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Old 09-01-2008, 07:53 AM   #141
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Got my Bold this morning.

The only downside for me so far is the size of it compared to my Curve (and my Pearl before that!). However, I was expecting that.

Other than that - very nice indeed. In my opinion, definitely the best Blackberry yet.

I have had no problems loading apps on to it, it's super quick, the screen is so bright and clear it almost hurts my eyes, and there are alot of nice little software tweaks which aren't huge but you really appreciate them in use (which is all Blackberry for me - the iPhone has more upfront in your face attraction, but it's the fact that the Blackberry quietly and intuitively comes up with the goods just when you want/need a particular function/thing that I like).

We'll see if I can cope with the additional bulk over the next few days - if not, then it bodes well for the Javelin when it comes out!
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Old 09-01-2008, 07:57 AM   #142
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My local t-mobile shop said that the t-mobile shops are not getting the bold. they will only be available direct.
Over on whatmobile.net, there is some discussion about TMob putting it back to Oct due to software issues.
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Old 09-01-2008, 10:50 AM   #143
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Got my Bold this morning.

The only downside for me so far is the size of it compared to my Curve (and my Pearl before that!). However, I was expecting that.

Other than that - very nice indeed. In my opinion, definitely the best Blackberry yet.

I have had no problems loading apps on to it, it's super quick, the screen is so bright and clear it almost hurts my eyes, and there are alot of nice little software tweaks which aren't huge but you really appreciate them in use (which is all Blackberry for me - the iPhone has more upfront in your face attraction, but it's the fact that the Blackberry quietly and intuitively comes up with the goods just when you want/need a particular function/thing that I like).

We'll see if I can cope with the additional bulk over the next few days - if not, then it bodes well for the Javelin when it comes out!
What's your impression of the keypad? When I played with one in an Orange store I thought it was stiff, little different from 8800, and I missed the Curve's spacing between keys.

Concluded that Jav might be worth the wait.
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Old 09-01-2008, 12:56 PM   #144
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Over on whatmobile.net, there is some discussion about TMob putting it back to Oct due to software issues.
Just spoken to T-Mobile and was told the same. Some time in october due to software issues.
Its been out for a couple of weeks on Orange and I havent seen much mentioned about software issues yet.
Tempted to get my PAC code and goto Orange or Vodafone if they get it soon.
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Old 09-01-2008, 01:03 PM   #145
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In stock SIM free UKP 450 ish here Blackberry Bold Sim Free Unlocked Mobile Phone.

Have used this supplier before and they were reliable.
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Old 09-01-2008, 01:23 PM   #146
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There only £380 from carphone warehouse.
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Old 09-01-2008, 02:13 PM   #147
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What's your impression of the keypad? When I played with one in an Orange store I thought it was stiff, little different from 8800, and I missed the Curve's spacing between keys.

Concluded that Jav might be worth the wait.
Hated it when I tried it in the Orange shop too (against my Curve).

Now, however, having had it and tried it, I actually find it is every bit as good as the Curve (even without the spacing which I liked). And I had an 8800 before, whose keyboard I hated, so even though it resembles it, is much much better.

Not stiff at all after a day of play!

The Javelin will be excellent...
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There only £380 from carphone warehouse.
£349 with free shipping today...
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Old 09-02-2008, 07:09 AM   #149
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Called Vodafone yesterday (Monday) and they told me to call today.

Called today and they asked me to call on Thursday (04/Sept).

This is turning into a farce.
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Old 09-02-2008, 12:26 PM   #150
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I think I am never gonna get this phone. Called Orange and they told me they dont have stock so I thought I would try carphonewarehouse who say the earlyist they will be able to send me one is next tuesday as they dont have stock.
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Old 09-02-2008, 09:04 PM   #151
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My local CPW (Baker St, London) had 3 in stock and selling them for £350. Nearly got one but decided to wait for vodafone since they posted on their forum saying 4th Sept for the personal tariff.
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Equanet (prev PC World Business) has them priced at £868 + VAT (= £1020)!

Shirley shome mishtake?

Fortunately, they have none in stock, so I wasn't tempted to snap one up. Just waiting to see whether PC World draws on that pricing....
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Vodafone have them now (I have 200)
O2 won't have them until October.

If you want unbranded then Misco have preorders at £320 (I think that's what they had it for). Don't bother with Expansys, they're rip off merchants who should be shot.
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Vodafone phoned me today as my contract is up in a few weeks. Offered me a better data plan and a free bold. So I went for it. It comes tomorrow.
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Vodafone phoned me today as my contract is up in a few weeks. Offered me a better data plan and a free bold. So I went for it. It comes tomorrow.
Cool. Let us know what is the OS Version that it ships with.
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Vodafone have been telling me today that they've had none since Monday.

They were originally due in tomorrow but they're now saying Friday.
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Got the Bold today as promised by Vodafone. Looking good so far. Only problem is that I can't get Blackberry Maps to work. Says your devise is not configured for BIS or BES access. Phoned Vodafone, the guy didn't have a clue. This isn't a huge deal but it annoys me when things don't work. I have a BB data plan etc. Anyone know the answer to this one.
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Got the Bold today as promised by Vodafone. Looking good so far. Only problem is that I can't get Blackberry Maps to work. Says your devise is not configured for BIS or BES access. Phoned Vodafone, the guy didn't have a clue. This isn't a huge deal but it annoys me when things don't work. I have a BB data plan etc. Anyone know the answer to this one.
Did you get from Vodafone directly or a shop?

Vodafone UK tells me Friday 8:30 AM for Saturday delivery.
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They phoned me yesterday on my mobile as my earlier post and then shipped it next day delivery.
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