Verizon announces Escapade global flip, available tomorrow

Typically, dual-mode global handsets on carriers like Sprint and Verizon have a distinctly high-end (or at least a midrange) flair to them, but the Escapade is rolling up on this scene to ask "why is that?" Verizon's new Pantech-sourced clamshell -- which will be sold under the Verizon name alone -- lacks EV-DO, UMTS, and even EDGE data, concentrating instead on offering voice and text services in "220 destinations worldwide." It's got a 2 megapixel camera, support for voice commands, Bluetooth, and VZ Navigator, but the most compelling feature might be the price: $29.99 on contract after rebate. Look for it to launch online and in stores tomorrow.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 1:25PM]

Zzzzzz......

[vinnard Posted Aug 20th 2009 2:11PM]

I'm still wating for the 23rd :) Isn't that when all the cool phones are coming out?

[vinnard Posted Aug 20th 2009 2:11PM]

waiting*

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 9:20PM]

There's another global device coming out that I'd like a release date for. What's that thing called again? It has a big screen and a kickass speakerphone. Um, the name, it just escapes me right now.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 7th 2009 4:14AM]

Nice and cool.
I like it.