cmon new os leak!!!

So I read this and said "Wah? Telus already has this because they said they'd have it by the 24th" but then I looked on the site and Noooo, it's comming soon. I should have lowered my expectations significantly more in order to not be disappointed again. My Bad! But then, I do love my 9700.

getting two tomorrow! :)

It is $179 on a 3 year or $599 outright.

Sweet!!!!!!!!

http://www.bell.ca/shopping/BlackBerryTorch--9800/70726.details?INT=MOB_...

for an outdated phone? Damn! Sometimes its good not being a Canadian.

At least in the US you are stuck with it for ONLY two years. =)

I still love BB though.

I am curious to know what software version is on the phone....anyone know?

Ditto that, I wonder what's the software for it

usa and canada pricing is just out of place. 200 dollars for a phone with 3 year contract is pathetic, every provider in the EU would give a phone for 1 Euro away if it would contain a 3 year contract..

I checked the Blackberry website to see what was the carrier software but it doesn't show the Torch for Rogers yet.

looks like you get a free bt headset with an online order too. But who wants to wait for it to be shipped?

Someone in the forums had it in his hands but cannot activate till tomorrow. He put the OS at .246

Got the Visions store flyer today. Bell is offering the Torch at $148 with a 3 year term of course starting Oct. 1....
C'mon Rogers.............

called the 5 nearest rogers sellers, i got answers between tomorrow and we dont have stock yet to launch is next week

Yet again another 3G device cannot support UMA/TalkSpot on Rogers as per the Rogers site. Seriously Rogers, get in the game already! Orange and TMo have figured this out UMA<-->3G. And stop blaming this on a RIM software issue, you've done it for over a year with the 9700 and it clearly isn't RIM software!!!

Will be curious to see if the settings are locked out. Or if 6.0.0.246 allows you to select mobile network preferences. Otherwise I'll be heading south to ATT to buy one that isn't hindered by Rogers.

Does anyone know if there is a way to get the Rogers 9800 theme files so that I can load it on my AT&T 9800? I much prefer Rogers theme and colors to the At&T theme. Thanks.

And Congratulations if you are "fortunate" enough to be getting one. Based in Chicago, I have had mine since "launch day" here a couple of months ago and having had the Curve 8310, Curve 8900, Bold 9000 and Bold 9700 - let me tell you - TORCH is the BEST Blackberry yet. So enjoy and good luck. Hey, Ramsy - if you can figure out how to get that "Rogers Theme" in the US - let me know, it looks good. Thanks.

God I hope Vodafone UK release it soon :(

Have had 4 ordered since Friday on Bell Mobility. 179.99 for a 3yr renewal. Just got email confirmation today that I will be receiving them October 1st.

So I went down to Best Buy today to place a deposit on the phone, and was told that they won;t be selling the Torch outright. You need to sign onto a contract, or else wait until October. WTF? I know I can go to the States, and get an AT&T phone for $499. Anyone have any ideas, or comments on Rogers' pricing and strategy to sell to "committed" subscribers only?

Does anyone know if the rogers at conestoga mall in waterloo has them??

getting one!

Got the student plan with rogers using my old student card, really hope it comes by friday evening...really don't want to wait all weekend!

Talked to my regular Rogers store here in Edmonton and the manager stated they don't receive subsidy until tomorrow, so they can't sell it until then. He's got them in stock and on hold for me, but said he just can't sell it until tomorrow. :(

Hey today was the last day im using my 8220 , i did a wipe on it as im selling it on ebay. I will be at the nearest Rogers Store at 10am when they open to get my Torch. Online ordering for today was just for newbie customers. I cant hardly wait!!! Question will they have accessories for the Torch store at Rogers as well?

I'll be selling my unlocked At&t 9800 I've had for a month and buying a rogers unit tomorrow, need my warranty.

I'm so getting one but definitely not for $610

I'm considering a switch to the Torch but am nervous about being able to sync with the above software. Does anyone know if there *is* a problem? Over the last couple of days I've seen conflicting info from US users.

Got excited, it showed up a day early on the site, but for myself who had to do an upgrade, I had to wait until this morning, but already things are going, got a great deal on the upgrade, and a bunch of bonuses and away we go! Can't wait to see this thing in action!

A bit heavy for my liking but otherwise looks like an awesome new device! I'm not due to upgrade but bet all the torch purchasers are all excited! Haha.

I do just wish that they included some more beefed up hardware. While those who said this device is designed for business users, sure that's great then. However, this was suppose to be RIMs new flagship device or at least their common flagship device! This means that it will be the one compared to other devices etc. Beefing it up would allow power/entertainment users to be excited for it as well!

well i cannot get a torch today. my upgrade is not due till end of nov. i cannot upgrade early, customer relations will do nothing. there is no extra $50 charge to upgrade earlier. If I claim my device is broken they will replace it with another 9000. OH wait pay the contract cancellation fee (+$200) and then I can get one for $199.

SOme way to keep a customer. I see Vision electronics out west is offering the torch on the bell system for 149.

HMM maybe rogers is gonna lose me....the vpn via tethering doesn't work either.

I've reserved mine at a Bell store in downtown Toronto. Bell is also getting them today. How come no one is reporting this fact?

Just curious.

*dancing* was allowed to upgrade 3 months early! Got it, love it, can't put it down!

I just got home from BB here in Edmonton. And as per subject, cannot buy phone without contract yet. I also went to my local Rogers Wireless store. To buy the phone outright from them is $755 after tax and you have to pay cash (or debit), no credit card. The reason for the extra price above the Rogers.com site is because they are technically not a Rogers store (there are no Rogers stores, they are privately owned stores authorized to sell Rogers' stuff) so their cost is higher.

i ordered my torch yesterday online and charged it to my account

go to a rogers plus store...they should have it cheaper too......altogether with tax it comes up to like $690

Just checked the Telus site, looks like it's up for sale now!!

ORDERED MY TORCH TODAY FROM ROGERS OVER THE PHONE...HOPEFULLY IT COMES IN TOMORROW, SO I DON'T HAVE TO WAIT ALL WEEKEND...

Just got the Costco email flyer. $179.99 (new 3-yrs), includes a $100 Costco cash card. Limited time offer until October 10th.

I just picked up my torch for $609.99 + tax at the Rogers Plus store like someone else said earlier.

transferring over my stuff to my Torch now!! I CAN'T WAIT!!

Picked mine up today. Absolutely fantastic. The only thing I would have like to see was a front facing camera for video calls, since the phones it's up against have that capability. Other then that it's a real gem.

picked up two yesterday, both hardware upgrades from a rogers store in downtown vancouver. the guy said they sold out all 50 the store received for opening day. so far the phone is UNBELIEVABLE.

Available to new activations only, but still a heck of a deal.

79.99 on NEW 3 yr activations.