[Abbsta]

Link for Orange UK: Package Version: 4.6.0.199

(https)://blackberry.com/Downloads/browseSoftware.do

[Abbsta]

Sorry for the dodgy looking link. Just remove the () and add the double yous.

[howard0181]

I just called Orange disconnection and they advised me that the Bold will be released on Orange on 18th August. I hope so!!

[Foxglove]

Wirelessly posted

Report is in the telegraph also, along with the news that T mobile UK's Bold release is for Business customers only!!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/digitalli...dlberry112.xml

[Abbsta]

Very tempted to jump ship to Orange (if it's true) but I hear that vodafone is best for BlackBerry at least here in the UK.

[DJBoozy]

Originally Posted by Foxglove

Wirelessly posted

Report is in the telegraph also, along with the news that T mobile UK's Bold release is for Business customers only!!

BlackBerry Bold set for August 16 launch on Orange network - Telegraph

Finally, something concreate!


I'm gonna make sure i get my bold on Saturday :D

[Kanon]

""The BlackBerry Bold uses iPhone design elements to create a sexy device that appears solidly focused on the traditional BlackBerry strength of email," said Rob Enderle, a technology analyst with the Enderle Group."

This idiot should be sued by RIM. How can someone accuse RIM of plagiarism when the development of the devices was parallel? What a moron.

[Kanon]

Btw, I'm currently with Orange and I will be due for renewal in November.

I don't know if I'm going to renew with Orange since:
1) I like O2 Sim-plicity much more
2) I don't think I can take full advantage of 3G with Orange coverage (I would prefer Vodafone for this matter)
3) Will it really be unlocked? In Italy it is possible to buy a Bold for 469 Euros, unlocked.

[geolab]

Originally Posted by DJBoozy

and now its gone again :(

and now it's back:

h t t p://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/orangerecommends/paymonthly?WT.ac=ACSPALL_L

[DJBoozy]

its back again.. but only on flash anim..

i spoke to orange (Again) today, they denie this 16th launch date...

[ash_786]

Spoke to Orange Business, they are aware of the possible weekend release, but they've got no stock and dont know if the are gonna get any !

[DJBoozy]

hrm:

Blackberry Bold 9000 - BlackBerry Mobile Phones and Devices at BuyMobilePhones.net

Does say "Order now, for Saturday Delivery"

[chris_1d]

Those prices look good! I'd like to see the official orange prices though!

[machiavell1]

Originally Posted by DJBoozy

hrm:

Blackberry Bold 9000 - BlackBerry Mobile Phones and Devices at BuyMobilePhones.net

Does say "Order now, for Saturday Delivery"

Yes but if you look at the stock button it's red rather than the green for older devices. These guys are (more likely than not) an Orange reseller playing the pre-order game.

Orange stores have their dummies and launch packs (at least the O store I was in today - and the dummy looks and feels great, not much bigger than my Curve, which was a concern for me before). The manager of the store told me they're expecting them now, hopefully for Saturday, but that they just couldn't be sure until they physically took delivery - they don't get a huge amount of advance warning.

Carphonewarehouse (the other main initial stockist) didn't have a clue when they were getting them. They said "hopefully" before the end of the month........

I think Orange is a fairly safe bet in the next 3-4 working days, but who knows when the others will catch up - O2 (my carrier) customer support were saying it wasn't on their screens as coming soon so unlikely to hit for at least another month, and in their tech forums the engineers are claiming 3G signal issues and coding problems.

[Martyn]

Wirelessly posted

Hmm I'm having thoughts, I got my new 8320 last thursday, think if I call them up saying I want a new bold I will get one? Lol

i found this. has it on there.. but no info

Orange recommends great BlackBerry offers for June

[Martyn]

double post sorry

[Abbsta]

Mm not sure about changing to Orange. Tempted because I heard today that it's late Sept release for Vodafone. What do you guys reckon? Those on Orange are you staying or the network is not good enough to enjoy the Bold?

[Snownation]

Originally Posted by Martyn

Wirelessly posted

Hmm I'm having thoughts, I got my new 8320 last thursday, think if I call them up saying I want a new bold I will get one? Lol

i found this. has it on there.. but no info

Orange recommends great BlackBerry offers for June

If you only got your Curve last week, you can call them, and ask for a "return" under the 14 day customer satisfaction agreement.

You just have to call within 14 days of your Orange activation, and you can then send it back in.

Then order the Bold.

[chris_1d]

The bold has reappeared alongside all the other blackberry phones in the Orange Shop this morning, with Coming Soon. Also, the Flash Animation has also had the bold specs added, with a tag "Exclusive to Orange" Can't be long now!!!!!

[DJBoozy]

Originally Posted by Snownation

If you only got your Curve last week, you can call them, and ask for a "return" under the 14 day customer satisfaction agreement.

You just have to call within 14 days of your Orange activation, and you can then send it back in.

Then order the Bold.

Becareful of this, i bought the Mrs a 8320 3 weeks ago, and it was explained to me at the time, that the 14 day return policy doesnt apply anymore...