType. However, i don’t see the front-facing camera being on this model. This is because the 9100 will probably be more consumer-targeted, like the pearl, and the purpose of the front-facing camera seems to be video conferencing. For the 9100, consumers are more likely to use the camera in a digital camera manner, so they would need it on the other side, in order to see the display of what they are shooting.

I have a feeling a CDMA 9000 (9030, i guess) will be dual mode. When i first heard of the 9000, it was described as the ultimate executive blackberry, or something along those lines. If this is to be true, it needs dual mode, so that traveling business-people can use it at all times. It is already clear that they can do this (8330 world edition), so i don’t see any reason not to. Also, leaving this feature out may steal sales from the 9030, as people opt for the 8830′s dual abilities. Maybe even in the 9130.

With so many people having problems with “memory leaks,” i think the new devices will have larger RAM, and will probably have the externally accessible micro SD slot, like in the 8130.

The 9100 will definitely have video recording, as there is no reason to drop this feature. An upgraded camera would be nice, but i don’t think RIM will go to the trouble of that unless they feel there is a solid demand for it.

One of my hopes, which may just be wishful thinking, is that RIM launches a new type of theme. Like they did with the Verizon 8130′s “L” theme. I’m sure they are not strangers to the popularity of themes, and 3rd party apps on their devices, and know that a new theme layout would cause some positive buzz within the community.

To wrap-up this long post, the new devices will have HTML e-mail capabilities. A new browser and the ability to edit spreadsheets wouldn’t hurt either, haha.

Some people have suggested the CDMA and GSM launch together. I can’t see this happening. It would be nice if they could be launched closer together than in the past (ie 8300 and 8330), but i fully expect a 6 month + gap.

With the popularity of the Pearl, I think the 9100 will definitely be SureType. However, i don’t see the front-facing camera being on this model. This is because the 9100 will probably be more consumer-targeted, like the pearl, and the purpose of the front-facing camera seems to be video conferencing. For the 9100, consumers are more likely to use the camera in a digital camera manner, so they would need it on the other side, in order to see the display of what they are shooting.

I have a feeling a CDMA 9000 (9030, i guess) will be dual mode. When i first heard of the 9000, it was described as the ultimate executive blackberry, or something along those lines. If this is to be true, it needs dual mode, so that traveling business-people can use it at all times. It is already clear that they can do this (8330 world edition), so i don’t see any reason not to. Also, leaving this feature out may steal sales from the 9030, as people opt for the 8830′s dual abilities. Maybe even in the 9130.

With so many people having problems with “memory leaks,” i think the new devices will have larger RAM, and will probably have the externally accessible micro SD slot, like in the 8130.

The 9100 will definitely have video recording, as there is no reason to drop this feature. An upgraded camera would be nice, but i don’t think RIM will go to the trouble of that unless they feel there is a solid demand for it.

One of my hopes, which may just be wishful thinking, is that RIM launches a new type of theme. Like they did with the Verizon 8130′s “L” theme. I’m sure they are not strangers to the popularity of themes, and 3rd party apps on their devices, and know that a new theme layout would cause some positive buzz within the community.

To wrap-up this long post, the new devices will have HTML e-mail capabilities. A new browser and the ability to edit spreadsheets wouldn’t hurt either, haha.

I would love to see the device have GPS, WiFi and Camera all in one at launch. A camera that can shoot video would be slick too. If video does make the cut, more internal memory would be a must. Both for storage and processing. I think they will issue a 9100 SureType device as well. The Pearl seems too popular to deviate from that model. At this stage of the game, since it is probably going to be the most media-centric of the Blackberrys so far, I think 3G at launch would also be a must.
Hopefully they will also improve the browser to support more intense web sites. Very soon after this device the touch screen has got to be coming as well. I don’t think RIM can sit back and watch the iPhone take up the spotlight much longer.

I also really hope they move the microSD slot out from under the covers and make it more easily accessible! A top slot loader would be perfect

I would love to see the device have GPS, WiFi and Camera all in one at launch. A camera that can shoot video would be slick too. If video does make the cut, more internal memory would be a must. Both for storage and processing. I think they will issue a 9100 SureType device as well. The Pearl seems too popular to deviate from that model. At this stage of the game, since it is probably going to be the most media-centric of the Blackberrys so far, I think 3G at launch would also be a must.
Hopefully they will also improve the browser to support more intense web sites. Very soon after this device the touch screen has got to be coming as well. I don’t think RIM can sit back and watch the iPhone take up the spotlight much longer.

I also really hope they move the microSD slot out from under the covers and make it more easily accessible! A top slot loader would be perfect

Long term:
LTE
NFC

Long term:
LTE
NFC