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Verizon Wireless discontinuing BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Curve 3G 9330, adding PlayBook this winter?

by Michelle Haag on 1 May 2011 06:00 PM
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Verizon Wireless PlayBook coming soon

It looks like Verizon has some BlackBerry related plans in the works for later this year. Their new Consumer Winter 2011 online catalog was just posted on the website, and shows the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Curve 9330 listed as "while supplies last". Does this mean they are clearing inventory for upcoming devices?

Another interesting find is the wifi enabled BlackBerry PlayBook, listed as "coming soon". Though the press release RIM released back in March listing retailers that were expected to carry the PlayBook did list Verizon, it seems Big Red wasn't quite ready to commit to that at the time. Hopefully this means they've made up their mind, though we still don't know if this will be a 3G/4G version or remain strictly wifi.

Source: Verizon
Via: Engadget

Filed Under: News & Rumors, Devices; Tags: BlackBerry Playbook, Verizon Wireless
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23 Comments

Posted by Tweez2003 Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

WOW no berrys on Big Red :( lol

 
 
Posted by BB.David Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

Who said they won't be getting any new Berrys? No one.

 
 
Posted by Moo Cow Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

Agreed, BB.David.

They're just preparing for the next wave of BB stuff. Pretty much routine business management on Verizon's part to get rid of the "outdated" and in with the "brand new." Unless Verizon comes out and said, "We're done with BlackBerry" in a press release, then for all intent purposes there is nothing to see here with this news.

 
 
Posted by Tweez2003 Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

I was just joking thats what the lol was for. I'm sure there will be new phones coming out i hope soon.

 
 
Posted by tnhrocks Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

I'm sure they will carry the new line but to be consistant with the way Verizon does things, they'll be the last provider to carry them. The last BB they were first out with was the Storm I think and look how good that turned out to be! Haha!

 
 
Posted by ericlc2 Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

So if "we" are covered under insurance with a 9650, if "we" have an "accident" after they discontinue, do we get the next latest and greatest berry as a replacement? :D That'd be cool.

 
 
Posted by bquilla Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

This hopefully means newer/cooler devices are to come, because I'm way past my upgrade and don't want any androids they have! Please berry don't let us down!!!

 
 
Posted by jacjordan Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

monaco please!

 
 
Posted by experiment626 Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

Bold Touch 9930.....Just wait for the announcement during BBW next week @ Orlando,FL.

 
 
Posted by sf18443 Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

Doesnt Verizon realize the Playbook runs Adobe Flash 10.2?!? They state Flash 10.1 on the page pictured above

 
 
Posted by BBOttawa Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

This truly portends RIM announcing a Bold Touch and Curve update on Tuesday. They know the new phones will be out soon enough that they are EOL 'ing the old stuff.

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

Winter? I tell you these phone companies are run by morons. And they are going to sell the wifi but not 3 or 4G. I don't think they know what they are doing.

 
 
Posted by skyboxer Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

My 9650 is just a great phone. If it weren't for the better stuff coming I would be sad to see it go.

 
 
Posted by experiment626 Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

That's how I feel about the Curve 8330.I really hope the Bold Touch 9930 can measure up.

 
 
Posted by scuebydue Monday, May 02, 2011 391 days ago

I agree. My 9650 is excellent. Never had any issues. They gotta put out some good devices to make me switch.

 
 
Posted by pkcable Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

9930, Bold Touch please!!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by s.ben Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

Once you see Verizon go with buy one get one free deals for BlackBerrys you’ll know the new ones are right around the corner.

 
 
Posted by cubez Sunday, May 01, 2011 391 days ago

Well as much as I want a blackberry touch, I'm not waiting till winter. I guess ill just have to get an android.

 
 
Posted by mike22 Monday, May 02, 2011 391 days ago

WHO CARES VZW SUCKS ANYWAY SLOWEST DATA
OUT OF ALL 4 CARRIES, NO LOSE

 
 
Posted by scuebydue Monday, May 02, 2011 391 days ago

This info was released by gizmofusion last week.

 
 
Posted by Gamesdmc3 Tuesday, May 03, 2011 389 days ago

All i care about is T-mobile getting the 9860

 
 
Posted by baxvent Tuesday, May 17, 2011 376 days ago

I've had the 8330 and 9650 and loved them both. I will likely switch to this phone. I just wish they would hurry up and release new models on Verizon. It has the best coverage overall in my area, however AT&T is the one that always has the better Blackberry models it seems.

 
 
Posted by BertoTweets Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011 318 days ago

i want the 9330 like now im getting the first days of august but idk if i should wait for the new cuve i hate waiting >.<