Diamond Release Speculation Thread - Page 48

bridic · #**471** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 08:12 AM

You will be able to get the phone no problem but depending on your data plan you might not be eligible for any type of rebate.

**dschoenike** · #**472** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bridic

You will be able to get the phone no problem but depending on your data plan you might not be eligible for any type of rebate.

which data plans wont be eligible for rebates? Thx

Sgabert · #**473** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 09:57 AM

I dont think SERO will be elgible for mail in rebate, You will probably have to purchase the phone for $400

**ScrapMaker** · #**474** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Trident

How many people are going to buy a Mogul with a Diamond at the same price?

People who want a keyboard?

I'm still amazed at how fast my friend can type on his 6700 versus my SIP on my Vogue. I've tried SPB full, PCM (with custom skins,) and none of them come close to the hardware keyboard.

With that said, I still can't decide if the hardware keyboard is important ENOUGH for me. What it all boils down to is whether or not the Touch Pro is a hell of a lot thicker than the Diamond--(for Sprint.) I keep hearing that the CDMA versions are very similar in size--and if that is the case, I see no reason to get the diamond....

bridic · #**475** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 10:44 AM

I remember seeing a MIB stating the data plan needs to be $25 or higher...or something like that.

kellybrf · #**476** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhite4801

This is a question to anyone that can answer. What are the odds that sprint will release the phone on September 2nd, but only through telesales and business customers? And this will be followed with a full launch in mid-September??

Maybe I'm just thinking out loud, dunno

excellent

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Originally Posted by frentraken

Said it twice now official Sprint release info handed to us in customer care show's diamond is not set for sept 2nd at all will probably come mid month would be my guess though.

youre getting bad official info

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Originally Posted by dcyoungin9

http://gizmodo.com/5041851/cdma-htc-...hting-red-rear

We suggested the CDMA version of the Touch Diamond had eaten all the pies last week: Now word is out on its release and Sprint and HTC have chosen not to disguise it. Oh no... they've dolled that large rear-end up in a striking red color. Bizarre, though I guess its in the "if you can't hide it, make a feature of it" school of thinking. We can at least partly forgive its 0.55-inch depth, though, which is due to a 1350mAh battery. It's due out August 28th on Sprint, costing $549 for the bare phone, and $299 on a two-year contract. [Unwiredview via NewLaunches]

10:11 AM on Tue Aug 26 2008

giz didnt do their homework. that article ultimately leads back to the same phonearena article engadget linked to a ways back, which has been updated again to reflect sept 2.

vincemash · #**477** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ScrapMaker

I keep hearing that the CDMA versions are very similar in size--and if that is the case, I see no reason to get the diamond....

I have to agree here, if the difference is only 4mm I will def. wait for the Pro

**bedoig** · #**478** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vincemas

I have to agree here, if the difference is only 4mm I will def. wait for the Pro

4mm is still a pretty significant difference. Think about the huge difference in thickness between the Titan and the Vogue (which is 4.6mm, by the way). On paper it doesn't sound like much, but in your pocket you'll notice the difference. Probably going with a Pro eventually myself though, as it's not that big of a deal to me.

ivtec20 · #**479** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 11:45 AM

Isn't it odd that Sprint hasn't officially announced when this phone will be available? They advertised the crap out of the Instinct, but haven't said a word about the Diamond. If this is a highly anticipated phone, shouldn't they at the very least give us some indication of when we can purchase it?

Or is their marketing/advertising team on vacation after all the hard work they did on the Instinct?

**syanni85** · #**480** (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bedoig

4mm is still a pretty significant difference. Think about the huge difference in thickness between the Titan and the Vogue (which is 4.6mm, by the way). On paper it doesn't sound like much, but in your pocket you'll notice the difference. Probably going with a Pro eventually myself though, as it's not that big of a deal to me.

exactly! My vogue with the mugen extended battery was still smaller than the mogul... but it is a deal to me, so i'm on the diamond.