HTC Touch (CDMA) / XV6900
Verizon Parades Spring Lineup
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.
Video Tour: HTC Touch for Sprint
The CDMA version of the Touch has a number of software improvements over its GSM predecessor. Are they enough to win your heart?
Sprint Gets The Touch
Sprint will begin selling an EV-DO version of the HTC Touch on November 4. This version has the same features as its GSM brother, with a touch-sensitive screen, HTC's TouchFLO interface, microSD slot, stereo Bluetooth and 2 Megapixel camera. The Sprint version will feature access to the carrier's music store, video content and On-Demand application in addition to the Windows Mobile 6 Professional (Pocket PC) applications. It will sell for $250 with a 2 year contract and rebate.
