That’s right tmonews fans, there is still news in magenta land that doesn’t have the words “Android” and “awesome” in it. Word is coming down that the Blackberry Kickstart aka Pearl aka 8220 aka phone that receives email and flips is scheduled to launch October 13th. Recapping important features, she has voicemail, a keypad, and an lcd screen! Surprise!

Features:

• Wi-Fi for Mobile Calling
• High Speed Internet
• myFaves Enabled
• BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet E-mail
• Wi-Fi/GPRS/EDGE Data Connectivity
• 2 MP Camera with Video Capture
• Voice Activated Dialing
• Bluetooth
• Speakerphone
• Address Book
• Calendar
• Sync with PC
• Instant Messaging
• Picture Messaging
• Text Messaging
• Web browsing
• QWERTY-like Keyboard
• Trackball for 4-way Navigation
• Micro SD Expandable Memory Slot
• Multimedia Player
• And more!

Colors:

• Black (exclusive to T-Mobile through 2008)
• Red (lifetime exclusive to T-Mobile)

Pre-register: T-mobile

More info: Blackberry kickstart page

Atlanta, how you enjoying 3G today???