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carsmovies · 08-18-2008, 11:14 AM

looks like it won't be till this thursday.

Rogers BlackBerry Bold Invite - Thursday, August 21st!! | CrackBerry.com

carsmovies · 08-18-2008, 11:35 AM

It could be that it'll be available to order by dealers tomorrow so that they receive them for the thursday media announcement.

pokey · 08-18-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by carsmovies

It could be that it'll be available to order by dealers tomorrow so that they receive them for the thursday media announcement.

Who knows how true any of this info is anymore but my contact says that the Thursday Launch will announce a release date of September 12, as the radio is saying. Hopefully not the case.....

jimfraser · 08-18-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spolowyk

Jim - you beat me to it!

Yes, by one minute.

The balance of the Globe & Mail article mentioned,among other things, that the delay in launching may be because RIM wanted to work out technical issues (battery life) and have a product that worked as it should from day one. The clear implication was that others may others may launch products too soon and have the initial users be beta testers.

Cory Scheuer · 08-18-2008, 12:59 PM

There are no more issues with battery life.... There hasn't been for months now... At this point is just rogers stuck upness of perfection to the OS... There are coding issues that Rogers wants fixed before they release it.... From what I've heard they have approved the last build, so whether it launches tmw, thursday, or sept 12th, I don't know... All my sources are saying this week, however like all the past dates, they can be pushed back by RIM or Rogers at the last minute. Which I hope is not the case. I really am starting to hate this waiting game, however at the end of the day I would rather wait and get a good product that works without issues when I've spend just about $800 on it.

mmcleod · 08-18-2008, 01:27 PM

canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gZqSi5tDRxpGVgRZ5sXeKMzhADGg

see press release

carsmovies · 08-18-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pokey

Who knows how true any of this info is anymore but my contact says that the Thursday Launch will announce a release date of September 12, as the radio is saying. Hopefully not the case.....

It's hitting shelves on Thursday and certainly not Sept 12th.

BlitzSix · 08-18-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cory Scheuer

There are no more issues with battery life.... There hasn't been for months now... At this point is just rogers stuck upness of perfection to the OS... There are coding issues that Rogers wants fixed before they release it.... From what I've heard they have approved the last build, so whether it launches tmw, thursday, or sept 12th, I don't know... All my sources are saying this week, however like all the past dates, they can be pushed back by RIM or Rogers at the last minute. Which I hope is not the case. I really am starting to hate this waiting game, however at the end of the day I would rather wait and get a good product that works without issues when I've spend just about $800 on it.

Cory, I mean absolutely no disrespect, so don't take this the wrong way but how come your contacts didn't hook you up with one already, even a pre release? From what I see they aren't *THAT* strict with giving out demos to people..

stranger · 08-18-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pokey

Who knows how true any of this info is anymore but my contact says that the Thursday Launch will announce a release date of September 12, as the radio is saying. Hopefully not the case.....

your contact is the radio, seems reliable enough

Just joking

jimfraser · 08-18-2008, 05:56 PM

Further, more expansive, Canadian Press article on Thursday release date for the Bold:

The Canadian Press: Rogers to launch high-speed BlackBerry Bold aimed at business users

Cory Scheuer · 08-18-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlitzSix

Cory, I mean absolutely no disrespect, so don't take this the wrong way but how come your contacts didn't hook you up with one already, even a pre release? From what I see they aren't *THAT* strict with giving out demos to people..

You`d be surprise how hard it is to get one, if i worked for the company then i could see it happening, however i dont work for rogers or fido anymore

noelstrom · 08-18-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jimfraser

Further, more expansive, Canadian Press article on Thursday release date for the Bold:

The Canadian Press: Rogers to launch high-speed BlackBerry Bold aimed at business users

And then there's this....

reportonbusiness.com: Bold phone to hit shelves Thursday

Thursday is Bold Day in Canada.

admdvs · 08-19-2008, 07:08 AM

i just spoke to my mom, who has nothing to do with Rim or Rogers, but she did confirm 100% that the Bold is going to be in stores and avaliable later today.

jakz0rz · 08-19-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by admdvs

i just spoke to my mom, who has nothing to do with Rim or Rogers, but she did confirm 100% that the Bold is going to be in stores and avaliable later today.

LOL! my mom gave me confirmation of the same thing! and a glass of milk!

controlled · 08-19-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by admdvs

i just spoke to my mom, who has nothing to do with Rim or Rogers, but she did confirm 100% that the Bold is going to be in stores and avaliable later today.

I think Corys mom told him it was June 25, no sorry, July 25, no sorry Aug 19.....I forget it, im confused now

Johnny909 · 08-19-2008, 07:53 AM

Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:23pm EDT

TORONTO (Reuters) - Rogers Communications Inc, the owner of Canada's biggest wireless carrier, will start offering Research In Motion Ltd's new BlackBerry Bold on Thursday, the telecom firm said.

The Bold is RIM's most advanced smartphone to date and is the first BlackBerry to support high-speed HSDPA cellular networks. It comes with integrated GPS, Wi-Fi and a host of multimedia features.

RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie told Reuters in May that the smartphone, aimed at the company's base of business users, will cost between $300 and $400. AT&T will be its lead carrier in the United States.

A Rogers spokeswoman said pricing details were not immediately available.

The smartphone is expected to be available with carriers around the world by the end of this week.

The Bold features the most vivid display ever on a BlackBerry, a 2-megapixel camera with video recording capability, and a media player for watching movies and managing music collections.

strogonowski · 08-19-2008, 08:36 AM

[QUOTE=Johnny909;1065878]Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:23pm EDT

The smartphone is expected to be available with carriers around the world by the end of this week.

You think that includes AT&T?

carsmovies · 08-19-2008, 08:43 AM

[QUOTE=strogonowski;1065930]

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Originally Posted by Johnny909

Mon Aug 18, 2008 5:23pm EDT

The smartphone is expected to be available with carriers around the world by the end of this week.

You think that includes AT&T?

No.

raynicolini · 08-19-2008, 08:52 AM

Rogers stores will be receiving stock today, BUT that does not mean that they will release them for sale today, Just mark Thursday August 21 on your calender and erase June 25, July 25, August 12 and todays date.
Lets not forget Thursday will be a busy day syncing our old BB to our New Bold and updating our pins to all our friends.

carsmovies · 08-19-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by raynicolini

Rogers stores will be receiving stock today, BUT that does not mean that they will release them for sale today, Just mark Thursday August 21 on your calender and erase June 25, July 25, August 12 and todays date.
Lets not forget Thursday will be a busy day syncing our old BB to our New Bold and updating our pins to all our friends.

Are you 100% sure they will get stock today?

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