Diamond Release Speculation Thread

[jbearamus]

Offical release from sprint, diamond on the 14th and Pro on the 19th of october
http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...oom&ID=1195804

[syanni85]

Originally Posted by jbearamus

Offical release from sprint, diamond on the 14th and Pro on the 19th of october
http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...oom&ID=1195804

mah man! Thats what i like to see... some OFFICIAL shiznit

[CNeufeld]

Originally Posted by jbearamus

Offical release from sprint, diamond on the 14th and Pro on the 19th of october
http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...oom&ID=1195804

Did you read the article? The only thing it says on the Diamond is:

HTC Touch Diamond will be available beginning in September. It will cost $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

It does say that the Pro will be October 19...

Clint

[rcclark333]

Originally Posted by uuummmk

Wow not to take away from the diamond but this appears to be the diamond killer:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/0...ls-fullscreen/

Looks like its a december release for GSM

For me, I think this phone is too big. You get a much larger screen, but at the expense of a larger device. Looks about the same size as the iPhone. The size of the diamond and uses winmo is what I want.

[glidersgalore]

Did anyone ready the articale on phonescoop about the Diamond and Pro, well it is from Sprints Site and it states both have a micro sd slot

[syanni85]

Originally Posted by rcclark333

For me, I think this phone is too big. You get a much larger screen, but at the expense of a larger device. Looks about the same size as the iPhone. The size of the diamond and uses winmo is what I want.

yes a lil big like the iphone, but imagine how much battery that HUGE WVGA screen is gunna suck up! ouch... good to see its thin, sleek and shiny tho

"touch HD" pretty cool n simple name.

[MrChainsaw]

Originally Posted by glidersgalore

Did anyone ready the articale on phonescoop about the Diamond and Pro, well it is from Sprints Site and it states both have a micro sd slot

I assure you my friend that it does not. I sat through a Sprint/HTC runned 1 hr. training on it and they reitterated over and again that the Diamond WILL NOT have Micro SD capabilities, but kept stating that the 4gig internal is all you need. Hahah.

[drexappeal]

Originally Posted by glidersgalore

Did anyone ready the articale on phonescoop about the Diamond and Pro, well it is from Sprints Site and it states both have a micro sd slot

Hate to burst your bubble, but the press release on Sprint's website doesn't have any information on the Diamond having the microSD. Only the Touch Pro as MANY had indicated back in June or August (can't remember when that was exactly)

http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...oom&ID=1195804
BEST-IN-CLASS WINDOWS MOBILE DEVICES
Combining HTC's captivating 3D touch-screen experience, the broad functionality of Windows Mobile 6.1 and the largest mobile broadband network in the United States, Sprint will soon add two devices to its robust portfolio of Windows Mobile devices - HTC Touch Diamond and HTC Touch Pro. Sprint will be the first U.S. wireless carrier to offer both devices. HTC Touch Diamond and HTC Touch Pro set a new benchmark for mobile sophistication, introducing TouchFLO(TM) 3D, an unparalleled touch experience that puts live television, weather, email, photos, contacts, music and more at your fingertips.
Both devices use a new customized Web browser that enables easy viewing and effortless navigation of Web sites in the way they were designed. As part of this browsing experience, users can zoom and pan Web sites with one hand and automatically view optimized content that has been specially created to fit the display. Using gravity-sensor technology, turning the device sideways automatically rotates the Web page view from a portrait to landscape view.
Windows Mobile 6.1 includes Outlook Mobile for simple email integration, Office Mobile, Windows Live and the ability to run thousands of third-party applications. Detailed descriptions of both devices follow:

• HTC Touch Diamond: HTC Touch Diamond introduces TouchFLO(TM) 3D, a dynamic touch-screen experience that puts live television, weather, email, photos, contacts, music and more at your fingertips. Sporting an elegant design, HTC Touch Diamond offers a high-resolution 2.8-inch VGA display, smooth Web experience powered by an Opera browser, crisp 3.2 MP camera/camcorder and stereo Bluetooth technology. Ideal for both business and personal use, HTC Touch Diamond leverages the broad functionality of Windows Mobile 6.1 and provides easy access to Sprint-exclusive multimedia content, including Sprint Music Store's quick over-the-air song downloads and Sprint TV with its extensive collection of live and on-demand channels. HTC Touch Diamond will be available beginning in September. It will cost $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.
• HTC Touch Pro: HTC Touch Pro is a professional workhorse that enables mobile professionals to easily balance their professional and personal lives. Along with the features available on HTC Touch Diamond, HTC Touch Pro adds a five-row, slide-out QWERTY keyboard for easy data entry, expandable storage capabilities with a microSD card slot (1 GB card included) and a business card scanner application to automatically capture and convert business card information to contacts using the built-in 3.2 MP camera/camcorder. Additionally, with Windows Mobile 6.1, users have access to security and device management capabilities desired by most business customers when used with Microsoft's System Center Mobile Device Manager solution. HTC Touch Pro will be available Oct. 19 for $299.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

[archtech3d]

Originally Posted by txsrooster

There is more drama going on in here then there is on "as the world turns"
My son wants the Instinct but I have asked him to wait until the diamond drops, but can't tell him when...so I am hoping for today but then again I like disappointments.

Get him to wait for the Diamond. The 14th seems to be the right date for Telesales, and I keep hearing the 28th for stores (also told directly by Sprint). I have the Instinct (second one actually), and I'm experiencing nothing but problems. Sprint is actually switching it out for a Diamond when it comes out because of my issues.

[glidersgalore]

I am like most ppl here I only know what I read, I'm not debating the Sprint Pros, I just find it funny.