New Blackberry Tour

[BobbySteel]

Wirelessly posted (Blackberry8700c: BlackBerry8110/4.5.0.69 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/123)

This will have GPS

[LessO2]

Originally Posted by mre5765

You don't mention your carrier. Verizon has the Storm, which is GSM and CDMA, and will work worldwide. The Storm 2 is coming. If you are comfortable with Verizon, then wait for that.

http://forums.crackberry.com/f144/ has the current list of coming bberries.

Just a word of warning about Crackberry.com -- many of their posters make some of the TS/S forum posters look like angels.

Been a lurker there for awhile, but I don't dare post something there.

[politicalhack2]

From Blackberry.com

http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices...r_features.jsp

Access internal GPS and BlackBerry® Maps on your new BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphone when you need help finding your way. BlackBerry Maps is designed to make it easy to locate nearby businesses, restaurants, theatres and more.

Featuring built-in GPS that works with other location-based software, you’ll always know where you stand and where you need to be with turn-by-turn directions to help you get there quickly.

[RobertS975]

OK, can we get some agreement on the specs for this BB Tour... the Verizon site says it will indeed be a worldphone, so along with CDMA bands, it will have quad GSM. But will it have wifi capability?


Edited to add: http://www.businessweek.com/the_thre...erry_tour.html

This article firmly states that it will not have Wifi.

[BobbySteel]

July 12 is the availability date for the Tour on Verizon and likely Sprint in the US as well. I'll fortunately be passing through MIA en-route to Bogota, so my timing is perfect to pop by the Verizon store on the way to the airport. Excited to finally dump the Storm. After too many hassles with buggy OS versions, it's headed to eBay UK!

[gleff]

Originally Posted by BobbySteel

July 12 is the availability date for the Tour on Verizon and likely Sprint in the US as well.

Seriously? Any knowledge on AT&T?

[maven808]

Originally Posted by gleff

Seriously? Any knowledge on AT&T?

I don't think this will be released on AT&T since it's a CDMA w/GSM, like the Storm.

I think a similar Blackberry that will be launched on AT&T will be the Blackberry Onyx but no release date yet:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/24/b...nded-it-to-be/

[andyli]

I am curious as to if VZ has noted if the GPS will be "unlocked" to third party map programs (outside of BB Maps and VZ Navigator).

The 8830 has blocked third-party applications (such as Google Maps) from accessing the GPS and I think the Storm does as well.

Will have to make a trip to the store when it is released and play with it in person to see; if anyone gets one, can you test it out?

[BobbySteel]

I expect like the Storm, it will be enabled. Google Maps works perfectly on the Storm w/ full GPS and aGPS capability.

[andyli]

Originally Posted by BobbySteel

I expect like the Storm, it will be enabled. Google Maps works perfectly on the Storm w/ full GPS and aGPS capability.

Oh wow, I stand corrected in regards to the Storm, then. Thanks for the updated info. I remember trying it, but getting more frustrated with the screen instead, so I probably didn't give it enough time.

[JAaronT]

The only thing that makes me consider this is that it's a contemporary Blackberry that (apparently) will be available without a camera.

[RobertS975]

Originally Posted by JAaronT

The only thing that makes me consider this is that it's a contemporary Blackberry that (apparently) will be available without a camera.

It will have a camera.

A fairly extensive review of the Verizon BB Tour published on July 2:

http://www.phonemag.com/verizon-blac...iew-079413.php

[andyli]

Originally Posted by RobertS975

It will have a camera.

A fairly extensive review of the Verizon BB Tour published on July 2:

http://www.phonemag.com/verizon-blac...iew-079413.php

Actually, it will come with and without the camera. The Verizon Wireless page already has both models for pre-order.

Same price for both per VZW's website.

[politicalhack2]

Verizon and Sprint have both confirmed July 12 release date in the media now. I will be the guy waiting outside

[chanp]

It looks like wirefly will let you extend your 2 yr contract for a $199 price. Not sure what VZW will do, I'll be calling my rep this week.