Diamond Release Speculation Thread

[drexappeal]

Originally Posted by leongus

Looks like there is leaked information that is leading me to believe that we might not have to wait too much longer for the phone.

#1 stores are getting advertising material
and
#2 the price has changed from the original slide leaked by engadget on 8/19. there is now an additional $50 instant rebate.
see below:

Hmmm...interesting. Maybe this is the reason for the talks about a "delay"?

If this is the case for the Diamond, I wonder if the price will change on the Touch Pro! If so, and the total for that phone will be around $300 after all the rebates, I'll be VERY happy. Then again, I'm not sure how my discounts work through my corporate 3rd party rep.

[kellybrf]

Originally Posted by chappy

No, you're getting bad leaked info. The device isn't launching on the 2nd in any channel.

ha

filler

[batcatman]

Official Sprint website now mentions Diamond comin in sep....
https://bluefish.sprint.com/promo/wm...mond_promo.cfm
I still expect a Oct. release....coz
negative expectations lead to negative results, and
positive expectations lead to negative results!!!
so damn true about sprint atleast!!

[vicn77]

Originally Posted by bhawke01

its not coming out sept 2nd. everyone is in denial! in the playbook for sprint corporate stores, states that the diamands release date is TBD. shows no where that it will be releasing anytime soon.

I will have to second that. If anyone looks in the Manager's Playbook, it says to not display the price tags and information tags as they have not set the launch date. Last week's Playbook states that it was to be released Sept 2nd, but the new Playbook has no mention of it, except in the Manager's Playbook. It has been delayed from what I see, I'm not sure why everyone is thinking it will be released Sept. 2, I hope that I am wrong but only time will tell.

[bwhite4801]

Originally Posted by batcatman

Official Sprint website now mentions Diamond comin in sep....
https://bluefish.sprint.com/promo/wm...mond_promo.cfm
I still expect a Oct. release....coz
negative expectations lead to negative results, and
positive expectations lead to negative results!!!
so damn true about sprint atleast!!

its funny, that picture of the diamond looks more like the gsm version then the cdma ver.

[drexappeal]

Originally Posted by batcatman

Official Sprint website now mentions Diamond comin in sep....
https://bluefish.sprint.com/promo/wm...mond_promo.cfm
I still expect a Oct. release....coz
negative expectations lead to negative results, and
positive expectations lead to negative results!!!
so damn true about sprint atleast!!

Still trying to figure out what bluefish is. Never heard of it before.

[[sammich]]

Originally Posted by drexappeal

Still trying to figure out what bluefish is. Never heard of it before.

Bluefish is a Sprint partner i think... Something to do with network management

[Trident]

Originally Posted by drexappeal

Still trying to figure out what bluefish is. Never heard of it before.

I was wondering too.
A quick search found this.
http://www.bluefishwireless.net/iscasestudy.html

[drexappeal]

Originally Posted by saumaun

Bluefish is a Sprint partner i think... Something to do with network management

Yeah...I did a short search on google after that link was posted. From what I gathered, it seems like a corporate partner that handles certain levels of support accross the board. Maybe they've partnered with them for the PPC phones?

http://www.bluefishwireless.net/whatwedo.html

They do everything from Strategic Planning to User services to analysis and reporting.

[The Jungle 77]

I have read these forums for a while, but am just getting around to posting. I just wanted to let you guys know, it is delayed. I talked to someone (in the know) in Sales and Distribution, and it is pushed back till the very end of September. Sorry, wish it wasnt true, cause i want it too, but thats the way it is.