LMAO at the used car salesman photo.

That rules! " We have Many " Love it!

i just left the AT&T store, i had to replace my pearl that died. the sales rep said he thinks the new bold will be released on Oct 2. I'm sure he's not in the inside loop, but just some food for thought!

JJ

The fact that he was willing to say anything at all makes me optimistic. My local store guys have naever even been willing to speculate.

I received the same information (October 2) and am on a "list" to get a Bold when available. However, the latest information indicates that AT&T is trying to get the Bold out by the end of the month, so a release next week is sounding possible.

In either case, I can't wait. I have almost all of my accessories ready to go (minus the Seidio holster), and just need the dang phone!

I'm hoping for a end of month release as well. I'm looking forward to selling my Curve and picking this up mos def.

I picked up a Curve today. Might do the 30 day exchange if the Bold comes out by then. I'm the kind of person though that needs to hold it in my hand before I make the final decision.

Enough food for thought... ! We all need a diet on this agenda...!

12th came and went and no bold....

What puzzles me is the availability date of Bold accessories in the official US Blackberry website. Most show 09/19 as the avail. date in the USA...would that be any indication of a possible release date?....I just could not wait any longer, and paid premium for an unlocked T-Mobile Bold....guys you won't regret it once you have one of these in your hands!!!!

where did you get it from and how if you don't mind me asking?

availability of the accessories has nothing to do with the release date of the device itself. RIM in the past has released accessories in advance of the actual device.

Has anyone heard anything about the 10/2 date? I know it is all spec from every possible person and their friends, but I'm just wondering.

I saw on another thread something about it now being delayed until the end of October. I'm just impatient!!!!

TIA

that what make the world go round.
today the bold tomorow somethink ealse take it easy man.
life is too short,

Good luck with Oct. 2. Not going to happen either.

Based on what?

If life is too short and I should live for today, wouldn't that mean living for the Bold?

I am told by our Blackberry Rep at&t pushed it back to the 15th but who knows. I will believe it when I see it.

Im over waiting. I decided to lift the truck instead. My curve works just fine, and the truck looks much better....

It may be November. Sorry for the news. See attached link.


BlackBerryToday: News: BlackBerry Bold Delayed Until November?

based on common sense and not setting oneself up for disappointment. kinda like the 9/12 supposed release date.

ATT not ready for primetime, as we all know. They probably don't care a lot either. They have the iPhone for people to buy for the holiday spree if they don't release the Bold in time. What they fear is that people who are first time smartphone users will bring it back or call and overload their CS system and get very bad press which will not only kill a lot of Bold business but kill some other ATT business and steer it over to Verizon. Remember, carriers now are making their money in 2 areas: getting people to switch to them because of the advertising and cool gadgets, and adding data contracts to peoples phones.

I'm still in belief that the delayed release is for At&t to maximize iphone sales. While att may think they get more iphone sales, I think it just creates more hatred for that kiddish device.

I think this is one of the most botched releases I have seen. Now I understand the argument that since they never stated a date, it isn't really delayed. However that is only from the consumers perspective. If you recall earlier this year the ATT roadmap stated a summer release for this device. So from an internal perspective, the device has been delayed. Whatever the speculated reason is, iPhone sales, battery issues, OS stability, bandwith, etc. etc. The fact remains that ATT is releasing this device one to two quarters after what they probably outlined during their 2008 release schedule.

iPhone sales = Likely
battery issues = I got one, last two days with no issues;
OS stability = This is a Blackberry, it's as stable as my previous curve;
bandwith = another likely

It's late, and we don't know why. Do yourselves a favor and get one unlocked...the Bold will be released eventualy, and by then maybe Javellin will be out making the Bold old news...and then there will be the next one...and the next one...no one can keep up with these things anymore...
All in all, what's for sure is that AT&T screwed the release of the Bold in the US....

AT&T definitely botched this launch. I would rather wait though than drop a large wad of cash on an unlocked Bold.

Storm on Verizon for me!!! Javelin on at&t when released! Bold is old news already...

I cant wait anymore my other phone just broke down on me, what do you guys think of the Bold unlocked? any negatives?

Welcome!

Not a single negative, other than paying full price. Excellent phone, great features, its everything I thought it would be without the massive at&t delay.

Now that we know Tmobile will have 3g by Oct 22nd. Does anyone know if Tmobile will get the bold?

Not this year. They're getting the new 2g Curve/Javelin sooner than the Bold. Their 3g network isn't anywhere nearly as wide as ATTs. They're releasing the Googlephone in October on 3g, we'll see how that shapes up.

its a slight possibility but 0% this year as they would have to make a Bold with Tmo's 3G frequency. I really don't see RIM making a new Bold JUST for Tmo. I do believe they're the ONLY carrier with the 1700 band 3G freq.

Can anyone enlighten us...why in heaven's name did TMo chose that band? I don't know of any other country (other than Japan) that uses it....this means manufacturers will have to make special phones for TMo USA.....which to me means...you are s#@* out of luck T Mobile subscribers....

Yup, like i said Oct 2.

FYI...

I just saw another article that is now saying the Oct. 20th for Bold that is listed here on BBForums...
This saga will never end until we all can go see the dang thing at the At&t store! (lol)

my bb8800 just died.... it decided it didnt want to turn on anymore... one month out of the warranty date, att said that they cant replace it, but the rep did say that the much delayed phone is supposed to come out "sometime" in oct. so im stuck using a 3 year old treo 650, 700 bux for a bold is looking better and better every day...

Wow, and free shipping. What a deal. LOL!

Just found this on boygeniusreport.com


Blackberry Bold release date at Best Buy : Boy Genius Report

I liiiiiiiike.