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...

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...