BlackBerry Onyx, desperate for attention, sells self on eBay

Still waiting for BlackBerry's Onyx to hit the retail thoroughfares? You're not alone. Despite this thing being spotted on the townmonths ago it's still not available through proper channels -- but then there's always eBay, where a "pre-release" Onyx is now available for you bidding pleasure. The AT&T-bound smartphone sports a 3.2 megapixel camera, 480 x 360 display, GPS and WiFi, and a slinkier form factor. Bidding has just crossed the $600 mark on this "new, never opened" phone, but as it has in fact been opened (clearly shown in the auction's terrible pictures) you might want to set that sniping ceiling just a little lower than your heart may call for.

[Thanks, Kenny]

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 5th 2009 11:10AM]

I thought this was suppose to go to T-Mobile?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 5th 2009 11:28AM]

@TM-007
I think it was speculated that the T-Mobile version of the onyx was the driftwood.
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/10/blackberry-driftwoodonyx-hitting-t-mobile-usa-in-september/

The Onyx though was always listed as ATT.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/24/blackberry-magnum-onyx-pearl-3g-and-gemini-to-harmonize-on-at/

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 5th 2009 11:45AM]

It's no iPhone - *meh*

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 5th 2009 12:58PM]

Get over it. Your iPhone IS NOT the greatest thing since sliced bread.

[dansus Posted Aug 5th 2009 12:50PM]

Early prototype, notice it has a track ball rather than a optical pad.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 5th 2009 3:39PM]

I swear that looks like a bold with a black bezel on it.. and whoever is buying it is getting ripped off!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 10th 2009 5:02PM]

I am confused, some things I read say the Onyx will have 3G on ATT and some do not. Full scoopitch, please.