BlackBerry 6 upgrades: Bold 9650, 9700, and Pearl 3G.

So we’ve seen the new BlackBerry OS 6 and the shiny new Torch hardware that it runs on, but what about the rest of the CrackBerry nation? Take it for what it is folks, but only three models of currently available BlackBerries will be able to upgrade to OS 6 goodness — BlackBerry 9650, 9700, and Pearl 3G. Only three models seems pretty disappointing given the amount of BlackBerry hardware currently available. Then again, RIM has handsets ranging from bargain basement econo-berries to their flagship gems such as the 9700. Claiming they should be able to stuff OS 6 (and honestly it is a big update) onto the lowest of low-end hardware is a bit naive.

I’m just glad some old hardware is getting a prolonged life. But let’s not kid ourselves, the Torch is a hot piece of hardware. Anyone going to forgo upgrading to the new Torch and install OS 6 on your aging berry once the update is released from your carrier?

Tour with trackpad and WiFi (Essex/9650) seen in Sprint garb

The BlackBerry Tour is by far the best CDMA BlackBerry yet. It has style, power, and sophistication. But one glaring omission — WiFi — fails to earn it a “buy” rating in my book. Remember, no matter how good your carrier, there will always be dead spots. The Tour 2/Essex/9650 is no secret. It’s been rumored about and talked about for many months. In fact, shortly after (as in days) after the original Tour, talk of an updated model with WiFi and a trackpad were heard.

Now that actual pictures have emerged CrackBerry users all over can feel confident knowing that help is on the way. If you held off on the original Tour congrats. The updated model while not really all that different save for the two additions already mentioned will no doubt bring a smile to countless Berry users. Who’s planning on upgrading from their original and who waited it out?

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