Hot new phones coming to Verizon next month!
0. phoneArena posted on 24 Oct 2008, 10:21
Rumors are rumors, but we have proof thanks to an internal Verizon Wireless document that the carrier will offer a few hot devices for the Holidays…
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99. (unregistered) posted on 25 Oct 2008, 12:20 0 0
you have a very small view of the US... and im not trying to put you down... you really should look at the ecomony a little more.. Any major book you read that has to do with American psych when it comes to buying habit and trends will point to the fact that Americans expect cheap and fast. We are a throw away society with a demand for instant gradification... There are three basic market principles and you only can have two. Cheap, good, fast.(cost, value, speed) Americans prefer cheap and fast.
104. (unregistered) posted on 25 Oct 2008, 15:10 0 0
WiFi is not pointless. Some people don't want to pay extra $ a month for a data plan. WiFi enables that type of customer to still be able to take advantage of the full browser and large screen to browse the internet on when they're in a WiFi hotspot.
120. (unregistered) posted on 25 Oct 2008, 23:06 0 0
you dont need wi fi if you have phone w/verizon thats for poor fools with at&t
155. (unregistered) posted on 27 Oct 2008, 09:56 0 0
I've been testing the OMNIA for two weeks and it DOES have WiFi, fyi.
195. (unregistered) posted on 01 Nov 2008, 18:26 0 0
Americans are cheap?? Moron. Brits are known to be "frugal." Americans are extravagant. We are the idiots who buy $300 sneakers and $250 jeans. We are, however, SPOILED. We are such big spenders that a carrier knows if they can subsidize the phone enough, they'll make enough on us in two years of billing to more than compensate for substantial (sometimes mind blowing) discounts in the early price of the device. As for WiFi, it's true that the iPhone AUTOMATICALLY connects to wifi when its available, apparently to save data usage - for AT&T, not for the user, and the App store doesn't even seem to work on 3G, but requires a wiFi connection. I would add, however, that while 3G is fast, it's not as fast as 801.g wireless. NOPE. d
26. crd22 posted on 24 Oct 2008, 13:23 0 0
Any news on the Diamond yet? I wanna get the XV6900, but I know it'll drop big time once the Diamond is out. It's only $50 on Sprint. The Omnia is also a really nice looking phone, a great addition to Verizon's lineup.
28. T-PAiN (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2008, 13:55 0 0
I have been with VZW for 5 years and am getting ready to jump ship to Sprint for the Touch Pro; so this news is a little disconcerting because Big Red is finally getting some worth-while phones. But, I think I am still going to make the switch because the rumors have been (and they appear to be backed up in this article) that VZW is going to do what they always do and screw up a good phone by not including Touch Flo 3D with the Raphael. There are also rumors that their version is going to have a slower processor, and other downgrades from Sprint's Touch Pro. I just wish Verizon would release truly great phones to go with their great coverage; and stop messing phones up before they release them.
30. vzw fanboy (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2008, 13:59 0 0
going from verizon to sprint is a big step down in terms of average coverage.
37. (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2008, 14:44 0 0
It's all about balancing positives and negatives. Worse coverage in exchange for a device that you actually like.
91. (unregistered) posted on 25 Oct 2008, 10:29 0 0
VZW doesn't really mess with the interface on smartphones, so I would really expect it to have the touchflo 3d. Everything you mentioned is rumors and speculation. If you switch just because of something that /may/ happen, then you deserve what you get.
106. (unregistered) posted on 25 Oct 2008, 17:26 0 0
I don't think Verizon goes to the phone makers and tells them we want a slower process, less memory, no wi-fi and so on. What probably happens is that each carrier bids for each handset and they are given exclusitivity to sell the handset on their network. The manufacturers then go and make another phone with different features, give it a different name and sell it to the other carriers. Verizon seems to favor RIM more so that is probably why they get new models first. Sprint seems to favor HTC and so on.
108. T-PAiN (unregistered) posted on 25 Oct 2008, 17:58 0 0
Yeah, they are all rumors but if you frequent phonearena and other cell phone websites like I do (and I assume you because you replied to my comment) then you know all of these sites are comprised of rumors and heresay. And the reason these sites are so popular is because more often than not they are pretty accurate with their rumors and the like. Anyway, I am well aware of the fact that Sprint is a downgrade in coverage area; but when you have been waiting as long as I have been for a great phone that does everything I need it to do, you start to consider sacrificing service for utility.
111. (unregistered) posted on 25 Oct 2008, 20:03 0 0
You have to get what works for you. It is obvious you know there might be some short comings in service, but then again there may not be depending on your area. I say try it out and if it works great and if it doesn't do what you want.
31. vzw fanboy (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2008, 14:00 0 0
i want the raphael. how come the storm isnt on the list? i hope it will be out by chrsitmas.
32. xmguy (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2008, 14:01 0 0
I really like the XV6850. But I bet all these WM devices require a data plan. Plus don't support the cheaper VPAK.
68. elgee02 (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2008, 18:50 0 0
The only phones on VZW that require a data plan are Blackberrys.
69. (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2008, 19:03 0 0
The only phones that require a data plan are the blackberry phones on verizon. The wm phones don't but they are recomended. And no, they don't support the cheaper vpak plans.
73. xmguy (unregistered) posted on 24 Oct 2008, 19:42 0 0
I figured it wasn't a necessity. BUT, If you wanted to use any data the Data package was all that was available no Vpak.
