The Blackberry 9000 is to be announced on the 12th, which means next week, but there is already a review out there from CrackBerry, which almost confirms this release date.

If you can't remember the specifications, they are:

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Johannesburg, South Africa – Nokia today introduced the Nokia N96, a multimedia computer optimised for video and TV. Boasting a large 2.8" screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory, support for high-quality videos, this dual-slide Nokia N96 represents an amazing new chapter in mobile media.

"In 2007, the Nokia N95 became an icon for the convergence of Internet and mobility. With over 7 million units sold to date, the N95 has changed the way people use their mobile device. The Nokia N96 builds on the success of N95, further enhancing the experience," says Henri Mattila, head of go to market Nseries sales, Middle East and Africa. "Through the power of the Internet, video and TV are becoming even more prevalent in people's lives. With its large, bright screen, and a range of high-speed connectivity options and the enhanced Nokia Video Center, the new Nokia N96 is a personal window to entertainment."

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Today at the launch in South Africa, Nokia stated in a press release that the Nokia N96 will ship to South Africa with the latest Transformers movie embedded in the devices' memory.

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Nokia 8800 Arte review

[Review conducted on behalf of MyADSL]

Since the introduction of mobile phones, manufacturers have strived to include more features to make the devices more powerful. Thanks to latest technologies such as nanotechnology, fabricators are given the possibility to customize the size of components, therefore creating diverse visuals, and different form factors. This is where style comes into play for mobile phones.

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I've been working on my 8800 Arte's review for quite sometime now, and I just need to get it written on the computer now. I leave you with the unboxing pictures.

I will speak about everything in detail, including this stylish package and much more, the review should be up during the weekend.

A big thanks to Rudolph from MyADSL, as the review belongs more to his site than mine, without him I couldn't have the privilege to get hold of the phone, and obviously a big thanks to Nokia South Africa.

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