just got NEW 6800 from VZW

**weedahoe** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 10:05 AM

I just went through 3 pages of threads and didnt see anything on this. My original 68 got the sticky keys on keyboard syndrone and so I had VZW replace it. The local store didnt have any and I thought I was going to get a 6850 until some jackazz made a phone call and told me they were sending me a new phone. Sure enough when FedEx dropped it off it was a spanking BNIB 6800 dated 5-18-09 and covers will all the protective plastic. Not a refurb mind you.

**drewcam888** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 10:14 AM

Wow i didnt know they were making them still. I was thinking I might get a touch pro on one of these replacements. That sucks

**Geekcop** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 10:15 AM

Not surprised. I had to make an Asurion claim on my 700WX (VZW) about a month ago due to a series of unfortunate events involving the Treo and a spare magazine for my duty weapon. Like you, I was hoping for a 6850. Got another 700WX, which, if I'm not mistaken, was in VZW's inventory before the 6800. I guess there's still a lot of these old bricks still floating around out there.

**Darkjedi** · #4 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 11:57 AM

Wow HTC still has the production capability to produce moguls??

**weedahoe** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 06:17 PM

Ill post a pics tomorrow when I can get to work and use a much better cam.

btonetbone · #6 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 07:25 PM

Do you know how to get into EPST? In there, you can view the official Refurbished/Manufactured date on the phone. I'd be interested to see what the manufactured date is!

Thanks
Ivan

**weedahoe** · #7 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btonetbone

Do you know how to get into EPST? In there, you can view the official Refurbished/Manufactured date on the phone. I'd be interested to see what the manufactured date is!

Thanks
Ivan

No refurb date. Manuf date is Oct 27th, 2008. Warranty date is May 19, 2009

Spr0ckEt · #8 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 11:53 PM

weedahoe, be careful accepting a "new" device from verizon... I took a new 700wx over a refurbed (they were out of stock) and they counted that as my upgrade... So I went from a crappy non -working 700wx to a new 700wx that stopped working 2 weeks later, and they counted it as a New Every 2. After a year of arguing with VZW, they changed it back and I was able to weasel my way outta my contract. Just check it with customer service.

**weedahoe** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 11:59 PM

THX. I know Sprint got their butts in a big lawsuit for doing things like that but I will check into it.

cac2us · #10 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 12:11 AM

After complaining enough about their new policy to ban QWest esn #s, I got mine June 23rd 09.
It ended up costing $50.oo, and a renwal of service (had 1Yr left).
But the MFG date is 25-Apr-08.
Funny that the Warranty Date Code is 24-Jun-09 (1 day after I got it).
It didn't take long to unlock GPS and all.
I think I like having the extra buttons to assign all those apps to.
Maybe the TP is for a user that does'nt mind scrolling through the menus.
And I would miss the thumb wheel, even the TP2 just has the rocker.
Something about the 6800 says Rugged and Dependable.
The TP that I held in the VZW store seemed like a toy.
I had to ask if this was a display or the real thing.