[SlamMan]

Is there a consensus or confirmation on the price of the Pearl without a contract extension yet? I've read anywhere between $300 to $400.

[BluePolaski]

I asked my rep today who is holding one and she said it would be a flat $300. I have also heard a range from $300-400 so I guess time will tell. I will be in to get one tomorrow morning so I can post after that.

[deezmfnutz]

Originally Posted by BluePolaski

I asked my rep today who is holding one and she said it would be a flat $300. I have also heard a range from $300-400 so I guess time will tell. I will be in to get one tomorrow morning so I can post after that.

I am willing to bet that the cost with be EXACTLY $379.99 without any contract extension.

[BluePolaski]

Like I said I guess we will see. I am keeping the email in which my rep told me it would be a flat $300.00. If it does turn out to be $379.99, maybe I could talk them down since I was quoted the incorrect price.

[deezmfnutz]

Originally Posted by BluePolaski

Like I said I guess we will see. I am keeping the email in which my rep told me it would be a flat $300.00. If it does turn out to be $379.99, maybe I could talk them down since I was quoted the incorrect price.

Good luck, I hope you are right I would much rather spend 300 as opposed to 380.... alas I am pretty sure you are wrong.

[ScottE22]

Here is what my business rep told me:

It will launch at $349.99 and won’t have any discounts or incentives for at least 90 days since it is an exclusive between T-Mobile and RIM.

If you are interested in getting it—you can call 1-800-937-8997 and get the device directly from customer care because we are going through a policy change that all handset upgrades and existing customers must purchase the device through them effective as of 9/1/06.



I have seen the device and think it is going to be a real hit.

[rambo47]

My guy said $399 sounded "about right." He wasn't positive and was very nervous about discussing anything 8100-ish before Tuesday. Whoever handles the whole secrecy thing at T-Mobile should be hired by the CIA. No more leaks.

[ootdoo]

i went in to the tmobile store on saturday and the price is 300 bucks, 250 with a 1 year contract or 250 with a 50 dollar rebate with a 2 year contract.

[BluePolaski]

Originally Posted by ootdoo

i went in to the tmobile store on saturday and the price is 300 bucks, 250 with a 1 year contract or 250 with a 50 dollar rebate with a 2 year contract.

That is exactly what I got when I talked to my rep in our TMO store as well. $300.00.

[SlamMan]

Originally Posted by deezmfnutz

I am willing to bet that the cost with be EXACTLY $379.99 without any contract extension.

Based on past experience I'm willing to bet you're correct. The local retail store said they wouldn't have an answer until tomorrow? I would rather pay $300 to but I guess I'll choke down the extra $80 if I have to.

Do you have a source behind your number or are you speculating?

[brmcguire]

Got mine today. It was $299 minus the $50 rebate with new contract.

[deezmfnutz]

Originally Posted by SlamMan

Based on past experience I'm willing to bet you're correct. The local retail store said they wouldn't have an answer until tomorrow? I would rather pay $300 to but I guess I'll choke down the extra $80 if I have to.

Do you have a source behind your number or are you speculating?

No source just and educated guess looking by looking at Tmobiles pricing structure for other "PDA/Blackberry" devices. I very well may be wrong....honestly I hope I am wrong.

[deezmfnutz]

Originally Posted by brmcguire

Got mine today. It was $299 minus the $50 rebate with new contract.

So $250 with a one year contract extension?

[ootdoo]

DAMNIT BRM!!!! how did you do it?!?! i couldn't get those suckers to budge! no bribes, no nothing! i tried to get them to hand it over and run my card # tomorrow, but NOTHING!

[SlamMan]

Originally Posted by brmcguire

Got mine today. It was $299 minus the $50 rebate with new contract.

I freaking hate you.

Tomorrow could still be like Christmas if Apple is to release a new Video Pod. :crossfingers:

[brmcguire]

Tomorrow is almost here. We will then be all happy. I really love this thing. The keys do seem a little tighter (smaller) then previous models. Probably because of the overall size is smaller. The overall feel is solid and has a great feel in my hand. The screen is really nice and I am digging the track ball. It's alot easier to navigate the home screen. Going up/down/left/right is a lot easier. The default settings for the left side quick button is set for voice activation. The right side is set to the camera.

[richard371]

Have you made phone calls yet? How does it sound as a phone? Any software issues?

[brmcguire]

I don't mind it as a phone. I have it paired to my BT headset. I am new to T-Mobile, so the jury is still out for coverage. I am in the Chicagoland area, so I can expect it to be decent. I will give it a couple more days before I can really say how the voice quality is. I have used it more as a data device today then anything else.

[ootdoo]

i'm still going to hate you for 8 more hours and 42 minutes. then we can be best friends.

[heespharm]

it's 379 as an upgrade and 429 w/out contract