Verizon lands up at $199 with its Touch Pro 2 on 9/11
Now here’s a news straight from the horse’s mouth. It’s Verizon that’s ready to battle in the race with its version of HTC Touch Pro 2 that includes the tempting 3.5mm headphone jack. The price quoted is $199 with a $100 rebate and can get on your hands from Sep 11. Sprint and T-mobile should revise their competitive strategies for now.
The smartphone that has GPS and WiFi connectivity is available both online and in stores. The OS is still Windows Mobile 6.1 professional. The upgrad to Windows Mobile 6.5 cannot be seen until next month when the all new version gets on floors. The phone is inclusive of 288MB RAM and 512MB ROM. Full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 MP autofocus camera and Touch Flo 3D interface are other attractions. Get the full news here.
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HTC Mega clarified as HTC Touch 2; expected to unveil on Oct 6 with WinMo 6.5
HTC Mega rumors can relax for now. The official announcement was made in Taiwan which says that Mega will be the new HTC Touch 2. The new and the first Windows Phone will be revealed somewhere near Oct 6, which corresponds with the launch of the all new OS Windows Mobile 6.5. The unveil is speculated to take place in European and Asian markets and still needs to be verified for a final word on other info like price.
Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation says,”The HTC Touch2 delivers a familiar touch experience that millions of people have come to expect and rely on from HTC in their daily lives. Whether it’s making a call, checking in with a friend or simply responding to an important email, the HTC Touch2 puts you in touch and in control.”
The device will have Windows Mobile Marketplace and MyPhone Service. Other specs include a TouchFlo 3D, You Tube support, Google Maps, synchronization with MS Exchange and better Internet Explorer integrated with Adobe Flash Lite. Get more info at the official webpage of HTC.
Verizon’s database gets a leak: Pro 2 and Omnia II show up
It’s like Verizon’s having a tough time keeping its plans under wraps. Now Phonearena is here to let the ‘cats’ out of bag and these include- Touch pro 2, Samsung Omnia II coded as XV6875 and SCHI920DAV respectively. That’s not all, the list goes up to four more handsets including Convoy U640, RIM Blackberry Storm 2, and two that of Palm.
The news spread out from the database of Verizon’s inventory control system. Pricing and availability issues are still to be discovered. Let’s see when the folks at Verizon make the official word.
Finally, inquisitiveness gets a shut: Touch Pro 2 by Verizon is here
All the gossip-mongers can have rest for a while. The Verizon HTC Touch Pro 2 gets an unveil – yes, its Aug 12 and you can have your hands on the smartphone ‘officially’ now. Touching the US land for the first time, T-mobile may disappoint its customers without offering the 3.5mm headphone jack(though its competitors like Verizon are very much into it).
The reviews on the handset speak out on its pros like better battery-life, 3.6 inch WVGA display, the spacious QWERTY keyboard, better web experience and not to forget-Touchflo 3D UI. The 3G and WiFi enabled phone has been scrutinized with some cons too with respect to its camera, processor, RAM and storage(access to micro-SD card’s a bit weary.) For a detailed discussion, visit Engadget, Gizmodo
Anyway, the price leak we got you gets a nod – yes it’s $349.99 for the two-year contract(quite on a higher side for a T-mobile customer.) The Sprint version is yet to show up;so, be ready for comparisons. For getting the G-censor handset, visit the T-mobile website.
T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 gets a price leak
The T-Mobile HTC Touch Pro 2 can be in your hands on Aug 12 at a price of $400 in a one year contract. The two-year contract will land you with a contract of $349.99. The specs are not pretty much clear, but the company is sure to make its presence felt in US and have a memorable debut.
So, have your carrier pick – Sprint, Verizon or T-mobile and get your hands on the much waited smartphone.
