BlackBerry 8800 American launch detailed
updated 02:25 pm EST, Tue February 13, 2007
BB 8800 and Sidekick 3
AT&T has officially confirmed the launch details of its latest BlackBerry device. The just-announced BlackBerry 8800 is now due to ship to the provider under the Cingular name on February 21st, just over a week its formal introduction. The new 8800 will be functionally close to the reference model but will ship with a special navy blue shell and a custom-colored interface to reflect the American carrier's color scheme.
AT&T expects to ship the phone for $300 when combined with a two-year service plan and a rebate. A custom GPS navigation tool from TeleNav will also be an option for an extra $6 per month, the company said. A Canadian launch with Rogers has yet to be revealed.
