Mogul on Verizon - noob question

[wackychimp]

Yes it's a very noob question but I've searched and haven't found...

I like the xv6800 but don't like the idea of paying Verizon $450 right now for a xv6800 and am wondering if it's possible to buy a Mogul and activate it on Verizon. Don't know if it's a specific hardware thing or not. I'd assume that CDMA is CDMA but knowing Verizon they'll do whatever they can to lock out anything that's not thiers.

so do I need to cough up the $450 or do I have other options?

Thanks.