The 'blocking features assessment' is in regards to customers being able to block unwanted features like text messaging, applications downloads, etc. Not blocking hardware features on a handset.
I think you guys might be forgetting the $100 "Advanced Device Credit" VZW knocks off their PDAs when you subscribe to the data plan. That would put the phone at $99. Only people without a data plan would be stuck at the $199 price.
Well, for one thing, it means your phone can be truly waterproof with no exposed data ports/charge ports/copper leads. All data transmission can be done via Bluetooth.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
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