This week BlackBerry brings their hero QWERTY BlackBerry 10 device to the big blue network, AT&T’s 4G LTE network in the United States. This device will be arriving on pre-order first and foremost, with final in-store availability coming sooner than later. This device works with BlackBerry 10′s slightly smaller user interface as the Z10 continues
We found out earlier this month that the Verizon model of the BlackBerry Q10 would be hitting shelves at some point next month, but pre-orders are now live for the new handset, so you’ll be able to reserve your own unit before they’re available to the general public, and if it’s a physical keyboard you’re looking for, this is pretty much your best bet.
You can grab the Q10 from Big Red for $200 after signing a two-year contract, or you can pay full price for the new phone, which will set you back a whole $600, but at least you won’t be under Verizon’s control for two whole years. We think that’s a pretty good way to go, but if you’re wallet just isn’t feeling that kind of vibe, you’re most likely better off with a contract.
Of course, T-Mobile will also be carrying the Q10, and you can save yourself $20 if you go with T-Mobile, but we can’t blame you if T-Mobile’s new 4G LTE network just isn’t cutting it for you. In fact, Verizon will have the exclusive white version of the Q10, so if black is a bit too dark for your liking, you’ll be able to get something a bit more pure.
Verizon has put an estimated ship date of June 6 on the Q10, which is just a day later than T-Mobile’s release date for the device. Big Red hasn’t yet announced when they’ll have the new device in stock at their physical locations, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they started selling the Q10 on June 5 to compete with T-Mobile.
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins thinks that the Q10 will be a huge seller, given the claim that tons of users will enjoy the physical keyboard as well as having access to the 3.1-inch touchscreen display. The UK’s Carphone Warehouse actually sold out of all its initial stock of the Q10 in a matter of hours, proving that people really want the device in their hands.
The BlackBerry Q10 was announced back in late January along with the company’s flagship Z10, as well as the new BlackBerry 10 operating system. These devices are essentially BlackBerry’s attempts to try and wiggle their way back into the smartphone wars, where the company has been left behind in recent years. We’ll see if they can play catch-up once we see the Z10 and Q10 out in full force.
Verizon BlackBerry Q10 pre-orders now live is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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We already knew that BlackBerry‘s newest QWERTY device would hit T-Mobile at some point next month, but the wireless carrier officially confirmed a date that customers would be able to pick one up. Starting June 5, the BlackBerry Q10 will be available at T-Mobile stores, as well as on the carrier’s website.
Since T-Mobile got rid of contracts and has moved exclusively to pre-paid plans, customers will be paying full price for the Q10, with a $99.99 down payment along with 24 equal monthly payments of $20, totaling just a penny shy of $580 for the device without being tied down to a two-year contract.
Business customers have had the opportunity to snag a Q10 earlier this month on T-Mobile, as the carrier released the device early exclusively to business customers. However, June 5 will mark the full launch of the device, allowing consumers to get their hands on the QWERTY-equipped Q10, which also comes with a 3.1-inch touchscreen display.
BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins thinks that the Q10 will be a huge seller, given the claim that tons of users will enjoy the physical keyboard as well as having access to a touchscreen display. The UK’s Carphone Warehouse actually sold out of all its initial stock of the Q10 in a matter of hours, proving that people really want to own the device.
The BlackBerry Q10 was announced back in late January along with the company’s flagship Z10, as well as the BlackBerry 10 operating system. These new devices are essentially BlackBerry’s attempts to try and wiggle their way back into the smartphone wars, where the company has been left behind in recent years.
T-Mobile BlackBerry Q10 arriving June 5 is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
© 2005 – 2012, SlashGear. All right reserved.