You can't have one just yet, but someone certainly can -- and here's the proof. A
BlackBerry Tour complete with silkscreened Verizon logo at the bottom and a heavily Verizon-influenced (read: red) theme has found its way onto
CrackBerry's forums, which -- apart from some characteristically miserable photography and a heartfelt expression of love scrawled in permanent marker -- is pretty awesome to see. If this release goes anything like the
Storm's firmware release schedule, we're in for a bit of a wait, so let's hope they're fast-tracking this one.
[Thanks, Ben H.]
posted Jun 17th 2009 at 9:02AM
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ari @ Jun 17th 2009 9:29AM
This was a phone i lusted after since last May when BGR scooped it, and i know it does some things better than anyone (keyboard basically) but after using my pre for 2 weeks now it just looks so uncomfortable to hold. RIM has done a great job of styling up its phones but i think they still have a ways to go. Still, this should be one hell of a phone and i expect RIM so sell tons of these.
jpquezada @ Jun 17th 2009 11:00AM
What is so good about this phone?? Same old software, same look, same everything!!!! just a different name...
Nerd Ferguson @ Jun 17th 2009 11:42AM
What is so good about the phone?
How many blackberries have you used? What they do good, they do better than most...and every blackberry improves upon it's predecessor. And since it's been close to two years since VZW has gotten an update (storm doesn't count), I'd say this bad boy is right on time.
Hey Ya @ Jun 17th 2009 12:16PM
The CDMA Curve has only been out for a year.
I'm a user, and a fan, of Blackberries. I'm sure the Tour will be a great one. However, it is still just a Blackberry. There's nothing revolutionary going on here, feature-wise. So, I can kind of see the point.
big_psirex @ Jun 17th 2009 12:32PM
If you check the BB site there is not much difference between this the Bold and the Curve and the only difference from the Storm is that it's not a touch screen...
big_psirex @ Jun 17th 2009 12:33PM
I agree... Check the BB site
Epsilon-Not @ Jun 17th 2009 8:20PM
This phone seems more about what it brings to Verizon Wireless versus what it brings to the overall smartphone ecosystem- yes, the Bold 9000 and Curve 8900 exist, but VZW types have been out of luck.
big_psirex @ Jun 17th 2009 12:33PM
sorry...
The Fuzz 53 @ Jun 18th 2009 12:12PM
No wi-fi? I'm sure we have those peckerheads at Verizon to thank for that. I'm sure it's because they're trying to figure out a way to charge a monthly fee for it.
J @ Jun 19th 2009 1:26AM
I use a Pearl on Verizon now. If the tour doesn't have unrestricted GPS (meaing I can use it with Google Maps), then that's the last straw. I'll try out an iPhone and see if the coverage works for me. If it does, I'll move my family plan over.
Tee Bone @ Jun 20th 2009 1:03AM
You can use Google Maps with GPS on a Pearl.. on Verizon. I have one.... and I do.
Ryan @ Jun 27th 2009 10:20AM
Why can't VZW get it right? Have they no connection to any phone sites on the internet? Pack a phone with everything (wi-fi), neglect to cripple it (gps), don't use winmo on touchscreen phones, and it will sell like crazy (and users will stop leaving their network for the iPhone)…