July 22nd, 2008
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I am still trying to dig for more details on this one, but, it would appear that UK based telco 3 will launch the BlackBerry Bold with a Skype Client able to make VoIP calls via the built-in WiFi.
I would have to imagine that you woudl be able to use the chat features of Skype over the 3’s GSM network but I wonder if they will block VOIP calls unless they go through a wireless connection.
If anyone knows any details about a BlackBerry Bold Skype Client, please leave us a comment.
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Written by Robb Dunewood on July 22nd, 2008 with 4 comments.
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I know some my think that the carrier ultimately determins what the sale price is and the the MSRP is more or less just a guidline, however, we know that the price is they we see largely will depend on the price that RIM charges the carriers.
That being said how much can RIM charge for the BlackBerry Bold? We’ve heard that T-Mobile Germany will offer the BlackBerry Bold for under $150 U.S. with the right contract. We’ve also heard that the Bold won’t ship for a penny under $299 when it comes out on AT&T. Personally, I don’t think that, unless RIM could care less about indiviual consumers who aren’t already BlackBerry users, the Bold can cost any more than $199, especially when it will be sitting right next to an iPhone 3G which already has a $199 price tag.
How much do you think they can charge?
Written by Robb Dunewood on July 22nd, 2008 with 8 comments.
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Because I am a Verizon subscriber I’ve always thought that Research in Motion should come out with CDMA BlackBerrys a lot quicker than they normally do. For those of you not aware, CDMA versions of BlackBerry devices often lag behind their GSM counterparts by a year or more. I am aware that GSM is the world wide global standard and that RIM caters to a global market, not just the United States, however it kind of sucks wait for so long to get what GSM subscribers got many months ago.
Even though I am aware that GSM is the global standard, I can’t say that I understand RIM’s decision to launch CDMA BlackBerrys so long after the GSM version. I’ve heard that more CDMA BlackBerrys are sold right here in North America than all the GSM BlackBerrys sold everywhere else, but, I digress. What I am really wondering is if the fact the iPhone is sold exclusively on AT&T here in the U.S. should prompt RIM to get next generation BlackBerrys out in CDMA variants as quickly as possible?
We know that the BlackBerry Thunder is coming out on CDMA, and in fact, will only ever be available from Verizon, but, how cool would it be if the BlackBerry Bold or even the BlackBerry Javelin were coming out on Verizon as well.
From what we’ve heard, not too many BlackBerry users are switching to the iPhone, however, a hell of a lot of Verizon, Sprint, and Alltel subscribers not using BlackBerrys are switching to AT&T so that they can get the iPhone. I would be willing to bet that many of those users would at least take a look at a BlackBerry if it was the latest and greatest RIM had to offer. Unfortunately they only have devices that have been around for as long as a year on the other networks to choose from and sadly to say, they just aren’t as compelling as the iPhone.
I have a feeling that the BlackBerry Thunder will be a big hit with first time BlackBerry using Verizon subscribers. I think that the BlackBerry Bold, on the other hand would be a big hit with both new and existing BlackBerry users. Maybe the BlackBerry Thunder is the start of a new game plan from which we will see next generation devices on come out out on CDMA in close proximity to their GSM counterpart, however, if it isn’t, it probably should be…
Written by Robb Dunewood on July 22nd, 2008 with 10 comments.
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You can always tell when a new model BlackBerry is about to hit the street because the prices get slashed on older models. That being said, the BlackBerry Bold must be just around the corner because you can find the BlackBerry Curve for free from many online retailers.
If you are a fan of Verizon’s network you can get yourself a BlackBerry Curve 8330 from Wirefly with a new Verizon Wireless account. The nice thing about this deal is that the rebate is instant. You don’t have to mail anything in. All you have to do is sign a 2 year minimum contract and your good to go.
LetsTalk.com is offering a similar deal on the BlackBerry Curve 8310 on AT&T, however, you do have shell out $75 up front and wait to receive $75 rebate in the mail.
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Written by Robb Dunewood on July 22nd, 2008 with 1 comment.
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