BREAKING NEWS! We've got the inside scoop on the CELCOM offers!

(Please read the post prior to this to figure out what we're talking about. *wink)

The info-embargo is over! We've got the exclusive scoop on the Torch 9800 release by CELCOM tomorrow!

So here it is. Its RM8 (THAT'S RIGHT!) for the first 10 customers, RM488 for the next 90 customers, and RM888 for the last 100 customers! That means that you could get a RM2,500 BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone for just RM8!

So get your rear ends to LaBodega in Pavilion at 3pm to get your oh-so-cheap BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphones!

(Please be aware that for all 200 customers, a RM148 BBpro contract with CELCOM is mandatory)

Inside Info: Torch to launch on CELCOM tomorrow! ...with extras.

Good afternoon, BBteens! How are we all doing mid-week?

Maxis released their Torch packages today, with the cheapest coming up at about RM1,399. CELCOM however, will be launching tomorrow.

... wait wait, there's more. While they may be launching a day later, we're getting word that their package prices will be EVEN LOWER than the Green Squiggle. And on top of that, the first 200 customers to queue up at their Blue Cube centre in Pavilion stand to save EVEN MORE, with (so we heard) between 25%-50% savings off their packages!

Spread the word to all Torch fans you may know! This is an opportunity that shouldn't be missed!

.... so how many of you will be sleeping in Bukit Bintang tonight?

Inside Info: Malaysian Telco's to release BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone on the 29th!

So here's the scoop: A reliable source tells us that major Malaysian telco's will be launching the BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone on the 29th of October 2010. Along w/ this, our source mentioned that the prices being offered by a certain blue box is so competitive, merely mentioning it may set off price wars! Lastly, we're told that the deals are well worth the money, AND come with freebies.

"Freebies", "good value"... hm.

So what do you guys think? How much do you think they'll be? And what kind of sweet freebies are we looking at? *hint*BBstereoGateway*hint*

Sound off in the comments!

P.S.: We're currently playing w/ a Torch 9800, so expect a review soon!

[Sent from my BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone]

Research In Motion launch the BlackBerry Torch 9800 in KL!

On the 1st of October, Research In Motion (RIM) launched the all-new and long-awaited BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone.

(BlackBerry Teens Malaysia tweeted LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY from the event, from 7pm to 9pm)

To kick off the festivities, the Managing Director of Research In Motion SEA Greg Wade took the mic and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the invitees & media for the wonderful turn out. "To date," he said, "there are 115,000,000 BlackBerry smartphones worldwide, with 50,000,000 of them as BlackBerry service subscibers. With those numbers in mind," he continued, "52% of Research In Motion's revenue comes from outside North America." He then mentioned that with the growing market here in Malaysia, "we (RIM) will definitely be holding more events here in Kuala Lumpur in the future."

After a quick word from Danny Bolduc (the General Manager for RIM Asia Pacific), the real event began. We were treated to an amazing -insert artform here- performance by -insert sand artist here- and a solo piano performance by -insert pianist name here (eunice olsen?)- which was accompanied by a beautiful display on the wraparound projectors. 

To spice up the proceedings, the Event Organisers decided to hold a 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' styled quiz where invitees who submitted their business cards would be calledd up at random to compete for the grand prize of a brand new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone.

After seeing Jason Lo (who was busy slandering his opponent to actually think of the right answer) get beaten black-and-blue by a DiGi invitee, a lucky guy walked away with the BlackBerry Torch smartphone.

Now, to the business end of this post: the first-impressions of the Torch. With the rough 5 mins I had to test it out, I spent most of my time flicking through the very fluid menu. I must mention a tabooed word here; the 9800's interface reminded me greatly of the iPad which I am now using to write this post. The smooth movements of the menus were amazing and it didnt lag at all (but bear in mind that the unit I was playing with was a RIM demo device, without the weight of the many apps we download onto our devices). The 5MP camera was brilliantly sharp and took amazing photos. We didn't have time to try out the media capabilities because the man standing behind me was getting impatient!

As we were leaving, we were given door gifts courtesy of Tiffany & Co. and we were served a raspberry-cream desert that was absolutely divine. 

Thus concludes the BlackBerry Teens Malaysia coverage of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 launch at the Westin KL.

Photos to be uploaded soon!

(Pssst! We have reason to believe that Maxis & maybe Celcom as well will be launching the BlackBerry Torch smartphone sometime next weekend. This is speculation for now, but BBTM was told this by a high-ranking official at one of the telcos. Stay tuned for updates!)

[Sent from my BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 smartphone]

Hot Off The Press! RIM BlackBerry introduces the new BlackBerry Bold 9650, and BlackBerry Pearl 3G!

RIM has been buzzing with activity over the past week, over at the WES 2010 convention. While they were there, they managed to throw us BlackBerry addicts some goodies to oogle at, namely the BlackBerry Bold 9650 & BlackBerry Pearl 3G 91xx.

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G sees the revival of an iconic 'transition-model' for classic T9 keyboard users. The candybar design of the Pearl was a hit with many, as some refused to give up space in their pockets for its larger, full-QWERTY siblings.

The Pearl 3G debuts with the new design direction of RIM, with its chrome bezel, model-name on the rear, and a Storm 9550-like battery door. Its sleek design features the new optical TrackPad, guaranteed to be hassle- & problem-free.

Moving on, we see the introduction of the new BlackBerry Bold 9650, a welcomed new addition to the Bold lineup of premium smartphones.

Although it may look exactly like the Tour 9630 it's replacing (save for that optical TrackPad), it's actually a completely different experience. With its higher-res screen & faster processor, the 9650 works great as a Bold-lineup-introduction model. HOWEVER, I hope RIM addresses the build quality issues that plagued my Tour (as the whole thing kind of felt cheap & flimsy in the hand. And the battery door was horrible!).

By the way, the BlackBerry Teens Malaysia team agree that the 7 snazzy colours that the Pearl 3G is gonna be dressed up in should be applied to the whole range. How we'd love to see a red Storm or Bold 9700...

Notification.

Dear BlackBerry® Teens of Malaysia,

Effective tomorrow (22nd April 2010), BlackBerry® Teens Malaysia will be slowing down our services here on our blog as well on our Twitter support page. This move comes as 3 of our leading BBTM-team members are beginning to gear up for the PMR examinations at the end of this year. We will not be shutting down completely; we will be reducing our posts to only the most necessary & most groundbreaking releases.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and we hope that you will remain faithful to BBTM in the coming months.

Thank you.

- the BlackBerry® Teens Malaysia team.

Leaks & Leaks & Leaks!

G'morning!

We've been getting a lot of leaks lately, from our friends at CrackBerry.com. From OS5.0 updates for Javelin™s, Curve™s & even Tour™s, its all coming out. Even a leak for a new BlackBerry® Messenger™!

If you're impatient, I suggest you head on down there and grab one while its free, but I do have to warn you that these are not official RIM updates. Please back up all your files before doing anything on your BB. And if you've got problems, CrackBerry has lots of forums with some very knowledgeable people on board.

BBTM, however, will soon be posting direct links to the CrackBerry site for ya'lls lives to be that little bit easier.

Till then. Ciao!


Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone