Verizon officially launched the Blackberry Storm 2 today, and despite its name, I think it is fair to say it will be overshadowed by the launch of the Motorola Droid. Nonetheless, the device that a ton of people hated upon its first release is back for a second helping and this time around they’ve added WiFi, a preinstalled 16GB microSD card slot, a slightly updated facade and what RIM is claiming to be an improved SurePress click screen. You can order one today for $179.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate and 2-year contract signing.
Rumors are flying fast and furious about the upcoming Apple Tablet–let’s take a look at what’s being tossed around:
- The tablet will launch with a 9.6 inch Wintek touchscreen.
- Verizon Wireless will NOT be included, but rather, High Speed Downlink Packet Access connectivity will be offered.
- The tablet’s processor will be made by P.A. Semi, a subsidiary of Apple.
- Release date for the Apple Tablet is February 2010, with an expected retail price of between $800-1000.
Even better, this information comes from Dynex, who manufactures the batteries for the tablet under contract with Apple. Is any of this true? Well, we’ll have to wait to find out when someone makes them official, but for right now, they make good speculation fodder.
I just got done reading an article in Biz Week about Motorola’s move to the Android platform. The once dominate cell phone manufacture has fully signed on to the OS and has plans to pretty much reinvigorate their cell phone business using the open source platform. So it’s no surprise that images of the company’s first Android handset have leaked out to the press.
Called the Shules, or Sholes – no one really knows, but it’s a terrible name, like the shoe inserts – it’s a slide out QWERTY handset with a 3.7-inch 480×854 resolution touchscreen. There is also a 5 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS, EVDO Rev A connectivity…
On Sunday, Verizon and Novatel will officially launch their PC770 2-in-1 PC Card and Express Broadband Card. It’s not exactly the gadget news that we all lust after, but since it might solve a purchase decision for those working in the IT business, it’s worth a mention. If you’d like to buy one you can grab it for $99.99 after a 2-year contract signing at Verizon Wireless’ website this Sunday or give them a ring a ding. Otherwise you’ll have to wait until August 2nd when it will show up in store.
My skepticism radar is going haywire, but apparently a hacker that goes by the name ‘Cleaner’ some how modded the Palm PRE’s WebOS to work on the Verizon Wireless network. Calls and SMS are up and running, but data is still crippled. Check the video after the ‘leap’ but it’s too bad the video isn’t a tad clearer, or should I say in focus.
Starting today, and exclusively for GadgetReview readers, you can now pre-order the Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Tour from Wirefly. New customers expect to drop $179.99 after a 2-year contract signing and preexisting customers you’ll pay $199.99.
Wirefly is also guaranteeing a 30-Day Pre-Order Price Guarantee, which means if the Blackberry Tour price drops within 30 days from shipping they’ll refund you the difference. If you order it today it should ship on the 12th, the same day Verizon officially makes the phone available. If you want it faster, just upgrade your shipping, but I always go with the cheapest shipping to save money.
Today, Samsung officially outed the recently leaked Omnia II. At the center of the device is what the company is calling the “the world’s largest 3.7-inch AMOLED display with WVGA resolution.” Other specs include a 5 megapixel camera, HSDPA connectivity, Windows Mobile 6.1, FM radio and much more. Apparently, it will be coming to Verizon Wireless, although there is no word on when and for how much.
Verizon Wireless officially introduced the Motorola A455 Rival today. Available in Tin Silver and Purple, the Rival is a full QWERTY phone with a 2.2-inch 176×220 display, media player, 2 megapixel camera, GPS and Bluetooth. Total talk time is rated at 320 minutes while standby time is 510 hours, which is about 21 days.
Verizon Wireless will bring the Blackberry Flip 8230 to their network on June 19th. Price for the first flip Blackberry will be $129.99 after a $70 mail-in-rebate and 2-year contract signing. The major features for the 8230 include dual LCDs, 2MP camera, microSD card slot, SureType QWERTY keyboard and media player.
Turns out that I was wrong and the enV3 and enV Touch are in fact two different phones. To clear up any confusion a Howard Forum member managed to score the enV3 before official release and put together one of those wonderfully intriguing over head videos. I didn’t use the enV2, but the enV3 doesn’t appear to have that many improvements with the exception of a sleeker form factor.
