[Video] BlackBerry Bold 9930 appears on Verizon website!

on 26 Jul 2011 12:57 AM

Been looking for more confirmation of the BlackBerry Bold 9930 coming to Verizon? No problem -- Verizon has gone ahead and accidentally loaded up a device walkthrough on their very own website for you all to enjoy. Just head on over to the Verizon site, click on shop -- then go to the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and view the video demo. You'll find that the video is not at all of a BlackBerry Bold 9650 but rather the BlackBerry Bold 9930. Thanks, ChrisS9938!

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Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: BlackBerry Bold 9930, Verizon, video

63 Comments

Posted by ippyg Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Could've sourced it properly...

Posted by ippyg Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

I'm a fan of CB but you have to play it fair, that's all I'm saying...check the time stamps: http://bit.ly/oxPXn9

Either way, I'm excited for the Bold Touch and I was first! Just saying :)

Posted by BBold9000 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

So you want CB to source some rinky dink site, when the post clearly was noticed in their forums? Take it up with who ever posted it in the forums.

Posted by pkcable Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

Ok this is actually my fault. :( I reported the CB thread to our bloggers who then started working on the blog. The video was found by a CB member AND reported on the CB forums. Then rather foolishly, in my excitement, I tweeted about the video on twitter, and if you read the BBE blog, where does he says he heard about the video???? ;)

CB broke this story, and a humble little principal from TN and CBer (the guy, Bla1ze thanks) was the one who found the video!!!! END OF STORY!!!!!!

Posted by ippyg Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

Thanks for the update pkcable. Its not a big deal, I was just saying, thats all. All in fairness.
BBold9000, we're all on the same team here, working for the same cause. BlackBerry, period. We don't have to go against each other and it's not what I was implying. Like I said, it was all in the name of fairness. :)

In any case, great day to be a BlackBerry fan with the news that is upon us today! :)

Posted by mvm549 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Posted by jd6102 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

That's amazing!! I can finally get rid of my 9650!! Although not to many issues with it but. Can't wait for the 9930

Posted by MACKSnare519 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

"Accidently"??? Lol

Posted by Revyrah Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

That was a hell of a find. Now let's hunt down the new Torch

Posted by espitia Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

will it be possible to buy unlocked? if so, guess on price?

Posted by TheQ805 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Haha why does the guy mention when paired with the 4G LTE network? Someone should fill that guy in...

Posted by WillieLee Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

That is rather odd. I guess they wanted to increase the number of people that think their 3G phones are actually 4G.

Posted by FoxxBerry Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Thats what Im saying, not that it matters to me but that would be great!

Posted by captainbdsc Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

I was wondering the same thing... Is he implying that the Bold 9930 is LTE capable? If so, that is not true according to what I understand...

Posted by raskal1130 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

He doesn't say it's 4g, he said its being paired with the "Nation's fastest 4g network" which in his case is calling Verizon that. Very misleading but says it in a way where it sounds like it's a 4g phone.

Posted by experiment626 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

VERY misleading.That LTE part had better be deleted when this video is officially launched with the 9930.

Posted by CL8Baller Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Its not for AT&T or Rogers, but its a step forward.

Posted by jasperlin Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

man, what was with the delay when he was downloading that app? it was less than 200kb yet it still paused. whats up with that?

Posted by the_thunderbird Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

This video - I realize not RIM's, is super mid-1990's lame!

Posted by birdman_36 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

I don't think Verizon posted smartphone walkthrough videos on the internet in the mid-1990's.

Posted by synthmole Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

It's probably a mistake, but the anchor said "paired with a 4G LTE network"

Posted by ldcmobile Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Glad you caught that too, I will absolutely freak out if I can get an LTE BB in a month

Posted by falconeight Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Wow that is exactly like the old bold.

Posted by dasDestruktion Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

Perhaps the keyboard. Spec-wise its pretty far ahead of the old 9000. Its much thinner. It has a larger, touch-based screen... Not so much like the old bold.

Posted by asianguy80 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Did it drive anyone else mad the way he was holding the Bold and typing with his index finger...I was going ape S over here thinking "hold it properly and thumb type!"

Posted by FoxxBerry Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

that was weird, actually made me uncomfortable....

Posted by MadGasser Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

It freaked me out so bad I thought it was fake.

Posted by Emu the Foo Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

"Tight." - fogal

Posted by mavricxx Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

I want the 9860 on T-Mobile PLEASEEEEE!!!!!

Posted by southlander Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

VZW should have used some of the other leaked vids to show this thing off. Great device. Terrible demo by this spokesperson.

Posted by Derwent Graphite Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Why on earth is this guy using his index finger to type on the BlackBerry?

Posted by raskal1130 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

I was wondering the same thing. Obviously he doesn't own a blackberry for himself. Maybe it's better he stay away from Blackberry Smartphones if he hasn't figured it out yet, :D.

Posted by marcosis Wednesday, Jul 27, 2011 210 days ago

I think he's holding the phone that way because the phone doesn't appear to have the Verizon emblem on the bottom of the phone.

Posted by belfastdispatcher Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 212 days ago

Is that the longest index finger ever?

Posted by garment69 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

Anyone notice the spinning clock at :54?

Posted by SteelGreek Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

Sadly, yes... looks like they really sped up the download footage from appworld overall... I have a feeling appworld and downloading apps is going to still put a hurt on phone performance and require a lengthy restart time

Posted by crownr0yal Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

sprint please. kbaaaiiiiii.

Posted by GloGlo Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

Thank you Jesus, Thank u Jesus, thank u!! Hope we get a Verizon release date today:0)........bye 9650, HELLO 9930 baBY

Posted by jlb21 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

I have to agree with many sentiments above:

1) That guy is a tool (I would have preferred...oh....Kim Kardashian)
2) Thumb typing please (how big is that finger anyways)
3) The LTE comment is VEEEEEEERY misleading to those not in the know

Posted by pastorbrad Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

The sad/funny thing is that the VZW site still advertises a new 9550 for $199.99!

Posted by birdman_36 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

Looks like there's nothing refreshing about BlackBerry App World:

Scroll...load thumbnail. Scroll...load thumbnail. Scroll...load thumbnail.

Posted by EdwardBlackberryHands Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

I think its great that new phones are finally finding their way out there, but this is not going to help get BB new subscribers and generate a buzz in anyway. Many will see it as "the same old blackberry"

For some that is great, but not what the comapany needs right now...they need some BUZZ

Posted by Truthful Noble Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

did anyone else notice the hourglass at marker 00:54? not trying to be debbie downer here. just putting it on blast so we can defend it as an empire. the RIMpire.

Posted by Propa Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

I'm just waiting on a white version for AT&T

Posted by thedead1440 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

did any1 realize the bb bold still will have only 256mb memory for apps. it shows 191.2mb free in app world screen here... any news?

Posted by blacksamurai30 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

OK. I am man enough to admit when i'm wrong. Ive been hating BB lately because of the state of my poopy curve 9330 (bought off ebay -__-) But after seeing this video i feel like a new man. I. WANT. THIS. BB. NAOW!

Posted by LyBerry Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 211 days ago

BB Examiner said one of their trusted sources found out that part of the announcement from RIM today will be that their new BB's will be 4G compatible. If true, that would explain the comment from this video. Not holding my breath based on the specs we've seen for everything so far but, it would be nice.