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Best estimate at this point is 10.20
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10-10-2008, 11:28 AM
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Article over at CrackBerry stating the Bold release could happen around 11/1:
5. AT&T Bold Delays - AT&T customers are still waiting for the Bold, though I'm sure the Storm marketing hype has many of you contemplating jumping ship if it becomes available first. We know it is coming soon... but the point of this post is to relay more of a "technical" explanation for what has caused the delays to begin with (it also explains why New York HATED my BlackBerry Bold). The info comes not from me (remember, I'm just the Addict!), but from a trusty source in the know:
The issue is with the AT&T 3G Network. The Bold uses Multi PDP context in its data communications and the AT&T network is not optimized for it. It requires a 2-stage network software upgrade by its 3G vendor, Ericsson. Only 30% of the network is upgraded completely and the rest is still pending. If the device is launched without these upgrades the network will suffer bandwidth crunch and speeds would have to be capped at 128kbps! The Tri-State region is one of the market areas that is still in line for the upgrade which makes sense based on your experience with your Bold in NYC.
This upgrade effort is high priority and slotted to complete by Oct 31st. Nov 1st week is the planned launch timeframe for the Bold and with the latest firmware the BlackBerry Bold is a rock solid device, despite what you may have heard elsewhere.
How do like that explanation?! Have patience AT&T friends... the Bold is an awesome device worth waiting for and should hopefully be here soon.
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10-10-2008, 11:51 AM
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They are guessing. It's all rumors now.
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10-10-2008, 02:27 PM
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Well, my 8800 has been beat up pretty well since I bought it at launch. Indeed, I dropped it in the drink about 2 months ago, to no effect, except that the mike doesn't work. I can hear fine, but my voice doesn't carry. Not to worry, though, since my BT earbud overcomes this problem and I can patch the phone this way. Otherwise, it still boogies along fine.
I'll keep limping along though, as I really, really want the Bold.
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10-14-2008, 05:11 PM
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Bold from AT&T Launch Event in New York City
Anyone else got an email invite from AT&T? Just got mine today and the event is 2 days from now . . .
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10-14-2008, 05:14 PM
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yup, just got mine and sent in for registration. Hoping that special gift is a new bold.
You are invited to an exclusive event.
Join us for a spectacular evening event on October 16th as we unveil the new BlackBerry® Boldxxx8482;; the most powerful BlackBerry smartphone ever, exclusively on the nationxxx8217;s fastest 3G network.
Crafted from premium materials inside and out and radiating elegance with a dramatic presence, the BlackBerry Bold is designed to give business professionals unprecedented feature functionality and performance in an intuitive BlackBerry® smartphone.
Mark October 16th on your calendar for this exclusive event, hosted by Research in Motion and AT&T, and including an address from our special guest. We promise this will be an event to remember.
Register now and attend to receive a special thank you gift from RIM & AT&T.
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10-14-2008, 05:20 PM
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yup, just got mine and sent in for registration. Hoping that special gift is a new bold.
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well, just to let you know, at the 8700C NYC launch, attendees literally walked away with Lance Armstrong's book from the event . . . (and later got the devices delivered) . . . at the 8300 lauch, they managed to have the devices on hand...hopefully, this time it will be a book and a Bold . . . hehehe
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10-14-2008, 05:31 PM
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well for the 8800 launch, they had devices on hand in nice carbon fiber boxes. Since this is the 8800 replacement, I would think it would get the same treatment
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10-14-2008, 07:22 PM
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well for the 8800 launch, they had devices on hand in nice carbon fiber boxes. Since this is the 8800 replacement, I would think it would get the same treatment
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They give you a phone as a thank you gift? How do I get on one of these lists!!!!
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10-15-2008, 09:30 AM
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Received my final event confirmation yesterday.
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10-15-2008, 12:32 PM
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They give you a phone as a thank you gift? How do I get on one of these lists!!!!
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10-15-2008, 01:21 PM
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damn r u allowed to bring guests, im in the nyc area, wanna tag along with someone, lol
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10-15-2008, 02:02 PM
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where is this launch party? i'm gonna crash it...lol.
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10-15-2008, 02:37 PM
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gotham hall nyc
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10-15-2008, 04:16 PM
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I received Final Confirmation of my registration for tomorrow night's NYC Biz Customer Launch Event... |
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10-15-2008, 04:21 PM
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10-15-2008, 04:22 PM
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10-15-2008, 04:25 PM
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10-15-2008, 05:05 PM
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Two identical threads merged... ain't that nice.
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10-15-2008, 08:35 PM
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