[I7oobie]

Details are still coming in but the word so far is that it's going to be the 8800 on 4.2 OS, GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, CDMA & GSM. This should make some VZW users happy!

Read More - engadget

[sn1p3r]

Can't wait to see that

[325inewbie]

that makes me happy - my 7130 died this weekend, and I am going to get a 8703e today - but i would love to wait for this thing, just don't think it will be out soon enough

[hayden]

I hope RIM stays away from Cingular exclusive.

[dasupaman23]

I am hoping they do away with all this exclusive stuff. I like the fact that this BB is gonna have a hybrid CDMA/GSM radio. Just wish it had 850 for us yankee's. Still no cam or wifi?

[li2327]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)
My upgrade is next month. Was planning on getting a 8703e. Now I don't know. I have a feeling it's going to take VZW a long time to get this device.

[Paperboy2007]

well that Q2 in the pic certainly piques my interest. I was going to go out and get the 8703, but now I'll wait to hear what goes on on 2.12. Perhaps details about a global multi platform launch will be released....I hope this means that there won't be an exclusive with this phone.

[Paperboy2007]

Any guesses as to what they'll charge with a 2 year commitment for this thing? My guess is 400, but we'll see....

[melerant]

I cant see where it would benifit RIM to sell the 8800 to cingular exclusively. they would make less money than if they spread it through the whole cellular market. If I was to switch to Cingular to purchase an 8800 than how would rim make money selling bb's to sprint. This isnt the IPHONE were talking about, that phone has no other competition currently so apple made a smart initial move. RIM would have some idiots working in research and development if they went with one company exclusivly....... sorry for going a bit of topic. I hope Verizon gets it soon and im a Sprint customer

[bmanley]

Talked with my local verizon guy yesterday and he said he saw this in some info and it had a Feb date on it so maybe there is hope

[dasupaman23]

so those February release dates are looking pretty accurate. I hope someone will just release it so I can start counting down to T-mobile's release.

[li2327]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~
My upgrade date is february 27th. It would be great if it's out by then.

[Paperboy2007]

my 2 yr contract is up at the end of Feb and they're dying for me to renew. If this shows up in Feb, I'd be amazed

[bcuzi8paintchips]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~
Man I hope the first release is GSM. I'm not interested in a CDMA device.

[francobaca]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~i really hope either sprint or Nextel gets this phone! Anyone know anything on this service provider?