Update: Checkout our HTC Thunderbolt first look.

The only that might be more painful than waiting for an official ship date for Verizon’s Thunderbolt might just be child birth, and even then it’s probably debatable.  But alas, word has come through from online cell phone retailer Wirefly that the HTC Thunderbolt will ship March 17th.

According to their Facebook page their promising that the phone will go up for sale at 12am PST on 3/15, which is just in a few hours from now.  Unfortunately, we still dont’ have a definitive price, but our best guess is that it will set you back $199.99 after a 2-year contract.

A quick refesher on the specs:

• Android 2.2
• 4.3-inch 480×800 touchscreen
• 4G LTE connectivity
• WiFi b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1
• aGPS
• 8 megapixel camera with LED and autofocus and 720p HD mode
• Adobe Flash 10.1 compatible
• 1400mAh battery
• 5.5 oz and 4.8″ x 2.5″ x 0.5″

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Starting today, and exclusively for GadgetReview readers, you can now pre-order the Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Tour from Wirefly.  New customers expect to drop $179.99 after a 2-year contract signing and preexisting customers you’ll pay $199.99.

Wirefly is also guaranteeing a 30-Day Pre-Order Price Guarantee, which means if the Blackberry Tour price drops within 30 days from shipping they’ll refund you the difference.  If you order it today it should ship on the 12th, the same day Verizon officially makes the phone available.  If you want it faster, just upgrade your shipping, but I always go with the cheapest shipping to save money.

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