BlackBerry Classic up for pre-order

BlackBerry Classic is a new smartphone from BlackBerry and is built on the older heritage model and most-preferred iconic physical keyboard.

Yes BlackBerry is back with the classic keyboard model, the BlackBerry Classic.  It includes the beloved classic navigation keys and physical keyboard, with the speed and powerful performance of BlackBerry 10.

BlackBerry will be announcing the Classic model this December 17^th, and for now they are online with pre-orders for the device priced at $499 (Approx Rs 30,000).

Below are some of the highlights from the BlackBerry blog:

What differentiates BlackBerry Classic from the BlackBerry 10 product line up?

BlackBerry Classic merges the speed and performance of BlackBerry® 10, with the familiar and classic navigation keys you know and love. Navigate with confidence using the optical track pad, menu and back buttons, or answer, start and end phone calls with the dedicated phone buttons. BlackBerry Classic is designed from the ground up to meet the needs of productive people who appreciate the speed and accuracy that can only be found with a physical QWERTY keyboard. The BlackBerry Classic is a user-friendly, incredibly powerful, communications tool for mobile professionals and stands out from the BlackBerry 10 as the productive device of choice for business users. Please stay tuned for more details when BlackBerry announces it all on December 17th.

What version of the BlackBerry OS will BlackBerry Classic run?

BlackBerry Classic is planned to run on the latest version of BlackBerry OS 10.3.1.

What applications will BlackBerry Classic have access to?

More Ways to Access Apps – Discover and purchase your favourite content for work and play through BlackBerry World and the Amazon Appstore. Access great business and productivity apps through BlackBerry World and the latest Android games and apps through the Amazon Appstore.

I placed a pre-order for Classic, when can I expect my device?

Thank you for your pre-order – we’re excited to get the Classic in your hands. Although the exact shipping date has not been released at this time, we expect orders to start shipping in mid December. Please stay tuned to the Classic announcement taking place on December 17th when availability details will be shared. You can also visit BlackBerry.com/Classic for the latest details and to sign up to receive more information, if you have not already done so.