Bionic's still coming, is defintely new hardware - XT875

[rkeller62]

I will go out on a limb and say that the Bionic will be out June 30. I have no sources or any proof. It is just a sneaky suspicion. And if not June 30 then July 7. All hail the BIONIC!

If we are very lucky, the last week in July. Definitely not before.

Also my opinion only.

 

[Cruiserdude]

I don't know why everyone is so assured it won't come out in June, and July is still almost wishful thinking. Has no one considered the possibility that Moto and VZW have simply decided they don't want anything leaking until this device is ready, and as soon as it is it will be released? The original Bionic was nearly complete, it was just fatally flawed.

Sources indicate that the redesign was based on an existing device already in development, so its fully possible that the redesign could be completed in the time of just a few months. Remember, Moto has nearly everything riding on this, as the Xoom and the Atrix didn't take off as planned, and they don't have anything else major for the near future. VZW has a lot riding on it as well, as they're certainly aware that they're being outclassed on devices, and they would love to have a phone that matches the very best devices on the market that includes LTE, to beat them all. (One phone to rule them all, heh )

I can definitely see them not wanting ANYTHING to leak yet, because they won't know for sure when it will be ready until it actually is, and they don't want to hype it again and then have something else beat it to market and steal its thunder (no pun intended). Yes, its frustrating to people like us, but it makes the most sense based on the average consumer, who doesn't know about a phone until they see an ad or walk in the store. Both companies know all the sources we get reliable information from, and the executives could either keep details from those individuals, or simply give them an NDA preventing them from telling us anything. I greatly appreciate what people like BMX and wnrussell do for us, and I certainly wouldn't expect them or anyone else to lose their jobs just for the momentary adoration of random strangers on the internet.

The fact is, this phone will be irrelevant by mid-fall, so I don't know why everyone is assured it won't release till then. Both companies have too much riding on this to let that happen. A phone can be passed through the FCC as little as two weeks before release, and training documents and inventory can wait until less than a week before if Verizon really wants to keep it a secret. I fully expect that both companies are trying to get this device completed and fully tested as quickly as possible, and once both companies agree that it is complete, it will be released. It makes sense to keep everything under wraps until right before its out, considering that they don't know themselves when it can be released. And considering all the factors at play here, I think mid to late June is a perfectly reasonable time frame to expect this phone to launch.

 

[Castor Troy]

I don't know why everyone is so assured it won't come out in June,.

2 reasons. #1 Verizon tests their handsets like nobody's business and a June release is WAY too soon seeing that the Bionic was scratched what, 3-4 weeks ago? We are talking about Verizon here. They won't rush it out like that.

and #2 The gents at HoFo already confirmed it was at least 2 months out (putting it in July)

If I were a betting man I would put my dollars on a mid to late July release. I will also add that an August release would not surprise me in the least.

 

[allan1313]

If I were a betting man I would put my dollars on a mid to late July release. I will also add that an August release would not surprise me in the least.

This makes me sad I really want to see what this phone brings....

Someone at least leak some specs that I can drool over:-$

 

[Pierpoint]

If I were a betting man I would put my dollars on a mid to late July release. I will also add that an August release would not surprise me in the least.

Back to school, anyone?

 

[Droid800]

Back to school, anyone?

It would also get eaten alive by the press surrounding the new iPhone.

If Verizon or Motorola waits past early July, this phone will be DOA.

 

[ckstou]

It would also get eaten alive by the press surrounding the new iPhone.

If Verizon or Motorola waits past early July, this phone will be DOA.

Is there any info out there on the new iPhone 5? Specs? Release Date? Will it even have LTE? If so then I agree 100%. If no LTE then I believe it will be in direct competition with the GS2 not the Bionic

 

[tmacfan4321]

I think that I'm getting a Thunderbolt and some extra battery packs when I get my next paycheck. I can't wait for three months just for a dual core CPU.

 

[The_Engine]

Is there any info out there on the new iPhone 5? Specs? Release Date? Will it even have LTE? If so then I agree 100%. If no LTE then I believe it will be in direct competition with the GS2 not the Bionic

Both apple and rim are staying away from LTE until second Gen radios become available. Probably mid to late 2012.

But Motorola needs an LTE device on VZW to stay in android super phone relevancy. HTC, Samsung, and LG have them. (revolution is coming any day).

 

[Oxn]

What people dont understand is that Verizon is that stupid and arrogant to release it after July.

And like i said, Moto is also a trashy company.

 

[916ninja]

What people dont understand is that Verizon is that stupid and arrogant to release it after July.

And like i said, Moto is also a trashy company.

Arrogant, yes. Stupid, no.

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[Castor Troy]

Both apple and rim are staying away from LTE until second Gen radios become available. Probably mid to late 2012.
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Exactly.....I was indirectly talking about this elsewhere on the forums.




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[huskerkate]

I don't know why everyone is so assured it won't come out in June, and July is still almost wishful thinking. Has no one considered the possibility that Moto and VZW have simply decided they don't want anything leaking until this device is ready, and as soon as it is it will be released? The original Bionic was nearly complete, it was just fatally flawed.

Sources indicate that the redesign was based on an existing device already in development, so its fully possible that the redesign could be completed in the time of just a few months. Remember, Moto has nearly everything riding on this, as the Xoom and the Atrix didn't take off as planned, and they don't have anything else major for the near future. VZW has a lot riding on it as well, as they're certainly aware that they're being outclassed on devices, and they would love to have a phone that matches the very best devices on the market that includes LTE, to beat them all. (One phone to rule them all, heh )

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but what you're failing to account for is that, by all accounts, the "existing device already in development" (from which the Bionic is now based - i.e., the Targa) was not slated for release until Q3. given all the testing that the phone has to go through, i highly doubt it will be ready earlier. and, i'm betting the release is going to depend on the iP5 - neither Moto or VZW is going to want to directly compete against it. if the iP5 comes out in July, i wouldn't expect to see the Targa/Bionic until August or Sept. if, as rumors suggest, the iP5 is delayed until Sep, then we might see it in late July or, more likely, sometime in August.

 

[Oxn]

but what you're failing to account for is that, by all accounts, the "existing device already in development" (from which the Bionic is now based - i.e., the Targa) was not slated for release until Q3. given all the testing that the phone has to go through, i highly doubt it will be ready earlier. and, i'm betting the release is going to depend on the iP5 - neither Moto or VZW is going to want to directly compete against it. if the iP5 comes out in July, i wouldn't expect to see the Targa/Bionic until August or Sept. if, as rumors suggest, the iP5 is delayed until Sep, then we might see it in late July or, more likely, sometime in August.

im betting august

 

[Jasper]

iPhone 5 Will not be "competition" for the Bionic, at least not much of one. Someone said earlier and I believe this to be true, iPhone 5 is not an LTE device, Bionic is. iPhone will be waging war with SG2. Anyone that wants an LTE device will have only one relevant option and that will be the Bionic.

 

[Friend-O]

I fully realize that the chance there is any validity to this is slim to none, but seeing as how we're all itching for any little tidbit of Bionic info/rumor/speculation, here ya go:

Motorola Droid Bionic Review Boils With Mobile Casino Game Power - Android Forums

 

[Castor Troy]

iPhone 5 Will not be "competition" for the Bionic, at least not much of one.

tell Sanjay Jha that

The iPhone is like a Will Smith summer blockbuster. You don't want to release your film anywhere near his.

If the rumors are true about a September release for the iPhone 4S, Motorola can breathe. If not and it comes out in the summer they can kiss A LOT of sales goodbye.

Moto is in bad position no matter what way you look at it though. The CES Bionic being canceled has and will hurt them. No Q2 device is not an easy pill to swallow.


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[Friend-O]

tell Sanjay Jha that

The iPhone is like a Will Smith summer blockbuster. You don't want to release your film anywhere near his.

If the rumors are true about a September release for the iPhone 4S, Motorola can breathe. If not and it comes out in the summer they can kiss A LOT of sales goodbye.

Moto is in bad position no matter what way you look at it though. The CES Bionic being canceled has and will hurt them. No Q2 device is not an easy pill to swallow.


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Yah, but didn't you see my post right above yours? The linked article clearly states the Bionic is coming next month, so it must be true. LOL

 

[Oxn]

Yah, but didn't you see my post right above yours? The linked article clearly states the Bionic is coming next month, so it must be true. LOL

If it does, which it hella wont, i dont mind paying 300 for it on contract. But i would hate paying 300 in august or late july.

 

[Castor Troy]

Yah, but didn't you see my post right above yours? The linked article clearly states the Bionic is coming next month, so it must be true. LOL

Missed that!! So it is coming next month!

There we have it Blackjack broke the story. Bionic released next month. Keep it a secret though and don't post the link anywhere else. We will be the only ones in the know.


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