Diamond Release Speculation Thread

[quarky42]

drex, fair enough... I wasn't even really concerned with the text... just the two images that show the Touch Diamond in mid-September and the Touch Pro for next month with a date.

It doesn't get much better than a photo, screenshot, or scan of some supposedly internal Sprint info....that's the point I was trying to make...

Right after that I got off the phone with someone really high up at Sprint and they indicated that a final date really still hasn't been set. the 14th is a goal... then if that fails the end of the month is the next goal.

[drexappeal]

Originally Posted by quarky42

drex, fair enough... I wasn't even really concerned with the text... just the two images that show the Touch Diamond in mid-September and the Touch Pro for next month with a date.

It doesn't get much better than a photo, screenshot, or scan of some supposedly internal Sprint info....that's the point I was trying to make...

Right after that I got off the phone with someone really high up at Sprint and they indicated that a final date really still hasn't been set. the 14th is a goal... then if that fails the end of the month is the next goal.

Oh, no, I definitely understand what you were doin' quarky. I actually should've taken your name off the "quote," but completely forgot.

Just wanted to make sure people understood that some of these sites are pulling information from wherever they can, just to be part of the "in-the-know" group.

Even a simple post that I made (that had no connection on the inside) became part of their "inside information."...LOL.

Funny how the internet can be.

[Sgabert]

Ok, I know I posted this question on another thread, and didn't get a straight answer so here goes. I am about 3 months into my sprint SERO contract and I have a RAZR V9m. I want to know how much it is going to cost to get a diamond, In my hands on a SERO plan. I don't think I could stomach $500 some dollars in a phone, but I am willing to pay up to $400. How much does it cost to buy this phone outright? will I get and rebates? If anyone caould please explain this that would be great, as I am sure many others are wondering the same thing.

[boxermansr]

Originally Posted by Sgabert

Ok, I know I posted this question on another thread, and didn't get a straight answer so here goes. I am about 3 months into my sprint SERO contract and I have a RAZR V9m. I want to know how much it is going to cost to get a diamond, In my hands on a SERO plan. I don't think I could stomach $500 some dollars in a phone, but I am willing to pay up to $400. How much does it cost to buy this phone outright? will I get and rebates? If anyone caould please explain this that would be great, as I am sure many others are wondering the same thing.

From what I've read, and I'll be attaching the pics, the diamond is going to require the Simply Everything or Text/Talk/Data plans (same ones the Instinct requires). I think this is a baaaaaaaaaad move on Sprint's part. I know based on this, I won't be getting it now, as I'm not letting my retention plan go for it.

Here's the scans of the price tags (taken from sprintusers).

[chappy]

Originally Posted by boxermansr

From what I've read, and I'll be attaching the pics, the diamond is going to require the Simply Everything or Text/Talk/Data plans (same ones the Instinct requires).

I find this hilarious. No where has this ever been posted with a credible source, but people still try to spread it as truth.

The part in the tags about needing to be on one of those plans is so you get your rebates. If you don't want your rebates, just buy the phone and keep your old plans. It's that simple.

[boxermansr]

Originally Posted by chappy

I find this hilarious. No where has this ever been posted with a credible source, but people still try to spread it as truth.

The part in the tags about needing to be on one of those plans is so you get your rebates. If you don't want your rebates, just buy the phone and keep your old plans. It's that simple.

I'm just posting the images that I saw, not stating it as fact. I hope that it's not true, as I want to keep my old plan. CS "claims" it's required, but then again they've been claiming the Diamond was going to be available today too. I imagine as long as you have a plan that has data and text included you'd be safe, right?

I wasn't planning to utilize the rebate, as I'm not eligible anyhow, but I'd like to keep my nice retention plan that I've had for some time, and it has data and vision included at $0.00 so I imagine I can still get the phone at full price, and just do an ESN swap then, correct?

[Sgabert]

Originally Posted by boxermansr

I'm just posting the images that I saw, not stating it as fact. I hope that it's not true, as I want to keep my old plan. CS "claims" it's required, but then again they've been claiming the Diamond was going to be available today too. I imagine as long as you have a plan that has data and text included you'd be safe, right?

I wasn't planning to utilize the rebate, as I'm not eligible anyhow, but I'd like to keep my nice retention plan that I've had for some time, and it has data and vision included at $0.00 so I imagine I can still get the phone at full price, and just do an ESN swap then, correct?

I wouldn't count on it..... There were many people who tried to do the same thing with the instinct: Buy the phone full price at best buy then do an ESN switch. I heard they were forced to either switch phones or Sprint would cut off their service. Believe me, I am in the market for a more multimedia oriented phone and I tried EVERYTHING to get that phone on SERO. Even the manager of the local sprint store was going to do it for me until one of his minions piped up ans said "Doesn't he need a SEP plan for the instinct"? Needless to say I was pissed off. I hope they don't try to pull this S hit with the Diamond, or I might slap the store manager. I would even be willing to pay full price if they let me keep my SERO plan, for the diamond or instinct. Its too bad sprint has to play games, because they are not subsidizing the phone for me, so it shouldn't matter what cell phone I have on that certain plan as long as I keep paying the bills. Boy, these cell phone companies are just out for your money......

[quarky42]

Originally Posted by drexappeal

Oh, no, I definitely understand what you were doin' quarky. I actually should've taken your name off the "quote," but completely forgot.

Just wanted to make sure people understood that some of these sites are pulling information from wherever they can, just to be part of the "in-the-know" group.

Even a simple post that I made (that had no connection on the inside) became part of their "inside information."...LOL.

Funny how the internet can be.

Yep I think your point came across clearly. I was just clarifying my own position as well.

[Exil3d]

Ok..... as soon as you Sprint store employees see the fist fedex shipment with Diamonds.. Please post it here! I am sooooo excited now!

[sbello81]

is best buy getting them the same day?