Category: International Networks

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T-Mobile launches BlackBerry Curve 8900

By James on Nov 12, 2008 in BlackBerry, Curve 8900 Series, Featured News, International Networks, RIM, RIM Press Release.


(stay tuned for actual press shots from RIM…)

Early this morning T-Mobile Germany and RIM announced the release of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (formally known as Javelin). Available Mid-November, the Curve 8900 is the latest upgrade in the Curve series of smartphones. It features a large 2.4″ high resolution display, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, enhanced media player with podcast support, EDGE, Wi-Fi, OS 4.6 and a thinner desig with full QWERTY keyboard.

The Curve 8900 will cost 359 Euros ($450 USD) with no contract or 4.95 Euros with 24 month contract. Now that T-Mobile Germany has announced this new Curve. Announcements from AT&T, Maybe T-Mobile USA? and Rogers can’t be too far behind.

Interesting enough in this announcement they didn’t make any comments to a newly re-designed trackball? Originally it was said that the Curve 8900 would launch with an Atomic trackball. I wonder if thats still a go? Read More

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Vodafone’s BlackBerry Storm launches Nov. 14th

By James on Nov 07, 2008 in BlackBerry, International Networks, RIM, Storm 9500 Series.

Great news for those in the UK. Vodafone will be launching the BlackBerry Storm on November 14th! The good news is several UK sites have posted Storm video views (see here). Now if we could any get an official release date for Verizon, TELUS and Bell…

“We know customers are excited about the Storm and the early pre-orders really emphasise this. We continue to take orders and are excited that customers are responding so enthusiastically,” commented Ian Shepherd, consumer director, Vodafone UK. “Our customers told us that they wanted a single phone that would give them the most secure, reliable email and messaging experience possible combined with all the desirable smartphone features, and at a price that’s affordable. The BlackBerry Storm has delivered all of this and more and will give our customers incredible power in their hands to make the most of now.”

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Reviews from the UK: BlackBerry Storm videos

By James on Nov 07, 2008 in BlackBerry, International Networks, RIM, Storm 9500 Series, Videos.

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T3 first posted an unboxing of the Vodafone branded BlackBerry Storm 9500, and now its time for the full on video review. They really liked the Storm and had time to show off Vodafone’s App Center and exactly how the Surepress display works. Their headline “Storm blows T3 away”.

Next up Stuff.tv known for their popular Stuff electronics magazine in the UK has also got then their hands on a Vodafone Storm. You can check out their full video review as well and see what you think.

Another video has arrived. This time from Megawhat:

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Hopefully by now you aren’t getting sick of all the Storm news. Personally I just want to get my hands on one.

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Vodafone BlackBerry Storm unboxing!

By James on Nov 06, 2008 in BlackBerry, Canada, Featured News, International Networks, RIM, Storm 9500 Series.

Here is a small preview of a Vodafone branded BlackBerry Storm 9500 getting unboxed! This model is still a prototype sent from RIM (note the prototype sticker on the back). You can see all the shots at T3.com where they say “Fresh from Waterloo, Canada”. Here is a few of the unboxing pics…

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Vodafone BlackBerry Storm pricing revealed

By James on Oct 30, 2008 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series.

Vodafone has revealed pricing for RIM’s first touch screen BlackBerry smartphone. The Storm itself will retail for €109.99 and plans range from €49.99 to €99.99. It appears that Vodafone will have the Storm 9500 ready some time next month… Check out Vodafone’s Storm pricing:

Under the Perfect Choice Access 100 plan, the Storm handset will retail for €109.99 and will cost €49.99 a month as part of a bundle that will include 100 minutes, 100 texts, 1GB of BlackBerry email, mobile TV and 10 full-track music downloads.

Under the Perfect Choice Access 200 plan, the Storm handset will retail for €64.99 and will cost €64.99 a month as part of a bundle that will include 200 minutes, 200 texts, 1GB of BlackBerry email, mobile TV and 10 full-track music downloads.

Under the Perfect Choice Access 400 plan, the Storm handset will retail for €69.99 and will cost €84.99 a month as part of a bundle that will include 400 minutes, 400 texts, 1GB of BlackBerry email, mobile TV and 10 full-track music downloads.

And under the Perfect Choice Access 600 plan, the Storm handset will retail for €49.99 and will cost €99.99 a month as part of a bundle that will include 600 minutes, 600 texts, 1GB of BlackBerry email, mobile TV and 10 full-track music downloads.

According to Vodafone, a number of free options for calls, texts and landline minutes will accompany the Perfect Choice Access 200, 400 and 600 price plans, whereby purchasers can choose between 100, 200 and 400 calls and texts or 100, 200 and 400 landline minutes respectively.

Additional call charges that will be applied to the pricing plans if users go beyond their package allocation will range between 18 cent and 30 cent, 11 cent per text message, €2 per megabyte of BlackBerry email and 2 cent per kilobyte of Vodafone Live.

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BlackBerry Curve 8350i to hit Latin America

By James on Oct 28, 2008 in BlackBerry, Curve 8300 Series, International Networks, RIM, RIM Press Release.

NII Holdings has announced they will bring RIM’s new PTT enabled BlackBerry Curve 8350i to Latin America in 2009. In case you forget the Curve 8350i is the new iDEN smartphone that will be seen soon on the Sprint-Nextel network. It features a durable body with 2.0 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and OS 4.6. Skip over for the press release.

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Another BlackBerry Storm video by Vodafone

By James on Oct 13, 2008 in BlackBerry, International Networks, Pearl 8100 Series, Storm 9500 Series, Videos.

Another Vodafone BlackBerry Storm 9500 video has hit the internet. This time a three minute video on all of the Storm’s features. You really get to see how the web browsing works, the menus, GPS and Vodafone’s music store. Check it out and I’m sure you’ll be drooling just a bit more…

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[Via BBNews]

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Orange dropping BlackBerry Bold, too many issues?

By James on Oct 10, 2008 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, International Networks, RIM, Rumors.

It is rumored that UK cell carrier Orange has dropped the BlackBerry Bold from their lineup due to quailty issues. Apparently there is a internal memo floating around stating that they will not continue to offer RIM’s Bold until RIM has fixed the known issues with it. Maybe they are getting a bouncing 3G signal as well? Cause as you may know AT&T still has not released the device in the United States due to extensive testing…

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BlackBerry Curve 8900 listed on T-Mobile

By James on Oct 09, 2008 in BlackBerry, Curve 8900 Series, International Networks, Pearl Flip 8200 Series, Un-Released models.

Sounds like T-Mobile Germany is feeling a little left out with all the Vodafone Storm news. T-Mobile has just listed the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (aka Javelin) on their website as coming in November. They have also listed the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 as coming this month.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the EDGE only replacement for the Curve series, which also features GPS, Wi-Fi, 480Χ360 high resolution screen and a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus. We should expect to see an official announcement from RIM soon…

BlackBerry Curve 8900 details at T-Mobile >>
BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 details at T-Mobile >>

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BlackBerry Storm is official!!!

By James on Oct 08, 2008 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, Featured News, International Networks, Pearl 8100 Series, RIM, Storm 9500 Series, USA, Un-Released models, Verizon.

Good Morning everyone! Today’s a great day in RIM history because today Research In Motion has announced their first touch screen BlackBerry smartphone, the Storm. It’s confirmed for Vodafone and Verizon sometime next month.

The Storm will come in two models, the 9500 for European carriers such as Vodafone. The 9500 brings UMTS/HSPA and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM. The 9530 is designed for North American markets such as Verizon and brings EV-DO Rev. A/CDMA technology – and (2100Mhz) UMTS/HSPA. Check out RIM’s press release after the jump…

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