UPDATED Samsung Glyde U940 official Verizon release on May 9th

posted by FAUguy / May 01, 2008, 5:40 PM

*UPDATED* Samsung Glyde U940 official Verizon release on May 9th

The long overdue Samsung Glyde U940 has finally shown up in Verizon's InfoManager system. Unfortunately, no release date or price is listed along with it. All that is shown, are the official specs of the device, press photos, and an on-line user guide. However, rumor has it that 2-year pricing will be $299 and will be released in May.

source: Mr W.

*UPDATE 1* We have received reliable information saying that the Glyde will be released on-line May 9, with an in-store release the following week.

*UPDATE 2* The Verizon site now has a picture of the Glyde uploaded, as well as an updated help page.

*UPDATE 3* A few intrepid members of Howard Forum have been able to call Verizon Customer Service (starting April 30) and order the Samsung Glyde. Pictures from user IamRyan.

*UPDATE 4* Two YouTube videos of the Glyde taken by Howard Forums user Cstmstyle.

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83 Comments

1. T-Money3000 unregistered

Let's see who wins!! Voyager still has Mobile TV

posted on Oct 20, 2010, 1:42 AM 0

42. unregistered

Verizon is garb son!

posted on May 01, 2008, 3:13 PM 0

46. unregistered

really?? Funny you say that when they're ranked the highest in JD Power & Associates and Consumer Reports. although... they're being recently being won over by Alltel--in the areas that Alltel and VZW co-exist! So... I was wondering, was this just a personal gripe with VZW or were you actually going off quantifiable facts that actually mean something?

posted on May 01, 2008, 6:56 PM 0

68. unregistered

so true

posted on May 04, 2008, 8:45 PM 0

69. unregistered

number one hundred yes!

posted on May 04, 2008, 8:47 PM 0

75. person unregistered

so true #50 OooOOoOOoO yu just got dissedddd numberr 46...OooOH!!!

posted on May 06, 2008, 4:36 PM 0

2. INSIDE MAN unregistered

who ever gave the info didn't realize that the launch package indicates a May 9th release

posted on Apr 28, 2008, 11:00 PM 0

3. INSIDE MAN unregistered

oo and $419.99 full retail, $299 with a 2 year

posted on Apr 28, 2008, 11:01 PM 0

4. VZWGuy unregistered

My girlfriend works for Verizon and she had a hands on experience with the glyde at there last managers meeting and she said the date was confirmed for July!

posted on Apr 28, 2008, 11:43 PM 0

41. Testy unregistered

I guess your gf doenst know what she is talking about..

posted on May 01, 2008, 10:13 AM 0

76. person unregistered

i think shes tha dare ...that goes out july 4. ...DUHHH!!!

posted on May 06, 2008, 4:37 PM 0

5. nightshadedude unregistered

Either this is a typo...or the biggest mobile phone in recent time... Screen Size 2.8' = 2.8 feet LoL

posted on Apr 28, 2008, 11:50 PM 0

77. person unregistered

lol

posted on May 06, 2008, 4:37 PM 0

6. FAUguy

Posts: 78; Member since: Apr 09, 2008

Its 2.8" (inches). Its a typo on infomanager.

posted on Apr 28, 2008, 11:52 PM 0

7. unregistered

screw it... if this doesn't come out asap I'm going for a cheaper phone...

posted on Apr 29, 2008, 12:06 AM 0

8. DeeMan unregistered

Clearly this is Samsung's version of the Voyager. I will keep my trust with LG since they are a reputable phone maker. Samsung has really slacked in the cell phone market of late (except for the Gleam and Juke). The Alias? Horrible !!! The i760? Decent !!! I hope the Glyde lives up to the hype.

posted on Apr 29, 2008, 12:32 AM 0

31. Crazycraig unregistered

Clearly you are poorly informed. This phone has been out for a while in a GSM variant. There is NO way this is a Clone of the Voyager. VZW is just trying to diversify its product line and give consumers a choice of touchscreen, QWERTY phones.

posted on Apr 30, 2008, 12:33 PM 0

36. unregistered

The interface of the GSM F700 has nothing in common with that of the Glyde - see the preview of the F700 and the pictures of the Glyde in the site.

posted on Apr 30, 2008, 4:15 PM 0

37. Esquire0399

Posts: 53; Member since: Apr 09, 2008

Actually the Glyde's interface is somewhat influenced by the F700's Croix UI.

posted on Apr 30, 2008, 4:25 PM 0

40. DeeMan unregistered

Clearly I AM well informed. The UI and touchscreen is slightly different than the f700. With all the specs that it has ( including the HTML browser ), this will VZW's next fully touch screen non- smartphone. The only divesrity in that is that it is a different phone manufacturer. Keep in mind, the Voyager is really a variant of the Prada, so it too was out for a while before LG released the Voyager to VZW.... and the Prada and f700 had a lot in common.

posted on Apr 30, 2008, 8:13 PM 0

48. Crazycraig unregistered

Software aside b/c it is VZW after all and both the voyager and the glyde have the std VZW UI but that doesn't degate the fact that the hardware for the phone has been out for quite some time. The Voyager may have been based on the Prada, but when announced 1/07, the Prada didn't have any hinged qwerty feature. When the f700 was announced a month later, it DID. So don't bullshit a bullshitter. As far as UI goes, I am excited to see what exactly of Croix VZW let get mixed into their UI. This phone is what is what I am waiting for to switch to VZW from Tmo

posted on May 02, 2008, 12:08 AM 0

55. Esquire0399

Posts: 53; Member since: Apr 09, 2008

Actually the Voyager got its keyboard from the enV, not the F700. No one copied anyone except Apple of course, who copied the Prada ; )

posted on May 02, 2008, 5:38 PM 0

56. Crazycraig unregistered

Thank you Esquire

posted on May 02, 2008, 7:03 PM 0

60. T-HUFF unregistered

WELL SAMSUNG ISNT BAD AT ALL. PRETTY RELIABLE PHONES. I'VE HAD LG'S MOTOROLAS AND FINALLY NOW I HAVE THE SAMSUNG U740 AND ITS THE BEST PHONE IVE EVER HAD. SO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCE MAY BE THAT YOU DONT LIKE THE U740 BUT HAVE YOU OWNED IT? I DROP THIS THING CONSTANTLY AND ITS HELD UP BETTER THAN ANY PHONE IVE EVER HAD.

posted on May 03, 2008, 10:11 AM 0

80. dont worry bout it unregistered

The samsung u740 is MEH! It is too hard to type with your left hand, and the numbers are annoyingly small when trying to dial a phone number. I have had this phone since last summer and am not impressed with it. The battery pops off every time i drop it, so you must have a super tight back lol As far as the glyde and the Voyager go..... Voyager is a better phone, the ui has less of a lag than the samsung Glyde (what a suprise, every samsung lags 1-2 seconds once you put in several hundred contacts, but no where near as bad as the motorola 3-5 second lag) The ui on both the voyager and the glyde are much better than that of the Venus I do like the Glyde's slider better than the hinge of the Voyager, but its designed for a left handed person, as is the Samsung I760. I played with a Glyde earlier today, the camera is clear but it is not nearly as friendly to use as the voyagers is. will give more results once it launches this weekend and we play with them after activated on the network

posted on May 06, 2008, 8:58 PM 0

9. Sammo unregistered

All I ask for in this phone, if I get it, is that unlike the Voyager, I hope that the speaker and ringtone volume will be much louder. That is all I ask for. Hey, I've accepted the fact that Verizon is not exactly known for it's great phones. Once you get that, you have the best reception on the planet.

posted on Apr 29, 2008, 7:10 AM 0

10. unregistered

right in the infomanager (on a diff page) it says comming may 9th. That is your launch date.

posted on Apr 29, 2008, 7:52 AM 0

11. vega7racer

Posts: 1; Member since: Apr 10, 2008

Price is $299 before mail rebate for 2YR contract.

posted on Apr 29, 2008, 8:50 AM 0

12. Veronica unregistered

Verizon Wireless definately does'nt put phones in infomanger for the phones to come out in July. Once the phones are in Infomanager the phones are usually released theat month or the next month. So its definatley gonna be released in May!! WOOHOO I can't wait for this phone!