In a blog post on its website today, the BlackBerry has announced it will be distributing 12,000 Limited Edition Z10 units for BlackBerry developers. However, unlike the black versions BlackBerry unveiled last week, the Limited Edition models will be available in red.
The BlackBerry Z10 comes with a 4.2-inch touchscreen and runs the business system operating the newest, gesture-based BlackBerry 10. In a research note, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said Z10 sales have so far been "solid," adding that in some places, the Z10 is exhausted in UKBlackBerry limited edition Z10 is the company that has done well on a promise to developers before the launch of BlackBerry 10. BlackBerry has launched a "Portathon" program where developers can deliver applications to market before its unveiling BlackBerry 10 January 30 and earn both a monetary award and a smartphone.
To qualify for the red Z10, developers must have applications submitted and had approved by BlackBerry. According to the company, the deadline for qualifying for the Z10 red on February 28.
According to a schedule on the BlackBerry website, it will take six to eight weeks for the combined red to be delivered to developers.
