Motorola W385, black U740 in the pipe for Verizon

Not feeling the Samsung U740's champagne hue? Good news: Verizon's latest rebate form reveals that a black version is in the works, arguably more appropriate for the phone's largely business-oriented demographic. Other goodies on the form are few and far between, though our tipster does point out that the Motorola W385 makes an appearance, offering KRZR-like styling in a lower-end package. No word on release for either, though the rebates expire on May 13 -- take that for what you will.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2007 2:44PM]

Oh boy your tipster is crossing the boundary to deliver breaking news to Endgadget. If he read the memo...those rebate forms are "Verizon Wireless
Confidential Info/Doc." Hmm...I hope your tipster doesn't get his codes pulled or sued.

[maximusfilms Posted Apr 3rd 2007 12:02PM]

this phone has been on the test site for a few days now. i know since this past weekend...so your tipster will be fine.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 3rd 2007 3:20PM]

Aww I just bought the u740. Why black though? It's just going to look like all the rest of the phones. I hated the champagne at first, but it really has grown on me and I love when people go "is that a gold phone?"

[PeterB Posted Apr 3rd 2007 3:38PM]

"Oh boy your tipster is crossing the boundary to deliver breaking news to Endgadget. If he read the memo...those rebate forms are "Verizon Wireless
Confidential Info/Doc." Hmm...I hope your tipster doesn't get his codes pulled or sued."

Yep, real confidental info thats printed on the rebate form EVERY CUSTOMER HAS RECIEVED since 4/1

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 5th 2007 7:33PM]

That doesnt make me excited being that the RAZR MAXX has been on the rebate form for 3 months now, i believe.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 6th 2007 5:31PM]

everyone like silver mixed with a bit of black!!!=grey....verizon officialy has a banner of the new colors black and grey their in talk to make a babay pink too very soon