Keyone CDMA Availability

[RoninX]

Any word on when we can expect to see the CDMA (Verizon) version of the Keyone at either Amazon or BestBuy?

 

[modifier]

If you aren't in a hurry, B&H is going to be carrying them toward the end of the month. $549 shipped and no tax if you live outside NY.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1351948-REG/blackberry_prd_63118_001_blackberry_keyone_cdma_smartphone.html

 

[o4liberty]

If Amazon and best buy can't get them I wouldn't think anyone else can.

 

[modifier]

B&H has carried every unlocked BB10 and BlackBerry Android device since the Z10 launched. Before that they had the Bold 9900 GSM and a few other random models. If they say they're getting it, they're getting it. The delay is because they're waiting for updated devices with screens that won't self-eject. Everyone is delayed for the same reason, Amazon and Best Buy included.

 

[RoninX]

PSA: CDMA Keyone is available from Amazon right now. Just placed my order...

 

[RoninX]

And now, they're sold out again. That was quick.

I'd be very curious to see the sales figures on the Keyone. It seems to be a lot more popular than anyone expected -- including Blackberry and TCL.

Hopefully, this bodes well for future phones with physical keyboards...

 

[modifier]

B&H pushed availability back from "end of August" to "beginning of September." Either TCL can't keep up with demand or they're buried in updating phones with the display adhesion fix.

AT&T is supposed to get their black version on 1 Sept. It'll be interesting to see if they have similar supply issues.