[Michbb]

So far I've called 5 stores here in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area.... 2 stores said they know nothing about the 8800 and the other 3 said they hoped soon but not sure when but heard nothing about it being online only. Oh well I guess I keep waiting

[texasag90]

Originally Posted by nike30

If someone finds a store in the Dallas Metroplex today that is selling the 8800, PIN me immediately.

Thanks.

I have not found a CSR in Dallas that admits to knowing when they will be available. Morever, our internal phone guys are talking about B2B availablility in weeks, not days. Not sure what the deal is there....

[IanHummel]

Originally Posted by ckent

Got pricing info from my rep this am for new devices that can be ordered today to ship on Monday. Apparently they won't have upgrade pricing until Monday either.

MSRP: $549.00
2 yr: $424.99
1 yr: $474.99

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAHAHAAHHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!!!!

That's ridiculous. I agree with the other guy. I'm on month to month right now and I was going to re-up for two years if the price was right, hell, even somewhat reasonable, but T-Mobile can kiss my ass for $425 on a two year for something that's been out for over two months on Cingular. Hell, for $25 more I'll buy one on EBay. What a joke. I could maybe see the Papa Bear being released as a T-Mobile exclusive being that price fully loaded, but forget this.

[cschrage]

The price point is so high because TMO really does not want anyone to buy it.
It's release is just to "keep up" with Cingular.
They really want you to wait for the Crimson, due to be released at the end of 2007.

[nike30]

Originally Posted by cschrage

The price point is so high because TMO really does not want anyone to buy it.
It's release is just to "keep up" with Cingular.
They really want you to wait for the Crimson, due to be released at the end of 2007.

This post doesn't make sense. Why would any company NOT want customers to buy anything they have decided to stock? T-Mo simply could have not sold the 8800(or 8820 or whatever the heck it's gonna be called), and moved on to the next toy in line (83xx).

Furthermore, T-Mo makes the bulk of there $$$$ off contracts, not phones.

[rughopper]

I just talked to a CSR and he told me April 23 would be the relase date and that it will go for $424.00.

[cschrage]

Originally Posted by nike30

This post doesn't make sense. Why would any company NOT want customers to buy anything they have decided to stock? T-Mo simply could have not sold the 8800(or 8820 or whatever the heck it's gonna be called), and moved on to the next toy in line (83xx).

Furthermore, T-Mo makes the bulk of there $$$$ off contracts, not phones.

Because TMO took a lot of heat with the very delayed release of the 8700g.

[Outrigger]

I don't see how this is too much for a brand new device. When the 8800 came out for Cingular, it was $400 for a 2 yr contract was it not? or maybe it was $350.

[lonnielove]

oh boy we are gonna have fun now 8800 tmobile in april and in june iphone yes e will have fun now, just kinda looking at random post but does this thing have camera

[BryanHarig]

Nope! It will be exactly like the cingular 8800, just a more attractive color.

[cdmiddle]

Its suppose to be out April 23 for T mobile

[IanHummel]

Only way I'll get it is if Amazon.com has an upgrade offer like they do for Cingular. If that deal is available, I'll pick it up day one.

[jpfchicago]

I just saw the post where they are selling them. Somebody else called me last night and told me the same. I'm headed over to T-Mobile this morning to get mine.

[nexteli836man]

Originally Posted by jpfchicago

I just saw the post where they are selling them. Somebody else called me last night and told me the same. I'm headed over to T-Mobile this morning to get mine.

let us know how you make out and the cost Thanks

[BryanHarig]

Please post the store addresses that are selling them!

[nike30]

I doubt very seriously a store a selling them today.

[gatortone]

It's OFFICIAL!

T-Mobile USA Launches the Performance-Driven BlackBerry 8800: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

[takeshi]

Originally Posted by lonnielove

oh boy we are gonna have fun now 8800 tmobile in april and in june iphone yes e will have fun now, just kinda looking at random post but does this thing have camera

No -- 88XX's do not have cameras. 83XX's and 81XX's do.

[lonnielove]

Originally Posted by takeshi

No -- 88XX's do not have cameras. 83XX's and 81XX's do.

Yea someone already told me that, but thanks for your input

[texasag90]

Originally Posted by gatortone

It's OFFICIAL!

T-Mobile USA Launches the Performance-Driven BlackBerry 8800: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

Why is GPS not on the feature list on this press release? Am I missing something?

The BlackBerry 8800 from T-Mobile USA features:
- A large screen with ultra-bright 320 x 240 color display
- Dimensions: 4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 inches and 4.73 oz
- Expandable memory via microSD expansion slot
- Instant messaging clients: AOL®, Yahoo!® MSN® and ICQ®
- Multimedia player with music and audio capabilities
- High performance HTML browser for visiting your favorite web sites(ii)
- Highly tactile, full QWERTY keyboard
- Intuitive user interface with an easy-to-use trackball
- Intuitive call management features such as smart dialing, conference
calling, speed dialing, and call forwarding
- Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing
(VAD), dedicated 'send', 'end', and 'mute' keys, speakerphone, and
Bluetooth® support for hands-free use with headsets, car kits and
Bluetooth peripherals
- Quad-band GSM/GPRS (800/900/1800/1900) and EDGE network support for
international roaming
- Support for polyphonic, mp3 and MIDI ring tones
- BlackBerry® Internet Service - allows access to up to 10 personal and
corporate email accounts, including most popular ISP email accounts
- BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support - integrates with Microsoft®
Exchange, IBM Lotus® Domino® and Novell GroupWise® environments and
features a new set of IT policy controls for managing the handset's
features and usage.