BlackBerry 8120 filters into Fido outlets, still can't be sold

Hold tight, Fido fans -- that BlackBerry you've been yearning for is almost here. Just days after hearing that BlackBerry and Fido would be getting together in the Great North, Boy Genius Report is providing a few sneak peeks at what's likely to be the first one available. The only marginally blurry shots clearly show that RIM's Blackberry 8120 is now Fido-branded, though there's practically zero chance for you to buy one even if you happen upon it. Why? Fido's POS machines aren't yet equipped with BB plans, so it looks like you'll have to wait until February 4th or so before exchanging cash for goods. Tough, we know.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 9:17PM]

Um.. Hate to burst your bubble, but that is an 8100 and not an 8120...

[dhomas Posted Jan 28th 2009 9:30PM]

I second that. It's definitely an 8100. It has the smaller buttons next the pearl. Subsequent models (8110-8120-8130) had larger send and end buttons which were not separated from the number keys by that little bit of plastic.

[BadWolfCubed Posted Jan 29th 2009 10:27AM]

Yep. The keyboard also has more of a wave pattern on the 8120.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2009 9:26PM]

Yes that is a 8100, ouch!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 29th 2009 12:23PM]

Yep, definitely an 8100.

Woot! Now I can call up my Fido customers who previously didn't carry Blackberry accessories and sell them some shiznat :)