Blackberry Tour

[Kronk86]

Here it is, folks!

http://crackberry.com/telus-blackberry-tour-9630-accessory-sku-appears

Proof that TELUS is getting the Blackberry codenamed "Niagra".

[pencils]

for those who word at Telus, is this how your inventory system looks?

[alphonse101]

Sadly yes :) at least it has in the last 5 years. But then again, it's only an inventory screen so no need to look better than that.

If I might add something (as I browse a lot in the system to find out upcoming models...) if only accessories appears in the system, it still can take a while before it comes out. (usually appears accessories first, then the SWAP unit SKU, then the handset SKU). I might thinking end of summer / Back to school.

(other smartphones coming in soon by the way, but nothing to be exited about...)

[newton]

^ any clues of the upcoming smartpohones?

LG or Samsung?

[alphonse101]

sadly again, 2 HTC for now.

[bigtime]

Telus branded Tour!

http://blackberrysync.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/telus9630-1-500x375.jpg

http://blackberrysync.com/2009/06/telus-branded-blackberry-tour-9630-in-the-wild/

[Kronk86]

I don't know....you might all be surprised by whats coming out. A dealer inventory isn't always accurate. Especially when the phone is in high demand. No inventory will come out until right before the launch.

That is all i will say for now.

[CreamyGoodness]

Well considering I have one, I think they are close to launch

[cracked]

I don't know....you might all be surprised by whats coming out. A dealer inventory isn't always accurate. Especially when the phone is in high demand. No inventory will come out until right before the launch.

That is all i will say for now.



I am smelling Pre... give us hints please!

[underwhere]

^ that would be wicked... but a long time away. The Tour looks good!

[urbnlgcy]

The Tour for Telus and Bell will come out at roughly the same time, following the trend of both carriers releasing the -LONG- awaited RIM devices as soon as they can.

[DoubleDouble]

what other stuff does Telus have coming out?

[greek]

The Tour for Telus and Bell will come out at roughly the same time, following the trend of both carriers releasing the -LONG- awaited RIM devices as soon as they can.

based on this I guess the Storm 2, maybe even that BlackBerry Magnum rumour?

[pencils]

^ that would be wicked... but a long time away. The Tour looks good!

I have heard June 22nd for the Tour?

[dougfriessen]

don't know but remember when Telus was king of the smartphones, now it feels like they are 3rd. Rogers has a great line-up of phones, Bell has similar to Telus, but will have the Pre?? what happened?

[mytime]

heard new rate plans for smartphone coming, something mega.

[lovemymobile]

I doubt it... they will not change that much until next month.

[Kronk86]

New phones bring new rate plans. Can't say what yet, but you'll see.

[kmusky]

They'll need new phones that are compatible with their new network. And they'll need new plans to compete with the new entrants into the market. Good times!

[1984]

very exciting times ahead! I would even suggest holding off getting a new phone until the officially launch

[greek]

I assume the Telus specs on the 9630 will be the same as the Bell version?

[007]

^ you are correct!
The price point will be the same as well

[Frankie]

the Tour will not have a touchscreen right?
I just read this article but it doesn't coinside with the leaded spec sheet:

http://www.unwiredview.com/2009/06/11/blackberry-tour-may-have-a-touchscreen-display/

[Neon]

^ not true.
The Tour will not come with a touchscreen aspect. The only part of the touchscreen that will be used is taking a cloth and wiping the oily smudge marks off

[greek]

Is one of the reasons this BB is so exciting is that there is nothing else going on for Telus?

[Neon]

I have heard the 22nd of June is a go, anybody else?

[DoubleDouble]

heard that also. Price on 3/yr $249

[DoubleDouble]

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/common/images/products/phones/med/blackberry_tour_9630.jpg

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/common/images/products/phones/med/blackberry_tour_9630.jpg

(from CrackBerryy)

[underwhere]

10 days away if the rumour is true then. This worth 249? I thought Rogers put this out on a promo for $179 when they released it

[Hog]

image looks nice, price doesn't though :(

[Neon]

10 days away if the rumour is true then. This worth 249? I thought Rogers put this out on a promo for $179 when they released it

sure was! I guess there is a $70 premium for being CDMA

[007]

I wonder if TELUS put that up there just to keep public interest going. Lots of devices will be availbale over the next couple weeks.

[007]

specs are the same as the Bell version:

* Size (L x W x D): 112 x 62 x 14.2 mm
* Weight: 130 grams
* Memory: 256 MB internal Flash memory
* Expandable Memory: microSD located under the battery door cover
* Battery: 1400 mAh removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell
* Battery Life: TBD
* Keyboard: 35 key backlit QWERTY
* Display: High resolution HVGA 480×360 pixel
* Camera: 3.2 MP camera, flash auto focus
* GPS: Assisted, autonomous and simultaneous GPS enabled with preloaded BlackBerry Application for e911 capabilities
* Media Player: Video format support MPEG4; Audio format support MP3, AAC AAC+ etc
* Bluetooth: Bluetooth V2.0; mono/stereo headset, hands-free, PBAP
* Headset: 3.5mm stereo headset capable
* USB Port: Enables charging and high-spead data synchronization via USB “A” to micro USB “B” cable
* Network Support:
* Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
* GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks
* Single-band: 2100 MHz
* UMTS/HSPA networks
* Dual-Band: 800/1900 MHz
* CDMA/EVDO Rev A networks

[mytime]

this will be a great upgrade from the current curve!

[007]

looks like a smaller bold, no 3G though :(

[Kronk86]

It is 3G...it is also a world phone.

[007]

^ really?
I thought it wasn't. apologies for the miss-post.

[Freka]

What about Wifi?

[wmp.dll]

What about Wifi?

No WiFi.

This phone is '3G'....Evdo-Rev A is 3G.

[12345]

3-year contract original price $449.99, promo price $249.99
2-year contract $499.99
1-year contract $549.99
No contract $599.99


prices a bit high no?

[lovemymobile]

^ no official pricing has been released yet

[greek]

still a bit high for a Curve, even if it's an updated one.

[dirtyj]

I wonder if TELUS put that up there just to keep public interest going. Lots of devices will be availbale over the next couple weeks.

I know Telus is planning this big secret network launch in Q3-Q4... its a pretty big gamble that I think is going to fail miserably.

Its not going to matter what devices they have or are going to get... everyone is going to be already locked into 3 year agreements on Rogers / Bell. I doubt people are going to start eating $400 ECFs to go GSM and get the same/similar plan and the same/similar phone if they're already GSM.

IMO, they screwed this one up by waiting until the end of 2009 to try to launch a GSM network.

But back on topic, the Tour looks like a pretty decent phone for Telus, and if they hope to have ANY shot this summer of making any money, they're going to have to launch something fast because we have/are/will continue to scoop up tons of Telus customers!!

[greek]

$199.99 at Sprint "later this summer". So the pricing seems to be right

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/06/16/blackberry-tour-announced-by-sprint-too-199-99-later-this-sum/

[Hog]

c'mon telus! release it and drop the price!

(bring on the Storm 2 though)
:)

[homes]

3-year contract original price $449.99, promo price $249.99
2-year contract $499.99
1-year contract $549.99
No contract $599.99


prices a bit high no?


yup but you can most likely get a HUP and get it for 50 bucks cheaper

[Neon]

any canadian videos of this yet?

[Freka]

Blackberry Tour being launched on Telus July 15, 2009!
http://crackberry.com/telus-tour-pricing-and-launch-date
If they change their plans I'll be one of the ones to buy this phone for sure.

[greek]

that is crazy pricing! Almost as bad as the iPhone 3Gs

http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/telusbbtourimages.jpg

[Kronk86]

Except it is better then the iphone! lol

[Rileyfreeman]

terrible pricing. heres a pic for telus


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rileysfreeman/expensive.jpg

[Skippy101]

now that is hilarious! Agree though, should be about 50 bucks cheaper at least. Even Rogers had the common sense to intro this at 179 promo. Maybe Telus is the new Rogers?

People will still flock to this as it's a great improvement from the old curve.

[underwhere]

you can get an iPhone for cheaper!

[12345]

dang, since when was a curve that much? Isn't the BB Bold that price?

[Rileyfreeman]

now that is hilarious! Agree though, should be about 50 bucks cheaper at least. Even Rogers had the common sense to intro this at 179 promo. Maybe Telus is the new Rogers?

People will still flock to this as it's a great improvement from the old curve.


well im not gonna give rogers any credit either. typical rim overcharging for their products.

does anyone remember the bold was $400 on a 3 year contract when it launched


RIPOFFFFFFFFFFF

this is not as bad but its still bad.

[Herb Tarlek]

"this is not as bad but its still bad."

agreed, but this is not the Bold though. Should be, if anything, 199 or cheaper. Isn't that what Sprint/Verizon are doing?

[dougfriessen]

Telus will sell enough of these and then a month later will drop the price as usual. It's just like the seasons. Even today they have started to dropped the pricing on most of their BB lineup to clear stock.

hopefully they'll come to the table with better pricing.

[1984]

a Storm is cheaper now at $149!!

[Kronk86]

Sad thing is, all the providers (north and south of the border) will be using these prices.

I have a feeling Doug is right, though. The price will probably drop in a month or two (with the supposed HSPA soft-launch in September).

Tour is still an awesome phone. Play with one, and then maybe the price won't hurt so bad.

[ascariss]

well telus does need to bring in some extra cash that they are spending on that HSPA network. :P

[Kronk86]

LOL...agreed. Hopefully it leads to better phones too. I know a few that are coming out at launch, but nothing that 'wow's' me. Maybe with the exception of one.

[Neon]

it's not another stellar one like the Moto VE465 ot LG 5500 is it? Please TELUS, get something good at a good price, or for sure your slogan must change.

[Kronk86]

Most are 'smartphones'. MMS ready smartphones! lol

I have a feeling a lot of people will like the new phones....I am not everybody though.

[Hog]

can you put some pics up on the upcoming Smartphones?
Always good to ask!

[lovemymobile]

Telus will sell enough of these and then a month later will drop the price as usual. It's just like the seasons. Even today they have started to dropped the pricing on most of their BB lineup to clear stock.

hopefully they'll come to the table with better pricing.

yup - pricing has dropped for those and smells like a clearance sale or a Discount flea market blitz:

-Pearl 8130 $0 with 3-year
-Curve 8330 $49 with 3-year
-Storm is now $149 with 3-year term



http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/deals/webpromo.shtml

[Kronk86]

indeed

[bittersweet]

regardless of the price, it will eventually drop and is an incredible improvement on RIM's part. Updated to the 21st century.

[dougfriessen]

^ gotta agree with you on that. I think it looks better than an iPhone. it's too long looking for me. The Berry's have nice professional style to them

[12345]

I now think this will sell better than the iPhone 3G S, but not the 3G. Still priced a bit too high

[007]

I bet you are correct, but the iPhone is still way cool and easier to use.

[greek]

you get more value in the iPhone when it comes to apps but the BB is better and more reliable for e-mail.

[urbnlgcy]

The value you get really depends on what you're going to use it for. If it's for business use, most people tend to go for Blackberry. If it's for random apps, the iPhone currently reigns supreme. Android and webOS have great potential, but are still young. Either way, the a refreshed CDMA Blackberry is long overdue.

[pusher]

^ true, I think I might get the Tour. very tempting.

[dougfriessen]

I know it's not launched yet, but from the leaked pricing anybody think that Telus will drop the price of this?

[dougfriessen]

http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/telus-blackberry-tour-e-mails-300x219.jpg

the promotion of the Tour has begun July 15th release. Anyone know if those prices are staying the same

http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/06/27/emails-start-flying-from-telus-promoting-upcoming-blackberry-tour-9630/

[Kronk86]

They will be the same on TELUS and Bell.

Maybe with the exception of Best Buy.

[bittersweet]

rogers launched this at 179, why would Bell/Telus go higher?

[Kronk86]

Cause Rogers doesn't have this phone? You are thinking about the BB Curve 8900. This phone is about 10x better the model is 9620. Arguably better than the BB Bold 9000 as well.

That is the difference. Bigger, faster, and just more amazing in general.

[Neon]

isn't this a dumbed down Bold?

[Kronk86]

Dumbed down? Hardly.

It is a bit smaller, but i would pick the Tour over the Bold any day of the week.

It has the best of both the 8900 and 9000. 3G speeds, the Bold's keyboard, an AWESOME screen, and no gross feaux leather back plate of the Bold.

[underwhere]

plus the Tous is better in the hand, not as bulky.

[007]

anyone have a chance to use one yet? (For those who work at TELUS?)

[Herb Tarlek]

soon.. I am sure the reviews will come soon!

[Kronk86]

Yes, i have used one. Only got a few hours to play with it, but i am definitely a big fan. By far, it is the best Blackberry i have used to date.

[alphonse101]

Yes, i have used one. Only got a few hours to play with it, but i am definitely a big fan. By far, it is the best Blackberry i have used to date.

I am a bit curious. What does it have that is this interesting. I also had the chance to hold it, unfortunatly only for a few minutes, but other than the form factor (that actually charmed me) I did not see much difference compared to the curve. But then so far, I would trade this for my Pearl.

What did you like in this model?

[greek]

are those the real prices that have been leaked or you think they will drop?

[Kronk86]

I am a bit curious. What does it have that is this interesting. I also had the chance to hold it, unfortunatly only for a few minutes, but other than the form factor (that actually charmed me) I did not see much difference compared to the curve. But then so far, I would trade this for my Pearl.

What did you like in this model?

I liked it because of it's form factor. The BB OS loads a lot faster then previous models as well. It has OS 4.7 not 4.5 like the curve.

The phone is also a 'world phone' so you can take it everywhere. I travel a lot, so i was sold.

[Casino1]

^ plus the display has a better resolution too

[Sweetness]

it will be great to have another Berry to their lineup, one that looks classy. :)

[1984]

are those the real prices that have been leaked or you think they will drop?

Yes, however it will drop in price 4 weeks later. :)

[holiday]

http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/blackberry_tour_9630.jpgnot sure how long this has been on the Telus site, got it from here (http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/07/03/telus-puts-blackberry-tour-on-site-as-coming-soon/), but has is now "coming soon"

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/blackberry_tour_9630/index.shtml

[wmp.dll]

I'm excited for the Tour. 15th cant come fast enough

[Kronk86]

I agree

[homes]

11 more days, the anticipation is just like xmas

[007]

you think this will sell out fast?

[Kronk86]

Only time will tell. Not as fast as the iPhone, but probably in the first day or two.

[nadim]

So the rumor around crackberry forums is that this might be coming out on the 9th. I doubt it but wouldn't hurt Tour fans.

[Herb Tarlek]

can't see that happening as all stores across the country as they would have to get demos and material in to sell. my thoughts are that it's just another rumour

[Hog]

would be great to have it here early!!! Bring it on TELUS, also bring on a lower price.

[newton]

any recent pics of the Telus Tour?

[cracked]

Telus Tour pics:

http://www.blackberrycool.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/telus_blackberry_tour_9630_8.jpg

http://www.blackberrycool.com/2009/07/telus-blackberry-tour-9630-review-pics-and-comparisons/

[1984]

prices still the same?

[pusher]

yup. on the 15th.

[lovemymobile]

I heard bell might release it earler, not too sure if that will get people to switch over. Oh Bell, keep on following.

[mr-anderson]

forget the Tour!! Have you guys seen the Onyx or Gemini?? That trackpad is looking sweet.

[Rileyfreeman]

forget the Tour!! Have you guys seen the Onyx or Gemini?? That trackpad is looking sweet.


gemini should be out approx in august as the replacement for the current curve.


the onyx if ur staying with telus whenever it is released u will have to wait until the hspa network is up since that is a gsm only phone.

[Bro]

anyone think telus will launch early, or stick with the same date of the 15th?

[live_strong]

Consider this the official pricing for the BlackBerry Tour which should be launch on Telus Mobility next week.

$599-no term
$549-1 year term
$499-2 year term
$449-3 year term

The BlackBerry Tour will ship with a microUSB sync and charging cable, 1GB microSDTM memory card, internation roaming SIM card, stereo headset, holster, and international travel charger.

[Rileyfreeman]

anyone think telus will launch early, or stick with the same date of the 15th?


i think they might launch early. i have already ordered mine since its on the employee discount site

[Neon]

how much was did you pay for is?

[Rileyfreeman]

how much was did you pay for is?


employee discount is 509 plus tax

[pusher]

that's with no contract right?

[Rileyfreeman]

that's with no contract right?


yea thats the no contract price. the 3 year pricing doesnt not currently reflect the data plan discount. so it would be pointless for anyone to order one right now on a 3 year for 350$.

i refuse to sign contracts personally

[Neon]

When do you think you'll get it? Did the order form say anything?

[Rileyfreeman]

When do you think you'll get it? Did the order form say anything?


naw it didnt. i dont know honestly. if i have good luck tuesday or wednesday. if i have bad luck then they wont ship it until it launches. which means i wouldnt get it until thursday or friday

[mr-anderson]

telus officially put the Snap and Touch Pro2 coming soon on their site now. Just around the corner I guess

[Hog]

employee discount is 509 plus tax

good price, gotta get me one of those discounts.

[lovemymobile]

i think TELUS will launch early. Can't see them enjoying just sitting back on this one.

[newton]

Future Shop has this for sale too at $229.99. Maybe they will drop the price?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10127080&catid=26381#MoreInfo




(Got it from here: http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/07/13/future-shop-puts-unreleased-telus-blackberry-tour-9630-on-sale-for-229-99/ )


http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/fs-image-telus-tour.jpg

[MobileSyrup]

TELUS officially released it today:

http://www.telusmobility.com/en/ON/blackberry_tour_9630/index.shtml

[nadim]

Im kind of surprised that this isn't $199 like in the States oh well this should be an interesting time for students in the summer.

[newton]

Still $20 cheaper than Bell!

[dougfriessen]

has anyone been able to get one yet from TELUS?

[mr-anderson]

heard stores got them this morning. glad that TELUS dropped the price a bit

[dougfriessen]

^ agreed, even though Bell released it earlier Telus came out on top I think

[underwhere]

it will all end up being the same. Bell has a better blackberry plan

[Kronk86]

No they don't? Bell is almost as bad as Robbers.

[Herb Tarlek]

^ bring on the new carriers! Hopefully it makes them change for the better

[bittersweet]

this will be price dropped in a 2 weeks by $50

[newton]

meh... a new network will be here in 4 months, better devices coming

[mmiller]

will Telus price drop the Tour?