[g_patrick15]

According to BGR:

Just got a heads up that the T-Mobile BlackBerry 9700 might have been pushed back to a November 16th launch. Not confirmed, though. Pricing is confirmed, however, at $199 with a two-year agreement and $449 for full retail . On the Samsung side of things, we’ve heard the Samsung Behold II running Android will launch on November 18th with a $249 price tag (on a two-year agreement, of course).

5 days isn't too bad, if the rumored Nov. 11th date was correct, and $449 full retail is great! I was expecting at least $499+, I paid $400 full retail for my original Curve, so 449 isn't bad at all.

[BloodySweeney]

well that sucks, good on the pricing though, i think ill just buy one outright if thats the case

[fsshariq]

this is getting really annoying..i dont know wth RIM or Tmo is waiting for to release this phone..a BB rep came to my store and said we should be receiving these any day now but hearing this is making me mad..my bold is f-d up and i need to replace it asap and i honestly cannot understand whats taking them so long to start releasing this phone, its barely an upgrade over the original bold. The storm2 is available already!

[montecarloss919]

According to BGR:

5 days isn't too bad, if the rumored Nov. 11th date was correct, and $449 full retail is great! I was expecting at least $499+, I paid $400 full retail for my original Curve, so 449 isn't bad at all.

Do you think that the non contract price will be the same for AT&T?

[g_patrick15]

Do you think that the non contract price will be the same for AT&T?

Probably so, but thats just a guess

[montecarloss919]

Probably so, but thats just a guess

Isn't the bold's no contract price higher than that?

[inkwell]

That non-contract price puts a smile on my face

[MacAlert]

If that non-contract price is the same on AT&T...Bold 2 here I come!

[st0p.]

i wish they'd say how the price was confirmed, but obviously im happy about it much lower than some predicted

[BBSwany]

That's sad news indeed when I saw that on BGR this morning. . It's only 5 days though if it's true.
That no contract price is nice though! Especially for people like me who only have a partial upgrade.

[Denise in Los Angeles]

Hahaha... I was going to be so busy in the week of 11-11, so its not bad for me to wait a week...

[pantlesspenguin]

Wow...that full retail price isn't bad @ all. I'm a Sidekick user so I have a $100 gift card coming to me for all the network trouble. I may have to pick one of these up.

[mlarco52]

dam 449...i am definetly ordering an unlocked one i can use for rogers...unless its 500-550 here then ill just buy it from rogers here and get it unlocked for fido

[duck383]

prices seem to be ok the push back may be since t-mo is still rolling out 3g to most states and areas, just a thought

[NemesisMind]

And AT&T has an opportunity to capitalize on!

[username0001]

don't know about the validity of this website but,

T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 Release Date Delayed [Bold 9700 Launching on November 16th] � TFTS – Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities

they say Nov 16

[AttilaTheHun]

this is getting really annoying..i dont know wth RIM or Tmo is waiting for to release this phone..a BB rep came to my store and said we should be receiving these any day now but hearing this is making me mad..my bold is f-d up and i need to replace it asap and i honestly cannot understand whats taking them so long to start releasing this phone, its barely an upgrade over the original bold. The storm2 is available already!

I think it's Att is the reson. they have to be the 1st to release the phone

[PeterMac88]

I think it's Att is the reson. they have to be the 1st to release the phone

why do they have to be the first to release the phone? i mean i dont mind since i am with AT&T im just curious =)

[LouisBagAsh]

Okay, RIM should seriously stop toying with my emotions. At least, announce a definitive release date---so I can exhale. My trackball has been out of commission for two weeks. I'm using a cheesy Samsung slide temporarily (it's the pits). If T-Mobile doesn't release the 9700 soon, I'll be forced to switch to the iPhone. I need a smartphone fix quick!

[nextgenius]

prices seem to be ok the push back may be since t-mo is still rolling out 3g to most states and areas, just a thought

good point and being its tmobile's first 3g bb they dont want to suffer a sidekick outage with blackberry.

[username0001]

good point and being its tmobile's first 3g bb they dont want to suffer a sidekick outage with blackberry.

dear God, don't even think that.

[monsieurbichon]

Does anyone know if AT&T and tmo are planning on releasing this on the same date? I don't know why but I always had the feeling that tmo would be the first one to carry it in the US..

[axe50]

Pricing sounds about right for a repackaged 8900. If its only 5 days it should be fine, as long as we don't get into a Bold style delay.

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[LordRasta]

I guess it doesn't matter for me at this point because I don't qualify for the full discount until next April. I could jump ship to at&t but I want the UMA service with TMO.

[unitxer0]

they need to release the damn phone already! i'm so ready for a upgrade