The BlackBerry legend is being revived, but with a slight twist

BlackBerry, which has one of the most iconic keyboard designs of all time, is now reappearing, albeit in a different form.

The BlackBerry legend is being revived, but with a slight twist

The nostalgia of the BlackBerry and its iconic keyboard remains undiminished, especially among avid writers for whom its design was a game-changer. Recognizing this sentiment, Eric Migicovsky, the creative mind behind the Pebble smartwatch and a co-founder of Beeper, has ingeniously married the past and present with his new invention, the Beepberry. Retailing at $79, the Beepberry is a custom-built pocket computer that boasts the tactile delight of an authentic BlackBerry keyboard.

 The BlackBerry legend is being revived, but with a slight twist

While its primary function is to host the Beeper messaging app, the device's versatility shines as it can be adapted to execute a wide array of tasks. It's a portable computer that melds the processing power of the Raspberry Pi Zero W with the familiar comfort of a BlackBerry Classic keyboard. The petite machine comes with a 2.7-inch display, a backlit keyboard for typing ease in dim light, a USB-C port, a multicolored LED, a side button, a power switch, and General Purpose Input / Output (GPIO) breakouts.

To ensure ample power for its functions, the Beepberry is equipped with a 2,000mAh battery. For $99, customers can get their hands on the Beepberry kit, which features a preinstalled Pi Zero W. The Beepberry is not merely a device; it's a canvas for tech enthusiasts, hackers, and hobbyists looking for a distinctive, compact computer. While it's currently a work in progress, the promise of what it could become makes the Beepberry an enticing prospect.