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mobilecontrol · 08-30-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by paulbblc

Okay, well you don't have to be but I am. TMO gets the 8100 first therefore it is more likely than not that Cingular will get the 8800 first (in the US that is). I highly doubt TMO will get exclusive to both new models and who else is going to pick it up then? Sprint/Nextell? Please. Verizon? They're too busy with their Qs and Treos.

All signs point to Cingular.

All signs will point to the provider willing to dish out the most cash money...

paulbblc · 08-30-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mobilecontrol

All signs will point to the provider willing to dish out the most cash money...

Well I kinda figured that was a given so left it out of the post. Yes it all depends on outbiding the competitor. I just feel that Cingular will be the one who walks away with it.

anthonymoody · 08-30-2006, 05:59 PM

Yeah you guys make it sound like RIM is planning a round robin for launches of new devices. Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzt thanks for playing!! It's not only the $ the carrier will put up to the phone provider, it's how much they commit to marketing, special plans, etc.

I'd say all signs point to whoever wants it most...

TM

Metalsiren · 08-31-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cschrage

I currently have and 8700...great device.

What I really want - TMO to come out with a 8700 like device with solid UMTS/HSPDA coverage. I want to drop my home cable modem and have a device I can Tether...EDGE is really not cutting it for me.

I will say that even though I dislike SureType keyboards, when released, I will be picking up a Samsung SGH-T719...just for it's size.

thats what I was wondering is if the 8800 will be GSM and support HSDPA????
gee I hope so....

maverick777 · 09-12-2006, 02:44 PM

Just spoke to my Cingular rep today about this. I was thinking about getting the 8100, but decided to wait. My rep called it the 8900, but who knows. He said they have a Q1 2007 release date (Jan-Mar). It will have WiFi, GSM (Tri-band), USTM (no HSPDA), 8100 form factor, full qwerty keyboard. That's all I got out of him.

I can't wait til it comes out.

Metalsiren · 09-12-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by maverick777

Just spoke to my Cingular rep today about this. I was thinking about getting the 8100, but decided to wait. My rep called it the 8900, but who knows. He said they have a Q1 2007 release date (Jan-Mar). It will have WiFi, GSM (Tri-band), USTM (no HSPDA), 8100 form factor, full qwerty keyboard. That's all I got out of him.

I can't wait til it comes out.

UMTS and not HSDPA.... thats nuts.......

ndirish2001 · 09-12-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by maverick777

Just spoke to my Cingular rep today about this. I was thinking about getting the 8100, but decided to wait. My rep called it the 8900, but who knows. He said they have a Q1 2007 release date (Jan-Mar). It will have WiFi, GSM (Tri-band), USTM (no HSPDA), 8100 form factor, full qwerty keyboard. That's all I got out of him.

I can't wait til it comes out.

I wonder if by "form factor" he means only the thickness. I have a hard time picturing a full QWERTY keyboard fitting in the width of the 8100, but I would definitely buy such a device. In fact, such a BB may be enough for me to port to Cingular (from Sprint).

maverick777 · 09-13-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ndirish2001

I wonder if by "form factor" he means only the thickness. I have a hard time picturing a full QWERTY keyboard fitting in the width of the 8100, but I would definitely buy such a device. In fact, such a BB may be enough for me to port to Cingular (from Sprint).

Sorry for the confusion. When I said it will have the same "form factor", I meant the 8800/8900 will be as thin as the 8100 as well as use the trackball system and will have the same type of color scheme. Of course it will be wider to accomodate the full qwerty keyboard which also means the screen will be larger. YAY!

BBAdmin · 09-13-2006, 11:09 AM

Great, another device I'm not going to get to see at the next RIM event because they're so paranoid about leaks.

headtailgrep · 09-13-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BBAdmin

Great, another device I'm not going to get to see at the next RIM event because they're so paranoid about leaks.

Come on. The pearl was everywhere before it's official release date. This one is sure to be the same, most of the hype is gone! Perhaps not at a developer conference, but i'm sure if you know the right people you'd get to see one behind closed curtains.

BBAdmin · 09-13-2006, 01:18 PM

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you know the right people you'd get to see one behind closed curtains.

The problem is even the right people in RIM are not trusted now becasue of the profound number of leaks.

Boy Genius · 09-13-2006, 04:13 PM

Unless your BG, then the whooole world can see behind closed curtains...

K-Mack · 09-13-2006, 04:49 PM

That's right! BG is in the house!

ndirish2001 · 09-13-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Boy Genius

Unless your BG, then the whooole world can see behind closed curtains...

BG, can you tell us anything new about the 8800 (or 8200, whatever it'll be called)?

Boy Genius · 09-13-2006, 07:02 PM

Hmmm...well it is really looking like it wont have a camera, and we will have to wait for the next model after the 8800 to have a QWERTY keyboard with camera. Looks like RIM is aiming for an April '07 release for the 8800

GrkEngineer · 09-13-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Boy Genius

Hmmm...well it is really looking like it wont have a camera, and we will have to wait for the next model after the 8800 to have a QWERTY keyboard with camera. Looks like RIM is aiming for an April '07 release for the 8800

Finally!!! I've been looking for a WiFi phone for Tmobile with no camera. Was about to go to an unlocked Cingular 8100 phone because TM only has the camera MDA. I'm one of the many who work in a secure DoD facility, and I'm very happy to hear of a camera-free version. I'll definetly wait for it. I think it's smart to produce both types.

ndirish2001 · 09-14-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GrkEngineer

Finally!!! I've been looking for a WiFi phone for Tmobile with no camera. Was about to go to an unlocked Cingular 8100 phone because TM only has the camera MDA. I'm one of the many who work in a secure DoD facility, and I'm very happy to hear of a camera-free version. I'll definetly wait for it. I think it's smart to produce both types.

Agreed. I'm an attorney and most courtrooms don't allow anyone in with a cameraphone.

Metalsiren · 09-14-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Boy Genius

Hmmm...well it is really looking like it wont have a camera, and we will have to wait for the next model after the 8800 to have a QWERTY keyboard with camera. Looks like RIM is aiming for an April '07 release for the 8800

Will the 8800 still only be an EDGE class radio, or will it be UMTS/HSDPA? was curious.