Verizon Parades Spring Lineup
Mar 31, 2008, 2:00 AM by Rich Brome @richbrome
Verizon Wireless today revealed its spring lineup of smartphones and messaging phones:
- BlackBerry Curve 8330: Features a 2 megapixel camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, support for memory cards up to 8 GB, stereo Bluetooth, EVDO, and streaming video playback (supports YouTube.) Available in May.
- LG enV2: A slimmer version of the enV, with larger external keys and a larger internal display. Key features include a 2 megapixel camera, slot for memory cards up to 8 GB, stereo Bluetooth, and text-to-speech. Available in April.
- XV6900: Verizon's version of the HTC Touch. Available in April.
- Motrola Q9c: Similar to the Q9m, but with more business-friendly styling, plus support for location-based services. Available in April.
- Samsung Alias: Tweaked version of U740, with silver color and improved keyboard.
source: Verizon Wireless
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Comments
Hey Verizon!! What About This New Phone?
Finally! Can't wait...
Sounds like fantastic news! I've been in the market for a new phone (My New Every Two kicked in this week), and I text a lot more than actually talk.
The Blackberry Curve 8330 was expected and it's the offering i'm the most excited about. I've never had a Blackberry, so I'm really considering it!
I wasn't aware that LG was working on an enV2, and since the Voyager is on my radar, this one will be now as well. I don't care for the original enV.
I hope pics of both hit the site as fast as possible!
What's the easiest phone to text with that you've had experience with?
The Blackberry Curve 8330 was expected and it's the offering i'm the most excited about. I've never had a Blackberry, so I'm really considering it!
I wasn't aware that LG was working on an enV2, and since the Voyager is on my radar, this one will be now as well. I don't care for the original enV.
I hope pics of both hit the site as fast as possible!
What's the easiest phone to text with that you've had experience with?
OK..just did some legwork and found pics of the enV2. I'm not totally sold; the outer screen is even SMALLER than the original enV! I'll give it a shot in store for sure, but for my personal preference, I'd say the Voyager is a better choice.
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Are we to believe the Moto Q9C will be like AT&T's Q9h? If so..I have a lot to consider in the next two months' time.. all of these announced phones sound great!
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I am very happy to see that VZW is finally getting some decent handsets for their consumers. I'm really looking forward to the Curve. Just wish it were coming out sooner. Hope the Blackberry 9000 doesn't trump the Curve...I might have to switch to ...
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Original prices and...
I was wondering the original price of the enV2 and what do you guys think? Wait until the enV2 comes out or go ahead and get the original enV, and buy the enV2 at full price (IF it is at a decent price.) The current enV is $130 without anything.
Well, in my uninformed opinion the enV2 looks to me like it's made for a more casual, (younger?) audience, so I'd say a launch price of $99-$150 isn't unexpected. Please note I'm basing this on form factor alone, however.
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As expected, Verizon has announced a small list of pre-show announcements.
Next, the manufacturer announcements…...
These are phones we expect to be available in some fashion on the show flo
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