iDEN BlackBerry priced at $150?

Lots of folks have been holding out for another push-to-talk BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) since the 7100i came out in 2005, and those dreams have been answered since the BlackBerry 8350i was announced at CTIA. Details of a launch date have been scarce so far, but rumour has it Sprint (NYSE: S)-Nextel will be offering it for $149.99 with a two-year contract and mail-in rebate; without contract, you’ll be forking over $479.99. If all you’re looking for is PTT, there are some more straightforward handsets out there, but for others, both instantaneous e-mail and voice are a necessity. For more info, hit up Sprint’s notification page.

[via BBCool]