Hands On: BlackBerry 8800!
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Coming in svelte black and chrome here is the new BlackBerry 8800! I am happy to show everyone this fantastic device from every-which-angle possible. The OS seems to loads way faster than the Pearl, and the speaker sounds a lot better. The feel of the device is great and the keyboard is just as good and functional as the 8700 so no worries out there power 8700 users! The screen? Oh man, the screen! The Cingular release will not have WiFi, but this unit does. Look for a WiFi 8800-style berry coming shortly after the launch of the 8800 on Cingular which is later this month, on the 20th. Click on for the full picture set here first, only on Boy Genius Report!
Updated with screenshots!
On Apr 2, 2007 @ 6:56 pm, jose Said:
hey BG.. one question.. or a couple. i will be traveling a lot in these upcoming months and wanted to know if there are prepaid sims for the BB 8800 outside the u.s? or do i have to sign special dedicated blackberry contracts? if so, are these dedicated contracts rare or hard to find? i don’t want to have to go through the hassle of looking for rare things (like looking for apple programs), you know what i mean? thanks BG.
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On Apr 10, 2007 @ 12:33 am, BD Said:
Talked with a T-Mobile customer service rep this evening. I inquired as to whether they would be carrying the 8800 or 8300 series phones. He put me on hold and did some digging. Came back and told me that the 8800 would be released on T-Mobile sometime during the third or fourth week of April. He had no info on the 8300. Want the camera and keyboard of the 8300, but really like the looks of the 8800 and can’t wait another month for them to role out the 8300. Guess I’ll be getting the 8800 in a week or two.
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On Apr 10, 2007 @ 6:26 pm, Update Said:
When is the new release date? I have heard nothing recently.. and its past March..
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On Apr 10, 2007 @ 8:54 pm, BD Said:
Once again, April 23rd is given as the date for the 8800 roll out for T-Mobile. Here is part of the email I received from Customer Care inquiring re. the 8800 and 8320:
Thank you for taking the time to contact T-Mobile customer care. My name is Matthew and I will be happy to help you out today.
I understand from your email that you would like to know if we will offer the Blackberry 8800 or the 8320 in the future as you are eager to replace your lost Blackberry with one of these models. I know how exciting state of the art equipment can be Brian and I can definitely look into this for you today. I am sorry to hear that your handset has been lost.
I am pleased to let you know that while I have no information on the 8320, the 8800 will be launching to all customers on April 23rd, although it may not necessarily be available in-store on this date (it will be available through Customer Care). I do not have a price for this device at this time but you will be able to review the price once it launches. I appreciate your understanding in this matter.
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On Apr 17, 2007 @ 4:40 pm, Hubert Jones Said:
will the 8320 oe the 8800 have a camera like the 8100 in the near future?
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On Apr 23, 2007 @ 5:34 pm, Leroybrown_og Said:
Released today
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Detail.aspx?device=b7240caa-3ba4-4422-b49f-fc2e2d264d11
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On Apr 27, 2007 @ 4:14 pm, JayHova Said:
Does anyone have any info if Nextel will be carrying the BlackBerry 8800 or any BlackBerry for that matter?
The last BB Nextel released was the 7100i which was over 2 1/2 yrs. ago.
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On Apr 27, 2007 @ 9:00 pm, Joel Said:
Anyone know of any good WEB sites for software and themes for the 8800?
tx
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On May 5, 2007 @ 8:47 am, kyler Said:
So does anyone know the relese date and the price for this device under a verizon wireless acount? I really need to know asap.
Thanks
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On May 30, 2007 @ 5:38 pm, tom Said:
hai you heard it wrong
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On Jun 28, 2007 @ 5:29 am, John Queripel Said:
When will RIM release A2DP software for Blackberry 8800?
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On Jul 6, 2007 @ 2:30 pm, Marta Said:
I have UM through work. Is there a way I can have the 8800 play my voice mail messages in addition to the email notification?
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On Aug 20, 2007 @ 2:16 am, Allen Said:
When will RIM release A2DP software for Blackberry 8800?
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On Sep 30, 2007 @ 1:26 pm, Brad Crabtree Said:
Any update on 8800 A2DP?
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On Nov 1, 2007 @ 10:36 am, mohammed Said:
how do i set up the gps system please do i need a mem card..any info will be great use thanks in advance..
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On Nov 1, 2007 @ 10:28 pm, Dan Martin Said:
Any update on 8800 A2DP?
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On Nov 29, 2007 @ 2:47 pm, YL Said:
PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS HEARRING ME OUT OF MY BB 8800, IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO….
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On Dec 6, 2007 @ 4:37 pm, David Said:
a2dp is available now with an OS upgrade. check rim.com for more info, or just google it.
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On Dec 30, 2007 @ 3:14 pm, Brad Said:
The RIM site show that Firmware 4.2.2 update is only being show as valid for the 8830, of the 88XX series, and not for the 8800. Does anyone have a url or posting from RIM that shows other than this?
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On Mar 7, 2008 @ 4:58 pm, kingryan Said:
How is the 8800 for PDa functions? I want something that will replace my PDA so that I can read and manipulate Word and Excel documents. Is the Calendar function easy to read and resopnd to?
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On Jul 16, 2008 @ 9:48 pm, Joe Said:
getting a Blackberry 8800 from T-Mobile they say GPS is free with the unlimited 19.99 e-mail i always have. My Question is the GPS worth a Damn? My Pearl is dieing bad buttons bad mouse and battery is ging bad after 2 years. Another Question is it worth it $200 more for the 8820? I just want a new Blackberry and the 8800 is the best price with GPS from T-Mobile. Another Question is T-Mobile keeping up with tech amoung the other carriers? Thanks, Joe. It’s my Birthday Present the 8800 on 7-19. T-Mobile Service
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