BlackBerry Q20 release date: It’s the highly anticipated handset that appeals to the keyboard lovers that made BlackBerry famous. The BlackBerry Q20, also known as BlackBerry classic, was seen outlined in a 2014 Global Roadmap leaked by N4BB. It is noted on the document that will be marketed as a “no frills” device and described as “powerful yet uncomplicated.”

Though there is no definite indication on the doc on when it will be launched, speculations suggest that it would be unveiled November 2014 and will come with BlackBerry OS’s latest variant, the BlackBerry 10.3.1.

The document also highlights that the BlackBerry Q20 is an “upgrade for BlackBerry QWERTY Base” and is part of the “Enterprise Fleet Renewal” for the company. As expected, the keyboard-wielding handset is intended to be marketed to busines consumers.

Specs of the BlackBerry Q20 have been in discussion since its imminent release was announced by CEO Black Chen. A report posted by N4BB, referencing GeekBench test scores, reveals what could be the specs of the handset.

“BlackBerry Classic will be rocking a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz. It will also pack 2GB of RAM. These internals are pretty much identical to what the Z10 (except STL100-1 model) had. The interesting thing to note here is that the Classic’s score (500) is higher than the Z10′s (453) even though their internal specs are pretty much the same.”

There have been no speculations yet on the possible price point for the BlackBerry Q20, except that it’ll be launched squarely to further appeal to a niche base of smartphone users that prefers a handset with a keyboard and not a full-on touchscreen smartphone.

BGR earlier reported that BlackBerry’s new strategy involves “largely ignoring the masses who want touhscreen-only phones and focussing on the keyboard-loving diehards who have helped keep the company afloat.”

The launch of the Q20 is consistent with the company’s new way of positioning its devices.