Category: 8800 series

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Telus to launch BlackBerry 8830 World Edition.. June 29th

Telus branded 8830Alright it's now official. Telus has officially started getting it's employees and clients pumped for the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. It's now officially listed as one of their phones coming soon. BlackBerry Sync has got all the official documents and pricing and it goes like this:

  • 3 Year Contract (with voice & data plan) $299.99
  • 3 Year Contract (no data) $499.99
  • 2 Year Contract $549.99
  • 1 Year Contract $599.99
  • Month to Month (No Contract) $649.99

From what we get Telus has blocked the GPS part so they can offer their Telus Navigator service. One really neat feature Telus is adding to this device is their Mobile Music Store (which would allow unlimited music downloads for $20). International roaming will cost you an arm and leg, the pricing follows like this: If you sign up before October 1, 2007 you get 50% off international roaming (United States is not included). The rate for international roaming is $51.20/MB CAD but with your 50% off your looking at $25.60 per MB. Ouch.

The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition starts shipping June 29th and should be available just a few days after that in all stores. We aren't sure why it was delayed exactly buy I guess they got all problems fixed for now. Read over for more on the 8830. 

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Telus bumps downs price of upcoming 8830

Telus BlackBerry 8830 Page

Telus has finally got in sync with Bell and lowered their price of the upcoming BlackBerry 8830 World Edition to $299 with three year contract. Before Telus had their 8830 listed at a smashing $499 with contract. While no launch date has been announced apparently they were planning on launching it last week, however RIM recalled the units due to "unknown issues". BlackBerrySync has heard that the units have been recalled due to an issue with the GPS.

Stay tuned for more details as they become available. 

[Telus Promo Page

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BlackBerry Curve World Edition? Pearl World Edition?

BlackBerry Curve

The Genius has got more details about RIM's plans for the next World Edition devices. According to Boy Genius he says that RIM will in fact create a BlackBerry Curve World Edition and a CDMA/GSM World Edition Pearl 8130. With Verizon, Sprint, Telus and Bell feeling the hurt on from GSM getting all of the latest BlackBerry devices we can only imagine the squeeze the CDMA carriers are putting on RIM. 

He also posted a list of how the BlackBerry 8000 series are modeled:  

81xx: SureType consumer device; camera-enabled
83xx: QWERTY consumer device; camera-enabled
88xx: QWERTY business device; no camera, GPS-enabled
xx00: GSM device
xx10: GSM device; step-sibling upgrade of xx00 (Pearl only)
xx20: GSM+Wi-Fi device
xx30: CDMA/EVDO+GSM device

Anyways stay tuned for more CDMA BlackBerry information as it arises.  

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BlackBerry 8830 delayed for Canada?

BlackBerry 8830

Boy Genius has rained on our Canada 8830 dreams for a little bit longer. He is reporting that RIM has made it known that its being delayed due to unknown issues. According to Boy Genius the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition was supposed to be formally announced yesterday and start shipping June 22nd. He also says this is not a carrier issue its something on RIM's end and that they have recalled all shipments for a fix. Apparently Telus is hoping for a launch by the end of June. So for the time being both Bell and Telus are without the BlackBerry 8830 until further notice. Keep checking back we'll update this as soon as we hear something.

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Telus 8830 launches June 22nd

 

Telus BlackBerry 8830

Telus has just updated their coming soon page for the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. It will be launching June 22nd for only $199 with three year contract. Plus you'll get 50% off international data roaming before October 1st for your whole contract. So in case you didn't tune in yesterday. Bell launched their 8830 with the lovely price tag of $299 with three year contract. We knew Telus wouldn't be far behind.

UPDATE: Telus has changed the page back to the old one with the $499 price tag saying "Coming Soon" with no exact date. We imagine that you'll see the new price tag pop up online real soon… Read more to see a screenshot of the old page.

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Bell launches BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

Bell BlackBerry 8830 website

Bell Mobility has launched the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition ahead of time here in Canada. The 8830 was originally set to launch sometime this July however a small surprise came out on their website today. You can pick up the BlackBerry 8830 for a lovely $299.99 with three year contract (take that Telus! with your $499/3YR).

  • 3 Year Contract: $299.99
  • 2 Year Contract: $549.95
  • 1 Year Contract: $649.95
  • Month to Month / No Contract: $699.95

Details are now on the Bell website. Also a interesting note it looks like they plan to offer Windows Live Messenger soon for the 8830 as well GPS navigation capabilities. 

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Pharrell’s Golden BlackBerry 8800

Golden BlackBerry 8800

Boy Genius snapped some shots of rapper, Pharrell's new solid gold BlackBerry 8800. I bet every rapper wants this blingin' finger print magnet now. Can anyone guess the price tag on this?

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Sprint BlackBerry 8830 World Edition details

BlackBerry 8830 Sprint

More details have arrived about Sprint's BlackBerry 8830 World Edition launch. According to Boy Genius we will see it launch on July 1st for business and direct shipping clients as well web sales. The BlackBerry 8830 will be available to all other channels starting July 15th. The price will be a smooth $199 with two year contract or $549.99 for outright purchase. Click over to see the internal Sprint document showing launch details. 

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BlackBerry 8800 Live Gallery now up!

BlackBerry 8800 Gallery

Our BlackBerry 8800 has arrived and we have began the reviewing process. Overall it seems like a great business device so far. Stay tuned for our review coming up next week. In the mean time check out our live gallery shots.

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BlackBerry 8830 World Edition hands-on

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition hands-on

Michael Caputo over at Engadget got his hands on Verizon’s new BlackBerry 8830 World Edition device. Check out what he has to say about it and pictures over at Engadget.