[hcheun]

Originally Posted by ecourier

It's coming. October 2006 - just a couple of weeks. My communications consultant has the inside track and confirmed it will arrive very shortly 2-4 weeks.

Yeah no doubt, It's always sprint that lags now. I remember when the 7250's came out, and it took sprint so long to get those out.

I love my 7250, don't get my wrong, I call it the tank phone because it's been so good to me and sturdy and reliable, but I'm ready for the new stuff! hahaha plus i think im due for an equipment upgrade since it's been 18 months too.

If they come out with it in october, man , my pocket book will have a huge gaping hole. I just bought the verizon 8703e, and natrually, if sprint gets it, ill have to swap. Oh well, in the name of our gadgets and toys! hahahah

Please oh please come soon sprint 8700 series! hahahh

[southwestcomm]

87003 launches Oct 3rd on Sprint.

[pjdrsd]

Good to hear southwestcomm - I have faith. I guess now that the Verizon folks are getting theirs, it is the Sprint folks' turn to start the countdown. Still no pics or FCC postings, but I'm guessing that will be forthcoming?

[DanUC6]

October 3rd being a guess?

[braz]

BlackBerry Cool » Sprint & RIM launch 8703e October 1st

RESTON, VIRGINIA and WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Sept. 20, 2006) - Sprint (NYSE:S) and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® 8703e from Sprint with updated features, including EV-DO support and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) capability in a sleek and light design. The BlackBerry 8703e is the latest BlackBerry handset offered by Sprint that is capable of taking advantage of broadband-like speeds provided by the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Network(1) - the nation's largest mobile broadband network covering more than 157 million people in 216 major metropolitan areas as well as 486 airports across the nation. The BlackBerry 8703e enhances productivity, extends the workplace, and provides Sprint customers flexibility for managing life on the go.

[ndirish2001]

Very nice, but I'll hold out for a CDMA/GSM capable BB from Sprint... or jump ship to Cingular if I have to travel abroad before such a BB comes out.

[pgc]

<---will not hold breath for 8703i....sad

[pjdrsd]

Very nice - thank goodness we did not have to wait 6 months since VZN just released theirs. Sorry there is so much disappointment from many regarding PTT and/or CDMA/GSM, but for me, this is just what I need right now and I am counting down. As always with Sprint, baby steps.

[junior1790]

IT'S OFFICIAL: Sprint's BlackBerry 8703e on October 1 - BBHub

[BlackBerryCoolSteve]

already had a link a few posts above yours. no matter, news is all the same.

[junior1790]

oh ya, sorry missed that!!!

[pjdrsd]

So are all the Sprints folks here ready to line up and order these on Sunday? I for one will be on the phone and ordering 2, with overnight delivery if possible.

[DanUC6]

Im sooo steamy for this transaction!!! Wait that sounded a little odd!! Yes I AM.....WOHOO!!!!!!

[hcheun]

Originally Posted by pjdrsd

So are all the Sprints folks here ready to line up and order these on Sunday? I for one will be on the phone and ordering 2, with overnight delivery if possible.

Oh yeah. I have the Verizon 8703e and that thing is BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to replace my Sprint 7250 for the 8703e woohoo! Double fisting BB's 8703e , what more can be better?

[DanUC6]

NICE!!! Double Fisting!!! What a great term, even for bb's!!!

[jmvarona]

I am a newbie, but have been following this thread in suspense for news on the 8703 for Sprint. I am soo excited about this release, I have driven to some of the sprint stores in my area, confirming whether they have it ready for sale. Turns out 4 of them do NOT have it!! I'm going to two more stores tomorrow, and I hope it'll be available there....if so, Sunday morning I'll be waiting at their door in a lawn chair!!

[bdhouk]

Just spoke with a SPCS store manager. He confirment that the 8703e is available. Has one on hold for me.

*EDIT* Letxxx8217;s keep this respectful.

~MrKyoo

[hades]

Finally got ours in...setting them up as I type! This is a beautiful day.

[XBoogie]

Mine will be here tomorrow! I just called 866-805-9890 to order. There is no cancellation fee for switching from Nextel to Sprint. The assured that I would have the sames services including Telenav. Of course no direct connect - for now.

[koleary19067]

got my yesterday and it is nice.