8330 Curve for Sprint Part II

[NINO63004]

I made this one b/c the other is getting long and since it is the 20th for me when posting and the phone is not on the site, lets have all information that does not fit into the other threads here.

Please keep this on topic. I already gave warning in the last and that carries over to this.

Enjoy :)



Nino

[imhotep6]

I'm going to bed. I emailed Sprint so if it comes out they'll email me back. Nino don't know how you mod this all the time?? Get some sleep too.

[NINO63004]

I'm going to bed. I emailed Sprint so if it comes out they'll email me back. Nino don't know how you mod this all the time?? Get some sleep too.

I'm dedicated lol :)

if you emailed post it in the ecare/echat thread.



Nino

[imhotep6]

I'm dedicated lol :)

if you emailed post it in the ecare/echat thread.



Nino

I will if when I get an answer. I could post the other emails that promised it was coming out, but that will just add to rumors. Goodnight. Goodluck to all that are staying up.:p

[slammedcivic85]

thanks for the new thread that other one was getting a little too long lol

[NINO63004]

I will if when I get an answer. I could post the other emails that promised it was coming out, but that will just add to rumors. Goodnight. Goodluck to all that are staying up.:p

Yeah just post what you get from here on out in the appropriate threads

thanks for the new thread that other one was getting a little too long lol

Yeah. Hopefully this one helps out better.




Nino

[The Beer]

Are there any other phones to release today so we have a reference point?

[ilovesprint8]

LOL

Office is closed

I talked with TELE SALES earlier today and they said 24/7/365!

figures

[The Beer]

When the Touch, Mogul and 8830 all released they posted to the website at midnight central, (I purchased all 3 on day one, I know thats sick).

So it should have been there by now, wondering what other phones would have released today to see if they are there.

[NINO63004]

The Katana LX and Compass 597 data card were both up at the strike of midnight.




Nino

[ilovesprint8]

not listed on the web at 12:12 am...im off to bed

[cspeedracer54]

the curve is still on for this month, says Engadget Mobile

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/04/19/sprint-sez-blackberry-curve-8330-still-on-track-for-this-month/

[BrettW]

The Katana LX and Compass 597 data card were both up at the strike of midnight.




Nino

and now the entire site is down for maintenance

[EddiePCS]

and now the entire site is down for maintenance

Damnit, Brett... Go to sleep.

And quit following me around the forums each time I decide to get a new phone and move to its respective forum... :p

I'm so going to beat you all and order the first. :headbang2

[SURFNSNOW]

Sprint.com now reads (when clicking on "view all phones") :

"Thank you for your interest in shopping online. Currently this section of our website is undergoing maintenance so that we can better serve you. Please call 1-866-866-7509 (7am-1am EST, 7 days a week) or visit us online at another time. Thank you."

[champaigno]

4am still says the same

[champaigno]

gotta admit my excitement for this phone is starting to wear off

[BrettW]

Damnit, Brett... Go to sleep.

And quit following me around the forums each time I decide to get a new phone and move to its respective forum... :p

I'm so going to beat you all and order the first. :headbang2

i have been bored with my pearl for quite some time, i just lurked the curve section, and have a line thats upgrade eligible

[EddiePCS]

i have been bored with my pearl for quite some time, i just lurked the curve section, and have a line thats upgrade eligible

I got rid of my Mogul (sent it back to Sprint), and my main 2 lines finally became upgrade eligiable this month...

Went to the Sprint store to get my wife a Pearl, and decided to check the 8830... loved it. Got it... But then a few times last week realized having no camera actually sucks (you never know what you have until you lose it).

Really really really hoping for the Curve today.

[GladiatorRL]

Just got off the phone with telesales. They said it has not been released yet, and they do not have a date.

[Jason Fate]

i called care and it says they arent open yet....

[champaigno]

oh well i guess we'll just have to wait until june and hope for no further delays..... i wonder who engadget spoke to that confirmed and april release? i figured they would have better sources than calling telesales or going to a sprint store and inquiring. lol

[lennyj17]

No Curve today :frustrate:frustrate:td::bang:


I had the CC already to go -

I wonder if the delay has anything do with Sprint trying to get MMS installed on BB's and WM Phones. If so I'm willing to wait.

But I need my CURVE. Sprint:jaw:

[Jason Fate]

it may still come in april. today isn't the 31st

[thundrbird1]

it may still come in april. today isn't the 31st

I'm still gonna HOPE for an April release. I'll email ecare my return request on the 21st like they said and if I get a "you should receive the phone in 3-5 business days" I'll know it's real. :)

:wavey:

[Jason Fate]

i call and i still get the message that they open at 11 am eastern time

[imhotep6]

OK looks like those that said a delayed launch win this round. Spoke with Retentions and it has been delayed to June 1st. First time they've told me that in the last 2 weeks of calling. Oh well.

[NINO63004]

That is what I have been saying since I first posted that date.

It's delayed folks.



Nino

[gopdon]

we'll see it this week. Book it.

[NINO63004]

we'll see it this week. Book it.

This is what you think? Or have been told? I still think June 1st.



Nino

[Jason Fate]

im betting on this week too.....

[gopdon]

This is what you think? Or have been told? I still think June 1st.



Nino
all of the evidence smacks of a confusion with the red curve release date of June 1. With the stores getting displays put up and the engadget posting, it points to the end of April.

What is confusing though is the increase in price of the 8830 from $179 to $219? Maybe it is a rebate expiring thing or something, but, something is afoot and I think we won;t have to wait until June. I might anyway since I want the red one!

[NINO63004]

all of the evidence smacks of a confusion with the red curve release date of June 1. With the stores getting displays put up and the engadget posting, it points to the end of April.

What is confusing though is the increase in price of the 8830 from $179 to $219? Maybe it is a rebate expiring thing or something, but, something is afoot and I think we won;t have to wait until June. I might anyway since I want the red one!

Well I'm just saying all the information from my source has said June 1st and he has not been wrong yet.

If it comes out earlier great.




Nino

[davidatfsu]

all of the evidence smacks of a confusion with the red curve release date of June 1. With the stores getting displays put up and the engadget posting, it points to the end of April.

What is confusing though is the increase in price of the 8830 from $179 to $219? Maybe it is a rebate expiring thing or something, but, something is afoot and I think we won;t have to wait until June. I might anyway since I want the red one!

Curious about that price increase myself.

[Jason Fate]

well, a few of the phones on sprint.com increased in price, i had the funniest talk with a rep just now on the phone, she told me the curve is available in stores, but not online or through telesales........riiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

[undftd]

well, a few of the phones on sprint.com increased in price, i had the funniest talk with a rep just now on the phone, she told me the curve is available in stores, but not online or through telesales........riiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

It is available through stores, I saw a Sprint store setting up Curve posters last night when I left from dinner. But I don't know if its out yet because the store doesn't open till 10 am. Hopefully its out in stores.

[NINO63004]

It is available through stores, I saw a Sprint store setting up Curve posters last night when I left from dinner. But I don't know if its out yet because the store doesn't open till 10 am. Hopefully its out in stores.

It probably wont be. I find it funny that ppl still think that it is coming out today. If it is then please post a picture of it in the store. I would love to be shown that I am wrong but I have yet to see anything that proves me wrong.

EDIT: Just called the Sprint store in my area which gets the phones first and they DO NOT have it.



Nino

[Sturmie]

EDIT: Just called the Sprint store in my area which gets the phones first and they DO NOT have it.
ditto...the rep i just talked to said that they are "corporate" store and if it was coming out today, they would have had it in store last night...she had heard it was delayed, but didn't know until when.

this sucks...if they delay it until June 1st and the Instinct comes out that same day, i'm going to go nuts trying to decide between the two. i really wanted to get the Curve, fall in love, and not have to worry when the Instinct comes out :).

[Jason Fate]

eh, like i said, i woulda loved to had it this week, but if its delayed till june, then i can use my economic stimulus check to get it, and keep m pearl instead of selling it....the suspense is over, i guess i just wait now.

[ilovesprint8]

Anyone else notice the date in this picture?

May 22

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/04/19/sprint-sez-blackberry-curve-8330-still-on-track-for-this-month/

[EddiePCS]

My vote goes to end of April/beginning of May:

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161595&page=3

(I moved my e-mail back from eCare from today into the eCare/eChat thread.)

[brazil5376]

it may still come in april. today isn't the 31st

There are only 30 days in April.

[EddiePCS]

There are only 30 days in April.

This is a leap year. There are 31 days in April. :lol:

[NINO63004]

Anyone else notice the date in this picture?

May 22

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/04/19/sprint-sez-blackberry-curve-8330-still-on-track-for-this-month/

That doen't mean anything. That is just a stock photo. Look at this link with all the carriers BGR (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/03/31/blackberry-curve-8330-six-carriers-with-fools-gold/)

Those are just what the pictures show. U.S. Cellular says Feb 06.

EDIT: I fixed my post since you did yours :)



Nino

[The Beer]

That doen't mean anything. That is just a stock photo. Look at this link with all the carriers BGR (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/03/31/blackberry-curve-8330-six-carriers-with-fools-gold/)

Those are just what the pictures show. U.S. Cellular says Feb 06.

EDIT: I fixed my post since you did yours :)



NinoOf corse the USCC one says 2006, that is where they think technology stopped.

My dream in life...
USCC gets a pile of money.
Buys Sprint.
Sprint's Network.
USCC's Customer Service.
Made in Heaven.

[Burninator]

4/20/2008 comes and goes.

And no curve on the site.

[Curve]

Check my latest post in the ecare thread. I think the date will be June 1 for an official release date.

[NINO63004]

Like I have said June 1st is most likely the new date. Confirmed by my source.




Nino

[gopdon]

Like I have said June 1st is most likely the new date. Confirmed by my source.




Nino
still don't believe it. why should I believe June 1 from the same people who were saying April 20th.

The date is unknown, but, the it still looks as if it will be this month. All of the physical evidence points to it. Anecdotal evidence is suspect at best.

[NINO63004]

still don't believe it. why should I believe June 1 from the same people who were saying April 20th.

The date is unknown, but, the it still looks as if it will be this month. All of the physical evidence points to it. Anecdotal evidence is suspect at best.

What evidence supports this month? Engadget mobile?



Nino

[gopdon]

What evidence supports this month? Engadget mobile?



Nino
engadget mobile, Curve displays at the stores, the initial press release.........the hearsay that is claiming June 1st is not unanimous and conflicts with the other hearsay of a June 1 date for the red curve.

Just don't see sprint waiting that long.

[NINO63004]

engadget mobile, Curve displays at the stores, the initial press release.........the hearsay that is claiming June 1st is not unanimous and conflicts with the other hearsay of a June 1 date for the red curve.

Just don't see sprint waiting that long.

Ok first we don't who engadget mobile source is. Yeah the displays are in the stores but the initial press release was announced around 2 weeks before we started to hear any delays. The delay was last minute from what we can tell so that would still make sense. Curve displays were in b/c the original date was the 20th yet it was delayed.

I would love for it to come out this month but there really isnt enough evidence to say "for sure" that it will come this month or June 1st either.

It is a waiting game now.

I also want to see someone post pictures of the Curve displays. I would like to see what they look like.




Nino

[cspeedracer54]

why would sprint release the curve on june 1st....the same day the samsung instinct is said to be released. that would seem kind of stupid if you ask me.

[Emanon]

why would sprint release the curve on june 1st....the same day the samsung instinct is said to be released. that would seem kind of stupid if you ask me.

Different markets. Not sure how much of an overlap of users for a BB and an Instinct there would be.

[NINO63004]

why would sprint release the curve on june 1st....the same day the samsung instinct is said to be released. that would seem kind of stupid if you ask me.

Why they are two completely different phones marketed toward two completely different kind of ppl.



Nino

[EddiePCS]

why would sprint release the curve on june 1st....the same day the samsung instinct is said to be released. that would seem kind of stupid if you ask me.

The instinct is targetted towards the same crowd as iPhone customers. The BB Curve is a bridge between the Pearl and the 8830, as it blends elements from both. I suspect the majority of Curve buyers will be corporate users who also want to have a weekend phone solution, all in one. Like...me. ;)

My wife, for instance, is a Pearl user, and she thinks the Curve is too big...

[r0fl]

in case you guys didnt know... the curve was pushed back due to software issues

[Romeo8Juliet]

in case you guys didnt know... the curve was pushed back due to software issues

Source? :)

[RicoRich196]

Just got off with retentions

as usual - it took calling a few times to find the right person

Got the 8830 for $211 with a free upgrade to the curve whenever it comes out, even after 30 days

I had rep email with confirmation of notes in the acct.

Happy now... can wait patiently for the curve

If you do this - just mention the letters you have from ecare or chat confirming 4/20 launch

How can I get that to happen? (Get a phone now and swap it for a Curve when the Curve is released?)

[vader650]

Just got off with retentions

as usual - it took calling a few times to find the right person

Got the 8830 for $211 with a free upgrade to the curve whenever it comes out, even after 30 days

I had rep email with confirmation of notes in the acct.

Happy now... can wait patiently for the curve

If you do this - just mention the letters you have from ecare or chat confirming 4/20 launch


Yeah - they offered me the same deal, but with the Pearl. I really like the 8830 because of the larger screen and the qwerty keyboard, but I like the Pearl for the camera. Sheesh - when did we become so dependent on phone features!?:frustrate

[channel125]

So anyone successfully order the Curve yet, and do you have a tracking number as of yet? This will be interesting to see how all of this pans out and who gets it and who doesn;t.

[Jason Fate]

no one has ordered the curve yet, sprint isnt selling it as of yet, as soon as someone gets an order through, it will be posted, i promise

[slingbox]

Yeah - they offered me the same deal, but with the Pearl. I really like the 8830 because of the larger screen and the qwerty keyboard, but I like the Pearl for the camera. Sheesh - when did we become so dependent on phone features!?:frustrate:frustrate
Well you got a better deal then me.They were trying to sell me the 8830 at 299.00 with no extension and my 2 year contract is up in 28 days.Im at the end of the road with sprint and there's no looking back so it seems.

[imhotep6]

Just got off with retentions

as usual - it took calling a few times to find the right person

Got the 8830 for $211 with a free upgrade to the curve whenever it comes out, even after 30 days

I had rep email with confirmation of notes in the acct.

Happy now... can wait patiently for the curve

If you do this - just mention the letters you have from ecare or chat confirming 4/20 launch

Pretty decent deal to last until the Curve comes out. Thought about doing this. The Touch has got to go ASAP. I really wish Sprint would be able to get it's act together. It's not a big deal that they had to push the release back either due to supply or software issues, I think that was a wise move. What gets me is that for whatever reason they couldn't pass this information through it's corporation. This lead to mass confusion for everyone. Even the day before it was launched. That is intolerable for a company. But I'll live and get over it.:laughing:

[r0fl]

Source? :)
myself

[NINO63004]

for those that dont know r0fl is the real deal and what he says is basically written in stone.




Nino

[Jason Fate]

basically, i think hes been wrong MAYBE twice...hes like jesus...

[lennyj17]

myself

r0lf - are you able to pin-point the new launch date. Or should we just keep checking every week, because no-one seems to know now when the damn thing will be released.

Thanks.

:tu:

[NASCAR14FAN]

Well, to speak to one functiuon that is not one the first is there any possibilty that the Q-Chat version may come sooner then Q4? I know that it's not likely, but I guy can hope, right? I'm looking at this because will I really want the BB Curve ASAP, the lack of MMS causes my much distress:indiff:. I send alot of pics with my phone and going "stone age" by being foreced to e-mail pics is quite strange:1zhelp:. I'm also hoping that MMS/ Picturemail will be enabled on the 2nd version. :music:

[Next Steps]

Well, offically Sprint still hasnt given the stores any idea on a release date. I will check what inventory the warehouse has this week and that would give me a hint as to when its coming out. If stores dont receive shipments by thursday, I think its safe to assume it wont be this month.

[slingbox]

:frustrate
Well you got a better deal then me.They were trying to sell me the 8830 at 299.00 with no extension and my 2 year contract is up in 28 days.Im at the end of the road with sprint and there's no looking back so it seems.

UPDATE,
Problem fixed all is well :headbang2
script works;)

[thermbug]

http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-delays-blackberry-curve-and-sanyo-pro-series-consumer-launch-3326/

[CodyBB]

cont grats sling. glad to see you got something a little better. now, the big question..... are you going to act on it? are you going to LEAVE WM and come over to THE DARK SIDE?

[channel125]

Well, to speak to one functiuon that is not one the first is there any possibilty that the Q-Chat version may come sooner then Q4? I know that it's not likely, but I guy can hope, right? I'm looking at this because will I really want the BB Curve ASAP, the lack of MMS causes my much distress:indiff:. I send alot of pics with my phone and going "stone age" by being foreced to e-mail pics is quite strange:1zhelp:. I'm also hoping that MMS/ Picturemail will be enabled on the 2nd version. :music:

I think they won't say anything anytime soon, since it's buzzed to come out and they will sell out quick.

Also, speaking of MMS, I was playing around on my Pearl in the Help section, and found something about how to send an MMS. But the menus aren't enabled. They shouldn't put that in the help section of the phone, if it's a feature that isn't offered due to the carriers lack of common sense.

[-Drifter-]

Alltel is taking preorders :( (I used zip 45810)

http://wsf3.shopalltel.com/product/promo.htm?devicePrId=34138

[channel125]

Alltel is taking preorders :( (I used zip 45810)

http://wsf3.shopalltel.com/product/promo.htm?devicePrId=34138

Wow this phone is MUCH cheaper everywhere else than it will be with Sprint. Isn't Alltel CDMA?

Thats awesome that they give you a free car chargeer and bluetooth ear piece with it as well. Nice incentive!.

[NINO63004]

It shows $229.99 when I look at it. Sprint curve should be $179.99 as stated in press release. But alltel does have a lower retail price.



Nino

[-Drifter-]

Isn't Alltel CDMA?




Yes they are

[NASCAR14FAN]

I think they won't say anything anytime soon, since it's buzzed to come out and they will sell out quick.

Also, speaking of MMS, I was playing around on my Pearl in the Help section, and found something about how to send an MMS. But the menus aren't enabled. They shouldn't put that in the help section of the phone, if it's a feature that isn't offered due to the carriers lack of common sense.

I agree 100%, but I think of it this way... What the hell would Sprint bring anyphone onto it's network that is not being used to it's fullest? MMS is included with device! Hey Spint, wake the hell up!!!!!!

[NASCAR14FAN]

Alltel is taking preorders :( (I used zip 45810)

http://wsf3.shopalltel.com/product/promo.htm?devicePrId=34138

Does anyone know where thier coverage map is? :irked:

Cause it's not on thier site, what the hell kinda company doesn't post thier coverge on thier site :thought:

[brokenchode]

Does anyone know where thier coverage map is? :irked:

Cause it's not on thier site, what the hell kinda company doesn't post thier coverge on thier site :thought:

its there.
alltel.com - > personal - > wireless plans

[slingbox]

cont grats sling. glad to see you got something a little better. now, the big question..... are you going to act on it?working out a couple kinks before commit...calendar dates come into play :scare:..Time will tell.



are you going to LEAVE WM and come over to THE DARK SIDE?Leave WM...never lol....The dark side yes.
I will go Curve looking forward to adding another line for Treo 800 when available .I cant give up winter time scripting...you know that :)

[slingbox]

Alltel is taking preorders :( (I used zip 45810)

http://wsf3.shopalltel.com/product/promo.htm?devicePrId=34138WOW ,Alltel is throwing in goodies .Were is the love from Sprint:irked:

Alltel
Pre-order the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 today and receive a free Bluetooth headset and car charger!

[NASCAR14FAN]

its there.
alltel.com - > personal - > wireless plans

Found it, thanks bro! :tu:

Does anyone have any experience with Alltel? Customer or support wose? :headbang2

[slingbox]

Spoke to Alltel and they will have Curve in stock on May 1.
Yes a firm date with no run around..pretty amazing huh

[The Beer]

Yea that $70 500 min plan is looking tempting, with BES even, only $10 more than SERO. My wife gets discount with them so drop it even further. With the my circle I would cover my sprint buddies. One thing I can't seem to add/price is txt messages, are they included on the BB?

[so_focus_man]

Wow Thats Bananas

[JerryL]

Does anyone think the Sprint delay was due to the addition of the 4.5 OS to the Curve? Perhaps they are having problems with that. I believe the software for the Pearl and the Curve are very similar. I don't know why they would delay it for 4.3, unless they are installing version 4.5 on it.

[STAR358]

Leave WM...never lol....The dark side yes.
I will go Curve looking forward to adding another line for Treo 800 when available .I cant give up winter time scripting...you know that :)[/QUOTE]

Just wondering why you like WM so much vs BB os, I have been very interested in getting the Curve, but am familier with windows and not with BB os, What are the advantages vs disadvantages? help me decide...:confused: Treo 800w or Curve 8330?

[slingbox]

Leave WM...never lol....The dark side yes.
I will go Curve looking forward to adding another line for Treo 800 when available .I cant give up winter time scripting...you know that :)

Just wondering why you like WM so much vs BB os, I have been very interested in getting the Curve, but am familier with windows and not with BB os, What are the advantages vs disadvantages? help me decide...:confused: Treo 800w or Curve 8330?Blackberry OS is very very stable giving the user worry free use.The WM OS on the ether hand does have some issues when it comes to freezing up / Soft resets on many devices currently available .Its much easier to tweak WM OS / register which I like when it come to building apps for it....Basically more freedom

[CodyBB]

Does anyone think the Sprint delay was due to the addition of the 4.5 OS to the Curve? Perhaps they are having problems with that. I believe the software for the Pearl and the Curve are very similar. I don't know why they would delay it for 4.3, unless they are installing version 4.5 on it.

you know. i have been afraid to say it, but i was thinking the same thing. the pearl/curve are two close to have big problems with. know one ever siad which carrier would get 4.5 first.

i would love to see them(sprint) delay it for wanting to include something like this. even mms would be sweet.

to just say they had problems with the normal 4.3 os is weird.

[lennyj17]

Does anyone know where thier coverage map is? :irked:

Cause it's not on thier site, what the hell kinda company doesn't post thier coverge on thier site :thought:

I believe MMS is the reason the Phone has been delayed. Sprint ususally never delays a phone to the likes of VZW. And the Delay comes around the same time they plan to release an MMS update for all WM and BB phones.

I so my money is this was the reason the curve was pulled and delayed. For that I will wait.

[slingbox]

One thing I can't seem to add/price is txt messages, are they included on the BB?They are included .The only thing missing from there plan is GPS which cost 10.00 a month

[-Drifter-]

Does anyone think the Sprint delay was due to the addition of the 4.5 OS to the Curve? Perhaps they are having problems with that. I believe the software for the Pearl and the Curve are very similar. I don't know why they would delay it for 4.3, unless they are installing version 4.5 on it.

I highly doubt that the Curve will be shipped with 4.5. The GSM carriers almost always get the new OS before any of the CDMA carriers. 4.2 for the 8703e was just released within the past few months whereas the GSM version was out for at least 6+ months prior.

P.S. No name change yet codyppc? :p

[NASCAR14FAN]

I believe MMS is the reason the Phone has been delayed. Sprint ususally never delays a phone to the likes of VZW. And the Delay comes around the same time they plan to release an MMS update for all WM and BB phones.

I so my money is this was the reason the curve was pulled and delayed. For that I will wait.

I only pray that that is true! :headbang2 I hope that we can get a clearification from someone that could answer that question for us. If that is the reason the the delay, I would have no issue waiting till June.

There is one person that I'm 90% sure could answer that question for us! Where is the answer man, r0fl

[The Beer]

You know I looked at the Alltel plans and I must say it's not that bad.

Sprint has until the Alltel launch. In Omaha, Sprint coverage is good however it's a fact Alltel has the best coverage in Nebraska in general as they where one of the original Analog carriers here (Omaha Cellular and Lincoln Telephone Cellular).

I intended to go Simply Everything (If my discount sticks) however the Alltel deal is pretty good too, and I can auctually get it!

[Dragonman]

You know I looked at the Alltel plans and I must say it's not that bad.

Sprint has until the Alltel launch. In Omaha, Sprint coverage is good however it's a fact Alltel has the best coverage in Nebraska in general as they where one of the original Analog carriers here (Omaha Cellular and Lincoln Telephone Cellular).

I intended to go Simply Everything (If my discount sticks) however the Alltel deal is pretty good too, and I can auctually get it!

There are NO additional discounts of ANY kind allowed on Simply Everything Unlimited.

[gopdon]

There are NO additional discounts of ANY kind allowed on Simply Everything Unlimited.
and you can't add extra lines, if you do the SEP is only $5 cheaper for that extra line. That makes it a non starter for me.

[The Beer]

What happens if you already have a corp discount on your account, do they remove it?

[NASCAR14FAN]

There are NO additional discounts of ANY kind allowed on Simply Everything Unlimited.

Not true, I still have mine...

[NINO63004]

I believe on the Unlimited Simply Everything Plan you cannot have discounts at all.




Nino

[Curve]

There are NO additional discounts of ANY kind allowed on Simply Everything Unlimited.


Might be talking about getting the Simply Everything 450/900... in which case the discounts will stick.

[helchacha]

I am not liking sprint anymore. I have 3 lines that need to be upgraded and I wanted to get this phone. They dont have it. 2nd Line was for my wife apparently the notes on the account are no longer on the account so she has to wait till june to get her phone upgraded. Sprint better do something quick or they will be losing $250 a month deal from me. Looks like retention is finally gonna get a call from me.

[Curve]

What happens if you already have a corp discount on your account, do they remove it?

The discount doesn't disappear within Ensemble and no they don't remove it, it just isn't applied to the Simply Everything ($99) plan on the line. Just like for those who have corporate discounts and TEP.... they still have the discount, it just isn't applied to that specific add-on.


Not true, I still have mine...

Are you on the $99.99 Simply Everything plan? If so and you are still receiving your discounts can you show us proof? Like post the information that you see on your online bill in the forum minus your personal info.

I know they work with the 450/900 SE but never have I heard or seen anyone who has it working on the $99 SE. If you have that, then thats definitely a first.

[NINO63004]

Nascar is on the $69.99 plan.




Nino

[NASCAR14FAN]

Nascar is on the $69.99 plan.




Nino

Yeah, what he said :wavey:

[helchacha]

Hey look sprintusers.com is getting some love on other sites. Also another false rumor of curve coming out next sunday.

http://www.geardiary.com/2008/04/21/sprint-blackberry-curve-8330-best-guess-launch-date-is-now-april-27/

[CodyBB]

Hey look sprintusers.com is getting some love on other sites. Also another false rumor of curve coming out next sunday.

http://www.geardiary.com/2008/04/21/sprint-blackberry-curve-8330-best-guess-launch-date-is-now-april-27/


lol. everyone's got a guess. :D

[The Beer]

I just want to see the love from Sprint and either release the d*mn phone or tell us when they will release the da*n phone.

[slingbox]

I just want to see the love from Sprint and either release the d*mn phone or tell us when they will release the da*n phone.I agree!
June 1st is a firm date for Red Curve yet black Curve release still remains a mystery .They could drop
it on April 27th - June 1st...Nobody at sprint can give straight answers .

[Chrscott22]

I really hope the curve doesn't have any memory leak issues

[CodyBB]

I really hope the curve doesn't have any memory leak issues

that's what i am saying.... sprint, take your time and make it good. this phone should last me a long time if it doesn't have any big buggs like memory issues.

altho, the memory issues can be fixed with updates. i still dont want any.

[Next Steps]

As of today, the sprint warehouse still has 0 Curve's in stock. Now, if the phone is gonna come out this month, the warehouse better get them in by wednesday, because the stores will need to get them by Friday. I am gonna guess engadget got wrong info from Sprint, because I just cant see the phone coming in time for an April launch.

[ludachris195]

As of today, the sprint warehouse still has 0 Curve's in stock. Now, if the phone is gonna come out this month, the warehouse better get them in by wednesday, because the stores will need to get them by Friday. I am gonna guess engadget got wrong info from Sprint, because I just cant see the phone coming in time for an April launch.

i tend to agree with you, especially since you've been right (sans tact, occasionally) about the dates so far. I don't want to believe it, but I think that it won't be April...

[cspeedracer54]

this curve lunch scares me for the upcomming samsung instinct lunch.....

[NASCAR14FAN]

this curve lunch scares me for the upcomming samsung instinct lunch.....

Your talking about 2 phone that may attract different customers. I think those who want the Curve will wait for it. those who want the instinct, will get that. I think there will not be too much cross over.

[CodyBB]

i cant believe the instink is even talked about here. to me they sound like to different worlds. one for kids and one for well.... big kids

[ar15kaizoku]

I'm just amazed at the hype and drooling that a BlackBerry that made its debut (albeit in GSM form) over 6 months ago has garnered. With that said...yeah, I want one. :)

[east]

I apologize in advance if this is just one more drop in the bucket...

I was at my local Sprint store today in Brooklyn Heights and several employees were looking at Curve promotional materials. I noticed a long relatively thin poster with the Curve on it. One of the employees told me they expect it this or next week :confused:

[ejpnyc]

I called employee care earlier today on another matter and the rep told me that the curve had limited release yesterday (select stores only) and set for nationwide release TBD.:confused:

Believe it or not!?!:huh:

[vader650]

Well, to speak to one functiuon that is not one the first is there any possibilty that the Q-Chat version may come sooner then Q4? I know that it's not likely, but I guy can hope, right? I'm looking at this because will I really want the BB Curve ASAP, the lack of MMS causes my much distress:indiff:. I send alot of pics with my phone and going "stone age" by being foreced to e-mail pics is quite strange:1zhelp:. I'm also hoping that MMS/ Picturemail will be enabled on the 2nd version. :music:

The Curve won't support MMS?:confused:

[NINO63004]

The Curve won't support MMS?:confused:

No and neither does the pearl. All sprint smartphones except palm OS do not do MMS.



Nino

[channel125]

No and neither does the pearl. All sprint smartphones except palm OS do not do MMS.



Nino


I still don't understand what the big deal is about releasing a BB with MMS enabled. Although, the help sections in the handset themselves advise you how to do it, with options that don't even exist.

[phobium]

I called employee care earlier today on another matter and the rep told me that the curve had limited release yesterday (select stores only) and set for nationwide release TBD.:confused:

Believe it or not!?!:huh:

Not. :tu:

[NINO63004]

I still don't understand what the big deal is about releasing a BB with MMS enabled. Although, the help sections in the handset themselves advise you how to do it, with options that don't even exist.

It's something with the software and apparently sprint hasn't paid to get it or they just dont add it. Not 100% sure but I know sprint obviously does not included it.



Nino

[noweakness]

Your talking about 2 phone that may attract different customers. I think those who want the Curve will wait for it. those who want the instinct, will get that. I think there will not be too much cross over.

Not me, I was contemplating getting the Curve if it came out early enough (like yesterday) and hold off on the instinct. But if the release date is the same might as well save my money especially if I save $30/month of data plan and I can get my picture/video mail. I think they call it, having your cake and eating it too.

I love smart phones and even though the BB may be more "business" directed, I know more kids with Pearls than I do adults. So you can look at it either way.

[noweakness]

"Here's the meat from the now is good website:
"Purchase of the Instinct requires activation on an Everything plan, starting at $69.99. Existing customers can switch to Everything plans without extending their contract. New line activations require a two-year agreement. Instinct requires an Everything plan for key features to function appropriately. Customers currently may not switch to a service plan for the Instinct other than an Everything plan."

Well according to this it looks like a lose lose situation for me. If I switch to the Curve, I might as well go for an SEP to include BIS if I to go through all that trouble. Wouldn't be that big of a deal if I didn't have extra lines. :frustrate

[Next Steps]

I called employee care earlier today on another matter and the rep told me that the curve had limited release yesterday (select stores only) and set for nationwide release TBD.:confused:

Believe it or not!?!:huh:

To quote Perry Cox from Scrubs:

WRONG
WRONG
WRONG
WRONG

WRONG
WRONG
WRONG
WRONG

WRONG!

[champaigno]

^^^^^ lmfao!

[davidatfsu]

I apologize in advance if this is just one more drop in the bucket...

I was at my local Sprint store today in Brooklyn Heights and several employees were looking at Curve promotional materials. I noticed a long relatively thin poster with the Curve on it. One of the employees told me they expect it this or next week :confused:

Someone at the Crackberry forums posted a picture of the poster. That's either good news, or the store is promoting the phone prematurely.

[-Drifter-]

Ok. From what it looks like, Sprint may have been waiting on OS 4.3. The other Curve models are on 4.2.x. It looks like 4.3.x for the 8330, was just release last night for Bell Mobility. This may be what we've been waiting for :)

[Tarhonky]

whats good about 4.3???

[-Drifter-]

whats good about 4.3???

Not sure at this time. I planned on checking after I get out of this meeting :)

[Tarhonky]

Lol Hurry Up I'll Start Looking!

[thundrbird1]

Like always, we have to hurry up and wait :(. Oh well soon we all will have the much anticipated Curve :)
:wavey:

[CodyBB]

Ok. From what it looks like, Sprint may have been waiting on OS 4.3. The other Curve models are on 4.2.x. It looks like 4.3.x for the 8330, was just release last night for Bell Mobility. This may be what we've been waiting for :)

telus i know for sure had 4.3.0.124 when it was released. i can't see any of these cdma curves being released without 4.3.

i would say this is not the reason.

4.3.0.124 was not just released last night. it was thought made abailable to download last night. carriers have had it for a long time.

[CodyBB]

whats good about 4.3???

this is just a operating system update. some may now it as a ROM update.

4.3 enabled voice recording and video recording. 4.2 and earlier didn't do this.

a nice update for many.

nothing to get excited about, not like 4.5 will be. :fingers::Popcorn2::D

[vader650]

No and neither does the pearl. All sprint smartphones except palm OS do not do MMS.



Nino

I thought the Curve supported MMS. E-mailing pics to people sucks, because not everyone has e-mail to their phone. And circumventing the matter is time consuming. I really need the option to do MMS. That's why I want to get rid of my Mogul. Sprint is making me want to leave. Everyone else I know that has a BB on other carriers can do MMS. The only attraction right now is the calling plan, because you don't have to have a separte BB data plan with the Simple Everything plan.

[-Drifter-]

telus i know for sure had 4.3.0.124 when it was released. i can't see any of these cdma curves being released without 4.3.

i would say this is not the reason.

4.3.0.124 was not just released last night. it was thought made abailable to download last night. carriers have had it for a long time.

I should have stated, the official 4.3.x was just made available for download last night.

I can't validate the Telus software version as the 8330 is not listed on their dropdown on the BB site.

AT&T & Rogers are currently running 4.2.x software on their curve handsets. I can't validate T-Mobile since I don't have a # to access their download site.

You'll notice that the CDMA carriers usually fall behind the GSM ones when it comes to software updates. This may be the first time its the other way around.

[NINO63004]

I thought the Curve supported MMS. E-mailing pics to people sucks, because not everyone has e-mail to their phone. And circumventing the matter is time consuming. I really need the option to do MMS. That's why I want to get rid of my Mogul. Sprint is making me want to leave. Everyone else I know that has a BB on other carriers can do MMS. The only attraction right now is the calling plan, because you don't have to have a separte BB data plan with the Simple Everything plan.

The Curve supports MMS but sprint does not implement it on the phone.



Nino

[ECLIPSE06]

I'm not active all of the time and what i say might not carry alot of weight but just my two cents. The info that im getting is leading me to belive the release day of the 27th and instore day of May 1st.

[nclee]

Can someone tell me why sprint jacked up the price of the 8830 on 4/20? Does this mean that the curve's price will be higher when it's finally released?:confused:

[cabernetcashmer]

Can someone tell me why sprint jacked up the price of the 8830 on 4/20? Does this mean that the curve's price will be higher when it's finally released?:confused:

I don't think that is specifically BB related. They upped the price of the Mogul and the Q9c as well.

[ECLIPSE06]

The price increase on the phones isto prepare the market for the insertion of the new handsets. A larger price difference on a new handset to ad older model will always make the purchase of the new model more gratifying.

[helchacha]

So are we still at $179 for the curve or has that changed also? You never know with sprint.

[The Beer]

So are we still at $179 for the curve or has that changed also? You never know with sprint.There is a picture on Crackberry with a poster $599 Retail - $250 Instant - $100 MIR = $249.99

So $349.99 OTD Yuck.

Still want it.

[-Drifter-]

Here is the Curve device info from the Sprint developers site Part 1

Model Number: SP8330RIM
Style: PDA
CLDC version: CLDC 1.1
MIDP version: MIDP 2.0
Main Features:

* Camera and External Memory
* Bluetooth and GPS
* JavaME and WAP 2.0
* EVDO and CDMA Network
* Qwerty Keyboard

Features
Camera
GPS
Music Store Capable
External Memory
Full Keyboard
Bluetooth

Hardware

FCC ID L6ARBU20CW

Main LCD Display

Main Display (Yes) Yes
Display size (w x h) in inches 2.08 x 1.48
Display type (STN, TFT, other - specify) TFT
Main Display Resolution (provide details) (QVGA, etc.) 320x240
Menu Structure:
Support Sprint 3 x 3 menu (Yes/No) No
Support Sprint 4 x 3 menu (176 x 220 min) (Yes/No) No
QVGA menu (Yes/No)
Support other customizable menu (Yes/No) If yes, please explain No
Main Display has Color (Yes/No) Yes
Number of colors in Main Display (list number) 65k
Number of text lines displayable (list number) Variable - depends on the font size
Text Characters per line (list number) Variable - depends on the font size
Main Display Pixel Dimensions (width x height) 320x240
Height of Icons bar No
Height of Clock bar No
Height of QCIF No
Height of Banner bar No
Height of Softkey bar No
Usable Pixels No
Main Display Total Pixel count (w x h) 76800
List the physical dimensions of one pixel (i.e. 1mm x 1mm, etc.)
Main Display Pixel Aspect Ratio (list) 1:1
Backlight API(Yes/No) Yes
Portrait to Landscape API (Yes/No) No

Sub LCD Display

Sub Display (Yes/No) No
Sub Display size (w x h) in inches No
Sub Display type (STN, TFT, other - specify) No
Sub Display Resolution (provide details) No
Sub Display has Color (Yes/No) No
Number of colors in Sub Display (list number) No
Sub Display Total Pixel Count (width x height) No
Sub Display Pixel Aspect Ratio (list) No
External Display Controls (play, pause,…) No

Ring Tones Capabilities

MIDI Ringer (max file size) Yes (300k)
QCELP Ringer (max file size) No
MP3 Ringer (max file size) Yes (size limited to avail memory)
AAC Ringer (max file size) Yes (size limited to avail memory)
AAC+ Ringer (max file size) Yes (size limited to avail memory)
Video Ringer (max file size) No
How many chords supported? (list) 16 Polyphonic
no traditional; but 24 ringers similar to
How many traditional ring tones are included? 8130
How many melodic ring tones are included? No
Support animated ringtones (Yes/No) No
Support voice ringers (Yes/No) No
Downloadable Ringers - from VM (Yes/No) No

Graphic Capabilities

H.264 w/AAC (Yes/No) Yes
H.264 2/AMR-NB (Yes/No) Yes
H.264 w/QCP (Yes/No) No
MPEG4 w/AAC+ (Yes/No) Yes
MPEG4 w/AMR-NB (Yes/No) Yes
Camera Camera Yes
Enhanced Picture Mail Application Specification for Mobile Stations
If using PM 5.1.x - list version of MCL supported No
Camera Technology (CMOS, CCD, other - specify) CMOS
Maximum Resolution (list in pixels) 1600x1200
Camera - Usable pixels on the display (list) 1600x1200
CIF (Yes/No) No
VGA (Yes/No) No
QVGA (Yes/No) No
Mega Pixel (list number of mega pixels) 2
Color Tone/ Picture Effects (provide details) B&W, Sepia
Brightness (provide details) No
Shutter sound options (how many?) 1
Shutter sound options (list what they are) click
Camera - Self Timer (Yes/No) No
Sensor Type (list) CMOS
Embedded Flash (Yes/No) Yes
Camera - Digital Zoom (list X times) 5x
Camera - Optical Zoom (list X times) No
Auto Focus (Yes/No) No
Camera Lens - Aperture (list) f2.8
Camera Lens - Shutter Speed (list) Electronic rolling shutter from 1/5s to 1/15s
Macro Lens (Yes/No) No
Pictbridge Printer support with USB cable (Yes/No) No
Dedicated Camera Button (Yes/No) Yes, however right side convenience key
default is Camera but is user configurable
If Yes, location of camera button (i.e. left side, right side, keypad) Right side
List any additional camera capabilities Auto white balance, preset white
balances, night mode, low light indicator

Video

Video Camera (Yes/No) Yes
Mime Types (list) video/3gpp
Video Format (list) H263, MPEG4
Display size (w x h)
Video Bit rate (list)
Record time (list) video are limited by size, not time
File Formats (list all formats) 3gp
Audio Format (list all fomats) AMR-NB 12.2 kbps
Frame rate (list)
Audio Bit rate (list)
File Size (KB) Half of available SD card memory
Video Capabilities
Video - Self Timer (Yes/No) Yes
Flash / Movie light (Yes/No) Torch Mode
Video - Digital Zoom (list X times) No
Video - Optical Zoom (list X times) No
White Balance / Brightness (provide details) Auto white balance and brightness
Device supports Normal, Black and White
Color Tone (provide details) and Sepia
Customizable shutter sounds (how many?) No
Customizable shutter sounds (list what they are) No
Self-Portrait Video Mode (Yes/No) No
Long Video Capture (Yes/No) Yes, limited by available memory
Sprint Video Mail (Yes/No) No
List any additional video capabilities (provide details)

Part 2 in next post

[-Drifter-]

Part 2

Chipset Information

Qualcomm MSM6550

Memory

RAM Memory Type (List) PSRAM
RAM (Mbyte) 32MB
ROM (Flash) Memory Type (List) NOR
ROM (Mbyte) 96MB
OEM Heap memory available to other BREW applications (MB) No
SDHC compliance (Yes/No) No
Cookie Storage capacity (KB) limited by avail memory
Removable Memory (Yes/No) Yes
Sprint Removable Memory Implementation Guide (v 1.0, 1.1a) Yes
Removable Memory Type (List) MicroSD
List Maximum GB supported for Micro/Mini Removable Memory card 16GB
Available Internal File System Space
Remove Memory without removing battery (Yes/No) Yes
Total download capacity (MB) limited by avail memory
Available Internal AMS Memory No

General Information

Sprint Location Based Services Functional Requirements (v.1.0)
Control Plane MS-Assisted (Yes/No) Yes
Control Plane Idle Mode Query (Service Option 35) (Yes/No) Yes
User Plane MS-Assisted (Yes/No) No
User Plane MS-Based (Yes/No) Yes
JAVA App Auto-launch / WAP Push Registry (Yes/No) No
User Plane Qualcomm Java Application Extension (Yes/No) No
User Plane JSR 179 support (Yes/No) Yes
Autonomous GPS (Yes/No) Yes
Simultaneous GPS (Yes/No) Yes
MIDP 2.0 Security Framework (Yes/No) Yes
Network Initiated V2 Single Shot Location (Yes/No) No
Network Initiated V2 Periodic Location (Yes/No) No
V2 Verification and Notification (V/N/Both) No
Sprint Device Status API (Yes/No) No
Sprint Device External LCD API (Yes/No) No
Sprint Media v1.0 Extension (Yes/No) No
Sprint Muglet v1.0 Extension (Yes/No) No
Sprint System v1.0 Extension (Yes/No) No
Sprint System v2.0 Extension (Yes/No) No
Sprint System v2.1 Extension (Yes/No) No
Sprint System v2.1.1 Extension (Yes/No)
Sprint Location Extension API (Yes/No) No

Data Networks

1XRTT (Yes/No) Yes
EVDO (Yes/No) Yes
EVDO Rev A or Rev 0 Rev 0
1900 MHz CDMA (Yes/No) Yes
AMPS (Yes/No) No
Band Class 10 (Yes/No) No
Band Class 14 (Yes/No) No
WDR (Wireless Data Roaming) (Yes/No) Yes
List Frequency - (Single-Band, Dual-Band (1900 CDMA & 800 Analog), Digital Dual-Band,
or Dual-Band / Tri-Mode) Digital Dual Band (800/1900)
EVRC-B (Yes/No) Yes
GSM (Yes/No) No
WAP Push (Yes/No) Yes
WiFi (Yes/No) No
WiFi Specification (1.0) No
VoIP (Yes/No) No

Software

J2ME Characteristics

Java support (Yes/No) Yes
Java Version (list) MIDP 2.0
JVM Version and Vendor
Sprint J2ME Requirements (v 3.0, 3.1, 3.1.1) 3.0
Sprint Application Management System (AMS) Requirement (v 3.0, 3.1, 3.1.1) Sprint CDMA Mobile Java Service Platform (v. 1.0 draft 2) No
Audio Codec Support (audio/) MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+, WMA
Canvas Display size (Height x Width) 320x240
Device Classification (Vision/Camera/Multimedia/Business) Camera/Multimedia/Business
External LCD Size (Height x Width) No
Full Screen Display size (Height x Width) 320x240
Image Capture type (JPEG/BMP/PNG/etc.) JPEG
Input Capabilities (Keypad, Qwerty, Touch Screen) Qwerty, Trackball
Java Heap Size (KB) No
Key press simultaneously (Yes/No) Yes
Maximum Image Capture Resolution (height x width) 1600 x 1200
MIDP 1.0 / CLDC 1.0 (Yes/No) No
MIDP 2.0 / CLDC 1.1 (Yes/No) Yes
Minimum Image Capture Resolution (height x width) 640 x 480
Protocol Support (http, https, rtsp, etc.) HTTP, HTTPS, Socket, Secure Sockets,
UPD, Comm and
ServerSocketConnection, RTSP, RTP &
SDP
Restrictions on JAR size (KB) No
Runtime Memory (KB)
Usable Pixel dimensions (w x h) 320x240
Video Codec Support (video/) MPEG-4 Simple Profile Level 3, H.263
Profile 0 , Level 30, H.264 Baseline, WMV
JSR-75 (File Connection) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-75 (PIM) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-118 (required for Vision devices) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-120 (Messaging) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-135 (MultiMedia) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-139 (CLDC) (required for Vision devices) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-179 (Location API) (Yes/No) Yes
Sprint PCS Java Class Extensions (v1.3, 2.0, 2.1, 2.1.1) No Supports RIM Extensions – Equivalent to Sprint 2.1
JSR-172 (Web Services) (Yes/No)
JSR-172 (XML Parsing) (Yes/NO
JSR-177 (Security-Crypto) (Yes/No) No (APDU only)
JSR-180 (Session Initiated Protocol) (Yes/No)
JSR-184 (3D-graphics) (Yes/No) No
JSR-185 (JTWI) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-205 (WMA 2.0) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-211 (Content Handler) (Yes/No) Yes
JSR-226 (Scalable vector graphics) (Yes/No) No
JSR-229 (Payment API) (Yes/No)
JSR-234 (Advanced MultiMedia Supplements) (Yes/No) No
JSR-238 (Internationalization) (Yes/No)
JSR-239 (Java Bindings for OpenGL ES) (Yes/No)
JSR-248 (MSA SubSet) (Yes/No) No
JSR-248 (MSA Full Stack) (Yes/No) No
MVM (Multi-tasking Virtual Machine) (Yes/No) Yes
MIDlet can run in background (Yes/No) Yes
Max # of concurrently running MIDlets (1 foreground + x background MIDlets) Single Instance Virtual Machine (Yes/No)
QJAE (Yes/No) No
Qualcomm Location API (Yes/No) No

Browser Features

Support Web Browser (Yes/No) Yes
Supplier (list) BlackBerry
4.3.0
Full Internet Browser
Version (list version #) 4.3.0
Type (WAP or Full) Internet Browser Full Internet Browser
Sprint Browser User Interface Specification (1.0) No
Sprint Browser Requirements (4.2.2, 5.0, 5.0.1) Yes, 5.01
Sprint Default CSS (5.0.x) No
Sprint WCSS Requirements (1.3.x, 1.4, 1.4.1) No
Sprint Custom Pictogram Requirements (1.3.x) No
Sprint UA Prof Requirements (1.8.x) Yes, 1.8
Network Awareness Header support (Yes/No) No
Multi-part MIME (Yes/No) Yes
Sprint pre-cache (Yes/No) No
Mixed (Yes/No) Yes
GZIP/deflate (Yes/No) No
Maximum number of cookies (list) limited by avail memory
Maximum memory available for cookie storage (list) Maximum page size supported limited by avail memory
Maximum URL length (in char) 256KB
Maximum cache supported (Kbytes) 64KB
Maximum pipeline depth (number)
Maximum number of bookmarks supported (number) Image/Multimedia
Image/Multimedia - Image Formats (list) JPG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, WBMP, PNG,
TIFF
Image/Multimedia - Audio Formats (list) MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC, WAV
Image/Multimedia - Video Formats (list) H.263, and Mpeg-4 (simple profile +
BVOPS)
Markup languages supported (list) WML 1.3, WBXML, WMLScript, XHTML
MP 1.0.
Main Display Usable Pixel size (W x H) 320x240

[CodyBB]

drifter.... nice specs.

[helchacha]

Damn nice work drifter.

[Next Steps]

Someone at the Crackberry forums posted a picture of the poster. That's either good news, or the store is promoting the phone prematurely.

They shipped new graphics for all the stores and one of the graphics thats in the section where the Curve will be planogrammed has a big picture of the Curve on it. Again, all this stuff was planned months ago before they knew the Curve was going to be delayed.

[rhwong88]

sorry nino but yea E-care just sent me this ....
I will be happy to assist you regarding your inquiry about the release date of the blackberry 8330 curve. You can now purchase the blackberry 8330 curve by logging in to Sprint.com and selecting My Sprint or visit the Sprint Store at a location near you. To find a store in your area, please visit www.sprintstorelocator.com. .

what is going on with sprint?

[helchacha]

sorry nino but yea E-care just sent me this ....
I will be happy to assist you regarding your inquiry about the release date of the blackberry 8330 curve. You can now purchase the blackberry 8330 curve by logging in to Sprint.com and selecting My Sprint or visit the Sprint Store at a location near you. To find a store in your area, please visit www.sprintstorelocator.com. .

what is going on with sprint?

They are all smoking ganja. I wish there was a complaint box for hesse and not someone just responding to his emails saying whatever they wanted to say. Sprint customer services sux.

[RicoRich196]

They are all smoking ganja. I wish there was a complaint box for hesse and not someone just responding to his emails saying whatever they wanted to say. Sprint customer services sux.

Funniest thing I've heard all day, thanks!

[rhwong88]

for reals. I called cust care earlier and heard no time frame... then I get this email.. what a crazy wireless world

[gregnauman]

Went into the sprint store this afternoon and they said the curve would be out on the 24th. Course I didnt ask if that was April or May. :frustrate

[NINO63004]

Went into the sprint store this afternoon and they said the curve would be out on the 24th. Course I didnt ask if that was April or May. :frustrate

Funny they said that b/c when I had my g/f call last week they told her the 24th of April. I will call maybe tonight or tomorrow to see if it is going to come out. Doubting it though.



Nino

[gregnauman]

Funny they said that b/c when I had my g/f call last week they told her the 24th of April. I will call maybe tonight or tomorrow to see if it is going to come out. Doubting it though.
Nino

Lets home its only two more days :tu:

[NINO63004]

Just called my Sprint store and spoke with the manager. It will not be out on the 24th. They do not have the shipments in at all. She told me to call back on Friday when they usually get their shipments in. She sounded like she felt bad it wasn't out and that she told me they dont have it.

I had my Girlfriend call as well and they told her middle of May and a cost of $320 before $100 MIR.



Nino

[rhwong88]

how many stories is sprint trying to sell? this is nuts. forget the curve for now imma buy GTA 4 . at least rockstar keeps their promise

[phobium]

how many stories is sprint trying to sell? this is nuts. forget the curve for now imma buy GTA 4 . at least rockstar keeps their promise

LOL. The irony of this post is that GTA4 was supposed to come out back in October of last year and was pushed back to April 29th of this year.

[RicoRich196]

LOL. The irony of this post is that GTA4 was supposed to come out back in October of last year and was pushed back to April 29th of this year.

But at least on 4/25 we know that Rockstar isn't going to "magically experience software issues" and push it back to a TBD date. :td:

Also at least with Rockstar we know what games they are working on and they tell us when there is a delay and why. It's not like Sprint who keeps us under a rock until 15mins before the phone is launched.

[gregnauman]

Lets hope its only two more days :tu:


there I fixed it hope sounds better than home

[gregnauman]

Just called my Sprint store and spoke with the manager. It will not be out on the 24th. They do not have the shipments in at all. She told me to call back on Friday when they usually get their shipments in. She sounded like she felt bad it wasn't out and that she told me they dont have it.

I had my Girlfriend call as well and they told her middle of May and a cost of $320 before $100 MIR.



Nino


This is what I hate about sprint, and I have been with them for 10 years. Cant they just give us a straight answer.

[RicoRich196]

This is what I hate about sprint, and I have been with them for 10 years. Cant they just give us a straight answer.

No they can't because that would make too much sense.

[channel125]

More than I needed to know. Thanks! :-) j/k quite interesting though.

[MsRandall]

I was hot and heavy for the curve...the longer I wait the more I experience a decrease in lust for it personally....I will probably still get one since 2 lines will get new pricing...as per executive service notes due to my half azz migration that lost all upgrade dates

Side note we want things now but the ironic thing is if the phone was released with issues...this forum would be lit up like a xmas tree with complaints about the quality and the waste of money it was....

[-Drifter-]

Side note we want things now but the ironic thing is if the phone was released with issues...this forum would be lit up like a xmas tree with complaints about the quality and the waste of money it was....

Truer words have never been spoken :tu:

[The Beer]

So who will be the first to torture telesales this morning?

[-Drifter-]

Not sure if anyone else has noticed, but the 8330 is listed on the latest rebate form. The rebate is for $100

http://www.nextel.com/assets/pdfs/en/promotions/mir_042008.pdf

[CodyBB]

Not sure if anyone else has noticed, but the 8330 is listed on the latest rebate form. The rebate is for $100

http://www.nextel.com/assets/pdfs/en/promotions/mir_042008.pdf

yes, that was posted a few hundred pages back in that first thread. at that time it was also meantioned that the rebate expired may 31st. implying we would/should get it before then.

drifter, is the expiration date still may 31st?

[NINO63004]

Offers says it ends on 5/31/08. But I wonder if this form was put together before the delay happened.

off topic here but the 6700 still shows a $100 rebate lol



Nino

[-Drifter-]

With no new dates speculated, this thread really died :(

[mike068]

Hi people I called CS/telesales late last night, I was taking care of my normal over billing issues so I decided to inquire about the Curve and they have no clue on delivery date at this point. Hopefully it will be soon.

[jhendrickson]

I have been wanting to replace my dying Mogul for some time and have been anxiously watching the Curve. Here is every release date that I have heard from TeleSales, in-store reps, and my Business Account Representative.

April 16th (web)
April 17th (in-store)
April 20th (web)
By the end of April (in-store)
Sometime in May (Telesales)
Mid-May (Telesales)
End of May (Telesales/web)
June 1st (from my Business Account Rep this morning)

My Rep told me that Sprint really does not know when exactly this phone is coming out and that they are telling people June 1st. He also said there is an issue they are sorting out that is holding up the release. I don't remember specifically what he said so I won't fuel the speculation with inaccurate information.

The folks in TeleSales all have conflicting information and the in-store reps I've spoken to have absolutely no clue what is going on with this phone.

So...who knows...hopefully soon because this Mogul is going to get run over if it continues to prevent me from answering calls all the time.

[mike068]

I have hearing and reading from a bunch of places June 1 but recently read here and some place else the April 24. I am not sure when and I don't think anyone else does ether so I guess when it does come out we will know at that point and go from there. But I hope its soon because I cant stand these junk Katana DLX's any more and I have a good deal setup for myself.

[randomman]

Here's my question. With the "technical issues" still seemingly unresolved, what is the reasonable timeframe to expect the product to become available once things are resolved?

Even if the hard product is done, they will need to load software, complete packaging, and ship to the right stores/warehouses. Likey that the units are already in the US, but may need to wait on shipping/customs/etc from Canada...

This delay may be longer than expected.

randomman

[The Beer]

Here's my question. With the "technical issues" still seemingly unresolved, what is the reasonable timeframe to expect the product to become available once things are resolved?

Even if the hard product is done, they will need to load software, complete packaging, and ship to the right stores/warehouses. Likey that the units are already in the US, but may need to wait on shipping/customs/etc from Canada...

This delay may be longer than expected.

randommanHave you ever ordered an engraved iPod?

China to your door in 2 days.

It's amazing.

[randomman]

Wow, I had to look this up but you are absolutely right. The engraving is performed in China. I always assumed a warehouse in the US...

Good work.

[ilovesprint8]

gotta say, I am very happy I am no longer stressing over the curve release date

I am learning the blackberry way on my 8830 and hopefully will be fluent when the curve arrives...whenever... and I honestly now dont care when!!

[slingbox]

gotta say, I am very happy I am no longer stressing over the curve release date

I am learning the blackberry way on my 8830 and hopefully will be fluent when the curve arrives...whenever... and I honestly now dont care when!!My 8830 arrived today and I'm loving it. I'm no longer in rush mode for Curve.
When its released the 8830 goes back to sprint and they send my Curve.:headbang2

[Replika]

I have been wanting to replace my dying Mogul for some time and have been anxiously watching the Curve. Here is every release date that I have heard from TeleSales, in-store reps, and my Business Account Representative.

April 16th (web)
April 17th (in-store)
April 20th (web)
By the end of April (in-store)
Sometime in May (Telesales)
Mid-May (Telesales)
End of May (Telesales/web)
June 1st (from my Business Account Rep this morning)

My Rep told me that Sprint really does not know when exactly this phone is coming out and that they are telling people June 1st. He also said there is an issue they are sorting out that is holding up the release. I don't remember specifically what he said so I won't fuel the speculation with inaccurate information.

The folks in TeleSales all have conflicting information and the in-store reps I've spoken to have absolutely no clue what is going on with this phone.

So...who knows...hopefully soon because this Mogul is going to get run over if it continues to prevent me from answering calls all the time.

My sprint rep and store manager and CSO have informed me first week of may or last week of this month and pricing is going to be around $600. Probably $400-$450 with a $100 MIR is what im guessing so same price as the mogul atleast thats what im thinking.

[Next Steps]

Well, still no Curve's in the Sprint warehouse. Also, the latest playbook doesnt have the Curve release date listed anywhere for the next 4 weeks.

[RicoRich196]

My 8830 arrived today and I'm loving it. I'm no longer in rush mode for Curve.
When its released the 8830 goes back to sprint and they send my Curve.:headbang2

How did you get them to do that??

[Badboy8813]

yeah i actually turned down the 8830 and i went with a pearl..it should be here by friday 4pm. i don't really like the way the 8830 looks and the closeness of the keyboard and i actually like the sure type on the pearl because i was using that on my Touch phone anyway... im so glad i'll be getting rid of my touch phone...i have a good feeling im going to like this blackberry stuff.. i can't wait what a nice way to end the week..

[adgeek]

Check out http://www.thesprintstore.com, they have a release date of 5/09/08. According to the posted company information, they direct ship straight from the sprint warehouse. They are selling pre-orders now. Take it as you will.

Donlad:frustrate

[Nyfinest]

I spotted this site ....thesprintstore.net ...which is advertising the release date to be 05/07/2008 ..check it out http://www.thesprintstore.net/Shop/Control/Product/fp/SFV/31590/vpid/5127659/vpcsid/0/rid/123037

[The Beer]

Check out http://www.thesprintstore.com, they have a release date of 5/09/08. According to the posted company information, they direct ship straight from the sprint warehouse. They are selling pre-orders now. Take it as you will.

Donlad:frustrate
Yea the owner of that site is posting over on Crackberry right now.

Remember he was here earlier this week with his 4/20 release, 6/1 release and now 5/7.

[stathound]

i hate to fuel the fire but, i just got off the phone with blackberry support and while she was helping me i asked her if she knew when the 8330 was going to come out so she checked somewhere and she said it was "to be determined" so i said i hope it comes out within my 30 day window to replace and she said if it shows up on her system it should. so heres for wishful thinking! :D

[gopdon]

Yea the owner of that site is posting over on Crackberry right now.

Remember he was here earlier this week with his 4/20 release, 6/1 release and now 5/7.
It is bullshirt. This is the same guy who sent me this email last week when is bogus website was exposed.....

>>>>>>
from TheSprintStore TheSprintStore <service.thesprintstore@gmail.com>
to Don Nelson <gopdon@gmail.com>,
date Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 1:04 PM
subject Re: SCAM SCAM SCAM
mailed-by gmail.com

hide details Apr 17 (7 days ago)


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Don, Get a life! I congradulate you on your ability to google the word "Slander" you are SO smart!

If your goal in life is to attempt to annoy others then I feel sorry for you! People like you are born loosers and will die loosers as you spend your life creating attention to help make yourself feel important. A true consumer advocate investigates by going through the purachase process and then posts their findings. Your posting on Crackberry makes you look like an *****! Your sentences are incomplete and words are mispelled and in the end consumers do their own investigating.
>>>>>

The dude is using a gmail address for his supposed business. He is a scammer and is website is completely fake. He signed up with a new forum account to drive traffic to his bogus site. I will give his props for being persistent and he does make is look and sound official even though he is a complete fraud.

[helchacha]

I wouldn't believe any1 from sprint even Hesse. When it shows up on their website or in their stores i'll believe it.

[gopdon]

I wouldn't believe any1 from sprint even Hesse. When it shows up on their website or in their stores i'll believe it.
Ditto. it will come when it comes. The key is not to make a decision before you need to and then you won't have to play the 30 day waiting game.

[ECLIPSE06]

I jumped and cancelled my account with ATT and let go of my 8310 just for the new 8330. I now have the 8830 with only 25 days left on my time.......

[helchacha]

I jumped and cancelled my account with ATT and let go of my 8310 just for the new 8330. I now have the 8830 with only 25 days left on my time.......

I would call sprint and let them know what your intentions are for the 8830. Some people have been able to make arrangement with sprint to trade their 8830 for 8330 when it came out.

[rajiv365]

Holy CR*P guys, I've been waiting for this phone also and although I don't condone jumping ship to AT&T I thought everyone would want to know about this. Today and today only, Amazon is selling all AT&T phones for one penny $0.01. The curve actually has a $75 rebate so they PAY YOU $74.99 to get the phone with a new activation!!! Check out this link or just go to Amazon and click on cell phones.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6742582_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000221951&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=1QHA4STC5512W5RHJPMH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=388299401&pf_rd_i=301185

SU dollars are appreciated!! I am personally probably going to wait since I have a relatively good plan with Sprint and it is the only provider that works at my parents house.

[The Beer]

Another note is Letstalk has the Alltel version for $179 or $79 AR if you want a CDMA EVDO flavor. I know in Omaha you can get a $69 450min plan with BES included!

If I was going to goto the torture of AT&T (gsm+edge) I would to a Tmobile so I get the WiFi version with the WiFi calling!

[helchacha]

Another note is Letstalk has the Alltel version for $179 or $79 AR if you want a CDMA EVDO flavor. I know in Omaha you can get a $69 450min plan with BES included!

If I was going to goto the torture of AT&T (gsm+edge) I would to a Tmobile so I get the WiFi version with the WiFi calling!


Same here. If i was to jump the ship i would go with TMO.

[undftd]

OMG, you guys won't believe what happen today.

Today, I went to the Sprint store to check up on the Curve and I saw Curve posters that is put up. I went to the Sprint employee and asked if the Curve is here yet. The girl says yes it's here. I couldn't believe it! I was so excited, I wanted to run down a open meadow with my curve and serenade it. When the Sprint employee came out, my heart was beating that it almost exploded, I've been waiting for the Curve to come out in Sprint for so long. As she lay down that beautiful yellow/black box on the counter. My heart crushed and exploded, not because of happiness but in disappointment. It was a friggin' 8830 World Edition! I asked her if she was kidding me and she said, "No I am not, isn't this the BlackBerry Curve you wanted?". I thought she was really kidding me, I asked her to come to the poster and asked her if it looked the same. She was so embarrassed, she was getting red all over and sweaty too. She had nothing else to say. I was so disappointed, I wanted to throw a little person that's in the store across the room. I talked to the manager how one of his employee doesn't know how a Curve looks like. He replied with, "She's new here." I shrugged and said, "Oh, well you should give her a picture book of Sprint phones and make her study." I left the store mumbling to myself and with loads of candy in my pocket that I took from the counter.

Horrible!

[helchacha]

OMG, you guys won't believe what happen today.

Today, I went to the Sprint store to check up on the Curve and I saw Curve posters that is put up. I went to the Sprint employee and asked if the Curve is here yet. The girl says yes it's here. I couldn't believe it! I was so excited, I wanted to run down a open meadow with my curve and serenade it. When the Sprint employee came out, my heart was beating that it almost exploded, I've been waiting for the Curve to come out in Sprint for so long. As she lay down that beautiful yellow/black box on the counter. My heart crushed and exploded, not because of happiness but in disappointment. It was a friggin' 8830 World Edition! I asked her if she was kidding me and she said, "No I am not, isn't this the BlackBerry Curve you wanted?". I thought she was really kidding me, I asked her to come to the poster and asked her if it looked the same. She was so embarrassed, she was getting red all over and sweaty too. She had nothing else to say. I was so disappointed, I wanted to throw a little person that's in the store across the room. I talked to the manager how one of his employee doesn't know how a Curve looks like. He replied with, "She's new here." I shrugged and said, "Oh, well you should give her a picture book of Sprint phones and make her study." I left the store mumbling to myself and with loads of candy in my pocket that I took from the counter.

Horrible!

LOL. S**T happens It sounded pretty interesting in the beginning :Popcorn2:

[Next Steps]

Stores wont have it before telesales does. When the Curve is released, you'll see it all over here before stores begin selling it.

[brokenchode]

Holy CR*P guys, I've been waiting for this phone also and although I don't condone jumping ship to AT&T I thought everyone would want to know about this. Today and today only, Amazon is selling all AT&T phones for one penny $0.01. The curve actually has a $75 rebate so they PAY YOU $74.99 to get the phone with a new activation!!! Check out this link or just go to Amazon and click on cell phones.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6742582_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000221951&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=1QHA4STC5512W5RHJPMH&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=388299401&pf_rd_i=301185

SU dollars are appreciated!! I am personally probably going to wait since I have a relatively good plan with Sprint and it is the only provider that works at my parents house.

Also if you walk into ATT and say you have Sprint service they will give you the same deals....

[The Beer]

Also if you walk into ATT and say you have Sprint service they will give you the same deals....The key (and more than likely issue for everyone here) is can you get the Sprint Plans.

[CodyBB]

I would call sprint and let them know what your intentions are for the 8830. Some people have been able to make arrangement with sprint to trade their 8830 for 8330 when it came out.


i wouldn't worry about it. i bet you'll see it with in the 25 days.

[osc006]

i wouldn't worry about it. i bet you'll see it with in the 25 days.

I haven't been able to get eCare to honor the exchange after 30 days. Should I just get the 8830 and risk it? You sound very confident of the updated release date. I guess todays seminar helped....??

[slammedcivic85]

I haven't been able to get eCare to honor the exchange after 30 days. Should I just get the 8830 and risk it? You sound very confident of the updated release date. I guess todays seminar helped....??

the release date isnt official but still its only a week away why risk gettin a phone that you wouldnt want and getting stuck with it instead of waiting for the curve??? and even if that new date comes and goes dont you think we would get some type of official word on whats goin on and when its coming out by that time so you kno better what ur options are

[CodyBB]

Risk it. if all else fails, call them at you day 28. Tell them... I am returning it one way or another. Do you want to sell me a phone? Then sell me the curve.

That what I would do. It there fault for getting all excited with the 4/1 announcement saying this month. What did they expect use geeks to do?

[slammedcivic85]

Risk it. if all else fails, call them at you day 28. Tell them... I am returning it one way or another. Do you want to sell me a phone? Then sell me the curve.

That what I would do. It there fault for getting all excited with the 4/1 announcement saying this month. What did they expect use geeks to do?

geeks are supposed to be smarter then the average person... i expected you guys to think before you act lol jk :laughing:

[osc006]

the release date isnt official but still its only a week away why risk gettin a phone that you wouldnt want and getting stuck with it instead of waiting for the curve??? and even if that new date comes and goes dont you think we would get some type of official word on whats goin on and when its coming out by that time so you kno better what ur options are

True..... I'll prob wait until 5/5 or sometime within that week. I'm sure by that time we should know a little more. I'll hang in there....but its very difficult....the good thing is that i'm out for a cruise on 5/1 for 5 days and maybe that will keep my mind off of the curve....... :fingers: maybe....

[slammedcivic85]

ok guys i just had an epiphany lol... the phone has to come out in less then 36 days that is if the instinct is still on for the 1st of june think about it logically the phone and merchandising was already sent to the stores to be set in this planogram change but if a new phone that isnt included in this pog is released then it would force a new pog and sprint already said they want us to merchandise the phone as soon as we get it so it has to be out in the next month :frustrate it was too much common sense that we all over looked that lol

[phobium]

Just received some wordage on the Curve:
Basically says NO PRICE TAGS or FACT TAGS should be on display right now in the stores.

"The launch date for this device is still TBD"

Then it says when the device launches, we are to merchandise the price tags that reflect a 179.99 price point after all rebates.

So, it's what we knew all along about the 179.99. As Next Steps pointed out in one of these threads, the price tags are wrong from time to time, and this was in fact the case. 179.99 is pretty much official now between this e-mail and the original press release.

[Next Steps]

Just received some wordage on the Curve:
Basically says NO PRICE TAGS or FACT TAGS should be on display right now in the stores.

"The launch date for this device is still TBD"

Then it says when the device launches, we are to merchandise the price tags that reflect a 179.99 price point after all rebates.

So, it's what we knew all along about the 179.99. As Next Steps pointed out in one of these threads, the price tags are wrong from time to time, and this was in fact the case. 179.99 is pretty much official now between this e-mail and the original press release.

We got new price tags for the Curve that does show the $179.99 price.

[The Beer]

I would almost wonder if the TBD is not a "We don't know how long it will be" but instead a "We don't know how short it will be" because why put a June 1 date then they come in early and mass confustion over "Should I sell this or wait till June 1?"

[-Drifter-]

I just hope Alltel doesn't beat Sprint to the release of the device.

[CodyBB]

I would almost wonder if the TBD is not a "We don't know how long it will be" but instead a "We don't know how short it will be" because why put a June 1 date then they come in early and mass confustion over "Should I sell this or wait till June 1?"

i totally agree. with all the calls they got on the 20th, i think there just playing it safe. they dont want to get the calls agian.

[Tarhonky]

I just hope Alltel doesn't beat Sprint to the release of the device.
:haha: AGREED!!!

[ilovesprint8]

I am sure this has been discussed.

Will the curve have oS 4.5?

I need documents to go!

[channel125]

I though docs to go was a palm thing. Is this on or for the BB as well?

[RenW21]

I though docs to go was a palm thing. Is this on or for the BB as well?

No longer, BB has made it an add-on with its latest OS. Just another example of how they are always trying to provide us with a great all-around device.

[~champ95~]

I need a BB bad. This is going to be my first smart phone ever.. I am more excited about this than I was when I got a new laptop 2wks ago.

[EddiePCS]

No longer, BB has made it an add-on with its latest OS. Just another example of how they are always trying to provide us with a great all-around device.

If I remember correctly, RIM has a license agreement with the makers of PocketMac for BB so they can provide it to BB owners free of charge. If you ask me, RIM has their act together when it comes to continually improving and providing support and functionality to their customer base.

[ilovesprint8]

Does the curve have 4.5?

[-Drifter-]

Does the curve have 4.5?

From everything I have read, the Curve will be released with 4.3.

[RenW21]

Does the curve have 4.5?

Its being released with 4.3 and then its just a matter of time before we get the upgrade to 4.5 online.

[deanwoof]

Phone is just delayed because of software. They're making sure that ALL phone releases are 100% or damn close to it. Sprint doesn't want another LG Rumor type fiasco on their hands.