My buddy found this while investigating warranty work for his 8700c. Check out the link - https://www.cingular.com/customer_se...ent_protection

You'll see the 7130c listed as a non-qualifying device.

Excellent. A CDMA based BlackBerry running on Cingular's GSM/GPRS/EDGE network. Outstanding progress. Can't wait for the tech support calls on that one.

Actually, it has some weight, although I think the unofficial name is the 7130u. It will UMTS-based (extension of GSM) and will likely be marked as a 7130c for the Cingular rollout. The 7130e was the high-speed 7100 series CDMA device. You can look at my thread just posted earlier today on this subforum for somewhat proof of it... notice the Sound="Tunes7130c" tag in the XML.

Then why would they use the 7130 naming convention? That makes no sense to me at all. Otherwise, Verizon could just as well have sold the 7100w or 7100e.. Heck, call it the 700w and screw up all the Treo users!

I am told the 7130c is going to be the replacement device for the 7100 - so it will be EDGE/GPRS based (not UMTS). Basically it will be a Suretype device with the internals of a 8700 (so x-scale processor, screen, better styling, etc.).

Bunker

I dunno.

I was under the impression there was going to be a 7130t available at some point in the next few months from T-Mobile (mid-year or so?), where the added xx30 would be the high-speed version of the handheld (EDGE, UMTS, etc). Considering that Cingular already has UMTS available and T-Mobile will have it within a year and a few months and most of the major carriers in Europe and Asia (and Rogers in Canuckville) have UMTS already, then I'd assume that the above XML (in previous post) would have some weight to them...

Well I hope the 8700e or 8700v is released on Verizon.

8700v is Vodafone's marking...

I just wanted to comment on jibi's quote. I believe that to be a verse from and Aesop Rock song if im not mistaken.

that is correct - the chorus from Daylight

This just in on HOFO

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=88238

No ideas there if it's UMTS or not. Rumor says May release.

I was close to buying an 8700c, until the complaints about enterprise activaion surfaced and Cingular yanked it from their sales page.

Now I'll wait for this and keep all my 7100-sized accessories.

I'm sure that it will be out soon. I have seen the 7130 for SunCom which is also GSM/GPRS, not sure of official release though. Cingular and SunCom always have similar phones. I will provide pics tomorrow!!

I find this thread interesting.. Lots of interest from the Cingular community to get a 7130e type phone.. and here I am on Verizon, wishing that they would get their 8700 (with evdo).. Of course, the interest may only be because of the potential of a higher speed data network.

So apa where are those pics .... in EST Daylight Savings Zone ... its getting close to the end of the day.

you're joking right. In case you're not, I said Tomorrow.

HMMM. 7130c... I could show you, because i have seen it, but then I would have to kill you.

The gecko is under strict orders of confidentiality

That's like Martin Luther King saying ' I have a dream...........but I don't want to talk about it'!!!!!!!!

Can you atleast throw some light on the time frame this is coming out?
I really want the 7130 GSM/EDGE version.

You'll find lots of 7130e VZW users who would like to see an 8700 BB on Verizon, myself included. I do so much email that a full QWERTY keyboard would better fit my needs.

they should drop the 71** series it hurts to type for long periods of time

Right, and I'm in that same boat. I was just surprised to see so many Cingular users wanting the 7130 when they can get the 8700..

This is respectfully dedicated to the non-believers...

A few more...sorry they're blurry, but they were taken with another data device

*cough*Treo650sucks*cough*

Well, that's it, although I dont know why it has Suncom listed on the screen. The Cingular version that I saw might be a little different, but then again it could just be my eyes playing tricks. My initial opinion, "yuck"

Why not make a slicker device. The 7100g looks alot better than that. I love features, but beauty and technology have to go hand in hand. Redesign the shell and then I'll think about switching.

for the record...I don't like this device either. My next device will definately be an 8700 (as soon as it comes to SunCom)

Ahhh.. Why dont you let me sell you some Cingular Service? I have a couple of 8700c's just sitting in my store.

Only if we can work out a $5 unlimited plan with free Blackberry Data Service and a free phone...if that's not too much to ask!

I like it...
Tell me when is this available?

Pleeaasseee !!!!

I like the look of it. My only worry is that the keys are too close together. The key spacing on the 7130e is perfect.

I think this by far looks like the BEST 7100 series I have seen. Looks clean, classy and very sexy

I agree with you boygenius...

I just got the 8700c yesterday. I'd like to return the unit and wait for this beauty to come out...

Somebody please tell me approximately when is this available?

As long as it can be slightly slimmer and all black & silver with the same keypad contrast, then I'm for it as an alternative to my upcoming 8700g (1.5mths away; mulling data charges & changing carriers).

Right now it looks too much like a PPC smartphone.

One thing RIM has been aware of in the last year of development is the quality of the plastics. Their intention with the 7130 was to make it a high quality looking device and it's certainly a better quality build than the 7100. What I find odd is how the plastics vary from carrier to carrier. My 8700v for example is a nice looking, good quality shell (in my opinion), however, the 8700g varient has a much cheaper look in my opinion. We'll have to see what happens with this one.

It kind of has that Sony Ericsson European mobile phone look to it it. I like it as well.

Ive played around with it for a while and it is pretty good, battery life is better due to screen being a little smaller. Pretty much the same size as a 7100 but slimmer and alot lighter.

Kinda reminds me of an HTC device...maybe a black SDA or something...I'm not sure..

My exact thought... I like it a lot... too bad it'll be forever before t-mo gets it (if ever) and I don't feel like dealing with unlocking.

-olly

You lucky you...
Tell me does it have EDGE?

I am completely sold on the design of this beauty. If it has EDGE then I am going to return my 8700c and wait for this.

Maybe

yes.