Posted by Michael Bettiol on Jul 3, 2009 3:04 pm
Filed in 1xRTT, BlackBerry, CDMA, EV-DO, HTC, Handsets, News, RIM, Telus, Windows Mobile
It’s been a while since we talked about these devices coming to TELUS, but the BlackBerry Tour, HTC Snap and Touch Pro2 are front and center in our minds today, having just popped up in a new Best Buy Mobile flyer. TELUS has yet to officially announce the two HTC handsets (the Tour popped up [...]
Posted by Marc Flores on Jul 2, 2009 12:36 pm
Filed in BlackBerry, Handsets, News, RIM, Retail, Sprint
Following the Verizon Tour pre-order debacle and subsequent redemption, it looks like Sprint is a bit more firm in its position. Sorry Sprint folks, but it looks like you’ll have to hit up your local Sprint store or telesales on the day of release if you plan on grabbing a 9630. Twitter user @srdoherty, who [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Jul 2, 2009 11:01 am
Filed in BlackBerry, Exclusives, Handsets, RIM, Verizon
Following our post yesterday and the ensuing outcry, it looks like Verizon had a change of heart where BlackBerry Tour pre-orders are concerned. Are you a current Verizon Wireless subscriber whose spirits were crushed upon learning that pre-orders were only open to new customers? Fret not, future Tour addicts, as Verizon’s site is singing a [...]
Posted by The Boy Genius on Jul 1, 2009 3:43 pm
Filed in 1xRTT, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, CDMA, EDGE, EV-DO, Features, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA, Handsets, RIM, UMTS, Unboxing, Verizon
Well boys and girls (and especially CDMA BlackBerry-lovers), your much-awaited BlackBerry Tour launch date is getting closer and closer. To try and make it easier on you, we’ve got our hands on a retail Verizon BlackBerry Tour and put together a quick unboxing for you. Part 2 of our popular BlackBerry Tour review will be [...]
Verizon Wireless confirmed today what a lot of excited and angry Verizon Wireless customers knew already — The BlackBerry Tour is currently not available for pre-order if you are upgrading your current line. It’s not a random ordering glitch or a problem with Verizon’s website as many initially thought. Front and center on the Tour [...]
Still wondering why we steered clear of that July 20th rumor? Sprint has made it official folks, the BlackBerry Tour will be launching with Sprint on Sunday, July 12th. Pricing lines up with Verizon at $199.99 after instant rebate but there will be a mail-in rebate of some kind to deal with. More info as [...]
I want to start this off by saying I have nothing but love for RIM the company. Probably my favorite tech corporation in the world, they’ve created an incredibly unique product that practically replaces the need for drugs for most people. What’s even more fascinating, however, is how RIM (to the pleasant surprise of a [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Jun 30, 2009 2:22 pm
Filed in BlackBerry, Handsets, RIM, T-Mobile
Yeah, we’ve already confirmed that the BlackBerry Curve 8520 will be dropping on T-Mobile next month but while the Tour trolls are occupied with a flurry of new fodder, why not take a moment to enjoy it once again? Mmmmm, optical trackpad. T-Mobile customers are often forced to wait what seems like ages for hot [...]
Posted by Michael Bettiol on Jun 30, 2009 9:27 am
Filed in 1xRTT, Bell, BlackBerry, CDMA, EDGE, EV-DO, Exclusives, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA, Handsets, RIM, UMTS
Well then. It looks like we’re now able to confirm that the BlackBerry Tour 9630 — which Bell has yet to officially announce — will touch down in Canada on the 17th of July. Beyond that, we’re also able to confirm that the full retail price will be $699.95. So what does this mean for [...]
Posted by Michael Bettiol on Jun 30, 2009 7:50 am
Filed in BlackBerry, Handsets, RIM, Verizon
Despite the fact that BES admins can put IT policies into effect that physically prohibit their use, many companies, organizations and governments (and gym locker rooms) flat our refuse to give their employees a BlackBerry that is equipped with a camera. With the 88xx series devices being the only camera-less BlackBerrys still on the market [...]
Posted by Michael Bettiol on Jun 29, 2009 9:31 pm
Filed in Bell, BlackBerry, Exclusives, Handsets, RIM
Huh, what’s this? Bell has begun shipping out dummy units of the highly anticipated BlackBerry Tour 9630? Yes indeed it has, alongside the typical promotional materials which, as per Bell’s general practice, which means the launch is likely just a few weeks away. Does this mean we could see the Tour hit Bell the same [...]
Posted by Zach Epstein on Jun 29, 2009 12:55 pm
Filed in AT&T, Apple, BlackBerry, Features, HTC, Handsets, Palm, RIM, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
Over the past few month, we’ve seen several sites run cost comparisons on the latest and greatest smartphones from each of the top four carriers in the US. Good — presenting readers with cost analysis is always a good idea. We’re finding that just about all of these comparisons do so on the high end [...]
Posted by The Boy Genius on Jun 26, 2009 9:17 pm
Filed in 1xRTT, BG's Corner, BlackBerry, CDMA, EDGE, EV-DO, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA, Handsets, RIM, UMTS, Verizon
Well, you heard that right peoples. It looks like Verizon Wireless is gearing up to launch the much-awaited BlackBerry Tour on July 12th. The best part? It appears it’s going to go for $199 with a two-year agreement according to Verizon’s testman site. That’s sweet spot pricing and hey, let’s be upfront — they’re going [...]