Verizon Confirms BlackBerry Tour Launch Date

The upcoming Verizon (NYSE: VZ) BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Tour 9630 was rumoured to be released on July 12th. and sell for $199 after rebates on contract – lo and behold, a press release has confirmed the date and price. The rebate totals $70, and you can pick up all the usual VZ services like Navigator and V CAST, or get your tethered modem groove on, if that’s your bag. The long and short of the Tour is that it’s a slimmer, CDMA-flavoured Bold minus the Wi-Fi. Even though it doesn’t sound like much, early reviews have been really good so far – clearly a solid choice if you’re in the market for a CDMA messaging device. If you’re ready to pick up the Tour, clear your plans for this Sunday. You can preorder your unit now, and even opt for a version without the 3.2 megapixel camera if your workplace happens to be tight on security.

[via PRNewswire]