Verizon BlackBerry Tour Release Date Confirmed [Pre-Order Your Verizon Tour 9630 Now]

A couple of weeks ago we posted details concerning the Sprint BlackBerry Tour 9630, what with Sprint having announced the Tour’s release date on their network (see: Sprint BlackBerry Tour 9630 Release Confirmed) but, at that time, whilst it was known that Verizon would also carry the Tour, Verizon were yet to offer any release details. Verizon have now announced that those looking to secure the BlackBerry Tour on Verizon can pre-order the Tour as of now in advance of its release which is set for July 12^th.

For those uninitiated with what the BlackBerry Tour 9630 has to offer, here’s a brief low-down.

BlackBerry Tour 9630 Key Features:

• Network Support: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz, GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks, Single-band: 2100 MHz, UMTS/HSPA networks, Dual-Band: 800/1900 MHz, CDMA/EVDO Rev A networks
• Memory: 256 MB internal Flash memory
• Expandable Memory: microSD located under the battery door cover
• Battery: 1400 mAh removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell
• Battery Life: TBD
• Keyboard: 35 key backlit QWERTY
• Display: High resolution HVGA 480×360 pixel
• Camera: 3.2 MP camera, flash auto focus
• GPS: Assisted, autonomous and simultaneous GPS enabled with preloaded BlackBerry Application for e911 capabilities
• Media Player: Video format support MPEG4; Audio format support MP3, AAC AAC+ etc
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth V2.0; mono/stereo headset, hands-free, PBAP
• Headset: 3.5mm stereo headset capable
• USB Port: Enables charging and high-spead data synchronization via USB “A” to micro USB “B” cable
• Size (L x W x D): 112 x 62 x 14.2 mm
• Weight: 130 grams

Verizon have also confirmed the BlackBerry Tour’s pricing on their network. The device will set you back just shy of $200 based on a two year contract which, doubtless not in the least coincidentally, matches Sprint’s offer exactly.

You can place your advance order here.