RIM was tight-lipped about pricing and availability after we went hands-on on the official launch in their OS 7-equipped Bold 9900, Torch 9810 and Torch 9860 handsets. We still can not be sure exactly when the Torches will hit British shelves, however the Bold 9900 is already standing proudly up for pre-order at Vodafone UK, in addition to a commitment to reach at the doorstep in roughly a week’s time in case you make the leap . However, like the leaked T-Mobile USA pricing , it won’t come cheap within the UK either: you will need to swallow a £41 ($67) monthly price plan on a two-year contract before they’ll provde the handset without spending a dime. Alternatively, you’re able to decide upon a monthly contract at half that price and pay a frightening £399 ($650) upfront for the telephone. Nevertheless, in case you are a BB fan and you’re convinced of this manner factor, then we expect you will get on well with 9900′s particularly chunky keyboard, high-res screen and top-notch build quality — otherwise you could just look ahead to our full review.
Update: It’s just been spotted going cheaper at Carphone Warehouse — free from £31 monthly on Vodafone or £500 off-contract, also with an August 12th delivery date. Let the market forces ensue.
[Thanks, Roberto and Anthony]
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