My corporate bud would not have lied to me about something this mundane. It was on the list during the last training meeting and now it is not. He thought it would be more likely due to it is releasing, but if end of July, that is a long gap.
At&t folks assert they have exclusivity for at least three months (sales pressure BS perhaps to get people to switch to them?). A few media sites concur exclusivity, but give no time frame and no source.
The two emails do not have the usual corporate signatures and both signed differently. Perhaps sent via phone email, then rather than email on a computer with Exchange or Notes. The syntax is similar in both. Not seeing people gaming this, since too elaborate and both had previous post history. This removes the troll potential IMO.
I think it seems a fair chance one does release, but with the S4 refresh hitting probably in the fall, I might just keep waiting. A much faster chipset, better battery life and runs cooler.... Might be worth the extra three months past July. Added: This assumes a 32 model is released and Verizon offers the refresh.
As far as lack of info from Verizon, IF there really was exclusivity, this would explain Verizon not saying anything, since could sway people to hold off, or move on. Competitors do not like publicizing the others exclusivity of products. Marketing 101 no-no.
Added: The Qualcomm 800 is a significant advance in fabrication compared to the 600. Makes me want it in a tablet as well.
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