Blackberry Tour

Foxrac · 06-18-2009, 02:52 AM

Blackberry Tour, known as BB 9630 will release on Verizon in July and Sprint in late summer, probably Sept.

There's more info about Blackberry Tour.
BlackBerry - Tour ? BlackBerry 9630 Smartphones ? RIM Tour

BlackBerry Tour Review | CrackBerry.com

I will preorder after Verizon make announce about this phone, I just made final decision to keep Verizon due contract isn't expire until next year.

I tried to use Palm Pre at Sprint store and don't like their keyboard.

purplecatty · 06-18-2009, 03:05 AM

Intresting.. I would check out BB Tour once it come out. I just want to see if keyboard typing would be as easy as Curve. Also I would love to have faster processor and 256mb Internal memory than BB Curve 8330's 83mb internal memory and slow processor. I just want to get around menu quickly.

Let's see how I like it.

BTW, my Sprint's contract will be over next year.

Catty

SouthFella · 06-18-2009, 02:02 PM

HA HA it looks like the ATT Blackbery 8900 Bold !!!

Foxrac · 06-18-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthFella

HA HA it looks like the ATT Blackbery 8900 Bold !!!

BB Bold is 9000, not 8900.

Both of Bold Tour aren't same design as you think.

Foxrac · 06-18-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purplecatty

Intresting.. I would check out BB Tour once it come out. I just want to see if keyboard typing would be as easy as Curve. Also I would love to have faster processor and 256mb Internal memory than BB Curve 8330's 83mb internal memory and slow processor. I just want to get around menu quickly.

Let's see how I like it.

BTW, my Sprint's contract will be over next year.

Catty

How long is you been customer of Sprint? If after 1 year then you could order with small discount, such as $100 off or less.

For me, I will buy in full retail price, it will probably $500.

SouthFella · 06-18-2009, 11:50 PM

Pardon me Bold is 9000... The Tour and the Bold look so much alike side by side... I suppose the Verizon Storm didnt do so well ... Oh well....

DefMATRIXense · 06-19-2009, 05:55 AM

Blackberry storm didn't doing well because IPhone and bb bold are killing bb storm

Foxrac · 06-19-2009, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefMATRIXense

Blackberry storm didn't doing well because IPhone and bb bold are killing bb storm

Where's source that support your claim?

Storm is exclusive to Verizon, at least for US, that why.

Foxrac · 06-19-2009, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthFella

Pardon me Bold is 9000... The Tour and the Bold look so much alike side by side... I suppose the Verizon Storm didnt do so well ... Oh well....

BB Storm is touchscreen and BB Tour is physical keyboard.

BB Tour will replace the Curve (8330) or 8830.

***VamPyroX*** · 06-19-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

BB Storm is touchscreen and BB Tour is physical keyboard.

BB Tour will replace the Curve (8330) or 8830.

Yes, Blackberry Storm uses touchscreen... but you also have to press on the screen. The screen itself is like an over-sized button.

My friend has a Blackberry Storm. After my friend explained what kind of phone he wanted, the salesman recommended against Blackberry Storm. Yet, my friend got it anyway. He now regrets getting it.

Foxrac · 06-19-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Yes, Blackberry Storm uses touchscreen... but you also have to press on the screen. The screen itself is like an over-sized button.

My friend has a Blackberry Storm. After my friend explained what kind of phone he wanted, the salesman recommended against Blackberry Storm. Yet, my friend got it anyway. He now regrets getting it.

Thanks to god, I tried to play with Storm at Verizon store and don't like it.

Storm touchscreen is very weird to me.

shona67 · 06-20-2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthFella

HA HA it looks like the ATT Blackbery 8900 Bold !!!

Yeah kind of. BlackBerry 8900 is much like mini Bold!

SouthFella · 06-22-2009, 09:57 AM

The Storm was not good at all. We tried it several times and was not impressed with it . There was a "skippy" feel to the keyboard and seeing what was actually being typed. Then we went to ATT and that Bold was awesome, wifey got the Eternity and really likes it ..

Chie Seoung · 06-24-2009, 01:43 PM

I use the BB curve and love it! I can't do without the tactile feel of the actual keyboard. I just can't do a touch screen. I blaze on that keyboard.

Foxrac · 06-30-2009, 11:47 AM

Blackberry Tour is available for pre-order but haven't offers for upgrade yet.

I will get it at Verizon store on Sunday and it's no anywhere near as iPhone launch day at at&t.

Foxrac · 06-30-2009, 11:48 AM

Blackberry Tour is not same version of Bold, it's very different design, camera megapixel and more resolution but no WiFi.

SouthFella · 06-30-2009, 02:59 PM

Foxrac you can live without WiFi ???

You are a techie junkie like Chevy and Power lol

JClarke · 06-30-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

Blackberry Tour is not same version of Bold, it's very different design, camera megapixel and more resolution but no WiFi.

WiFi FAIL!

Foxrac · 06-30-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthFella

Foxrac you can live without WiFi ???

You are a techie junkie like Chevy and Power lol

Yes, I have BB with NO WiFi and I don't think it is necessarily.

I had been customer of Verizon for 1 year and own BB with no WiFi, they have far more 3G coverage (EVDO) than at&t and tmobile, Sprint is 2nd.

BB Tour is world phone, combined of CDMA and GSM but GSM 3G will only work in European and Asian market, not at&t or tmobile.

Foxrac · 06-30-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JClarke

WiFi FAIL!

It's not necessarily, all BB with CDMA never included WiFi and Verizon has far more 3G coverage in almost everywhere, unlike at&t and tmobile.

Foxrac · 07-01-2009, 12:50 PM

It's soooooooooooooooo sweet!
Verizon BlackBerry Tour unboxing

Foxrac · 07-01-2009, 02:20 PM

Great news for Sprint consumers.

BB Tour will release to Sprint on July 12th, same as Verizon.

There would be no long lines at store, unlike iPhone or Storm launch day.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/s...-tour-on-july/

Foxrac · 07-03-2009, 02:31 AM

I just already preordered BB Tour.

SouthFella · 07-03-2009, 10:08 AM

Well Sprint 3G is very weak in my area and ATT is very strong here..Sprint and Tmobile have historically been the last to catch up to new technologies.. Wifey and I like the rollover mins on the ATT calling plans... ATT have the worlds largest 3G network..

Foxrac · 07-03-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthFella

Well Sprint 3G is very weak in my area and ATT is very strong here..Sprint and Tmobile have historically been the last to catch up to new technologies.. Wifey and I like the rollover mins on the ATT calling plans... ATT have the worlds largest 3G network..

At overall, Sprint has more 3G than at&t in US but your area probably get EVDO Rev. 0 that's slower than EVDO Rev. A.

Both of them can't beat Verizon, you can get 3G under Verizon when you live in small city or rural area in Colorado since at&t 3G is only work in Denver/Colorado Springs metro and few destination (like Aspen).

SouthFella · 07-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Well I am 40 miles from the Rockies staduim and I get 3G quite nicely and happy..

YOMAN · 07-08-2009, 10:18 AM

foxrac,

Any idea how much $$ monthly for tour ? of course data plan only without voice plan?

I havent check on verizon website.

I m tempting to buy one and add other device phone for my family so we ll get discount family plan...i ll check w verizon store sometime soon.

Thanks!
YOMAN!

Foxrac · 07-08-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YOMAN

foxrac,

Any idea how much $$ monthly for tour ? of course data plan only without voice plan?

I havent check on verizon website.

I m tempting to buy one and add other device phone for my family so we ll get discount family plan...i ll check w verizon store sometime soon.

Thanks!
YOMAN!

It cost $50 for data only but you can option for $55 for data and unlimited text.

I'm Verizon user for 1 year and happy with it, it has little or no dead spot or any network issue, unlike at&t does.

SouthFella · 07-10-2009, 12:58 AM

3 more days till the Tour rolls out .......

Foxrac · 07-14-2009, 05:42 PM

I got from delivery today and already settle up, it's soooooooooooooo sweet.

I can see new thing in Tour
-GPS on Google Map is work so fine.
-BB Browser is greatly improved with use cursor to move so smooth.
-Any media streaming, such as youtube can played in full screen but picture quality could be moderate and some are okay.
-BB Apps World is run so smooth but not much smoother.
-It can play mp4 video so smooth without need optimize via media manager but for Curve, it does lagging alot.

I will add it more in later.

06-18-2009, 02:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,923	Blackberry Tour Blackberry Tour, known as BB 9630 will release on Verizon in July and Sprint in late summer, probably Sept. There's more info about Blackberry Tour. BlackBerry - Tour ? BlackBerry 9630 Smartphones ? RIM Tour BlackBerry Tour Review \| CrackBerry.com I will preorder after Verizon make announce about this phone, I just made final decision to keep Verizon due contract isn't expire until next year. I tried to use Palm Pre at Sprint store and don't like their keyboard. __________________

06-18-2009, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthFella Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 360	HA HA it looks like the ATT Blackbery 8900 Bold !!! __________________ Implanted 04/23/2008... MedEl ( with nifty Remote Control } Right Ear, Phonak Savia Left Ear.

06-18-2009, 11:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
SouthFella Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 360	Pardon me Bold is 9000... The Tour and the Bold look so much alike side by side... I suppose the Verizon Storm didnt do so well ... Oh well.... __________________ Implanted 04/23/2008... MedEl ( with nifty Remote Control } Right Ear, Phonak Savia Left Ear.

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06-22-2009, 09:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
SouthFella Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 360	The Storm was not good at all. We tried it several times and was not impressed with it . There was a "skippy" feel to the keyboard and seeing what was actually being typed. Then we went to ATT and that Bold was awesome, wifey got the Eternity and really likes it .. __________________ Implanted 04/23/2008... MedEl ( with nifty Remote Control } Right Ear, Phonak Savia Left Ear.

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06-18-2009, 03:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
purplecatty Cool Guy!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Center of the USA Posts: 2,427	Intresting.. I would check out BB Tour once it come out. I just want to see if keyboard typing would be as easy as Curve. Also I would love to have faster processor and 256mb Internal memory than BB Curve 8330's 83mb internal memory and slow processor. I just want to get around menu quickly. Let's see how I like it. BTW, my Sprint's contract will be over next year. Catty

06-24-2009, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chie Seoung Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 17	I use the BB curve and love it! I can't do without the tactile feel of the actual keyboard. I just can't do a touch screen. I blaze on that keyboard.

06-30-2009, 11:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,923	Blackberry Tour is available for pre-order but haven't offers for upgrade yet. I will get it at Verizon store on Sunday and it's no anywhere near as iPhone launch day at at&t. __________________

06-30-2009, 11:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,923	Blackberry Tour is not same version of Bold, it's very different design, camera megapixel and more resolution but no WiFi. __________________

06-30-2009, 02:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
SouthFella Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 360	Foxrac you can live without WiFi ??? You are a techie junkie like Chevy and Power lol __________________ Implanted 04/23/2008... MedEl ( with nifty Remote Control } Right Ear, Phonak Savia Left Ear.

07-01-2009, 12:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,923	It's soooooooooooooooo sweet! Verizon BlackBerry Tour unboxing __________________

07-01-2009, 02:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,923	Great news for Sprint consumers. BB Tour will release to Sprint on July 12th, same as Verizon. There would be no long lines at store, unlike iPhone or Storm launch day. http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/01/s...-tour-on-july/ __________________

07-03-2009, 02:31 AM	#23 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,923	I just already preordered BB Tour. __________________

07-03-2009, 10:08 AM	#24 (permalink)
SouthFella Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 360	Well Sprint 3G is very weak in my area and ATT is very strong here..Sprint and Tmobile have historically been the last to catch up to new technologies.. Wifey and I like the rollover mins on the ATT calling plans... ATT have the worlds largest 3G network.. __________________ Implanted 04/23/2008... MedEl ( with nifty Remote Control } Right Ear, Phonak Savia Left Ear.

07-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#26 (permalink)
SouthFella Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 360	Well I am 40 miles from the Rockies staduim and I get 3G quite nicely and happy.. __________________ Implanted 04/23/2008... MedEl ( with nifty Remote Control } Right Ear, Phonak Savia Left Ear.

07-08-2009, 10:18 AM	#27 (permalink)
YOMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 106	foxrac, Any idea how much $$ monthly for tour ? of course data plan only without voice plan? I havent check on verizon website. I m tempting to buy one and add other device phone for my family so we ll get discount family plan...i ll check w verizon store sometime soon. Thanks! YOMAN!

07-10-2009, 12:58 AM	#29 (permalink)
SouthFella Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 360	3 more days till the Tour rolls out ....... __________________ Implanted 04/23/2008... MedEl ( with nifty Remote Control } Right Ear, Phonak Savia Left Ear.

07-14-2009, 05:42 PM	#30 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,923	I got from delivery today and already settle up, it's soooooooooooooo sweet. I can see new thing in Tour -GPS on Google Map is work so fine. -BB Browser is greatly improved with use cursor to move so smooth. -Any media streaming, such as youtube can played in full screen but picture quality could be moderate and some are okay. -BB Apps World is run so smooth but not much smoother. -It can play mp4 video so smooth without need optimize via media manager but for Curve, it does lagging alot. I will add it more in later. __________________

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