AT&T quietly rolls out the Blackberry 8820
We received word that the long rumored Blackberry 8820 has been received in AT&T warehouses across the country. So far they’re trying to keep this pretty little number on the hush-hush. The fear is that that people will wait until this device is released to buy their new BlackBerry units, which leaves them stuck with BlackBerry 8800s. A reliable source hit us up with some intel saying AT&T is releasing it as a quiet update, and will not be shipping any BlackBerry 8820’s to all stores nationally. Instead, they will ship the product on a store by store basis depending on the current BlackBerry 8800 supply. To sum this up: You’re local store most probably isn’t getting any BlackBerry 8820s until their stock of BlackBerry 8800s is depleted. AT&T did this once before with the Nokia 6102i when they decided to add Bluetooth support to the unit. We would tell you they’re holding off on even a press release, but with general consumer interest around this device, we can’t see them doing that. At this time, as far as we know, there are no actual BlackBerry 8820s units in stores, but we expect them very soon. Price point is also slated to remain at the $299 mark with a 2-year contract. Happy WiFi’in, folks.
hmmm. . whats a blackberry stealth?
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I was thinking the same thing…Stealth? Sounds interesting…
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It’s too bad there isn’t anything about as Kaiser on that list but a WiFi crackberry is just as good?
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a Stealth…?
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Blackberry 8100 = Stealth ?
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BlackBerry Stealth was the codename for the Pearl.
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Pearl2=Stealth??
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So we finally have the wifi+gps model and they hide it? quite interessting hehe. Any words on the ultimate camera+wifi+gps+(possible 3g)?
is that even in the works?
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Out of curiousity what off the crippled GPS? Is this true or not?
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The stealth was the ‘Codename’ for the Pearl while it was in production. Do a simple Google search guys…
That fact alone, since the ‘Pearl’ is listed, makes me wonder about the validity of this document…
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@Evilstrike
RIM has come straight out and said there will be no “Do it all BB.” So I wouldn’t plan on anything like it for a long time.
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The document above, is 100% legit, guys. The Stealth was on a roadmap BG leaked a couple summers ago, which turned out to be the currentl BlackBerry Pearl as we know it. It could be a codename for the next version of the Pearl, the Pearl 2. Of course we will be keeping a keen eye out for this one and let you know the goods as we get them.
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hey BG, any more news on the disabling of GPS?
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The wave of euphoria that consumed me as I read this made me realize that all this restricted GPS talk was just distracting me from my desire for this phone. Whee.
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“To sum this up: You’re local store most probably isn’t getting any BlackBerry 8820s until their stock of BlackBerry 8800s is depleted.”
If that’s true the 8820’s will be in that gaint warehouse behind The Ark of the Covenant!!!
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Now lets wait and see what is enabled and what is not enabled regarding GPS and WiFi.
Any Takers ?
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Can someone enlighten me on the full benefits of wi-fi? Also, 3g is the most common complaint I see but wouldn’t most in turn complain about battery life?
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So order your 8820 on-line when it is launched.
I’m going to hold out and see what T-Mobile releases on it’s line of smartphones after Sept. 24th. As far as I know they don’t require special data plans and service charges to use the built in hardware unless you are planning to use there T-Mobile Hotspot network.
Right now it is all rumor with the AT&T stuff so it’s going to be real interesting to see the reviews come in and see the facts first hand and if they are true how quickly they get underminded with mods.
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AT&T is bound to release a UMA service of it’s own at some point considering they can double dip and offer the broadband as well in many areas.
However the fact is that carriers will all begin to cripple the Os of your new favorite phones studies are supporting the case that VZW customers have higher retention rates due in part to the common Ui in the VZW handsets.
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So what’s the best way to get them now?
Call every at&t store in the region and ask?
How about starting a list.
Will publish my store call result tomorrow.
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Don’t count your chickens. RIM CEO also said in
Q1 that RIM would never produce a WiFi device either…..Amazing what compitition and loss of market share will produce!
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Is it me or does my premier offer this device for $299?
It shows the Curve for $299.
Please excuse my ignorance. I have never owned a crackberry and have not followed them.
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Does the WiFi work without a data plan?
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not likly if att is trying to be the verizonof gsm then i bet theyl will milk it for all it’s worth.
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I have both a iPhone and Nokia s60 device. Nokia’s Internet browser feels like a toy compared to the iPhone.
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