Thunderbolt Pre Announcement Waiting Room & Availability Thread.

[colesl4w]

only difference is, its Steve Jobs, telling Verizon you don't talk about Thunderbolt.

 

[htowngator]

Are you sure that it is yours after pre-order? My BB told me that I have the right to pick it up for 24h and then it goes to the next on the pre-order list...

They told me it was mine until I got it. I'll have to check for sure.

 

[green77]

They told me that it's mine until I pick it up also. They told me that when it comes in to make an appointment with them to activate. The reason they do that is so there isn't a line waiting to get the phone activated. You end up with a time slot so they can devote their time to you only.

 

[garyart1]

I just saw this. I would think this is a good indication the Verizon Corp. stores will definitely be carrying the TB.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-stores-receiving-cases-for-the-HTC-Thunderbolt_id16630

 

[Bwangster12]

Eh, it didn't jump at me that this means VZW stores will carry the Thunderbolt. While I can't imagine them not, I don't think this means they will.

 

[garyart1]

Eh, it didn't jump at me that this means VZW stores will carry the Thunderbolt. While I can't imagine them not, I don't think this means they will.

There was some talk from BB that they will be the only ones carrying the TB. That even VZ stores would not have the device. Though anything is possible, I can 't see Verizon corp. stores stocking up on accessories if this was true.

 

[sc32valve]

They usually will hold your pre-order for a specific period of time, and if you don't come and pick it up after that time frame has gone up, they will no longer guarantee it to you. Worse comes to worse, you can get your pre-order back on a gift card.

This is what a rep told me. More specifically, he said you had 3 days to pick up your pre-order before it moves down the list.

 

[Bwangster12]

I would think that the "exclusivity" if here was one, would be on the phone. VZW would still be able to make money off of accessories.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Feb. 24 Thunderbolt launch date confirmed

Can't say who told me, but you all know how I am about unsourced rumors. I wouldn't be stating it here if it wasn't true.

Feb. 24. HTC Thunderbolt.

That is all.

 

[INK]

Can't say who told me, but you all know how I am about unsourced rumors. I wouldn't be stating it here if it wasn't true.

Feb. 24. HTC Thunderbolt.

That is all.

Good work as usual Phil.

Now everyone can resume their life and return the Iphails.

 

[pnicho]

I so hope this is true. I know it's two weeks away...but it's a verified date at least. Is that so hard to ask for Verizon?

 

[upz3]

I'm happy and I'm not because I won't be in the area that whole week where I have my preorder. Online purchase looks to be my option now.

 

[aggie]

Can't say who told me, but you all know how I am about unsourced rumors. I wouldn't be stating it here if it wasn't true.

Feb. 24. HTC Thunderbolt.

That is all.

There's a third of the equation. I trust you have a solid source if you are posting it as confirmed. Now for data pricing and device price. Im not liking the $749 retail price im hearing.

 

[biff6789]

I knew it!

Betcha anything Steve Jobs made Verizon launch it exactly 14 days after the iPhone in order to lock in the new iPhone users with the new 14-day return policy (which I'm CERTAIN Jobs also had a hand in implementing).

Buy an iPhone on the 10th, then when the hot new 4G phones drop (curiously) exactly 14 days later you are already locked into your iPhone contract, courtesy of Steve Jobs

 

[Kazer]

THANK YOU!

Wish Verizon would just come out and announce it already.

 

[anon(75289)]

UUGGHH. I'm not thrilled to hear this at all :/

Two more weeks of this droid1 is going to suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

 

[jd10984]

W00T if true. It's before best buys free buy back ends (feb 26th is the last day for it) And if it is indeed $749 retail W00T again.. I'll drop $250 for it and sell it back for $375 (of course for an even better 4g phone down the road)

 

[JManangan]

Good, I'm gonna go eat now.

 

[Dreday24]

So will just take back my incredible on monday the 21st then wait 3 days =(
Hopefully i can preorder it while im there.

 

[dajogejr]

Now maybe they can focus on price/terms.