A mailout just went to those savvy enough to sign on for updates telling us that “the world’s first touch screen BlackBerry smartphone is almost here.” Well, I guess that depends where ‘here’ is, but if your ‘here’ happens to be Canada, then it’s good reason to get excited. Telus preorders just started, and rumours had pointed out that Bell and Telus would see a simultaneous release, so it’s no surprise to see Bell getting the ball rolling. Still, Telus has been considerably more aggressive in marketing the BlackBerry Storm, and I think plenty of folks wanting to get one will sooner know that Telus has it available than Bell. If price points and release dates are going to be similar, Telus’ shipping date should be around December 18th., but be sure to check out the reviews before plunking down your $649.99 off contract for it.
And hey, you should still sign up for Bell updates, because it enters you in a draw for a free Storm.