Rogers Wireless is the first carrier in Canada to launch the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Bell and Telus will also be launching the all new BlackBerry Bold, making it the first time that all three carriers in Canada are selling the same device.
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 offers sophisticated design coupled with high-performance features to offer users a premium smartphone experience. This 3G smartphone ensures you will receive your emails quickly and reliably. The new optical trackpad ensures easy navigation and the multimedia capabilities mean you can have fun and stay connected to the office. The Bold 9700 allows users to live their personal and professional lives to the fullest through power and performance.
Despite what the marketing team at Rogers tells us, the 9700 is commonly referred to as the “Bold” or “Bold 2″ and not the “Curve”. With that cleared up, lets look at the key features of the device.
The big three (Rogers, Bell, Telus) have announced they will be bringing the BlackBerry Bold 9700 to Canada.
The 9700 features a 2.44″ screen, 3.2 MP camera, wifi, and GPS. In addition to the previous mentioned features, the 9700 replaces the roller ball with a track pad.
The Bold 2 will be in the starting lineup for Bell and Telus’ new HSPA network, which should be ready for use in November. The 9700 should be up for sale in November in around the $300 price mark on a 3 year term with data.
AT&T has released a white version of the popular BlackBerry Bold. Like the black Bold, the white one will also feature a 2MP camera, 802.11 b/g wifi, Bluetooth, and 3G high speed voice and data. Pricing below:
Research in Motion (RIM), the makers of the BlackBerry, and Rogers Wireless are pleased to announce the launching of the BlackBerry 8520 Curve. The all new BlackBerry Curve features:
•Trackpad–The first Blackberry with an optical trackpad, the Curve 8520 makes navigation easy
•Dedicated external media keys -access your multimedia easily and instantly
•Social Networking –If you prefer Facebook®, Flickr, Twitter or love them all, the Curve 8520 will keep you connected to all your social networks
•2.0 MP camera with video capture
•Large, Colorful Screen –Your life on-the-go –the way it was meant to be seen
•Out of the Box Mac Computer Support –Make the Mac connection
•Built-in Wi-Fi(Supports TalkSpot™)
•World Phone –Quad Band EDGE with Stereo Bluetooth™
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is launching at the following price points:
3 year: $99.99 (voice and data)
3 year: $349.99
2 year: $399.99
1 year: $399.99
no term: $449.99
Research in Motion launched its own application store, BlackBerry App World, at the beginning of April, four months later version 1.1 has been released.
New features for 1.1 including:
faster image and icon loading
limit search to “free” or “paid” applications
search for application by category
install applications to microSD card
memory indicator so you know how much free space is left
To download BlackBerry App World 1.1 you can do so one of two ways.
From your BlackBerry:
open your browser and navigate to
www.blackberry.com/appworld/download
From your desktop:
connect your BlackBerry to your computer using the USB cable then click here
(note: the download requires ActiveX to be enabled so you can only use Microsoft Internet Explorer)
MarketWire has posted the following video of the latest device from Research in Motion. The video highlights the major features of the BlackBerry 8520: dedicated media keys, trackpad, and out of the box Mac compatibility.
Verizon Wireless has dropped the price on the BlackBerry Storm to $99.99 after rebate on a 2 year term. Pricing for the Storm on a 1 year or month to month term is $169.99 (after rebate) and $499.99 respectively.
Read Howard’s review of the BlackBerry Storm here.
Consider this the official pricing for the BlackBerry Tour which should be launch on Telus Mobility next week.
$599-no term
$549-1 year term
$499-2 year term
$449-3 year term
The BlackBerry Tour will ship with a microUSB sync and charging cable, 1GB microSDTM memory card, internation roaming SIM card, stereo headset, holster, and international travel charger.
Bell Mobility has launched the long awaited BlackBerry Tour 9630.
The 3G BlackBerry® Tour 9630 global smartphone offers around-the-world performance. With a built-in camera and media player, you’ll be entertained, too.
Now, with BlackBerry Apps World, get one-click access to over 1,000 fun and productive applications for your smartphone. Just click the BlackBerry Apps World icon on your BlackBerry Tour 9630.
3 year contract: $249.95
2 year contract: $549.95
1 year contract: $649.95
no contract: $699.95
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