AT&T 9860 not available in stores.

**Status45** · 11-06-2011, 10:22 AM

Just waited outside one of the stores like a tool only to find out that it's online order only. AT&T probably figured that this phone really only is going to cater to a die hard bb users and didn't want to risk keeping too many of them around. Now I have to wait another 2 days for it to come in the mail FML

**osubass1** · 11-06-2011, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Status45

Just waited outside one of the stores like a tool only to find out that it's online order only. AT&T probably figured that this phone really only is going to cater to a die hard bb users and didn't want to risk keeping too many of them around. Now I have to wait another 2 days for it to come in the mail FML

I just got a 9860 from Best Buy. They only had 1 in stock.

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**TheQ805** · 11-06-2011, 10:35 AM

AT&T did limit the markets that the 9860 would be released in (much like they're doing with the bombardment of droids). Places like best buy, or online shouldn't be much problem.

**Status45** · 11-06-2011, 10:42 AM

AT&T also won't let you buy the phone online full price, if you want to get it with no contract you have to go to the store to have it shipped to you! lol backwards!

**Status45** · 11-06-2011, 10:42 AM

I'll go over to BestBuy and see what's up. Did they let you get it with no contract?

**osubass1** · 11-06-2011, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Status45

I'll go over to BestBuy and see what's up. Did they let you get it with no contract?

yes, they did.

i bought it out right for $499.

**Status45** · 11-06-2011, 10:56 AM

Mine did not even know what the **** it was, oh well. I'll just order it online.

**uniqueinvestor** · 11-06-2011, 11:59 AM

Just picked mine up from Best Buy..

**jermainet6** · 11-06-2011, 12:46 PM

Went to Best buy and they wanted $499 flat.....free with new contract! No att store I went to had it only the bold.....some reps didn't even kno wat I was talking about and said the only torch is the 9810 smh! This shiiiiiii don't make sense, one rep spoke to his manager and told me the stores will have them end of August and I would be able to pay to renew it then for $200, thanks att now I'm getting a iphone!!!

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**Status45** · 11-06-2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by jermainet6

Went to Best buy and they wanted $499 flat.....free with new contract! No att store I went to had it only the bold.....some reps didn't even kno wat I was talking about and said the only torch is the 9810 smh! This shiiiiiii don't make sense, one rep spoke to his manager and told me the stores will have them end of August and I would be able to pay to renew it then for $200, thanks att now I'm getting a iphone!!!

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Jermaine you don't have to do that, just call up AT&T and talk to a rep you can order it with them. My bestbuys don't have them however you can order it from the store also online. Don't get an iphone, you won't like it if you enjoy blackberry.

**uniqueinvestor** · 11-06-2011, 12:59 PM

well after about an hour with this phone vs. the storm 2.. i think i hate it... they keyboard are nothing alike.. now what?

**Status45** · 11-06-2011, 01:05 PM

If you hate it then return it and get a FailPhone 4s

**Status45** · 11-06-2011, 01:07 PM

I don't know what you guys are talking about with getting it at Bestbuy I called 10 stores, nobody knew anything about the phone and 2 people said they don't carry it.

**uniqueinvestor** · 11-06-2011, 01:08 PM

I have a iphone 4s.. i think i may for get the 9900.. or 9810..

the touch screen is NOTHING like the storm 1 or 2

its so slow typing even when turned to the "fast" setting

**jermainet6** · 11-06-2011, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by Status45

Jermaine you don't have to do that, just call up AT&T and talk to a rep you can order it with them. My bestbuys don't have them however you can order it from the store also online. Don't get an iphone, you won't like it if you enjoy blackberry.

Is this with early upgrade as well?? I really didnt want to pay full price as it says on the Att website for no contract.....

**js8229** · 11-06-2011, 02:28 PM

I went to my local att corp store and they said end of the month to get the 9860 in stock. Guess I can order one online, but really wanted to see it in person first.

**uniqueinvestor** · 11-06-2011, 02:43 PM

Js Try Best Buy, most of them got a couple... but i do warn you.. mine is going back.. not a fan of the typing..

**jonty12** · 11-06-2011, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by uniqueinvestor

Js Try Best Buy, most of them got a couple... but i do warn you.. mine is going back.. not a fan of the typing..

the typing is instant on the 9860/50. there may be a perceived delay because of the highlight popups, but you don't have to wait for them. try again, and pay no attention to the popups. it's a bit of a confidence thing.

i was very impressed with the typing after having an 8300, 8900, 9800, PlayBook, and spending a considerable amount of time on multiple friends' storms.

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**TIMSHULL** · 11-06-2011, 03:48 PM

Just went to Best Buy,2 AT&T stores and a Best buy mobile store, no 9860! when ask they all look at me like I was from Mars. why does this not surprise me!!

**TIMSHULL** · 11-06-2011, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by jonty12

the typing is instant on the 9860/50. there may be a perceived delay because of the highlight popups, but you don't have to wait for them. try again, and pay no attention to the popups. it's a bit of a confidence thing.

i was very impressed with the typing after having an 8300, 8900, 9800, PlayBook, and spending a considerable amount of time on multiple friends' storms.

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Ya I tend to drag my thumbs over the keyboard,played with a 9850 today at store and figured out really fast I wont be doing that anymore...just ordered a 9860 online hope I can adjust to that keyboard!!

**blackrocker** · 11-06-2011, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by TIMSHULL

Ya I tend to drag my thumbs over the keyboard,played with a 9850 today at store and figured out really fast I wont be doing that anymore...just ordered a 9860 online hope I can adjust to that keyboard!!

Hope you don't mind me asking, but did your 9860 price out at $199 or $99 - I could not figure out how to get the $100 discount to apply to my invoice total.

**mustangv8** · 11-06-2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Status45

Just waited outside one of the stores like a tool only to find out that it's online order only. AT&T probably figured that this phone really only is going to cater to a die hard bb users and didn't want to risk keeping too many of them around. Now I have to wait another 2 days for it to come in the mail FML

Our verizon store and best buy don't even have the torch in yet. I have given up on this piece. I waited so long for a new phone also and BB failed me with the bold 9930 and the torch 9850 that I have yet to see anyone in person own yet.
Look how long at&t waited for the torch or the bold. I don't fault a carrier that knows the real money and numbers is with android and apple. Heck, any lg, samsung, motorola outsell an outdated blackberry. Rim has ripped off their customers for too long and the competition overtook them.

**TIMSHULL** · 11-06-2011, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by blackrocker

Hope you don't mind me asking, but did your 9860 price out at $199 or $99 - I could not figure out how to get the $100 discount to apply to my invoice total.

Not at all,99.99 on the AT&T website...

**blackrocker** · 11-06-2011, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by TIMSHULL

Not at all,99.99 on the AT&T website...

Im getting on the horn with customer service tomorrow - mine rang up $199 + $18 activation + $14.95 one day shipping. Their site clearly shows $99 with waived activation and free overnight shipping. For some reason I think being kicked over to the "Premier" site hosed me in some way.

**Blacklac** · 11-06-2011, 07:32 PM

geez. Website is trying to make me ditch my unlimited plan. Unreal. Like waiting a month wasnt bad enough. Hopefully my local store will have them tomorrow.