Guide Note

The Blackberry Thunder is a rumored new version of the popular BlackBerry from Research in Motion. In July of 2008, Gizmodo reported that the official name of the new model, which includes a touchscreen, would be the Blackberry Storm, rather than the Thunder.¹

Fast Facts

1. RIM has not confirmed the existence of the BlackBerry Thunder
2. Reportedly to be named the Blackberry Storm, rather than Thunder¹
3. The Blackberry Bold is due out late 2008
4. BlackBerry Thunder reportedly exclusively for Verizon
5. Keyboard eliminated to compete with iPhone

According to reports, the new version of the hand held device will be marketed as a competition to the Apple iPhone. The new phone will eliminate the physical keyboard, which has been present on all BlackBerry models to date, and will also feature an expanded touch-screen.

The BlackBerry Thunder's potential as an "iPhone killer," or successful competitor to the increasingly popular Apple phone, has been the matter of considerable debate since its official announcement.

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