BlackBerry Curve now available on O2
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While there’s still no official word on when AT&T or T-Mobile will release their versions of RIM’s new BlackBerry Curve, the device has unceremoniously appeared on the UK carrier O2’s page. Available for immediate purchase, RIM’s new "consumer oriented" BlackBerry can be had for "free" if you sign over a large enough portion of your monthly paycheck. No change in specs, but the BlackBerry Curve is looking as sexy and desirable as ever. Oh if only we were so lucky over here…
RIM and ROGERS Wireless in their Press Release dated May 4, 2007 announced that the new “BlackBerry CURVE (BB 8300) will be available in CANADA from ROGERS Wireless in retail and business channels in JUNE, 2007.”
Go to: http://www.rim.com/news/press/2007/pr-04_05_2007-01.shtml
for details, or just go to: http://www.rim.com.
CarBob
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can it do any 3G?
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There are no 3G GSM blackberrys available yet.
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vodafone has a 3g Blackberry. It is a variant of the 8700
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also Sprint and Verizon have EVDO blackberries - 8703 style.
Was listening to The Cell Phone Junkie podcast this weekend.
Mickey (I think?) ditched his Palm for a Blackberry.
So I’m thinking - what would be more valuable if I went back to a Blackberry?
1) Have EVDO but suffer with a backdated 8703 device
2) Suffer with EDGE, but enjoy the new Blackberry curve
I think it’s like - once you’ve had EVDO or some kind of fast network connection, you can’t go back. It’s like when (shudder) for some reason I have to use a dialup network instead of my cable modem. When that happens, I feel like I’m ridin a covered wagon across the Oregon Trail.
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Just went into an o2 store here in London. They have 20 and didn’t even realize they had them! Got them Friday. The device is FREE with an 18 month contract and gbp35 per month. I have one on hold pending confirmation from gsm phone source that I’ll be able to unlock it and use it on tmobile in the US….Anyone confirm that?
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When does the curve 8300 aviable in the us ?
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>free
those are better terms than we get in the states.
Here in the states we pay about $150 for a Pearl on a two year contract. The monthly fee will vary according to the minutes, but it will be around $50/month at least.
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Can you use a BB through Cingular or Verizon and NOT pay a monthly data fee? I don’t NEED internet and email, but am looking for a very reliable, highly organized phone for keeping track of appointments, contacts, schedules…etc.
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On May 15, 2007 @ 4:24 pm, newtoallthis Said:
Can you use a BB through Cingular or Verizon and NOT pay a monthly data fee? I don’t NEED internet and email, but am looking for a very reliable, highly organized phone for keeping track of appointments, contacts, schedules…etc.
Depends on the carrier I think. Some don’t require it. I had a carrier that said I had to have it. I said I didn’t need it, and they said you have to have it, and I was like I don’t need it, and then they said something in Paris talk, and I was like whatever…
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> phone = yes , data = no
I will be interested to see what the answer is. I would think they would be glad to get you on a voice contract.
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Are they coming out with a curve n verizon? and how does it compare with the 8330?
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Does anyone know when and if if any “version” of the Curve will be offered by Verizon?
Verizon is the only choice I have.
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Colors:
The Verizon 8830 is Silver and very prone to scratches.
The Cingular 8830 is Black and looks alot nicer.
Anyone have an idea on the different colors for the Curve for the different providers?
Fred
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If I own a Blackberry curve (8300) can I update and use wi fi when it is released for the 8320 or would I have to purchase an 8320 ? Also are there any plans for other colors for the 8300 besides silver or that nasty gold ?
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no they are different phones you wold have to purchase the 8320 to get wifi. plans are same with or without wifi, and not sure about colors.
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any news on when the 8320 is going to hit u.s. markets ?
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How can I use my BlackBerry 8300 as a modem to connect my computer to the internet. I saw the following site but it had a clause thus:
Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile® customers only
please advise.
Also how do I transfer my contacts from my other phone, Sony Ericsson P910i?
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