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Old 04-15-2008, 05:56 PM   #1
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I am beginning to see why it may cost $1000!

I can't wait for July!
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it would be nice for business, but i don't think it'll be practical for everyday consumers since most would like to take pictures of their surroundings...
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it would be nice for business, but i don't think it'll be practical for everyday consumers since most would like to take pictures of their surroundings...
I disagree... Having both the front camera for video calls and the back camera for taking regular pics would be very practical in areas where video calling is supported.

I hope they put this in and also hope that it will have quad band GSM and tri-band HSDPA/UMTS
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didn't know it will have both front and back. my bad
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I am beginning to see why it may cost $1000!

I can't wait for July!
That would be cool. I'm already thinking of getting rid of land lines; that would speed the process.
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Video conferencing would be kinda cool
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I am beginning to see why it may cost $1000!
Video-calling is a standard feature in close to all 3G / UMTS phones today and most definitely won't justify a $1000 price-tag...
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Video conferencing would be kinda cool
It's available on almost all European networks and nobody uses it. I tried it once - it works but it's just not practical.
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Video-calling is a standard feature in close to all 3G / UMTS phones today and most definitely won't justify a $1000 price-tag...
Each buyer will have to decide on if the 9000 is worth the $900-$1000 price tag.

I am betting that RIM will have no problems selling the 9000! I am already first in line at my local ATT retail outlet!
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$1000 is too much for a cell phone doesn't matter what it does. It will not cost $1000, mark this post.
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that was an ESTIMATED MSRP. THat is nice the price tag for consumers. And there is already a thread on pricing. Please post price comments there.
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almost every 3g phone, for Three here in australia had a front camera. and i dont know of one person that actually used it.

it wouldnt bother me the slightest if there was no camera at all :D
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I came across this blog post earlier this evening and thought it would be a good idea to share it here to help shed some light on this subject. It makes total sense, but we'll see when it arrives in our hands.

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pretty much, reasons why this rumor/speculation should be discarded.

RIM BlackBerry "9000" Sneak Peek: Front-Facing Camera, Videoconferencing? | Advice and Opinion
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Each buyer will have to decide on if the 9000 is worth the $900-$1000 price tag.

I am betting that RIM will have no problems selling the 9000! I am already first in line at my local ATT retail outlet!
I'm not saying it's not worth the price-tag - 3G integration alone makes it worth for me (don't have EDGE here but 3G coverage is excellent). I'm just saying that the front camera won't be the reason why RIM is (potentially) going to charge 1000$ for it
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the 8800s when first released here had a price tag of $899
its down to about $729 now.

i imagine the 9000 might even be in teh $1200aud mark :(
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