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sd5187 · 01-26-2007, 08:42 AM

Yes - there is a holster with the new 8800.

No exact dates on release yet (looking like March)

Not sure about $$$s

backbeat · 01-26-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MobileRC

Comes with a case. I am guessing RIM's attempt to spur more accessories sales didnt perform so the 8800 will be coming with cases. Tis a slick device, feels solid in the hand, mem card accessible without having to remove battery. Other than that its a pearl with a full keyboard. sans camera. 9*** not here til 08

Since you've had the 8800 in-hand, how does the keyboard compare to the 8700 and to the current Treo in tactile feedback and key spacing (for error-free typing)?

Thanks.

bbmike · 01-27-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sd5187

Yes - there is a holster with the new 8800.

No exact dates on release yet (looking like March)

Not sure about $$$s

let me guess...$299.99 on a 3 year contract.....

God forbid they actually give you a great deal....

just my opinion....

mortys11 · 01-27-2007, 02:11 PM

$299

rogers aint that generous

$349 or $399 is my guess

clyde_turkey · 01-29-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mortys11

$299

rogers aint that generous

$349 or $399 is my guess

Even $399 is generous for Rogers, I peg it the same as the 8700 was. $499 on a 3yr contract.
Gouge the early adopters for all they can.

mortys11 · 01-30-2007, 10:40 AM

i dont think i will pay $499

$299 and lower is the sweet spot!

i paid $99 for my 8700 on a special advanced promo to "valued" rogers customers.

i hope they run that again.

dialekt · 01-30-2007, 05:16 PM

I need a device to hold me over till the 8800 w/camera comes out. I glanced at this thread from my crusty old PPC..I am debating to buy a pearl today mainly because I thought that the Feb 12th model of the 8800 for cingular wouldn't have a camera? what's the concrete scoop here for someone that lives in the united states? I want a device I can keep for 2 months. I feel like I'm buying a g4 powerbook 1 week before the announcement of intel upgrades (which I did before). so I'm scared at listening to the speculation..help!

NCBuckeye · 01-31-2007, 12:04 PM

From what I have read, I'm not an expert at all but no it won't have a camera. The one with the camera they say will be a couple months later. I dont think there is a concrete release date for it.

nsimpson · 02-03-2007, 03:03 PM

you are right my man!

twofast4u · 02-05-2007, 11:35 AM

Does anyone know what colour the bb will be? I hope its black!

headtailgrep · 02-05-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nsimpson

As i stated above, there is no wifi at all. None, zip, nada, ziltch no wifi on Rogers 8800 and as i suspect on 8800s ever.

Why would Rogers sell a WIFI device? That would (potentially, unless they control otherwise) you to use a Blackberry w/o service?

Rogers wants customers, not people buying hardware that don't sign up for service..

nsimpson · 02-06-2007, 04:11 PM

The same question applies to every carrier why they carry a wifi device that could utilize data?

Rogers has carried wifi enabled HP devices in the past though and has not had an issue with it. Remeber wifi isnt everywhere in Canada and Rogers assumes that a business user isnt going to run around trying to find a hotspot when they need email asap... The target audience of people who buy an 8800 is will be using it for heavy emailing.

Also the rumour was that 8800 wasnt going to have wifi for data usage anyways, it was more or less for voice which could have been controled by all the carrieres who could support the service.

As for Rogers wanting subcribers thats completely true, but Rogers is very soft when it comes to locking people into data contracts. There is no obligation for people to sign 3 yrs on a data plan when it comes to buying a data device. To get the best discount on a device they want you to try out a data plan for a trial period but your only commitement is for the voice portion.

mortys11 · 02-07-2007, 05:10 PM

if the cingular prices are correct on BGR then rogers prices will be $399 with 3 yr deal and $599 to buy cdn

or higher?

jlb · 02-08-2007, 11:32 PM

Is there any sort of rough date for this 8800. The reason I ask is my 8700r is on it's last leg. They have replaced it multiple times but the manifactures 1 year warranty ran out. Every time I speak to tech support. They ask for the IMEI and try to exchange it under warranty. And every time it lands up being a fight between my self and tech support rep with the CSR in the middle.

The sooner I can get rid of my 8700. The sooner I will be at peace again with rogers. 9 years going down the drain because people simply don't read there screens.

EDIT: Update, After getting someone this morning who knows what they are doing and a little luck. It all got worked out. I got different model blackberry at a fair price. and Rogers gets another 3 years. After 10 years already with them what the heck.