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[inline6power]

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looks like big shot bb guys are in fact saying its 249 with 2 year deal.

 

[ntrimm]

has anyone been able to find a verizon corporate store confirming the release on Thursday? So far no luck on my end.

Yep. 2 in KC confirmed the 17th.

 

[SUB-dawg]

looks like big shot bb guys are in fact saying its 249 with 2 year deal.

cool!

 

[inline6power]

Hi! I have updated information that I wanted to share.



The price will be $249.99 with a pre-order ONLY. The price without a pre-order will be $299.99. I hope this helps clarify.



Thanks for your patience!

 

[canesfan44]

A little while ago I called my local VZW and made an appointment for Thursday morning as soon as they open (9am for me). I got the idea from drew66 on a different thread. You guys should really look into doing that. I thought it was a brilliant idea.

 

[inline6power]

Hi! I have updated information that I wanted to share.



The price will be $249.99 with a pre-order ONLY. The price without a pre-order will be $299.99. I hope this helps clarify.



Thanks for your patience!

thats coming from a bb big wig

 

[thamadness]

Hey Guys.. super excited we're getting a phone on Thursday. I have a silly question for a lot of you out there. I'm going to be coming off a BB and never had a android. That being said.. All of these updates that are to come "later" to put on the phone such as netflix, skype, htcsense, newer os system... how do you get those updates? Will the phone come with a usb that you plug into a computer and it let's you know if updates are available? Netflix, skype, do you just download those from the app market place? Just used to the way blackberry does it so looking for info to make sure the bolt is always up to date. Thanks for the responses!

 

[azdmelani]

KC?

 

[upz3]

Relax a bit azdmelani, wait until the announcement tomorrow. Some stores do follow the rules

 

[johndabeast]

I was wondering this too, but around the Columbus, Ohio area.

 

[chronic illusionz]

Hi! I have updated information that I wanted to share.



The price will be $249.99 with a pre-order ONLY. The price without a pre-order will be $299.99. I hope this helps clarify.



Thanks for your patience!

So either way the phone is $300.

$299 for non pre-order.
$249 + $50 from pre-order.

 

[azdmelani]

Hey Guys.. super excited we're getting a phone on Thursday. I have a silly question for a lot of you out there. I'm going to be coming off a BB and never had a android. That being said.. All of these updates that are to come "later" to put on the phone such as netflix, skype, htcsense, newer os system... how do you get those updates? Will the phone come with a usb that you plug into a computer and it let's you know if updates are available? Netflix, skype, do you just download those from the app market place? Just used to the way blackberry does it so looking for info to make sure the bolt is always up to date. Thanks for the responses!

They will be over the air (OTA) updates. You will automatically get a notice on the phone or you will see it listed here on AC and can try to search for updates on your phone

 

[azdmelani]

Relax a bit azdmelani, wait until the announcement tomorrow. Some stores do follow the rules

LOL but I cant, impatience is one of my flaws. I wanna make an appointment now!

 

[inline6power]

So either way the phone is $300.

$299 for non pre-order.
$249 + $50 from pre-order.

50 bb card takes 50 off the 299 price hence 249. only way to get 249 is through a pre order phone.

 

[BarryDingle]

So either way the phone is $300.

$299 for non pre-order.
$249 + $50 from pre-order.

I hope not, considering the gift cards could be spent on anything.

 

[phoenixone]

So either way the phone is $300.

$299 for non pre-order.
$249 + $50 from pre-order.

Think about that for a minute....:-[

 

[chronic illusionz]

With everything they been through they should've dropped the price of the phone a bit. Or give us a free extended batter or SOMETHING.

Maybe even a CUPHOLDER!

 

[SoldierofCatan]

Is it wrong that I took a vacation day so I could get my phone when the store opens Thursday morning.......Survey Says No

Also, I'm off on Fridays and Saturdays. 3 Day weekend Duh, WINNING!

 

[leehblanc]

Wow. I can't believe where we are right now. There is so much evidence for Thursday that it almost CAN'T be wrong. That said, I will be convinced one way or another tomorrow when there is (or isn't) an announcement.

Either way, it feels like Verizon botched it again.

1) If Thursday IS the day, Best Buy would seem to know it, Wirefly would seem to know it, and SOME Verizon stores would seem to know it. Think about that. Either their internal communications are SO awful that not everyone "gets the memo". Another possibility is that information was sent out, but it was asked to be kept under wraps until the official announcement. If that's the case, then they have NO control over their corporate stores or 3rd party resellers.

2) If Thursday is NOT the day, they've missed their latest (and best, IMO) chance to issue snarky, condescending statements on their social media outlets, and their store associates are giving out information based on rumors. You can't tell me they aren't aware that the entire phone world, from HTC on down to BB, Wirefly and MULTIPLE blogs have christened the 17th "the day" If it's not, you would think they would say something so that once again there is not the appearance of a delay.

Something, somewhere, isn't right about all of this. Once again, that something points to Verizon.

 

[brianyu98]

KFC?