[genetix]

It's being released here in Australia August 20th.. I'll have to get it though my carrier, Optus, on a 24mth contract.. $10/mth for the handset on a $79/mth blackberry plan.. can't wait, it makes my Pearl look so insignificant..

Thought this was interesting too mobigasmic.blogspot.com/2008/06/blackberry-bold-vs-iphone-3g.html

[Blackberryer]

Now that I've returned my iPhone, I'm hoping the OP was right. Somehow, I doubt it.

Stupid AT&T/RIM/Apple/Chile/whoever is responsible for no Bold in the U.S. as of yet. :(

[naszero]

I know most think the Bold is either being delayed on RIM's end or the carriers. I came up with a theory. I was watching TV and saw a commercial for the opening ceromonies of the Olympics. I work in law enforcement and I know that there will be numerous CEO's attending the games. I thought it was too coincidental that the new release dates for the Bold are pretty close to the end of the Olympic Games.

[stranger]

Originally Posted by naszero

I know most think the Bold is either being delayed on RIM's end or the carriers. I came up with a theory. I was watching TV and saw a commercial for the opening ceromonies of the Olympics. I work in law enforcement and I know that there will be numerous CEO's attending the games. I thought it was too coincidental that the new release dates for the Bold are pretty close to the end of the Olympic Games.

wow, umm...thats quite theory.

[bigwillokc]

Originally Posted by naszero

I know most think the Bold is either being delayed on RIM's end or the carriers. I came up with a theory. I was watching TV and saw a commercial for the opening ceromonies of the Olympics. I work in law enforcement and I know that there will be numerous CEO's attending the games. I thought it was too coincidental that the new release dates for the Bold are pretty close to the end of the Olympic Games.

I don't get it. What's the theory? You think they are going to get mugged for a $600 phone at an event where people are paying $2000 per ticket?

[hcheun]

Take it with a barrel full of Salt... but my rep said Aug. 15th timeframe. I just hope anytime within now and before the end of august we all have this phone in our hands =) ...

[whsbuss]

More info from ATT insider (take it for what it's worth) - Bold will be released 9/2 or 9/3

[raynicolini]

I just received a call and he confirmed that Rogers Wireless will be selling the Blackberry BOLD on August 19, This is A FIRM DATE

[popiz]

of course....

[mortys11]

i am lining up the night before at my local rogers store!

[Cory Scheuer]

i also was told the same thing today by my contact... aug 19th

[mortys11]

i called it a week ago here and CB forums !!!!

[Blackberryer]

I'm happy for your Canadian folks. I want to reciprocate the favor and let you be happy for those of us in the United States.

I'm currently playing with a Nokia E71 and it's a really good device, but damn does it prove just how awesome RIM phones are. I need a Bold. Period.

[stranger]

Wow. just keeps getting pushed back and back
i'm sad

[CrazyMac]

Originally Posted by Cory Scheuer

i also was told the same thing today by my contact... aug 19th

Several of the site I watch that sell the unlocked devices have changed their dates to Aug 19th also but one of the sites has changed the date 3 times in that many days. I have purchased the device on a pre-order (which I hope was not a mistake) and now I am just watching all the dates change. It will be here when it arrives.

[torberry]

Originally Posted by raynicolini

I just received a call and he confirmed that Rogers Wireless will be selling the Blackberry BOLD on August 19, This is A FIRM DATE

Ray,

Your ability to provide accurate information on this topic is quite suspect. You have misinformed multiple times in the past and thus you can appreciate why we'd be skeptical about your source of information this time around.

In any event, thank you for attempting to provide some clarity to this matter.

[meniac]

ok, for those of you that heard Aug. 19th, is that when they'll be available in the stores or be online and then stores at a later date?

[OzzieDog]

So when is AT&T in the USA getting the Bold? Is it still sometime in September of what year?

[greggebhardt]

BBForums needs to start a LOTTERY! Guess the date and win one get out of jail card!

[raynicolini]

Originally Posted by meniac

ok, for those of you that heard Aug. 19th, is that when they'll be available in the stores or be online and then stores at a later date?

they will be in store on the 19th ready for sale.