Here’s an image of the BlackBerry Thunder in real life – it has so far not failed when it comes to similarities to user guide drawings as well as other leaked image in the past. What’s most interesting is the touch screen display, featuring four buttons right below that offers access to additional software functions in menus instead of leaving them exposed to always-on visible buttons. This design aims to bridge the gap with current BlackBerry users who are more used to a QWERTY keypad than a touch screen. The keyboard itself works differently compared to the iPhone, and while it is able to adjust to landscape mode automatically, the keys will always remain large so that you won’t mistype a text message. No idea on how much the Thunder will cost, but word has it that 3G is supported on both CDMA and GSM phone networks.
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