BlackBerry Bold 9000
Bold Release Date (finally!)
We just received an email today stating that the Bold will be available for order on Oct. 15th, meaning we'll have it in stores the following Monday.
Thank god, I thought it would never come out!
Thank god, I thought it would never come out!
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Dont hold you breath buddy, ATT is still testing the phone.
RIM said
A delayed top-of-the-line BlackBerry phone from Research in Motion Ltd. is still undergoing testing by AT&T Inc., and RIM's co-CEO implied that the carrier wants to avoid the chorus of complaints about performance that greeted the new iPhone this summer.
AT&T and RIM said in May that the BlackBerry Bold 9000 would go on sale in the U.S. this summer, but it's not available, and no date has been announced. It is on sale in some foreign markets.
RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis said Thursday that the phone is still undergoing the certification process in which AT&T tests all new handsets to make sure they work well on its wireless network.
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RIM said
A delayed top-of-the-line BlackBerry phone from Research in Motion Ltd. is still undergoing testing by AT&T Inc., and RIM's co-CEO implied that the carrier wants to avoid the chorus of complaints about performance that greeted the new iPhone this summer.
AT&T and RIM said in May that the BlackBerry Bold 9000 would go on sale in the U.S. this summer, but it's not available, and no date has been announced. It is on sale in some foreign markets.
RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis said Thursday that the phone is still undergoing the certification process in which AT&T tests all new handsets to make sure they work well on its wireless network.
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Regardless of what everyone says, none of you actually have an accurate source for your information. I work at Best Buy Mobile and the Blackberry Rep, who actually HAS a Bold (I got to use it... sickest phone ever made) told all of us that we will be selling it on October 26th.
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Considering I work for the largest AT&T Authorized Retailer (Cellular World, with 400+ stores across the nation that ONLY service AT&T), I believe that my information directly from Blackberry themselves would be accurate. So I know my sources.
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Which market are you in? Im in Bayview out in southern cali and we havent received any type of email.
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Ya well guess what buddy its the 15th and no Bold... Hate to break it to you but I work for Cellular World as well and we here in Texas have a more realistic out look on the situation and know it will be out some time next month.
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OK hold on one second. What makes you think your source is so accurate and everyone else's is false??? There are so many rumors about when it is coming out. I don't have an actual date but i know its not Oct. 26 because Blackberry is having release parties and trainings all the way till Oct 20th. SO why would they have a release party after its already out. I don't think you should go around telling we don't know what we are talking about. Besides you work for Best Buy. There are a lot more credible sources out there. Here is the link so you can see.
http://http://www.eventreg.com/whatmakesyoubold »
http://http://www.eventreg.com/whatmakesyoubold »
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I'm from CellWorld as well. Our RIM representative said the date changes on a daily basis. But he did say it should be soon because they are having release parties all next week. That is about as accurate of statement anyone can make right now. There is no specific date.
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i just want it. like yesterday. im tired of waiting. i've almost bot two phones already. but i really WANT this one!
'tupid AT&T.
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i just want it. like yesterday. im tired of waiting. i've almost bot two phones already. but i really WANT this one!
'tupid AT&T.
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Okay, I work for a COR AT&T store in Michigan. You chouldn't blame AT&T for not releasing the phone, that would be Blackberry at fault. There has never been a release date, just predictions. I can guarentee that it will be out by mid or late Nov.
So there should be no name calling to the Best Buy reps, nor AT&T as a company. We're all well trained on what we sell.
Trust me, I want this phone as bad as the rest of you. I returned my iPhone because of this new BB.
When it comes out, everyone will be happy.
No worries people. It'll be AOK!
"BEAN"
So there should be no name calling to the Best Buy reps, nor AT&T as a company. We're all well trained on what we sell.
Trust me, I want this phone as bad as the rest of you. I returned my iPhone because of this new BB.
When it comes out, everyone will be happy.
No worries people. It'll be AOK!
"BEAN"
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You can't even say that the Best Buy reps are just as trained or as knowledgeable as an AT&T rep. Have you ever been into a Best Buy and ever talked to one of their reps??? Its a joke.
But true on not blaming at&t for the release being pushed back.
But true on not blaming at&t for the release being pushed back.
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I have, granted they're not as well trained as the corporate stores, but they're still very knowledgable. I talk to a few reps at two different locations close to my house.
Honestly I was just trying to make peace. There is no reason for this much annimosity over a phone.
Honestly I was just trying to make peace. There is no reason for this much annimosity over a phone.
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[sarcasm]Wow KoldFusion! You're right on the money!
I can totally go and get the Bold today![/sarcasm]
Next time you make a claim, have some evidence to back yo **** up.
I can totally go and get the Bold today![/sarcasm]
Next time you make a claim, have some evidence to back yo **** up.
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I just got mine! So Freakin' rad!!!! Most awesome phone ever!!!....
...oh yeah, I forgot... it didn't come out today...
...oh yeah, I forgot... it didn't come out today...
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I second that... But I am going to a Bold release party here in Dallas at a local club. Im hoping to win one. They are giving 5-10 away tomorrow night. Wish me luck...
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So just to let yall know, the party was freakin awesome... Blackberry went all out and put on a pretty rad party... They wouldn't give us any info on release or price point. They did give away 6 new Bold's with accessory packs... But they are sending the winners the phones. I did get to play with one and it is freakin awesome. Super smooth and very sexy. If this phone won't help you get the ladies then you really need to work on your game...
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That is too funny!!! I want the phone like yesterday ;) I hope it comes out very, very soon.
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Salesman a few days ago said Oct.23. Don't know how true it is, and I'm somewhat doubtful.
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I read a blog from a guy that is developing the user manual fir the bold and their deadline is October 23 but according to another source there is an expected date of the second week of November. So with that being said I would expect it to be available in the next two weeks!
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10/27/08 supposidly...... http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/17/att -plans-to-launch-the-bold-on-the-27th/
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Sigh...i've grown sick waiting for this phone.
i read today that there was a launch party in San francisco and unlike the NY Launch party last week (NY got an IOU for their Bold) the folks at the San Francisco launch actually WALKED OUT with AT&T Branded and Boxed Bolds...... âšī¸
http://www.blackberrynews.com/2008/10/22/att-bold-la ... »
i read today that there was a launch party in San francisco and unlike the NY Launch party last week (NY got an IOU for their Bold) the folks at the San Francisco launch actually WALKED OUT with AT&T Branded and Boxed Bolds...... âšī¸
http://www.blackberrynews.com/2008/10/22/att-bold-la ... »
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Well the wait is over. Nov. 4 is the date - here is the announcement.
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=4800&cdvn=news ... »
MIF.
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=4800&cdvn=news ... »
MIF.
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The only thing I'm bummed about is the price. I mean come on Blackberry and AT&T have a competitive price with Apple. $299 on a two year contract, very disappointing....
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I agree, the $299 price is to high. I really thought it would be $199. I think AT&T is making a big mistake, the Storm will be coming out soon, and if Verizon plays it smart (which they probably will not) they should charge $199 for it and I bet there would be more then a few AT&T customers who will move over. In any case, we all know that either around Christmas or a couple of months after that, the AT&T price will go down. Too bad, I really wanted to get the phone right away, but refuse to pay the $299 price. With the iphone now selling better then Blackberry's, I wonder if RIM tried to get it to sell at $199 (AT&T does not really care about that as they also sell the iphone). One good thing about waiting is AT&T can work out the bug...
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Well first off i don't think many people will be leaving to go for that Storm. It may be the first touch screen by blackberry, but blackberry users are notorious for having to be able to have an actual keyboard. I don't for-see too many people leaving.
Second I think at&t and blackberry have worked out pretty much all the bugs in the phone. That is why there has been such a long wait for it to be released. Granted they can't account for everything, but i would say that the phone will be pretty solid.
Other then the iphone this has been one of the most anticipated devices to be released this year. It will sell for $199 or $399... Juts like apple, Blackberry has loyal cust that will purchase the latest and greatest. its just a fact.
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Second I think at&t and blackberry have worked out pretty much all the bugs in the phone. That is why there has been such a long wait for it to be released. Granted they can't account for everything, but i would say that the phone will be pretty solid.
Other then the iphone this has been one of the most anticipated devices to be released this year. It will sell for $199 or $399... Juts like apple, Blackberry has loyal cust that will purchase the latest and greatest. its just a fact.
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I definitely agree about the keyboard. I still think there will be problems when hundreds (thousands?) are out in the wild. I really want it too. Maybe I will wait till around Christmas (I waited this long already) and just get myself a nice Christmas present.
MIF.
MIF.
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Well personally i think the Storm is cause the Bold a lot of problems as it appears to be a superior phone on a superior network
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Yeah, and my dad can beat up your dad. Blah, Blah Blah. GET A LIFE "will I am 1980."
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exactly why are you attacking me...am i not entitled my opinion...last i checked i still had that right...and the right to tell you to..wait i cant say that cause they keep deleting my posts..but you get the idea
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Hey good buddy, just poppin on to see if there's any news on the Bold....and oh yeah, to remind you that you're a douchebag (just in case no one told you today). đ
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The official release is November 4th. Best Buy will be selling it on the 4th. I went to a release party for it and that is the date they gave us. Not only that but we already have the display model and the phones are ordered.
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Ya ya ya your a little late on the info here buddy... Everyone already knows...
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Oh did I hurt your feelings??? Im sorry buddy... Get with the game. Thats old info...
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Really? Thats your response? Get with the game? Good one...
Having you say nothing would have been the proper response- its a freaking cell phone for god s sake. Get a life...
Having you say nothing would have been the proper response- its a freaking cell phone for god s sake. Get a life...
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WOW... Because you have much of a life. If you knew what was going on maybe you could reply but since you don't why don't you bug off hogan... This guy thought he was the first to post and info about the official Bold release date... There have been tons of posts and if people would actually read all the posts then maybe then would see the info already out and "get with the game"...
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this coming from someone who suggested that "one would have to work on his game if one could not get the ladies with this phone." Freaky , really ... you need a phone to help w the ladies??
Dude, relax its just a phone, whether or not the info is out is irrelevant. Just kindly tell him its there, to read the threads, etc... We all get you love cell phones- just help others out "less informed" than you...
Dude, relax its just a phone, whether or not the info is out is irrelevant. Just kindly tell him its there, to read the threads, etc... We all get you love cell phones- just help others out "less informed" than you...
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