Thunderbolt Pre Announcement Waiting Room & Availability Thread.

Hey guys, just talked with my brother who works at best buy and he told me his mobile manager said they are expecting them in tomorrow :) I also talked to his friend whos over, hes a manger at another best buy and said he was told they should be getting them in tomorrow.. I REALLY need to not get my hopes up (yet here I am doing so!!!)

If they call me tomorrow, I'll believe this. :)
 
Man this suspense is killing me. I really wanna stay up and find out but have to work in the morning. Guess I'll find out by then. I'm crossing my fingers.
 
You: when is the HTC Thunderbolt going to be released?
Meagen: I am very sorry, I would love to tell you that answer but I do not know that myself!
Meagen: SORRY!!
You: people are posting on a website that in other chats verizon reps are saying it will be released tomorrow
Meagen: Really? Thats awesome!
Meagen: But I really don't know if I would believe that.
You: why isn't verizon giving any information on it?
Meagen: IF that is true this is the first I am hearing about it.
 
And to think I was just about to change my Google Calendar event to the 24th...glimmers of hope keeping me from changing it! urgh. sucks
 
If they call me tomorrow, I'll believe this. :)


It's definitely the truth, granted ya never know if it will happen :( But ya I just got done talking with both of them a few minutes ago. Btw my bro works at the one in Bourbonnais IL, His friend is a manager at the one in Matteson IL (for those who live anywhere near here) Honestly I am thinking more and more that stores will get them in tomorrow and release them Thursday (17th)
 
also - not sure if anyone cares - but I spoke with a rep from seidio (cases etc) about Thunderbolt accessories, and they said they will have them out "shortly after launch." Thats pretty cool and all - but they told me that VZW told them the launch would be the 17th. Take it for what its worth.
 
Hey guys, just talked with my brother who works at best buy and he told me his mobile manager said they are expecting them in tomorrow :) I also talked to his friend whos over, hes a manger at another best buy and said he was told they should be getting them in tomorrow.. I REALLY need to not get my hopes up (yet here I am doing so!!!)

It was announced at our store meeting today that it was delayed and no date announced...
 
Anyone else notice this "better than the iPhone" phrase comes up an awful lot in these chats? Do they really have no other way to describe the phone, or is it something they've been told to say?
 
also - not sure if anyone cares - but I spoke with a rep from seidio (cases etc) about Thunderbolt accessories, and they said they will have them out "shortly after launch." Thats pretty cool and all - but they told me that VZW told them the launch would be the 17th. Take it for what its worth.

I highly doubt Verizon notifies 3rd party accessory makers. If they don't even notify Best Buy, why would they seidio?

Here's to optimism though
 
It's definitely the truth, granted ya never know if it will happen :( But ya I just got done talking with both of them a few minutes ago. Btw my bro works at the one in Bourbonnais IL, His friend is a manager at the one in Matteson IL (for those who live anywhere near here) Honestly I am thinking more and more that stores will get them in tomorrow and release them Thursday (17th)

I actually live about an hour/hour and a half north of there. I guess it's kind of the same region, lol.
 
I actually live about an hour/hour and a half north of there. I guess it's kind of the same region, lol.

Ah sweet. I used to live in Tinley, than moved out here to Bourbonnais. I am hoping its the truth and they get them tomorrow, neither have any reason to lie to me. Like I said my bros mobile manager, a manager at Matteson both think they are getting them tomorrow so we shall see.. I am trying not to get my hopes up but pfft sort of am haha.
 
Just finished up a vzw chat, check this out. I still dont believe it but we'll see..

Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.

You are now chatting with 'Shaina'

Shaina: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?

You: Hi Im trying to decide on a new smart phone

Shaina: I'd love to help you find a great new phone for you today!

Shaina: Are you a new or returning customer?

You: Im currently a customer now, but I dont see the phone Im looking for. I thought the thunderbolt was supposed to come out on valentines day??

Shaina: I'd love to answer your quesitons.

Shaina: Today isn't Vday yet... (Smile.)

Shaina: What do you like about the Thunderbolt?

You: Well Ill be upgrading from my droid 1 and I love android and all the new features htc has to offer like sense 2.0 4g ffc ect... :)

Shaina: Awesome. It's a great phone.

Shaina: I have the Droid X personally and can't get enough of android either.

Shaina: You have to get this game called Slice It! So addicting! (Smile.) May I have your mobile number to check for additional discounts on your account for when you upgrade?

You: So you must not be in eastern standard time??? Cause its after midnight in Michigan :)

You: I have heard about slice it but I havent downloaded it yet, Ill do that

Shaina: Yes, I figured that, but you have to give them time to update the website- changes usually happen around threeish, and no, I'm in Alabama - Central Time.

Shaina: It's so much fun! Do you want me to check your account for extra offers?

You: Sure might as well, I plan on getting it with my annual upgrade, thank you

Shaina: Great. May I have your number?

Shaina: I'm sorry. I didn't even see it!

You: lol no problem

Shaina: So I can verify you're able to receive information and that we have the right account pulled up, may I have your first and last name along with the last four of the account holder's ssn, please?

You:

Shaina: Thanks so much!

Shaina: I don't see any extra discounts, but I do see that you're able to bill to your account, so you wouldn't have to pay anything out of pocket to order the phone. Isn't that awesome?

You: That is awesome! So would it just come on my next bill?

Shaina: Yes, yes! That's exactly right!

Shaina: Also, if you order tomorrow, you'll receive free overnight shipping before 4:30PM and free activation as well.

You: Well thats very cool! Do we know what pricing is going to be for this master piece??? :)

Shaina: That my friend, we don't know - honestly. I'm sorry.

You: bummer...So i can assume that I might find out on verizons site around 3am???

Shaina: Well, I can't be sure, but it usually happens around then. It may be as late as the early morning hours. I'm sorry. I wish I had more information on that part for you.

Shaina: Did I lose you?

You: I totally understand, thank you so much for your help tonight! But we should be able to order this tomorrow correct?

You: Nope didnt lose me Im just slow lol

Shaina: That's correct. I've loved helping you with your questions about this! Is there anything else I may assist you with before we end this chat?

You: Nope you answered everything! thank you!

Shaina: Thank you for visiting Verizon Wireless, I look forward to speaking with you again. Have a great evening!

Your chat session has been ended by your Verizon Wireless online agent.
 
From my chat-


"Susan: Right, and you will just put the data plan on that line when you activate the phone.

Susan: Is that all this evening?

Josh: One more thing- The data plan covers just the cost for data right? No tethering for internet? So would you recommend checking the website tomorrow regarding the thunderbolt?

Susan: Yes, probabaly daily would be good. Any information will show up here. And yes the data plan only covers internet and e-mails on the phone."
 

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