[amishjs]

Found a picture....can't really say where because they seem to be somewhat official/confidential materials. I cropped the pic of the BB out of it.

But I will say that I found this through a fairly simple google search, so it is definitely out there in public domain.

[iNViOnE]

well i will say this this is a really ugly phone...

[jibi]

i completely concur...

[whsbuss]

Wait a minute..... this picture indicates the select-wheel and ESC buttons are on the opposite side of the device. Totally different than the new 7100i from Nextel.

I agree its not particularly good looking. And with a shinny bezel around the screen, I'm not sure I like that. If/when it comes out, I'll judge then.

[whsbuss]

Here's a link to a pdf presentation regarding the 7130e and more.

http://www.triotek.com/TekConnect/20...esentation.pdf

[jibi]

looks like its going to have 64MB Flash and 16MB SRAM. EVDO support.

[whsbuss]

Originally Posted by jibi

looks like its going to have 64MB Flash and 16MB SRAM. EVDO support.

Yep. But I still don't like the shinny bezel. Notice the reflection in the picture in the pdf presentation. It could be a distraction in bright daylight or indoors with rear lighting. I sure hope it looks better in person!

[iNViOnE]

yea thats what i was thinkin the glare is gonna be terrible with that shinny front cover... the specs on it are sweet but the design is not the greatest...but like all not so clear pictures it might look way better in person.

[iNViOnE]

i just noticed the top resebles what the new 8700 series pics look like and the bottom key board looks like the normal 7100 series

[amishjs]

I'm undecided about the look...I feel like it might look better in real life.

I've been itching to get a 7100 series for phone/data and almost got a 7100g today but I think I'm going to hold out to see what this one really looks like.

[Big G]

It will probably look better in front of you but I totally agree with everyone on the shiny bezel. Just image all of the cleaning you would have to do on a daily basis because of all the smudging that would occur during phone use.

[whsbuss]

Originally Posted by Big G

It will probably look better in front of you but I totally agree with everyone on the shiny bezel. Just image all of the cleaning you would have to do on a daily basis because of all the smudging that would occur during phone use.

Good point. Especially when using it as a phone..... lots of smudges.

[stonent]

It's a touch on the ugly side...

[bperkins]

I like it...looks much more streamlined than the current 7100 series. Looks much better than Nextel's upcoming 7100 model. But I have to agree that the reflection could be an issue.

Any info on a release date?

[ajg]

Well, I have to say this, I didn't like the Samsung E715 til I saw it and then fell in love. Same with the Nokie 6230, BB 7100t, and Nokia 7610. So I think this 7130e isn't all that good looking in the picture, but I'll see what it looks like in person before I write it off.

[amishjs]

I was in a Circuit City yesterday and tried to hit up the Verizon rep there for some more info.

He said it wasn't expected until December or later, but then the more I talked to him, the more I believed he didn't know what he was talking about. I asked him if he had seen it and he said yeah, and I asked him what it was like. Then he asked if I had seen a picture and I told him yeah but just one, do you have some???

So he brings me back behind his little kiosk. I thought he was going to bring up some secret Verizon information, but he really just pulled up www.phonescoop.com. Then he showed me a picture of the 7100t and said that is what it will look like.

I said, "Um, that looks like the T-Mobile 7100." (It even had T-Mobile written on it).
He says, "Yea this picture is of the T-Mobile one, but they all look the same for all carriers."

At this point, I just gave up. I was going to mention the 7100g to him, but I decided to just stop talking cause the conversation would go nowhere.

[whsbuss]

Like most reps they don't really have a handle on their products. That's why they all refer to BB and Hofo forums.... where would they be without us!!

[remoteshoppe]

Circuit City sales guy not knowing what he's talking about.. really?!?!?

I looked at the spec sheet engadget posted previously and the header for the 7130 and new 7250 say 2H05... second half of 2005 so perhaps we'll se it by the holidays. However, as long as verizon keeps there data plan cost$$$$$ where they are now I'll remain uninterested

[fleabitten]

I just clicked on the above link, and the whole RIM section is gone. Whats up with that?

[jnyost]

I can't wait for a 7100 verizon!! I like the look of the phone better than the current 7250. I've email RIM and Verizon but can't get much of an answer. All I get is that they don't want to mention a date so as not to let anyone down.