Posted on 13 October 2008 by David, Managing Editor. Tags: blackberry 8220, kickstart
Well this phone isn’t really coming as much of a surprise to anyone. We’ve seen an unboxing here, we’ve seen an unboxing there, and that at one point or another its had about 17,000 different code-names. I keed, I keed.
We’ve stuck to an October 13th launch date for a while now so shoot down to your nearest T-mobile store and pick this “little” flip up. Availability today is in Black with the Red version coming the following Monday, October 20th.
This really breaks down to a great entry phone for those who want a compact form factor yet don’t need the wizardry of the G1. She’s compact, loaded with the newest Blackberry OS (which means html email finally!), a 2 megapixel camera and is hotspot@ home compatible. Pricing breaks down as follows:
* New Activation 2 Year Contract $149.99 (after $50 MIR)
* New Activation 1 Year Contract $199.99 (after $50 MIR)
* Full Upgrade 2 Year Contract $167.99 (after $50 MIR)
* Full Upgrade 1 Year Contract $217.99 (after $50 MIR)
* Partial Upgrade: TBD
* Retail Price: $349.99
For anyone who truly hasn’t seen enough of this phone to warrant a car ride to your local store, Engadgetmobile has a beautiful gallery to aid in your decision.
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Posted on 05 October 2008 by David, Managing Editor. Tags: kickstart
Courtesy of boygenius, we have unboxing pictures this morning of my favorite phone to call by three names. Thanks to some high quality imagery we get a much better look at the phone itself as well as the usual range of included items shipping with the phone. Though I was really disappointed to read through boygenius’ quick summary of the phone itself as the words terrible, 2001, letdown, bad, worst and somehow they even managed to fit a Sarah Palin reference into there. That’s when you KNOW it’s bad. Haha kidding, not getting political!
All in all it’s a pretty disappointing super mini-review, I was definitely hoping for a better start to the reviews for this 3 name goodie. Of course judgment is reserved until its in the hand of the users themselves and the real reviews start pouring in.
See more pics and thoughts over at boygenius.
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Posted on 02 October 2008 by David, Managing Editor. Tags: blackberry 8220, kickstart
Hey guess what, news that isn’t G1 related still exists! Pricing has leaked out via blackberrycool.com for the Kickstart Pearl 8220 phone, I just love calling it by 3 names. Rumors via pinstack forums are also talking about an October 15th release, though we’re sticking by a launch on October 13. Truthfully whats two days in the grand scheme of things if you aren’t waiting for the G1?
Of course, both dates are better than the purported Best Buy screen shots posted yesterday showing a whole different set of dates. Ignoring the launch date lottery numbers for a moment, how does this pricing sound?
T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Pricing
* New Activation 2 Year Contract $149.99 (after $50 MIR)
* New Activation 1 Year Contract $199.99 (after $50 MIR)
* Full Upgrade 2 Year Contract $167.99 (after $50 MIR)
* Full Upgrade 1 Year Contract $217.99 (after $50 MIR)
* Partial Upgrade: TBD
* Retail Price: $349.99
Via blackberrycool
UPDATE: I believe in giving credit when credit is due, so I want to add in that our very own forum poster “Breathe” posted this information for all to see back on the 26th of September.
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Posted on 01 October 2008 by David, Managing Editor. Tags: G1, kickstart
The ninjas over at boygenius are at it again this time scoring purported screen shots from Best Buy showing the expected “launch” dates of both our beloved G1 and the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 Kickstart whatever other name it has. Word out of boygenius is that the G1 won’t actually be on sale from Best Buy until November 16th. Sounds like a random day to launch a phone but hey, we’re all about T-mobile getting this phone into as many hands as possible as quick as possible. NO word on how this effects online sales in non 3G areas.
Via boygenius
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Posted on 24 September 2008 by David, Managing Editor. Tags: kickstart
That’s right tmonews fans, there is still news in magenta land that doesn’t have the words “Android” and “awesome” in it. Word is coming down that the Blackberry Kickstart aka Pearl aka 8220 aka phone that receives email and flips is scheduled to launch October 13th. Recapping important features, she has voicemail, a keypad, and an lcd screen! Surprise!
Features:
- Wi-Fi for Mobile Calling
- High Speed Internet
- myFaves Enabled
- BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Internet E-mail
- Wi-Fi/GPRS/EDGE Data Connectivity
- 2 MP Camera with Video Capture
- Voice Activated Dialing
- Bluetooth
- Speakerphone
- Address Book
- Calendar
- Sync with PC
- Instant Messaging
- Picture Messaging
- Text Messaging
- Web browsing
- QWERTY-like Keyboard
- Trackball for 4-way Navigation
- Micro SD Expandable Memory Slot
- Multimedia Player
- And more!
Colors:
- Black (exclusive to T-Mobile through 2008)
- Red (lifetime exclusive to T-Mobile)
Pre-register: T-mobile
More info: Blackberry kickstart page
Atlanta, how you enjoying 3G today???
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