BlackBerry 9000 delayed until July/August?
We’re not really sure where to go with this one. An August release for the BlackBerry 9000? We’ve heard it may actually be that far away. Let us also clarify: the BlackBerry 8xxx, the one we posted from Vodafone’s lineup, and the one that appeared on eBay is what we are referring to as the BlackBerry 9000 from here on in. We initially heard AT&T would have a 6-month exclusive on the device in the U.S., and that was to be released in late May, but more like June. New information provided to us has us believing the July / August release date might be accurate. You know how we roll over here at BGR, so take this as a rumor (obviously) and don’t sell your RIMM shares just yet. Remember that the BlackBerry Curve was released in late May last year, so this would put RIM well over the one-year mark (not counting the ridiculous incarnations of the 8300-series, 8800-series, and 8100-series) for a brand new device. What you think, people? Can you wait that long, or are you jumping ship if July / August is the real release date?
I totally agree with sudsboi84. RIM spend so much time into the RnD and putting together a solid product before they ship it out. PPL just want their new feature without worrying about the stability or battery life. For those who talk on the phone alot, battery life is very important, I would rather wait till they get that right.
Remember their primary target is still the CORP world. Would they rush a new line of product out just so they can please the consumer end ppl? I don’t think so. Also RIM rebranded the 88×0 and 83×0 series to add WIFI and GPS for a very good reason. They first get a solid product working (and out to consumer) then add extra features one by one, this way they would be able to figure out what needs to be improved and if there are issues its caused by the new component. This way they can come out with a reliable phone that has less bugs. This is why apple will have a long way to go before they catch up to RIM.
oh and for the iphone ppl, go and use one of their keyboard to send off a 500word email. good luck to u guys. I was at an apple store trying to use the iphone to check a website, every 3 letter I type I had to erase. Ended up going to one of the laptop instead.
Anyway I’m holding out till they come out with the BB9000.
Cheers
AlphaX
The iPhone is not even a good comparison to the 9000 (or any other Blackberry for that matter) as it is a pretty slick CONSUMER oriented phone that is not built for business use. The Blackberry phones are built for business users that want real keyboard and better email sync capabilities, etc. The iPhone might grab a lot of consumers away from RIM but I would never want to type thousands of emails on a touch screen keyboard…
If its july its not a huge deal, but august?! If the release isn’t until august then yes, I’m jumping ship.
so any news on the release of the bold? because i am Boldly loosing patients!
@vishaal…you’re the worst doctor ever if you’re losing your patients over a phone.
sorry but im jumping on the 3g iphone bandwagon, cant wait for the new blackberry 9000…stop delaying the release!!!
how much does it cost this phone??
July/August? Really? I mean I need a new phone now and to hear that I have to wait a month and a half makes me just want to buy another phone. It’s disapointing though because from the talk it appears to be a good phone. I just dont know if it’s worth waiting that long for.
blackerry 9000 is worth the wait, its basically the ultimate web, email, gps…ultimate electronic device you must have.
definitely worth the wait, but like everyone else im dyin, rumors are relase 3rd quarter 2008, so hopefully august
Hi, saw you were planning a switch to Sprint to save 50/month? How is that possible, are you dropping a service with that switch? Thanks
well it is the end of august and still no 9000 – whats up with this… I heard that att had to give the iphone certain exclusive time before releasing any other 3g phone
My local AT&T sales rep here in California says release now slated for November.