Free Blackberry 7100t - FAR w/ New Activation

HOT?

My First Deal Post:

Just got in on a FREE Blackberry 7100t (T-Mobile)
Free After New Voice & Data Activation & $100 Mail in Rebate
I got the family plan so the guy said I can get 2 Free Blackberrys (He'd better be right)


LINK

It's keyboard is a new experiment..... anyone using it already would like to comment ?

Dead link?

wow, i was really contemplating between this and the sidekick2. Definitely going w/ the blackberry with this deal. However, I'm just a bit concerned about venicom. Is this a legit site? Is it a subsidary of tmobile?

Great deal for a Blackberry, and I've been very happy with TMobile since switching from AT&T. Provided the keyboard is more user-friendly than it appears, this could be a very hot deal.

k000 said: "You must purchase one of the voice plans above along with “Blackberry Add-On Unlimited data plan” to qualify for the Free Blackberry 7100t after $100.00 mail in rebate."

and...? OP already stated that in the title and post

Has anyone else been successful in getting this deal? I'll give it a shot tomorrow morning but just hoping someone can validate this deal before I take the plunge.

I've owned the 7100T for about 3 months now. I needed something that could sync my calendar and contacts to my mobile phone easily and with little hassle (unlike my previous Motorola v300). After reading a very favorable article from PCMag Link I decided to purchase it.

All in all I am very happy with my decision. The phone syncs very well and all the contacts, calendar and tasks from Outlook 2003 is retained exactly on the 7100T. It has a fairly intuitive layout and the QUERTY keyboard with Blackberry’s version of predictive text is so much better than the Motorola. I wouldn’t be surprised if more companies mimic the 7100T in the future. The screen is large and clear and does not smudge much when you press your face to it. I have not tried the Bluetooth on the phone but I am looking to purchase a good Bluetooth headset in the near future. Any recommendations?

As for the telephone functions itself, it is very clear and the speakerphone is quite good. T-Mobile’s range in the DC area is pretty good and their customer service for me has always been top notch. I’ve had service with AT&T, and Sprint and found that T-Mobile’s range is as good or better.

Although I rate this phone positively there are some cons. The phone is large. It fits in your pocket fairly comfortably and has a holster for carrying at your waist but the phone is larger than its competitors. Some people may be turned off by its size. In addition I have received two java script errors when operating the phone. I do not know what caused the infrequent errors but it has required me to completely reboot the phone and they were gone.

All in all I rate this phone highly. It does everything that I need it to do and more.

Just to confirm, you have to subscribe to both the Voice (min $39/mth) and the Data ($20/mth) subscription to get this ?

(could the Bluetooth be used for a Laptop to connect to the internet with ?)

Thanks

@shley

Trying to decide between this and a PCCard Modem for a laptop (Cingular has their PCCard FAR (limit 10 per household) ... but unlimited GPRS/EDGE is $80/mth)

albrandwood said: (could the Bluetooth be used for a Laptop to connect to the internet with ?)

Thanks

@shley
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nope.

some say the phone is crippled.

others say it's for the security of a business oriented device.

either way, bluetooth is for headsets only.

http://www.tmobilerebates.com/splash.asp

Purchases between 11/1/04-12/31/04

1) $50 rebate for new voice activation plan
2) $50 rebate for adding BB data plan (must be in combination w/ #1)

Total $100 off

thanks OP.
got it.edit: the rebate is valid through dec 31, even though venicom website mentins dec 17.

Actually, you can use the phone as a modem with the included data cable. It won't work over bluetooth, but you can dial out with your laptop, the 7100t, and the cable.

i got it and its really awesome.... and btw... these guys waive the activation fee as well... so my total was 119.99 with a 100 rebate... i agree 19.99 is exhorbitant for the shipping charge but hey... saved 16 bucks at least anyways

Flygirl said: Shenaniganz said: I went online to check my CC, Shows as 229.99 Venicom INC.
So I guess we really can get more than one. Now I just have to wait and see if i get "both" rebates.
I was told I should receive it by Thursday. Seems a bit long for shipping, but
I guess I can't complain.



I am thinking about doing this deal...seems really great. Can you tell me how you like your phone? Thanks

Still learning about all the different features, but sometimes the phone gets stuck, don't know if this is something I'm doing, or if it is a bug with this phone. (Anyone have similiar problems??)I had a day where i got no phone calls and my incoming emails showed as "1". I get about 100 a day so i knew something was up,, when i tried to dial out it said emergency calls only. So I called cstr service and they had me turn it off and turn it back on... it somehow reset itself and worked. I must say the 2 times I've talked to CSR Svc they have been Really Nice. I mean like really out of the ordinary these days.
Buttons seem a little too small (And i have tiny fingers).
Overall I'm Happy with it, but it did not meet my expectations completely.
I was syked to get a blackberry, but I don't see what all the hypes about yet.
But for the money ($0.00) I can't complain.

its going to be active until the end of the month... and its pretty good... phone's nice and so is dealing with this vendor.... i got three from them and their service is not an 'Amazon' but with the resources that they seem to have, they do a pretty decent job. oh and hey.. i highly recommend getting this phone / pda

lawguy said: This appears to still be active. The new link is here. Text

Any other feedback on this phone and company?

Got Both My Rebates Today!

its better you call them instead... submit it and call them the same day or next day.... try talking to marshall... he usually talks and moves on things very very fast

lawguy said: How long after you submit the order do they contact you?

iluvsydney said: its better you call them instead... submit it and call them the same day or next day.... try talking to marshall... he usually talks and moves on things very very fast

lawguy said: How long after you submit the order do they contact you?

I call and get an answering machine.

try this number 602.277.0000 and ask for marshall or if you still have problems getting through, dial extn. 123 and talk to connie.. hopefully she can get someone to get back quickly

Free promotion deal is on until May 6th.
I'm wondering if you have any problem getting rebate from T-Mobile for the 2 phones with family plan. I'm thinking getting two blackberry 7100t phones. Do I have to buy them in same name and billing address? Could you help me how you got the rebate right? only family plan they're offering is $99.99 for 1600mins with data $19.99 for each phone.

When can I switch the plan to lower price and can I cancel data plan $19.99 later on?

Thanks