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Default I am really put out with the Blackberry Thunder being a litetime Verizon exclusive - 05-19-2008, 05:59 AM
I do not at all like this new trend of making phones carrier exclusives. I would never for any reason be a Verizon customer as their service is quite expensive. I am very happy with T-Mobile.

That said, I really, really want the Blackberry Thunder.

What will end up happening is that I'll stay with T-Mobile and get a Thunder/iPhone workalike from someone else.

Blackberry, you're well on your way to losing a customer.
   
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Default 05-19-2008, 06:10 AM
Well you should have posted your rant into the correct forum there is a rants and rave section.

Also I think you should send your complaints to RIM, they do not monitor this forum looking for complaints and suggestions.

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Default 05-19-2008, 06:50 AM
Wirelessly posted (phoobia?)

Also that exclusivity is based on a sales quota that vzw will have to maintain if they don't they can lose that exclusIvity.

I would think that if the "thunder" is successful we may see another touch BB for gsm carriers.

RIM won't ignore the largest segment of their customer base

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Default 05-19-2008, 08:37 AM
You have to be kidding. VZW gets virtually every new RIM device last, and about a year after initial release usually. Are you upset for every Verizon customer that would have liked a Curve last June?
   
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Default 05-19-2008, 10:24 AM
Haven't carrier exclusive phones been popping up for quite some time? Not that I'd ever be interested in one, but Samsung has a phone called the Sync. It's only available for AT&T. I believe. There are others, but I just can't think of them. So, this BB and iPhone exclusivity thing has actually been going on for quite some time. It's just that the devices have been somewhat forgettable, so no one paid attention.
   
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Default 05-19-2008, 10:44 AM
well the much talked about iPhone is an exclusive to AT&T. *moving to rant/raves*
   
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Default 05-19-2008, 11:32 AM
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Well you should have posted your rant into the correct forum there is a rants and rave section.

Also I think you should send your complaints to RIM, they do not monitor this forum looking for complaints and suggestions.
Feeling a little grumpy today?

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and that helps this thread a great deal Argon....
   
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Default 05-19-2008, 11:58 AM
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Feeling a little grumpy today?
No not at all why do you ask? I see the Mods make the same suggestion all the time just thought id help out. I didnt blast the guy at all.

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Default 05-19-2008, 12:00 PM
Why is anyone bent out of shape about Verizon actually getting a BB before anyone else? It's about time.

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Default 05-19-2008, 12:09 PM
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Why is anyone bent out of shape about Verizon actually getting a BB before anyone else? It's about time.
No kidding. I wonder what will be turned off.

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I wonder what will be turned off.
Now that wasnt any use to the thread at all.

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Default 05-19-2008, 01:03 PM
Does anyone here intend on buying this touch screen when it comes out?

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Default 05-19-2008, 01:24 PM
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I do not at all like this new trend of making phones carrier exclusives.
Where have you been? It's not a new trend at all.
   
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Default 05-19-2008, 01:49 PM
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and that helps this thread a great deal Argon....
I was kidding.

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Default 05-19-2008, 01:52 PM
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No kidding. I wonder what will be turned off.
what if they disabled the touchscreen itself

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Default 05-19-2008, 03:24 PM
I thought thread crapping was only allowed in the OT area

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Default 05-19-2008, 09:05 PM
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Does anyone here intend on buying this touch screen when it comes out?
Not likely. I can do almost everything I need to do on the device with one hand. I like that. No gripes with Verizon here. With the last carrier I had before VZW, I got no reception at my home.
   
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what if they disabled the touchscreen itself
it wont be disabled, you will need the pay per touch plan for it, and only using a vz glove which is also pay per glove will the phone work
   
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it wont be disabled, you will need the pay per touch plan for it, and only using a vz glove which is also pay per glove will the phone work
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