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T-Mobile offers prepaid BlackBerry Curve 8520

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Much to the frustration of many prospective BlackBerry buyers, the device has always been postpaid-only.  With the holiday season approaching and smartphone sales expected to top 40 percent of its 4th quarter sales, it’s understandable that T-Mobile would want to market to all crowds.

Keeping that in mind, T-Mobile becomes the first nationwide carrier to offer a prepaid BlackBerry device.  The Curve 8520 is part of Magenta’s new “T-Mobile Complete” package (along with three other devices), which can be purchased at select Best Buy and Walmart stores.  Not only is the first month free, but unlimited plans begin at $50.

A cheap ‘Berry sounds good to me.  Anyone looking to revise their Christmas list?

BlackBerry Bold 9700 lands at T-Mobile for $199.99 on contract

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After months of waiting, the carrier’s first 3G BlackBerry is available for purchase.  Coming in at $199.99 on an Even More plan (which, just to refresh your memory, entails a two-year agreement) or $449.99 on an Even More Plus plan, the Bold 9700 is equipped with features like a 3.2-megapixel camera, OS 5.0, and Wi-Fi.  No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – the picture above is the Curve 8900 (looks like someone in the website department hasn’t updated the picture quite yet).

On the fence as to whether you want it or not?  Before you purchase the Bold 9700, check out my first impressions, review, and unboxing video.

AT&T customers, are you counting down the days?

Review: BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

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Yes, it’s a love or hate characteristic, but RIM is a historically conservative company when it comes to design changes, and the Bold 9700 is no exception. As a replacement to the aging BlackBerry Bold 9000, the Bold 9700 (also referred to as “the Bold”) ushers in new design cues, and adds notable improvements such as the trackpad, Wi-Fi, a 3.2-megapixel camera, and OS 5.0.0.330. Marking the first T-Mobile 3G BlackBerry, their version supports UMA support for Wi-Fi calls through the carrier’s Hotspot@Home service. As much as I loved the original Bold’s design, I love the Bold 9700′s even more, as it fits in my hand with the smoothness of the Curve, but offers the premium features expected from the Bold product line. The winning feature about the Bold 9700 is not that it’s a radically new design, but that they’ve improved upon the issues that plagued previous models to make a truly great device.

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T-Mobile launches BlackBerry Bold 9700 for business customers

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If you’re a T-Mobile business customer and are interested in the BlackBerry Bold 9700, today is your lucky day (well, truth be told, it was yesterday).  The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is now available to the carrier’s business clientele, though rumors are pointing to availability for new customers only.  If you’re a new business customer and the device interests you, head to T-Mobile’s business page and connect with a business representative.

Rumors are pointing to a November 16th date for regular customers, so we’re not too far off.  Who’s planning on picking one up?

Via: BerryReview

T-Mobile releasing BlackBerry Bold 9700 at $199.99

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As expected, T-Mobile is matching AT&T’s expected pricing (after rebate) for the BlackBerry Bold 9700.  The carrier’s first 3G-enabled BlackBerry will cost $199.99 with a new two-year agreement, $22.50 per month if purchased on the installment plan (after a $22.49 down payment), or $449 if purchased in one installment.  More importantly, T-Mobile’s version is without a rebate, meaning that you don’t have to deal with the pesky wait time for your hard-earned cash to come back (in the form of a debit card, to boot).

Which version are you considering, and why?  I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Update: It looks as if the device is going to land at T-Mobile on November 16th.

Via: PhoneArena

Mini-Review: BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

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Though it’s not out just yet, I’ve been working with the BlackBerry Bold 9700 since RIM’s media event in New York City on Monday evening, and it has quickly become my favorite QWERTY BlackBerry.  As a replacement to the aging BlackBerry Bold 9000, the Bold 9700 (also referred to as “the Bold”) ushers in new design cues, and adds notable improvements such as the trackpad, a 3.2-megapixel camera, and OS 5.0.0.330.  As much as I loved the Bold’s design, I love the Bold 9700′s even more, as it fits in my hand with the smoothness of the Curve, but offers the premium features expected from the Bold product line.

Yes, it’s a love or hate characteristic, but RIM is a historically conservative company when it comes to design changes, and the Bold is no exception.  From a distance, it’s challenging to tell the 9700, Tour, Bold 9000, Curve 8900, and Curve 8520 apart, and I don’t think that’s an accident.  What I love about the Bold 9700 is not that it’s a radically new design, but that they’ve improved upon the issues that plagued previous models to make a truly great device.

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