Verizon Wireless Windows Phone 7 status (official release May 26th)

[DavidinCT]

I'm sure people have seen this... Another Trophy in the wild...

Verizon Trophy: Another Unicorn Sighting? | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews

Well, it was on ebay classifieds and I emailed the guy (hope it's ok that I post this), I got a reply this morning.

The phone was sold yesterday for $350 (Man, I would of been all over that), He did have the phone and has some connections, that is how he got it. The HTC Trophy has been released to *LIMITED* Microsoft employees and said it will be availble for release in 2-3 weeks.

Take this with a grain of salt but, who here has talked to someone who has handled a Verizon HTC Trophy ?

[jaeskill]

Originally Posted by DavidinCT

I'm sure people have seen this... Another Trophy in the wild...

Verizon Trophy: Another Unicorn Sighting? | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews

Well, it was on ebay classifieds and I emailed the guy (hope it's ok that I post this), I got a reply this morning.

The phone was sold yesterday for $350 (Man, I would of been all over that), He did have the phone and has some connections, that is how he got it. The HTC Trophy has been released to *LIMITED* Microsoft employees and said it will be availble for release in 2-3 weeks.

Take this with a grain of salt but, who here has talked to someone who has handled a Verizon HTC Trophy ?

How is the display on when the battery is sitting next to it? Unless he sold that phone with 2 batts or there is some new feature that allows WP7 devices to work without a power source there is no way that picture is legit. Probably just some prankster.

[DavidinCT]

Originally Posted by jaeskill

How is the display on when the battery is sitting next to it? Unless he sold that phone with 2 batts or there is some new feature that allows WP7 devices to work without a power source there is no way that picture is legit. Probably just some prankster.

Plastic is still on the phone, if you look close, you can see the bubbles too... I talked to the guy over a few emails, I don't question that it was real. If he didn't sell it, I was going to drive the 4 1/2 hours each way to get it.

Originally Posted by boe

On the items he was a bit clearer about - He basically agreed that the Trophy was pretty low end in the hardware department but it is only their initial device. He believes that in the long term they'll have something good.

We've all known that all along that it was not a high end WP7 model but, there really isn't a HIGH END model to start with, unless it's got a 4'3" display or a keyboard, 95% of the specs are the same. 3.8" SLCD along with everything else, it does not look like a "BAD" phone.

Look on XDA, most people who have the Trophy love it. I only wanted it for a 1 year contract (as I know better models will be coming soon) but, I might try to buy it off contract (figure it's around a $400 price point at full price).

Wish they were getting more but, Sprint only has the Arrive on their release model (AT&T had a few) and I don't see them getting another phone any time soon (right away)

EDIT: I wonder how true this is....

http://twitter.com/#!/corrydiehl/sta...02386530058240


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@Bc3tech #trophy confirmed by verizon employees at @Teched_NA for the 19th

[jaeskill]

I seriously think the ebay model is a fake. I downloaded the pic to see if the text was plastic (you were right about that) but I also noticed that the Verizon logo on the device has an obvious rectangular box around it. I think it was a photoshop job. It may have been a real Trophy but it was not the VZW model.

[DavidinCT]

Originally Posted by jaeskill

I seriously think the ebay model is a fake. I downloaded the pic to see if the text was plastic (you were right about that) but I also noticed that the Verizon logo on the device has an obvious rectangular box around it. I think it was a photoshop job. It may have been a real Trophy but it was not the VZW model.

I talked to the guy, I don't think it was fake....think what you want. It's been said (and there has been a few shown up here and there), it was released to select microsoft employees (I'm sure exc level people but, still it was released).

Why it's taking so long, I don't know...

[boe]

I got in touch with a relatively top exec (not VP level but far above store manager) at Verizon about the Trophy. I'm not going to give out too much detail on how I found their information as they basically said they can't say much directly as Verizon is quick to terminate anyone who breaches their policies. My guess is that means he'll get fired if he gives out info on the release date or too much info about the Trophy. Reading between the lines I think he doesn't think Verizon has a firm exact release date yet of course I could be misinterpreting/reading too much into it.

On the items he was a bit clearer about - He basically agreed that the Trophy was pretty low end in the hardware department but it is only their initial device. He believes that in the long term they'll have something good.

[WMFan85]

This is really getting quite annoying. I had my wife upgrade her line so she could get a new phone because I thought the Trophy was coming out way back in March. I am regretting that decision everyday. If I wasn't locked in, I'd move over to AT&T in a heart beat. The coverage is somewhat similar around here. I know their customer service isn't the greatest, but this incident with the Trophy sure isn't making Verizon look good.

[DavidinCT]

Originally Posted by WMFan85

This is really getting quite annoying. I had my wife upgrade her line so she could get a new phone because I thought the Trophy was coming out way back in March. I am regretting that decision everyday. If I wasn't locked in, I'd move over to AT&T in a heart beat. The coverage is somewhat similar around here. I know their customer service isn't the greatest, but this incident with the Trophy sure isn't making Verizon look good.

My wife and I are still waiting...she still wants a iPhoney (I'm telling her to hold out for the "5" if she's going to get one) but, we are both out of contracts right now.

HTC Trophy or HTC HD7s (AT&T) what ever is first, I check them both every day....

Only thing that would right now keep me towards Verizon is because I have my new ever 2 credit of $100 off a phone sitting on my account. If AT&T would match it, I it would not be that hard to get me to move over if they get the phone I want.

[Knale]

GUYS GUYS GUYS! OFFICIAL!!!!! Verizon HTC Trophy on sale May 26

[DavidinCT]

Originally Posted by Knale

GUYS GUYS GUYS! OFFICIAL!!!!! Verizon HTC Trophy on sale May 26

I updated the title of the thread, this is an offical press statement. The quest is almost over.

Retail is $199.99 with a $50 rebate ($149.99) on Verizonwireless.com on May 26th but, will not be in stores till June 2nd. Plus ! Verizon is sweetening the deal with a free Xbox 360 console game (up to $60 in value) for anyone who picks one up before July 15.

Still want to know what the offical off contract price is on this phone, $600 is WAY over priced for a lower end phone (this phone was designed to be a free phone after a 2 year contract).

Verizon HTC Trophy on sale May 26

Offical Press statement:
HTC Trophy

Engadget

HTC Trophy officially set to launch on Verizon May 26th -- Engadget

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