What is the plural of "BlackBerry" (as in the handheld device)
Solution 1:
I appreciate @senderle's choice to consider the New York Times as a source for common usage.
However, I found the "proper" answer in a BlackBerry Branding Guidelines PDF from 2007 (page 5):
Avoid using the RIM Marks generically, as nouns or verbs and do not use them in the plural or possessive form.
and
- Do not use the RIM Marks in plural or possessive form.
✓ BlackBerry® smartphones
✗BlackBerrys, BlackBerries, BlackBerry’s
This is in agreement with what some other answers have suggested.
Solution 2:
I would write Blackberries rather than Blackberrys. The latter looks like a terrible spelling mistake. For most situations, altering the brand name in this way won't matter.
However, if you're preparing a formal document and need to use the exact trademarked name, then you'll have to use a circumlocution such as Blackberry devices or Blackberry phones.