[pspiegel]

Originally Posted by jungleland

it's free, but it seems to be available only to customers as they choose. I would imagine you would have to be with them for a certain period of time and spend a
minimum of XXXX per month..

how can you tell if you are one of the "chosen ones"? does it just not accept the data? or does it give you a message?

[jungleland]

Originally Posted by pspiegel

how can you tell if you are one of the "chosen ones"? does it just not accept the data? or does it give you a message?

They send you a VIP package..

[InPocket]

For the 8703e
everyone will be able to get it on 9/17/06 on the Internet
Business customers can get it on 9/18/06
In Store will get it per luxurynicks request

Discounts and Perks
(as per jungleland) VIP Perk is for VIP people... see above post
Employee Discounts here you can check if you get an employee discount

**You dont need any discounts or perks to buy the phone on 9/17/06**


..jesus, every poster on this thread should meet up for a drink after this is over.. i feel like we are going through hell week, err..., month...

[joestypes]

nice...so what's that estimate the 8100 being avail? this time next year?

[jungleland]

Originally Posted by joestypes

nice...so what's that estimate the 8100 being avail? this time next year?

The 8100 is already available....

[joestypes]

Originally Posted by jungleland

The 8100 is already available....

for verizon...

[jungleland]

Originally Posted by joestypes

for verizon...

oh...I would say NEVER

[joestypes]

Originally Posted by jungleland

oh...I would say NEVER

lol :tear:

Guess I'll just stick it out w/ the 7130 then...

[blackberrykyle]

Originally Posted by luxurynick

So how do you get the phone as regular consumer on 9/17ish??????....hmm

The real question isn't whether it's 9/18 or a couple of days later. Do you still stand by your claim that the release will be October 28 and that there will be no "e" in the phone's title? Come on, you have no credibility to nitpick when you were soooooooo far off base to begin with!

[MHPHOCKEY]

Any regular/VIP/Merits/B2B customer can buy the 8703e online or by phone on sunday september 17. As for early upgrade, just ask them to allow you to upgrade early and they should do it.

[jungleland]

Originally Posted by MHPHOCKEY

Any regular/VIP/Merits/B2B customer can buy the 8703e online or by phone on sunday september 17. As for early upgrade, just ask them to allow you to upgrade early and they should do it.

so, rather than paying 349.99 for the 8703E with a 2 year contract, you can get it for 249.99 with the early upgrade option via the VIP program? I like that, however I think I will be leaning towards buying a retail one full price. I am tired of being locked into contracts...

[rctoyguy]

I think I will be leaning towards buying a retail one full price

Boy, that would be nice... I'm trying to decide if I can handle the extra $150 over the cost of a 7130 (which is going to be pushing my little budget)

[InPocket]

Originally Posted by rctoyguy

Boy, that would be nice... I'm trying to decide if I can handle the extra $150 over the cost of a 7130 (which is going to be pushing my little budget)

stop lying to yourself. everyone who posted in this thread is going to drag their asses out and buy one. why? because RIM sells drugs with LSD screens... or its in the bible or something... i forget

[whsbuss]

Originally Posted by blackberrykyle

The real question isn't whether it's 9/18 or a couple of days later. Do you still stand by your claim that the release will be October 28 and that there will be no "e" in the phone's title? Come on, you have no credibility to nitpick when you were soooooooo far off base to begin with!

I just checked the FCC database and the release date for the short-term confidential documents is October 7, 2006. Wonder if that's when the 8703e will be available in stores?

https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/c...6ARBF20CWxxx39;

[MHPHOCKEY]

Originally Posted by InPocket

stop lying to yourself. everyone who posted in this thread is going to drag their asses out and buy one. why? because RIM sells drugs with LSD screens... or its in the bible or something... i forget

Brilliant!!!!

[MHPHOCKEY]

Originally Posted by whsbuss

I just checked the FCC database and the release date for the short-term confidential documents is October 7, 2006. Wonder if that's when the 8703e will be available in stores?

https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/c...6ARBF20CWxxx39;

If you read the RIM press release that makes sense.

[MoreChampagneSir?]

Originally Posted by pspiegel

is there a fee for that/can anyone get it?

Guy at a Verizon store told me it's six people or more. IIRC, it's a five or 10% discount. Goes up with the number of employees who sign up, of course.

[jltx114]

Originally Posted by Drumberry

You understand that you Do not Know a Thing about a Thing? And that your word means nothing to anyone, and that you are wrong once again? And by the way October=11, not 8. No hard feelings buddy, but when your wrong, your wrong, gotta accept that.

October = 10.

[luxurynick]

lol, It will be in stores October 28th

[youdonkey]

I can't wait till Sunday. The extra 15.00 for next day air so I can get my fix is worth it. I'm already doing some extra finger stretching/flexing and keyboard warmups for Sunday.