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Leaked images and specifications of two BlackBerry smartphones reveals RIM might have a decent game plan after all.

The leaked internal document, labelled RIM Strictly Confidential<\/EM> on top, depicts BlackBerry’s L and N series smartphones. <\/P>

The L series resembles the developer device showcased at RIM’s BlackBerry World conference, donning a 1280×768 touchscreen that will have a pixel density besting Apple’s very own retina display (356ppi).<\/P>

But BlackBerry loyalists didn’t fall in love with exclusive touchscreens; that’s Apple’s crowd. They’re after the physical QWERTY keyboard that turned them into CrackBerries in the first place, and that’s where BlackBerry’s new N series comes in. <\/P>

The new N series smartphone features a portrait QWERTY keyboard (unfortunately individual keys have been censored in the photo) and couples it with a 720×720 screen. Although a smaller screen, there’s a good chance it could also be touch capable as it offers a pixel per inch density of 330ppi, which is on par with Apple’s iPhone 4S.<\/P>
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The document alleges these smartphones will use OLED panel technology, but there’s always the chance BlackBerry could switch over to LCD screens in a bid to be more competitive on price. <\/P>

BlackBerry’s fate depends on the success of these devices and its BB10 operating system. With relatively limp developer support, the software and smartphones must shine; otherwise this haemorrhaging company could share the same fate Palm has. <\/P>

The BlackBerry L is expected to be launched in Q2 of 2012, with the N supposedly debuting early 2013.
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