*UPDATE 4* Sprint's Diamond gets pictured, dated
0. phoneArena posted on 01 Sep 2008, 10:21
The first shots of the Diamond have leaked out and the phone will start shipping on Sept 14th...
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9. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 00:15 0 0
Yeah, only 900 but it's also 11,5 mm thick and looks much better than this
11. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 00:43 0 0
Both have advantages. The Iphone syncs audio and video files WAY faster than any Windows Mobile device. I would say WM devices over USB take 5-6 times as long (very annoying). The only way to speed it up is to take your memory card out and use a USB adapter (which is a pain). The Iphone also has a better UI and feel. The Diamond is going to include picture and video messaging, navigation, live TV through SprintTV, etc. which the Iphone cannot do. Also cut and paste is missing on the Iphone, which is a pain... BTW - There also several apps that can add Youtube onto the Diamond (free ones), if that is a priority. Also --- The Sprint Simply everything plan ends up being way cheaper than the Iphone plans.
13. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 01:12 0 0
please explain "looks much better than this"?
27. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 09:16 0 0
Form vs. function. I'd rather have a slightly thicker phone that lasts the day than a better looking device that becomes a pretty paperweight after 4PM.
60. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 18:15 0 0
I was going to say the same thing! Thinness is great...but most WM phone owners are heavy users. And with high-drain music and TV playback among other things. Give me couple more MMs and a high-amp battery any day! To the QoS argument. I live in Miami, FL and been with Sprint for 2 years and the service has been great. I cant remember the last time I dropped a call, but I'm tired of counting the number of drop calls from my friend with his att/iphone...either the first gen or the new 3G. My billing is correct every month...so I dont place importance on calling "customer service" as i do on overall usage cost. I guess VZW users have to have one rallying cry. But Nordstrom has reknowned customer service...the best there is! But its not my choice to purchase a Polo shirt.
76. primewax (unregistered) posted on 16 Aug 2008, 18:46 0 0
Yeah really, and the fact that it was on 'leaked' Sprint documents is fishy too.
7. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 00:08 0 0
best to stick with sprint. att has horrible service, u'll end up paying more for att's apple plan. diamond holds its own against the iphone.
8. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 00:13 0 0
Im really not feeling that maroon backing, but im sure they will offer in all black.
20. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 08:10 0 0
I with you on the backing. Its nice for the females but I want an all black back....better get your sharpie out!
38. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 12:25 0 0
LOL Amen! Use one of those sharpie mini's as the dongle.
58. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 17:34 0 0
Hammerite makes a black, glossy spray paint that would adhere to the surface (lol, if someone does it) and wouldn't damage the phone!
14. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 01:56 0 0
Hello im one off the sprint lucky empl to get a free HTC diamond 2 weeks befor the release date all the advocates get their phone about 2 weeks befor the release date :) hahahah
33. diamondluvr (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 11:02 0 0
So have you gotten yours yet? Because according to the post it's being released 2wks from now.
39. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 12:36 0 0
The treo 800 advocates got their devices about 4 days after the launch.
75. (unregistered) posted on 16 Aug 2008, 18:26 0 0
Your probably also one of the lucky employees that's about to lose your job becuz y'all can't keep your customers. Ha!
16. ageffner (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 07:27 0 0
The Diamond's nice and all, but anyone have any more info on when the Diamond Pro is getting released?!? Adam
156. (unregistered) posted on 02 Sep 2008, 13:47 0 0
Actually, this site has just recently posted a picture of an internal Sprint document now that shows October 19th.
17. (unregistered) posted on 15 Aug 2008, 07:30 0 0
"verizon killing hardware"... i bet you can't tell who this author is a fan of.
