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Many first generation unlocked Windows Phones can be bought for dirt cheap via Amazon

Many first generation unlocked Windows Phones can be bought for dirt cheap via Amazon

Specifically, they are selling the Samsung Omnia 7 for $289, Samsung Focus at $239, HTC Surround at $195, and the LG Quantum for a reasonable $160. No, they’re not priced at free, which is where...

posted: 27 Dec 2011, 11:00

End of the line for the HTC Surround

End of the line for the HTC Surround

It appears as though one of the first Windows Phone 7 devices to grace AT&T has finally run its course as the HTC Surround has disappeared from the carrier’s site signaling that it may have been discontinued…

posted: 16 Oct 2011, 20:35

Mango coming to the HTC HD7S, Surround, LG Quantum and Samsung Focus

Mango coming to the HTC HD7S, Surround, LG Quantum and Samsung Focus

We guess today's the lucky day for Windows Phone aficionados on AT&T. Not only did the carrier announce three brand new smartphones, running on the latest version of the operating system, but it also promised to update...

posted: 12 Sep 2011, 09:48

NoDo update for the HTC Surround is finally on its way out

NoDo update for the HTC Surround is finally on its way out

Knowing that it’s their top priority right now, HTC Surround owners are probably exuberant to know that the handset is getting its NoDo software update. After seeing other Windows Phone 7 handsets getting their treatment...

posted: 03 May 2011, 22:57

LG Quantum and Samsung Focus on AT&T to get

LG Quantum and Samsung Focus on AT&T to get "NoDo" upgrade within 10 days

Two Windows Phone 7 flavored handsets on AT&T, the LG Quantum and Samsung Focus, should receive the "NoDo" upgrade sometime within the next 10 days; the HTC Surround remains in testing and will not receive the...

posted: 16 Apr 2011, 11:45

Teardown of the HTC Surround reveals a microSD card

Teardown of the HTC Surround reveals a microSD card

Now that iFixit tore down the handset piece by piece, it confirms that the spot is indeed a microSD card slot with a 16GB SanDisk card placed inside of it. In fact, it's actually only a piece of foil that covers the...

posted: 11 Jan 2011, 12:30

NewEgg is selling certain AT&T Windows Phone 7 devices for free

NewEgg is selling certain AT&T Windows Phone 7 devices for free

Not interested in paying out of pocket to purchase any one of AT&T's Windows Phone 7 smartphones? Well, you're in luck because NewEgg is throwing an enticing deal that's sure to keep your wallets filled to...

posted: 10 Jan 2011, 20:57

Buy a new Windows Phone 7 handset and get 1 of 4 new Xbox games for free

Buy a new Windows Phone 7 handset and get 1 of 4 new Xbox games for free

Not only can you enjoy the smooth as silk new Windows Phone 7 OS on a hot new handset, but by purchasing a new Windows Phone 7 device, you will be entitled to 1 of 4 new Xbox games with a value up to $60...

posted: 18 Dec 2010, 22:21

Amazon has the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround and LG Quantum for free with activation fee waived

Amazon has the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround and LG Quantum for free with activation fee waived

For $0.01 you can now get any of AT&T's Windows Phone 7 devices at Amazon Wireless. Of course, it goes without saying that you will need a two-year contract, and a data plan, starting at...

posted: 02 Dec 2010, 07:26

Samsung grabs the early lead in Windows Phone 7 market share

Samsung grabs the early lead in Windows Phone 7 market share

It is still very early in the life of Windows Phone 7, but the results from a poll of 1500 users found that Samsung owns 51% of the Windows Phone 7 market with HTC trailing by a wide margin...

posted: 25 Nov 2010, 09:18

Microsoft and AT&T go BOGO on Windows Phone 7 devices, but only in stores

Microsoft and AT&T go BOGO on Windows Phone 7 devices, but only in stores

Not to be outdone in Black Friday deals, AT&T stores will be offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on the Windows Phone 7 handset trio - the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround and LG Quantum...

posted: 24 Nov 2010, 04:44

Windows Phone 7 handsets finally released in the US, you can win a 3-month Zune pass

Windows Phone 7 handsets finally released in the US, you can win a 3-month Zune pass

The long-awaited November 8 has come – Windows Phone 7 handsets are finally released in the US. We have been telling you for some time how successful the devices powered by Microsoft's new OS have...

posted: 08 Nov 2010, 03:00

First come, first served basis with AT&T's WP7 handsets; no pre-orders available

First come, first served basis with AT&T's WP7 handsets; no pre-orders available

Seeing that Windows Phone 7 is seeing such a huge success over in Europe, it would make you wonder if US wireless carriers will be ready to anticipate the rush of demand for handsets running...

posted: 04 Nov 2010, 15:37

AT&T to launch HTC Surround and Samsung Focus on November 8th

AT&T to launch HTC Surround and Samsung Focus on November 8th

Two out of the three Windows Phone 7 handsets available for AT&T customers at the launch of the OS will be available on November 8th...

posted: 28 Oct 2010, 13:25

HTC HD7 and HTC 7 Surround star in new videos

HTC HD7 and HTC 7 Surround star in new videos

The Windows Phone 7 devices appear in their own videos that will put some light in your eyes, desire in your brain and drool on your lips...

posted: 16 Oct 2010, 19:29

Recently seen Android offerings & HTC Surround are all exclusive to Best Buy

Recently seen Android offerings & HTC Surround are all exclusive to Best Buy

Yesterday we found out that Best Buy was going to start offering a set of four devices that would soon become available, but after issuing...

posted: 14 Oct 2010, 12:04

Best Buy is already on board with offering pre-order for the HTC Surround

Best Buy is already on board with offering pre-order for the HTC Surround

There is some good news for those who will want to get the multimedia centric device on launch day now that Best Buy has started to accept...

posted: 13 Oct 2010, 17:09

Best Buy Mobile has the White stuff

Best Buy Mobile has the White stuff

The big box retailer is offering white versions of the Samsung Fascinate and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10...

posted: 13 Oct 2010, 14:55

WP 7 handsets broken down by carriers worldwide

WP 7 handsets broken down by carriers worldwide

Microsoft's new mobile OS will have quite the outreach from the onset, with handsets present in the the US, Europe and Asia...

posted: 11 Oct 2010, 12:13

Hands-on with AT&T's Windows Phone 7 smartphones

Hands-on with AT&T's Windows Phone 7 smartphones

And just like that, with much anticipation surrounding it as if their hard efforts hinge on this sole event, Microsoft was able to officially unveil Windows Phone 7 to the world...

posted: 11 Oct 2010, 12:11

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