T-Mobile's BlackBerry 8820 pushed back?

Previously rumored for a March 5th release, we've been tipped that T-Mobile's WiFi-equipped, Hotspot @Home-capable BlackBerry 8820 appears to have been pushed back (at least, that's what we'd take "TBD" to mean where March 5 used to appear). Sadly, delays are more the rule than the exception in this industry, so we're anything but taken aback if it turns out to be true. We'll keep you in the loop as we hear more.

[Thanks, Dave]

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 24th 2008 9:01AM]

I wonder if T-Mobile is waiting for the OS 4.5 release so they can put it on the phone out of the gate. If so that would be great for T-Mo users but as an ATT user I want my 4.25 OS NOW.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 24th 2008 11:49AM]

What about the 8120?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 25th 2008 8:20AM]

What happened to the Pearl that was suppose to come out on Feb 18th???

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 24th 2008 3:11PM]

So this phone is going to have both Wi-Fi as well as GPS?! I thought RIM wasn't putting to 2 together in any phone (each carrier was going to have separate models for each - e.g.: 8310 vs. 8320)

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 24th 2008 6:22PM]

That may be the case for the Curves, but not the 88xx series. The 8820 on AT&T is a WiFi + GPS unit.

[ran Posted Feb 24th 2008 10:22PM]

Right now, I'm waiting for these prices to come down.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 25th 2008 3:21PM]

Dont wait for pricing to come down........contact me directly. I work for TM in their business division and I can get you better pricing than anywhere else in the company. Reffer some friends or business partners to me and for everyone that signs up with service I will credit your account. 212.358.3215 direct#

[ran Posted Feb 25th 2008 3:59PM]

Thanks, but it's not like I'm afraid of spending money (I own an E90 for chrissakes), but rather that I'm sick of paying premium prices. Plus I don't really want T-Mobile or the contracts.

But I'll keep you tabbed.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 6th 2008 1:03AM]

Any word when the BB 8820 will be available for purchase on T-MO?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 10th 2008 10:50AM]

Rumor I've heard is the new launch date for this is march 24th. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and my eye on the t-mo website until then.