To keep the news from the questions. A more comprehensive thread.
Specs:
BlackBerry - 9700 Smartphone - New BlackBerry Bold 9700
Two models:
* UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1900/850/800 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
* UMTS/HSDPA 2100/1700/900 MHz and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM
One for AT&T 3G, one for T-mobile 3G (as expected)
Research In Motion
"Rogers Communications, Bell Mobility and Telus Corporation will sell the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in their outlets next month"
RIM Launches BlackBerry Bold 9700 In Canada | AHN
Vodafone UK Pre-order 9700.
Aim to deliever from Oct 28th.
BlackBerry Bold 9700 - New BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone Vodafone
FCC approval for t-mobile variant. "Released next month [Nov]"
T-Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 Approved by FCC | PhoneNews.com
"Both AT&T and T-Mobile are selling the Bold 9700 for $200 with a new contract, though AT&T is forcing customers to deal with the hassle of a $100 mail-in rebate to actually get to that price point"
http://www.informationweek.com/blog/...OSKHWATMY32JVN
"Release in coming weeks"
RIM's Next Move: Is Bold, Storm2 Enough? - InternetNews.com