New spy pics of Samsung Glyde U940
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Today we received new photos of the Glyde, courtesy of Woshi over on HowardForums. The software now has a "Voyager" look to it, with some of the icons being the same on both devices. Most noticeably, the Glyde will now include an HTML browser, as you can see by the photo taken with PhoneArena loaded. We are glad to see an HTML browser used instead of the standard WAP browser, but this will mean that the Glyde (just like the Voyager) will only be able to be activated on Nationwide calling plans, not Americas Choice or older.
There is still no word yet on pricing, or an exact release date, but it is rumored that it will be released early Q2 (April-May).
source: HowardForums
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46 Comments
1. George (unregistered) posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:41 0 0
This phone looks SOOO much better than the Voyager! It is so awsome! But Verizon is SOOO stupid to force customers to switch ot a nationwide plan. When will they make a touch phone where it can be on a regular plan. They should allow customers to do this who don't want to pay more per month! FIGURE IT OUT!
2. (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 16:46 0 0
It probably has to do with the HTML browser. It would kill the network to allow users to go on the web with HTML and only have to pay for airtime.
3. elgee02 (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 17:01 0 0
Nationwide plans cost exactly the same as the old America's Choice plans. I got to play with this phone a week ago and wow, it is bad ass. I am an LG fan of course, but I totally like this phone better than the Voyager.
37. (unregistered) posted on 12 May 2008, 11:26 0 0
no they don't smarty pants. i have americas choice 1000 anytime minutes for 49.99. i'd have to pay 59.99 for 900 minutes with nationwide. figure it out.
38. (unregistered) posted on 12 May 2008, 14:23 0 0
i just bought this phone yesterday & had to switch to a nationwide plan. the nationwide plan costs exactly the same as my americas choice plan did. so you need to figure it out.
42. (unregistered) posted on 30 May 2008, 12:27 0 0
you probably have less minutes than. I was going to get the Glyde, but I don't want to witch from 1000 minutes for $70 to 700 minutes for $70. You are right...Nationwide is the same price as the Americas choice , but less minutes.
43. your mom (unregistered) posted on 31 May 2008, 17:12 0 0
wrong, I just bought the phone yesterday, ALL the plans are the same price and minutes from nationwide and america's choice.
46. Stupid,,,, (unregistered) posted on 28 Jul 2008, 15:30 0 0
Nationwide is more expensive. 1000 minutes for 50 dollars. Nationwide is 60 dollars 900 minutes. Meaning what you just said means that for Nationwide you have to pay more for less minutes. Ur soooooc stupid. What grade are u in? Kindergarten. Never mind...even a Kindergartener knows that.
4. George (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 17:12 0 0
Ok, i thot they said it was ten bucks more a month wich does add up, but its ok. nfortunately for me, I can't get this phone until June 3rd 2009, since I didn't know it was ot. Verizon is taking too long to release it tho. I got the Flipshot instead, as I didn't like the voyager enough to pay the price...hopefully the Glyde will cost less.
40. fadoushy (unregistered) posted on 15 May 2008, 22:12 0 0
George becareful because the flipshot has a defect in the software read below where i explained.!!!
5. Gib (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 18:03 0 0
Well it costs the same plan wise but with the MB charges, it really adds up :(
6. omar (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 19:04 0 0
There is no additional fee for switching to the nationwide plan. all that means is that the nationwide plans replaced the america's choice plans. the only thing you get extra for the same exact cost is mobile web for a $2 rate per megabyte of use. plus you dont have to extend your plan. you only get charged if you use it, so if you never use the web, ur not looking at any additional fees on your bill.
7. DeeMan (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 19:27 0 0
The Glyde LOOKS better than the Voyager, but is it actually BETTER than the Voyager? (especially for signal strenghth). I've always been skeptical about Samsung phones on Verizon service but lately they've been performing well (Gleam, Juke and u550 especially). Samsung always had the pretty phones with cool features but really lacked as an actual PHONE. As for switching to a Nationwide plan, there's really not too much to worry about. It would take a lot of browsing to reach a megabyte ( at $2 per). Your real costs will come when you start downloading apps and ringtones. With that said, I liked the $5 flat rate that Mobile Web had to offer ... even if meant using some of my minutes ( which I don't use much of anyway ). It really all depends on how you use the web. But this is really a nice looking phone. Now let's see how long it takes Verizon to release it.
8. LordObento (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 22:13 0 0
Voyager, Glyde or VX9700? I guess if they start flooding the market with iPhone clones... less people will be willing to buy an iPhone.
9. Scott (unregistered) posted on 11 Mar 2008, 22:34 0 0
I thought this phone was going to be as big as the F700 but it looks like they shrunk it down a bit. GOOD NEWS! Its now back in the running to actually fit in your pocket comfortably
10. gogylala (unregistered) posted on 12 Mar 2008, 00:22 0 0
Oh... I feel the need for a comparison chart between the Voyager and the Glyde!!
11. BENTOS Wireless (unregistered) posted on 12 Mar 2008, 09:44 0 0
The phone does look nice... but looking at the software pictures, I don't think VZW decided to keep the Croix software. Looks very different.
12. (unregistered) posted on 12 Mar 2008, 10:00 0 0
I am upset about changing to the nationwide plan because the plan I currently have offers more minutes than the current similarly priced nationwide plan, if I am forced to switch, I will have less minutes for the same price! I have no interest in mobile web, but I do text a lot so I really want to get this phone!
13. Cellpro (unregistered) posted on 12 Mar 2008, 11:13 0 0
Hello # 11 & 13!! You don't lose ANY minutes changing to Nationwide plans.
14. T-HUFF (unregistered) posted on 12 Mar 2008, 14:04 0 0
SAMSUNG PHONES ARE WAY UNDERRATED. I HAVE THE U740 WHICH I GUESS NOW IS CALLED THE ALIAS BUT I LOVE IT. IM LOOKIN OUT FOR THIS THOUGH, MIGHT HAVE TO BE MY NEXT ONE AS LONG AS THE INTERNET BROWSER IS AS GOOD AS THE VOYAGERS...
