I sure hope I don't lose my job. As far as phones go, you guys should already know that anything we sell can be used with VZW. CDMA carriers do not lock phones. VZW has an open platform and you can use any CDMA phone. We're already starting to drop "cooler" phones like the Diamond, and just tomorrow the Samsung Delve (instinct) and more to come.
Don't worry. The phone launches on 10/30, and the TOUCH PRO is coming shortly after. They're not in stock just yet, but the Diamond has already delivered to stores for next week's launch.
No, it isn't locked in any way so you can take it to VZW if you choose. However, you'd be stuck paying non-contract price of $x.xx Sorry, I can't tell ya that, but assume it to be less than $500.
As an employee I can confirm that it's coming. In fact a tip was given weeks ago but never saw anything posted. Unfortunately I can't give you a launch cause I'm wondering that myself. Nothing official so far except 4Q.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm in the market for a new phone and money isn't a limitation. I'm also not partial to any particular US carrier, but here are some of the features I'd like to have: WiFi, GPS, good coverage in lots of places, push Gmail (a must!), physical keyboard (a must!), a touchscreen, decent battery life and a relatively slim body. And please, nothing that has a fruit logo on it. No offense to the fruit fans, though. Thanks!"
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