Just saw this article regarding the lack of Touch Pro 2's in stock Thought I'd share, for anyone else awaiting one.
HTC Touch Pro2 Still Selling Well, More Coming
By
Contributor Wireless and Mobile News on October 7, 2009 12:00 PM
While the major news story yesterday, was
Google and Verizon joining the Android invasion of devices and apps, the real news is that
Windows Phone the
HTC Touch Pro 2 is a hot-seller at Verizon, and keeps selling out.
Our readers have been bugging us to find out what happened with that super-popular keyboard-tastic
HTC Touch Pro2 and why it is still out of stock at
Verizon online. At first we heard that there would be some in stock within a week, which apparently flew off the shelves instantly.
Here's what the Verizon spokeswoman told us today:
"Sales exceeded expectations. The
HTC Touch Pro2 has literally been flying off shelves. Customers wanted a great device at a great price."
"We're getting regular shipments in, but customers are so enthusiastic about the
HTC Touch Pro2 they're buying them as soon as they are available. We're anticipating the ability to meet demand later this month."
The
HTC Touch Pro went on sale at Verizon on September 11.
Reviewers of the
HTC Touch Pro2 called it the
the King of Windows Mobile smartphones and the best high-end smartphone.The world phone has a 3.6 WGA tilting touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and up to 5.2 hours of battery life. The
HTC Touch Pro2 won the
CTIA Emerging Technology Award in the smartphone category.
The
Verizon price for the HTC Touch Pro is $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an e-mail feature or e-mail plan. T-Mobile and Sprint sell the HTC Touch Pro 2 for $349.99 after rebates.