We’ve received word that RIM is working on a new device codenamed BlackBerry Orlando. The Orlando will have an almost identical form factor as the BlackBerry Sedona/Apollo that we showed you before. However, the Orlando will have a touchscreen, think of it as a ‘mini-Bold Touch’. Basically, the Orlando will be a higher-end version of the Sedona/Apollo. This could put the Orlando in the same ‘Curve Touch’ category as the BlackBerry Malibu. As we’ve seen, the Malibu will be a full touchscreen device. Of course, the Orlando will include a physical keyboard.
It is interesting that the Orlando was not mentioned in the leaked roadmap we saw. Its release may be pending, but we do know it is a current project. We expect the BlackBerry Orlando to come with OS 6.1 and we’re hoping it won’t be the ’Lite’ version you’ll see hit the Sedona/Apollo. Would you be interested in a ‘Curve Touch’ with the classic physical Curve keyboard?
It is interesting that the Orlando was not mentioned in the leaked roadmap we saw. Its release may be pending, but we do know it is a current project. We expect the BlackBerry Orlando to come with OS 6.1 and we’re hoping it won’t be the ’Lite’ version you’ll see hit the Sedona/Apollo. Would you be interested in a ‘Curve Touch’ with the classic physical Curve keyboard?
