UPDATE
6/16/08
AT&T is mentioning to their Fortune 500 customers that a late July-Mid-August Launch date seems probable. Also check out a more recent post on the BlackBerry Bold Launch Date.
Here are additional specs, to add on to another article we posted. No official pricing on the BlackBerry Bold / 9000 handsets, and worse no launch date as of yet! Soon, thought is what we can hope for…soon :-(
- Family will include HSDPA and EV-DO versions (including an AWS-capable 1700MHz version)
- 480 x 320 display
- 625MHz CPU, 1GB internal flash memory
- 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (with A2Dp), GPS, MicroSDHC
- 480 x 320 video recording, photo geotagging
- 4.5 x 2.6 x 0.55-inches, 4.7 ounces
Published: May 22, 2008 @ 11:55 am —
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Howto Copy Contacts from SIM Card to The BlackBerry Phonebook
Assuming all your contacts are already copied to the SIM Card its an easy 3 step procedure.
- 1. Navigate over to your Address Book.
- 2. Hit the menu Key and choose SIM Phone Book.
- 3. Now hit the menu Key and choose Copy All To Address Book.
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AT&T Now Offering Wireless Phone Insurance Coverage for High-End Phones and PDAs Beginning June 2
Are you one of the many AT&T customers that has recently purchased a BlackBerry / PDA / Smartphone only to find out that you couldnt get it insured? Well if your one of the many that made a purchase on or after 5/02/08 than you might want to jump on this one. You can now enroll your BlackBerry into the insurance coverage plan, keep in mind you have up to 30 days to add this before you no longer become eligible. It’s still $4.99 a month and the one time deductible will run you $125 but when you lost your phone while traveling abroad or whatever the case might be a whole year and a half before your next “Upgrade” then this will certainly beat dishing out $400 for another new BB -
About The Wireless Phone Insurance Service
Wireless Phone Insurance offers customers protection against loss, theft, or accidental damage to their wireless device. Beginning June 2, 2008, Wireless Phone Insurance will expand its coverage to include all high-end phones and PDAs.
What is changing on June 2 with Wireless Phone Insurance?
- Wireless Phone Insurance eligibility is being extended include high-end phones and PDAs (except the Apple iPhone).
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Depending on model, device deductibles will be in two tiers:
- Equipment Tier 1: $50 non-refundable deductible per approved claim.
- Equipment Tier 2: $125 non-refundable deductible per approved claim (for incident dates on/after November 3, 2008; $50 deductible for pre November 3, 2008 incident dates).
Research In Motion Ltd. plans to introduce a touch-screen version of its BlackBerry device, dubbed “Thunder” according to people familiar with the matter, answering the challenge posed by the popularity of Apple Inc.’s iPhone.
The new BlackBerry is among RIM’s strongest moves so far to appeal to the increasing number of consumers opting for multimedia phones, a market that is increasingly turning to touch-screen devices for their ease of use. The iPhone’s sophisticated touch-screen was one feature that made Apple’s device a big hit.
The new BlackBerry is slated for introduction in the third quarter, supposely Verizon will have a lock as it has a “Lifetime” exclusivity. Well keep you posted on all the latest, so stay tuned.
De la Vega tells financial analysts, investors: ‘Great age of wireless’ is just ahead, AT&T strongly positioned to lead
May 16, 2008
AT&T Ralph De La Vega is always good on offering up some good info, this time he hints at a sooner then we think BlackBerry Bold Launch.
Our industry is in the very early stages of a “wireless data revolution,” AT&T Mobility President and CEO Ralph de la Vega told analysts and investors at Morgan Stanley’s 13th Annual Communications Conference last week.
Following are excerpts from de la Vega’s Q&A session with financial analysts, which followed his prepared remarks.
You mentioned the BlackBerry Bold and 3G iPhone. How should we be thinking in terms of timing for these devices?
We recently announced the BlackBerry Bold. We’re not commenting on any other iPhone plans at this point. But I think there is an exciting future for all of as we look for great devices on a great network that will drive further penetration of wireless data services.
Devices in general will facilitate the move to what I call the data revolution. The devices we’re seeing today and on the roadmap for the future have faster processors, more memory. They are all broadband-enabled with 3G, have GPS, and will facilitate customers using these devices in ways that drive more usage, which for us typically means more revenue. We think there is a huge upside to mobilizing data, making great quality data that is easy to use, accessible to the customers in ways in which they have never seen before.
Is the BlackBerry Bold a Q2 or Q3 launch?
We love the device and will launch it as soon as possible. We’re taking it through its final paces and making sure everything works well on our network. When you look at our portfolio of devices, whether it’s the BlackBerry, the iPhone or a number of other devices, we have the best portfolio in the market.




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