Countdown to 12AM EST: BlackBerry Bold press release

We’re almost there, guys! It’s been told to us that at 12AM EST, the BlackBerry Bold press release will cross the wires. We’ve heard a lot of conflicting reports — that the device might launch a lot earlier than expected, or the press release will just have a vague launch timeframe with AT&T, Vodafone, and some other worldwide carrier partners. If you’re attending WES, you’ll be able to demo a BlackBerry Bold and check it out. The rest of the general public will have to wait until it launches.

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  1. On May 11, 2008 @ 2:36 pm, Galvatron Said:

    Whay to they always launcg with monopolist carriers?

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  2. On May 11, 2008 @ 2:45 pm, Todd Said:

    Just tried the http://www.blackberrybold.com web site and it is now redirecting to a non-existent page on blackberry.com…..

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  3. On May 11, 2008 @ 2:47 pm, G.Quagmire Said:

    Dude, no one of them is any better or worse than any other. They all suck. Same with banks, cable companies, etc…

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  4. On May 11, 2008 @ 2:59 pm, Justin Said:

    Yeah Rogers probably has the best monopoly in the wireless world. There are no other gsm carriers in Canada. Just Rogers and Fido (owned by Rogers.)

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  5. On May 11, 2008 @ 3:10 pm, mikeypants Said:

    @ Galvatron

    Because they are in the business of making money?

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  6. On May 11, 2008 @ 3:34 pm, dondgc Said:

    Great. So much for going to bed early. BG, I hope you’re not wasting my sleep for nothing here :)

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  7. On May 11, 2008 @ 4:10 pm, Tyrone D Said:

    I bet they’ll release the device with AT&T around the 3G iPhone release; or a little earlier to gain albeit more market share than the iPhone.

    I’m buying both devices! I can’t wait!

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  8. On May 11, 2008 @ 5:40 pm, Eddie Said:

    I hope it launches within the next month or so.

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  9. On May 11, 2008 @ 6:22 pm, impaler Said:

    Wow. It’s okay…it’ll be there in the AM!

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  10. On May 11, 2008 @ 6:51 pm, J Said:

    Current 8830 user. All I want to know is when will Sprint have this phone (please refrain from any harsh ridicule and outlandish laughter till after. I leave this site, Lol)

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  11. On May 11, 2008 @ 7:30 pm, goojman Said:

    Current 8310 user: CANNOT WAIT TIL THE “9000″ COMES TO AT&T. Just hope they update the browzer even a lil bit wood be ideal.

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  12. On May 11, 2008 @ 8:18 pm, theUNTjoker Said:

    They have in fact updated the browser..I tell you one thing though, they better have something really up their sleeves, because a 2MP camera on your new “flagship” device isn’t saying much these days…3g or not…..

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  13. On May 11, 2008 @ 8:18 pm, Future BB owner Said:

    Any chance Rogers will get in Canada around same time as US?

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  14. On May 11, 2008 @ 8:22 pm, sprintrep87 Said:

    Ehh…not seeing any wow factors on the 9000 so I’m not as excited for that as I am to get my hands on an 8330

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  15. On May 11, 2008 @ 9:08 pm, Sam Said:

    Hmmm… “www.blackberrykickstart.com” redirects to the blackberry homepage as well… maybe two launches???

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  16. On May 11, 2008 @ 9:25 pm, Wifiguy Said:

    BG are you going to WES?

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  17. On May 11, 2008 @ 10:15 pm, G Said:

    Why do I have to wait a year to get a hot PDA for verzion, I really want this phone badly..

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  18. On May 11, 2008 @ 10:22 pm, The Man Genius Said:

    Anyone out there have an iphone that they are unhappy with they’d like to sell rather cheap? I am a Blackberry guy but my brother had an iphone and dropped it in the toilet a fews days ago. (I know… the irony) Hoever he just got married, working 3 jobs and still stuggling to make rent. Going through tough times and trying to find him a replacement phone. Thanks

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  19. On May 11, 2008 @ 11:11 pm, Ross Said:

    Man Genius,

    What’s “cheap?” I’ve been thinking about switching back to a BB, so I might be selling mine.

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  20. On May 11, 2008 @ 11:36 pm, David Said:

    Where can we see the news release when it comes out?

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  21. On May 12, 2008 @ 12:06 am, Shai Said:

    “Waiting”

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  22. On May 12, 2008 @ 12:07 am, dr.winklle Said:

    bberry.com already has accessory listings for a blackberry bold 9000 and a blackberry bold, complete with pictures of the device.

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  23. On May 12, 2008 @ 12:49 am, pR Said:

    …And we’re live: http://www.blackberrybold.com

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