Thursday, January 5, 2006
The Verizon Wireless Wrap-up
Posted by Darius Wey in "NEWS" @ 12:00 AM
Wasn't Verizon a little gung-ho today, releasing three new Windows Mobile-based phones and all? To make things easier for you, here's a wrap-up on device availability and pricing.
Palm Treo 700w
Classification: Palm smartphone running Windows Mobile 5.0.
Availability and Pricing: Available on January 5 for $399.99, after a $100 instant rebate with a two-year service agreement, when accompanied by a voice plan of $39.99 or higher and an unlimited PDA/smartphone data plan. Purchase it at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, Circuit City, or online at Verizon Wireless and Palm.
Link: Press Release
Samsung SCH-i830
Classification: Pocket PC Phone Edition running Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition.
Availability and Pricing: Available to enterprise customers through Verizon Wireless' business sales channels on January 10. Also available for order at Verizon Wireless stores for $599.99 with a two-year customer agreement on January 24.
Link: Press Release
UTStarcom XV6700 (also known as the HTC Apache)
Classification: Pocket PC Phone Edition running Windows Mobile 5.0.
Availability and Pricing: Available today to enterprise customers through Verizon Wireless' business sales channels. Also available on January 19 for $299.99, after a $100 rebate with a two-year customer agreement and qualifying data plan. Purchase it at Verizon Wireless stores and at Circuit City.
Link: Press Release
Three new phones. One big gadget lust. Pick your poison. 8)