[BBNUT#1]

I was looking at the OS for the 8800 and noted this line:
<!-- T-Mobile filesets -->
<fileset Colour="True" series="8800|8300" Java="1.0" _vendorID="100">

Any ideas??

[N8DBB]

Dunno...Kinda ironic though its the 8800G on Cingulars site.

[patcatuk]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~
Since its a lower number than the 8800, my guess is that will be the replacement of the pearl.

[Krad]

if you look in older alx files for other software... you will see a variant of blackberry id's or flavors

[jerrycrabb]

I don't think they would be putting out a replacement for the pearl anytime soon.
However, they didn't give the 8700 much time as the dominant Qwerty either.

[Toddboy71]

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I think the 8700 was released Nov 05. That's 16 months between QWERTY devices. In the world of technology, that is quite awhile. Just my $.02

[lc75xx]

That time frame sounds about right. A new full QWERTY for TMO is very much needed.

[archer6]

I'm on day 3 with my new 8800 and it's a massive improvent over my 8700c. Especially the keyboard, and the phone, just to point out two of the many improvememts. The noise cancelling system in the phone works very well.

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[jerrycrabb]

The 8830 according to blackberrycool

"The device will be trackball and will have a few new features some of which have been mentioned. It is quadband but will only be marketed as CDMA in North America and GSM in Europe and other markets. It will also have a micro sd card slot and has a full media player, music and video! It will have a built in spell checker 64 MB on-board data and 16 MB ram. Overall it looks pretty cool, very similar to the 8800. Best features IMO are the next two: stereo bluetooth, and extended battery included when you buy. It has 33% more battery life than the standard in the 8703e so should be pretty good."

[tdawg]

Originally Posted by mistadobolin The 8830 according to blackberrycool "The device will be trackball and will have a few new features some of which have been mentioned. It is quadband but will only be marketed as CDMA in North America and GSM in Europe and other markets. It will also have a micro sd card slot and has a full media player, music and video! It will have a built in spell checker 64 MB on-board data and 16 MB ram. Overall it looks pretty cool, very similar to the 8800. Best features IMO are the next two: stereo bluetooth, and extended battery included when you buy. It has 33% more battery life than the standard in the 8703e so should be pretty good."

But it says 8300?? Where did the 8830 come from? 64mb on board data and 16 mb ram....... ok thats strange as well....

[jerrycrabb]

Ah good point, I saw 8830 and imediately thought of this thread, Sorry.

As for the rest of the info.....that's not my baby.

[hayden]

Originally Posted by BBNUT#1 I was looking at the OS for the 8800 and noted this line: <!-- T-Mobile filesets --> <fileset Colour="True" series="8800|8300" Java="1.0" _vendorID="100"> Any ideas??

I've always thought it would be 8830 also. You may be right about 8300

[tdawg]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~even looking at that tmo fileset means it must be coming to tmobile. Vendor code 100 is tmo USA right?

[woodi68]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~CDMA enabled would imply Verizon and or sprint. No?

[RCM]

have you took a look at gizmodo.com and search for 8300 blackberry

finally a blackberry witha full qwerty style and camera!!!

[NICKY88XX]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~is the 8300 going to have a 1.3 mp cam or a 2.0??

[mrcsbrooks]

Cdma would imply a verizon' or sprint jump. However the info on this device leans more toward GSM, and as far as carriers cingy (att). Now don't get me wrong, I think it will hit verizon & sprint (and any other cdma carrier). But think about how long does it usually take these companies to get the newer bb handsets! No cdma carrier at this point has even has a 8800, or even a pearl @ this point. With that being said don't hold your breath to long for a cdma release of this handset! And as far as GSM, why not GSM? Most bb users are on this network, plus its used globally. Allowing more users @ this point, and opening the market for more consumers, and end users! Well did I forget to say IMO lol

[EricaJ1073]

CDMA???? If it's gonna be that, I'll wait for T-Mo to get the 8800.

[mrcsbrooks]

Soon Erica!!! Lol I can't wait till tmob, gets the new trackball, full qwerty bbs!! But the 88xx is what I'm really waiting for!!

[EricaJ1073]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~ LOL I hope I will be able to wait. But now that I got my Pearl back after an OS upgrade gone bad, I think I can wait.

[wblovett]

Originally Posted by BBNUT#1 I was looking at the OS for the 8800 and noted this line: <!-- T-Mobile filesets --> <fileset Colour="True" series="8800|8300" Java="1.0" _vendorID="100"> Any ideas??

"VendorID-100" is a T-Mobile designation. Cingular's vendorID is 102. That said, I keep hearing that Cingular is going to be the one to release it. WHEN IS TMOBILE GOING TO GET A SERIES 8800/8300 Blackberry?!

[Traknologist]

Originally Posted by Toddboy71 ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~ I think the 8700 was released Nov 05. That's 16 months between QWERTY devices. In the world of technology, that is quite awhile. Just my $.02

I agree.

[frankus**1]

Originally Posted by jerrycrabb The 8830 according to blackberrycool "The device will be trackball and will have a few new features some of which have been mentioned. It is quadband but will only be marketed as CDMA in North America and GSM in Europe and other markets. It will also have a micro sd card slot and has a full media player, music and video! It will have a built in spell checker 64 MB on-board data and 16 MB ram. Overall it looks pretty cool, very similar to the 8800. Best features IMO are the next two: stereo bluetooth, and extended battery included when you buy. It has 33% more battery life than the standard in the 8703e so should be pretty good."

The big difference between the 8800 and 8300 is that the 8800 keys have no space between them so you are always catching the adjacent keys. If your main use is e mail , go for the 8300

[dengar100]

Is there anything in the works for the 8300 to be released on sprint?

[curve247]

They are talking Q1 08 at the earliest dengar. But no final date yet.