does anyone know if the blackberry bold will be available on the verizon service? i didnt think it was going to but then last night a friend told me that he heard january 15.
Nothing Offical but I heard that it will actually be the "Niagra" and it is going to replace the 8830 World Edition it will be very similar to the Bold but not identical
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RIM rep says the new model will have full button QWERTY and a touch screen. I cant remember if he said there will be a track ball. I kind of doubt it - there's only so much room if the screen is any larger than a Bold.
Nothing Offical but I heard that it will actually be the "Niagra" and it is going to replace the 8830 World Edition it will be very similar to the Bold but not identical
Originally Posted by jchuck97
RIM rep says the new model will have full button QWERTY and a touch screen. I cant remember if he said there will be a track ball. I kind of doubt it - there's only so much room if the screen is any larger than a Bold.
That's all the information I have.
These two are correct, but talking about two different versions of upcoming Bolds.
The first new Bold 9930 the "Niagra" is an EV-DO version of the Bold, and possibly dual with HSPA, QWERTY keyboard (NO TOUCHSCREEN),3.2 Camera, GPS, and others.
That one will be for Verizon, Sprint, Bell, and Telus. Est. release 1H/CY09
Now the Touchscreen Bold 9900 the "Pluto" is a QWERTY and touchscreen.
These two are correct, but talking about two different versions of upcoming Bolds.
The first new Bold 9930 the "Niagra" is an EV-DO version of the Bold, and possibly dual with HSPA, QWERTY keyboard (NO TOUCHSCREEN),3.2 Camera, GPS, and others.
That one will be for Verizon, Sprint, Bell, and Telus. Est. release 1H/CY09
Now the Touchscreen Bold 9900 the "Pluto" is a QWERTY and touchscreen.
For AT&T, Rogers, others. Est. release 2H/CY09.
damnit! why did i get my curve last month!!! looks like i'm gonna have to start saving up money for the "Niagra" lol
Ive been waiting for contract to be up so I can upgrade. Does anyone have any info on how long til the Bold comes to VZW? Want to upgrade to BB, but dont know if I should pass on the Curve or Storm to wait for Bold.
Ive been waiting for contract to be up so I can upgrade. Does anyone have any info on how long til the Bold comes to VZW? Want to upgrade to BB, but dont know if I should pass on the Curve or Storm to wait for Bold.
When is your contract up? You can always go month to month after the contract if there is a semi solid word on a new release in the near future.
My local Verizon store (Santa Rosa, CA) tells me it's VERY NEAR! I have several phones with one just about ready for upgrade (new every two) so this works out perfect. I don't care so much about the WiFi . . . just hope A-GPS isn't crippled and it's got the upgraded 3.2mp camera. I can't wait!