Sprint’s BlackBerry 8330 finally available this Friday
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Filed in Handsets, BlackBerry, Exclusives, EV-DO, 1xRTT, CDMA, Sprint
We’ve got a ton of tips over the past couple days surrounding the BlackBerry Curve’s debut on Sprint. Most if not all of those pointed to an official May 9th release date. Here’s a flyer detailing the release date, handset pricing, and specs. The no contract price of the Curve is $599.99! Don’t get too scared, though. If you’re signing up for a 2-year agreement with Sprint (don’t get us started) you can snag one of these CrackBizzles for $179.99 after instant and mail-in rebates. Happy Sprinting. Larger shot after the jump.
Thanks, Optimus, and everyone else that hit us up!
On May 8, 2008 @ 2:34 pm, Marc Said:
Okay, I just got off the phone with the store manager of a store that I’ve been going to for years - he’s always led me in the right direction, and he’s been telling me all along that he didn’t have a firm answer.
Well, he said that as of today, he sees in the system that there are over 6,000 curves sitting in the warehouse that are ready for distribution to our area. So, he said that means they’ll likely be available any day now. He hasn’t heard a firm release date yet, but in the past, whenever he’s seen them in inventory and ready to ship to stores, it’s only been a matter of days since they’ve had them ready to be sold in his store. So, it’s very possible that they’ll be available this weekend!
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On May 8, 2008 @ 2:34 pm, Sprintmgr Said:
Oh, and I am a Sprint (duh) employee and the word is that this is correct, and the Curve will launch within the week, but again, take it with a grain of Salt - this is Sprint.
As for the questions about why sprint charges more than competitors (other than a self destructive tendency) is the difference on the back end - VZ and ATT data are substantially more than big yellow, so pick your poison.
If you are an existing customer, try reasoning with a store/care rep, and see what they will do. There is a lot of internal buzz about “red carpet” customer service, so my store tries to work with customers if they are willing to give a little. I upgrade people early all the time…
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On May 8, 2008 @ 3:12 pm, Anton Said:
just got off the phone with a supervisor of Loyalty group Priority Team they confirmed tomorrow’s release and said that phone available to order after 12am, thru retentions, telesales, no customer service availability thou, if you can reach em you can order thats what the gentelman said (i bet with a smile) so im crossing my fingers
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On May 8, 2008 @ 3:15 pm, prhime Said:
another fishy sign is that a MSD card is included. also there is no mention of video which i think would be proudly mentioned as it is a “new” feature for the curve.
i guess we will see sooner or later. the photo could be shopped but the date could be right.
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On May 8, 2008 @ 3:57 pm, veks Said:
Whether its tomorrow or mid june like I a sprint rep told me I’m ok with that!
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On May 8, 2008 @ 4:08 pm, Cesar Said:
Nope…if you get the Simply Everything plan for $99.00, all services Sprint offers are included…
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On May 8, 2008 @ 6:15 pm, curious Said:
why is this the only mobile site that has no coverage of the blackberry 9000 prototype that crackberry.com picked up on ebay? is someone’s ego bruised that he wasn’t the first to get his hands the new model?
it is amazing that you will post on the battery life reported in a magazine article, but will not comment on VIDEO reviews of the new handheld and os.
amazing…
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On May 8, 2008 @ 9:32 pm, Thumper Said:
Interesting, I use Google Maps on my SPRINT 8130 and it uses the GPS fine. It’s free, provides me turn by turn directions (ok, no voice telling me what to do, but the map does it for me), and my location is accurate within 3 meters.
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On May 8, 2008 @ 10:20 pm, Max Said:
and now this:
http://support.sprint.com/main.html?&dnsp=1&selectedDeviceId=9584&manufacturer=BlackBerry&navtypeid=6&pagetypeid=27&prevPageIndex=1
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On May 8, 2008 @ 10:25 pm, Max Said:
The complete specs:
http://developer.sprint.com/view_devices.do?device=79541
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On May 8, 2008 @ 11:27 pm, paulvilca Said:
That makes no sense. You’re saying you can’t make a call with or without CDMA.
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On May 9, 2008 @ 1:12 am, Steve Said:
Just ordered my curve off of sprint.com, the phone itself was 197.63 after instant rebates (including tax). With mail in rebate it will be 97.63 including shipping and everything. Should come in 2-4 days.
$420 Instant rebates, 100 mail in rebate…ready for it to come!
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On May 12, 2008 @ 1:16 am, Fred Said:
Steve:
When I go on-line to order, it says my price is $279.99. Where are you finding “additional rebates” of $200 more off this price? How do I get this price down to $97??? Please advise. Thank you.
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