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Posted: 2008-08-06 15:58
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i know Optus has said they will be getting it August 24th here.
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Posted: 2008-08-06 16:54
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On 2008-08-05 21:48:03, fatreg wrote:
my Spanish is shite, but I assume it says "first in the world" ?

I get mine 23rd August



Where are you getting your one from dude?
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Posted: 2008-08-06 18:29
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I heard from a friend who works for vodafone that the bold has been pulled back until october 08, because of major software problems....
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Posted: 2008-08-06 18:41
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On 2008-08-05 21:48:03, fatreg wrote:
my Spanish is shite, but I assume it says "first in the world" ?
yes, mate. you're right.
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Posted: 2008-08-06 19:16
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if we shift the numbers to the middle of the keyboard ... waht we will get ???

i think we will get a P1i layout keyboard ... lol the colors are same as the P1i .
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Posted: 2008-08-14 22:41
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Hi all,

Well apparently there is a report on Endgadget that says Orange will be the first with the Bold in the UK on the 16th August. Also they are saying it will be free on a £45pm contract. Now that does seem very strange as it's this Saturday but it defiantly looks like we can expect to see the Bold within the next week or so.

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Posted: 2008-08-16 14:19
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Hi all,

Spoke to Orange Business earlier and it will launch on Monday no prices or plans available until then.

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Posted: 2008-08-18 11:44
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Hi all,

Well Orange seem to have beaten all the other Networks in the UK with the launch of the Bold now being available. They have a deal on BB Mail @ £2.13 for the term of the contract and the Bold @£42.54 plus VAT.

The best deal i found was

Orange Solo @£30 for 18 months giving
400 minutes + 200 bonus minutes free and unlimited Texts
with an airtime credit of £7.09 pm
Blackberry Bold @£42.54
Talk with Berry @£2.13 pm
monthly cost of £25.04
all the above are plus VAT.

Which seems like a really god deal to me just need to check if i don't like the Bold if i can still use this package with my E90 or not. But i am seriously tempted by this deal.

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Posted: 2008-08-18 21:50
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I'll be on the blower to retentions then!
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Posted: 2008-08-19 12:00
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Hi all,

As the last plan i quoted was Business users only i thought i should quote one for us normal folk.

Dolphin 35 18 month contract with £5 Web discount = @£30pm

BB Talk @£2.50pm and a BB Bold @£49.99

So £32.50 per month on a 18 month contract and £49.99 for the Bold seems like quite a good deal to me especially as a Sim free Bold looks like being well over £500.


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Posted: 2008-08-19 14:47
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On 2008-08-19 12:00:21, Dogmann wrote:
Hi all,

As the last plan i quoted was Business users only i thought i should quote one for us normal folk.

Dolphin 35 18 month contract with £5 Web discount = @£30pm

BB Talk @£2.50pm and a BB Bold @£49.99

So £32.50 per month on a 18 month contract and £49.99 for the Bold seems like quite a good deal to me especially as a Sim free Bold looks like being well over £500.


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Posted: 2008-08-19 15:35
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Hi all,

Well as Orange really are my least favorite Network as the last time i was with them i had to threaten the Legal department with legal action to get my issues resolved.

I will not be getting anything from Orange also i am concerned about Orange only giving 250mb with their BB Mail and the risk of incurring extra charges for using more than this. As 250mb for 3 mail accounts and Web browsing really doesn't seem like a lot. Especially as using 3G/HSDPA and a better browser for full sites will mean larger data traffic IMO.

Anyway i spoke to VodaFone today and they have they Bold showing as being available from the 3rd September which luckily for me is the earliest i can upgrade my contract. So i am going to wait to see what Voda's deals are like and try a Bold in the flesh before deciding also the Thunder is going to be Voda exclusive and should arrive late October/November. I feel for me the full Touchscreen which means a much larger viewing area may be the better choice for me as when i have had Touchscreen devices always used the on screen keyboard with great success. If i don't like the Bold or Thunder i can of course just use the BB plan in my E90 only losing out on the pin messaging.

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Posted: 2008-08-19 15:56
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Hi all,

Just found the first hands on video review of the Orange Bold and he says bar an Orange Logo on the bottom their is no Orange branding on it you can watch it here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz8zqUN_U-k

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Posted: 2008-08-21 12:58
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Hi all,

OK so i have now pulled the trigger as just can't see any of the other Networks getting close to the Orange pricing should have my BOLD with me by Tuesday. After going through a steep learning curve you can expect a full hands on review from the perspective of a new Blackberry user.

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Posted: 2008-08-26 22:38
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Hi all,

Well my Bold arrived today and so far i have to say i am loving it apart from a few little niggles. The first being that i am having a little trouble with it holding onto a 3G signal although i believe updating my firmware will solve this. The second thing that i am finding annoying is the time it takes to sync with Outlook for Calender entries. The screen on the Bold really is stunning and the Keyboard also works very well also, currently I'm in alot of pain but will do a review in a couple of days.

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