Is anyone going? How do you get this "special" invite?

Wow, this event is really covert.
I know there must be some in the area (NYC) who have the golden ticket!

I can sell you the ticket for 500 dollars ;)

Since I won't be buying any $500 tickets, may I request that someone please take some good side by side pix with a Treo 650? As many angles/views as possible

TIA.
TM

anthonymoody.... check your PM

I first heard that they would be handing out the new models during the launch but yesterday I heard that they will not handing them out at the launch events. They will be sent to all attendees later. Expected availablity of the new model from Cingular is middle of November.

whats the deal with these events? I live like 45 min from the one in SF. Do you just sign up and attend for free, or are they charging people who sign up? I have half a mind to sign myself up...

The 3 launches are invite only. You would need a Cingular or RIM rep to get you on the list.

http://www.eventreg.com/blackberry/chi.html
http://www.eventreg.com/blackberry/sf.html
http://www.eventreg.com/blackberry/nyc.html

really?

I believe even if you sign up...your registration needs to be approved.

Now why would you post that? So you can feel special? Its a god damn launch party for a CELL PHONE, who gives a crap...Thats just sheer stupidity. Plus you still need your INVITE code from the INVITATION smartass.

thanks cschrage. sounds like sizzlerecords is pissed off because he got rejected trying to do the same thing.

Dateline Nov. 1, 2005 . . .Online and phone registration are now closed . . . take your chance of getting in at any of the launch parties by registering on-site on day of event. . . . From what I heard, priority codes at on-site registration will still be honored.

Haha you guys are funny...

I will agree with the "Who gives a crap" comment made earlier today. Show me the freaking product and keep your crappy invitation!!!!!!!

I thought you had a ticket to sell . . . & for $500!!! If you only had respond to my offer earlier, then you might be receiving your final confirmation tomorrow. . . . which I just received ----:

"Your registration to attend the unveiling of the new BlackBerry 8700c from Cingular Wireless is now confirmed.

The event you are attending is at
Tribute NYC
24 Broadway (at the intersection of Exchange and Beaver Street)
New York, NY

on Tuesday, November 1st, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Early arrivals have the chance to meet celebrity guest Lance Armstrong.

Parking is available at the following locations:
Battery Park City Garage
70 Greenwich Street

South William Parking Garage
14/26 South William Street (at the intersection of Broad and Beaver Street)

Tribute is also accessible via subway; take 4 or 5 to Bowling Green Stop.

As your evening at Tribute NYC approaches, get yourself ready to discover more ways Cingular and BlackBerry make business run better.

If you have any further questions, or need to make any changes to your registration, please send an email to ????????@eventreg.com, or call 866-###-####.
Thank you once again for your registration. We look forward to seeing you November 1st.

Got my invite today but probably can't go. I hope this fancy product announcements doesn't jinx their court appeals.

Can someone confirm that they will be giving out 8700 units to each attendee?
Any insight in regards to the number of attendees allotted for each event?

Regards,
dolo

hey, if you need someone to fill in for you.... pm me....

Got my confirmation to the NYC event last night.

CHI will be sent out today

Just spoke with rep frm event registration at Rim who confirmed my spot. She stated the 8700C will me mailed to attendees.

Just registered today for the NY one. Any chance I'd get in?

call the tollfree number you received and provided them with your registration confirmation number, they should be able to tell you.... But give them at least 24 hours from the time you registered...

If in fact they will be giving away a free unit to all attendees, I would have to assume that this gathering would have to be somewhat "invite only" - meaning all attendees should have some sort of relationship wtih Cingular &/or are part of the press.

If they do let anyone in simply by registering, this leads me to believe that no devices would be given away.

Sneakpeaks of the new 8700 @ the rogers launch party here: www.howardchui.com

regards,
dolo