The BlackBerry 9000 Has a Name - the BlackBerry BOLD?!

The name is fine!

What I want to know is why you are so convinced that it will be introduced next Monday... Its not a certainty, even though it may be possible.

Also, if it is Monday, what are the estimates when they are available for purchase?

The BlackBerry Bold domain, is registered with DOTSTER, however all RIM domains are registered with CSC Corporate Domains(sm), even blackberry9000.com, Blackberry9100.com,blackberry9310.com, you get the picture look them up for yourself, the base registrar, is register.com out of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (Head office New York refer to google, look up register.com Yarmouth...review all previous RIM domains, they even show the RIM home address in waterloo...But then again maybe I'm full of hot air and know nothing lmao!! not the first time I been accused of it :P ..ie

Registrant:
Research In Motion Limited
Domain Administrator
295 Philip Street
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dnsadmin@rim.net
+1.5198887465 Fax: +1.5198887465

Domain Name: BLACKBERRY9130.COM
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Research In Motion Limited
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+1.5198887465 Fax: +1.5198887465
Technical Contact:
CSC Corporate Domains
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PO Box 597
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EDIT: AFTER GETTING SOME INFORMATION DROPPED TO ME I'M FORCED TO POST THIS AND SAY, THAT I WAS WRONG AND KEVIN WAS RIGHT..LMAO!!

great name. just can't wait to get one. Hope price is reasonable

I gotta say, I doubt RIM is gonna name this device the "Bold." As Craig stated in this week's CrackBerry podcast, that name sounds silly, and I agree.

But who knows? I'd be a bit disappointed if that is the name, though. The BlackBerry Bold just sounds lame to me...

AS

The name is okay, but they could have done better.

Definitely will not deter me from purchasing/abusing it!

Not crazy about it although I suppose it could be worse. I think just calling it the BB 9000 is better. Adding the "BOLD" sounds like their trying to hard yet coming up short. Who knows? Maybe it'll grow on me.

Who cares about a name. If the device rocks then form follows function and the name can be anything. Hopefully they will announce it and get the ball rolling before jesus phone 2 the second coming of an even more locked down phone.

dont care what its called. as long as i can call it "mine".

Bold is the new Black and the jesus phone is just another over hyped Ipod. (Yeah I own 2 iPods)

Kevin, I suggests the final name of the BlackBerry 9000 will turn out to be the BlackBerry URBAN. Then, You should've say " CALL ME URBAN.." * BLACKBERRY URBAN * instead of BLACKBERRY BOLD.

As long as the phone rocks, who cares what it's named...I just can't wait to get my hands on this phone....

I'd rather it be called the 9000 and by what Bla1ze said I think that may be the case.

Why so soooon?! I need one but I need the £££ for one! I don't wanna be the last person to get one. And can they PLEASE hurry up with 4.5 before they release a 4.6 device?! How long have we been waiting?

I don't know, I think RIM is going down the wrong road with this "Bold" name. You don't want to seem too arrogant. I think when you make your name and marketing points relative to others you become dependent on other devices not performing well for your own success, thus automatically alienating half the market share by making them feel stupid and defensive about their current choice.

Example: No one ever said "gee I need a phone that can play my iTunes like my iPod can, my current Motorola StarTac just can't do it!".

Apple just made the iPhone and said "here you go, no one asked for it but we like it." They never said in any of their marketing "this phone is better (or bolder)". Just "look at how good this is for doing everything (as long as you don't want 3G)."

A BlackBerry Bold just says "this is a bolder option than others". Instantly a group of people will say "no it isn't!" Why give them the chance to argue. Just give it a name like iBerry, or RIM Berry, or the Canuck and then sell it on IT'S own performance and not relative to others.

And it also helps to find an Indy Rock hit to play during the commercial.

I just bought an 8310 a few months ago and after seeing the video for the Bold makes me want to upgrade. The Bold is a thing of beauty.

I think the name is lame. But then again who calls the 8800 the Indigo these days it is just the 8800. If the name is good (pearl, curve) it will stick if it is lame (indigo, bold) it will be called by the numbers.

Now - when will it be in the stores?

Will 4.5 get released to the masses with it?

I don't really care about the name, but I guess they probably could've done better. As long as the device works well and lives up to the hype, that's all that matters! OH, and I'm hoping it's affordable. My next upgrade isn't until June 09 and with this sweet device coming in August (?), I don't know if I can wait that long to purchase one!

I don't really care as long as this device kicks major @ss then I am alright with what ever name.

Makes sense.
The names sounds about as bad as the device looks.
Strong Work RIM on putting a nice feature set into a ridiculous looking package.

I think the name sucks! For such a huge launch I think they should have spent a bit more in marketing for a better name. ;)

Any ideas which carrier this bad, BOLD, boy is gonna be on and any guesses on release dates? Please let me know.

I don't like the name at all.

"What phone is that??"
"Oh, this is my new Blackberry BOLD."
It just doesn't sound right.

I think the name is rather meh, it doesn't really strike me as that great, not horrible but not the best. I liked the idea of the Blackberry Blade personally. But then again I didn't like the name "MacBook Pro" and that worked out pretty good, so what do I know?

$0.02

heyyy that looks like my chrono theme! haha :0

*Phew!* Finally! Research In Motion (RIM) finally got it right. GPS, Wi-Fi, Camera with Video. Add some voice recorder software and you've got the ultimate Push Email/Multimedia PDA phone in the business. Almost! ;-) *snicker* Too bad it's not a touch-screen though. RIM still needs to work on this type of interface.

Touch screens take the guesswork out of everything, make editing a breeze, and can be made outdoors-tough, as well. I present the Magellan Triton 2000 GPS Receiver as an example:http://www.magellangps.com/products/product.asp?segID=425&prodID=1916

Combine this type of touch-interface on a BlackBerry-thin body, you'd have one heck of a system. Touch screens just make things easier.

That aside, as soon as I get my old Cingular bill paid, I'm scooping up one of these as soon as they become available!

Warm Regards,
Firefishe

Great new device.

awesome device.