07-31-2002, 05:37 PM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,060
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VoiceStream Finally Announces Phone Edition Availability
http://www.voicestream.com/pocketpc/default.asp
Great news! VoiceStream is letting everybody know that their branded version of the Pocket PC Phone Edition is available in limited quantities.
Apparently, VoiceStream has been sending the following message to people who registered for the device in advance:
Subject: POCKET PC IS HERE!
Respond now to receive yours. Due to an overwhelming demand we will not be able to fulfill all current orders. Due to your internet reservation you are receiving advanced notice. The Pocket PC will be released to the general public July 31. We do expect to deplete our inventory by the end of the weekend.
Call now to get yours!"
The message also included a couple of PowerPoint fliers with pricing plans, which you can download here [Note: File size is 444kb]. The data pricing isn't too bad, but I'd still like to see carriers come up with some options that aren't quite as expensive. But, if you've already registered for this, you better check your Inbox and call VoiceStream right away!
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07-31-2002, 06:06 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 212
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These are pretty cool. Specs arent bad at all. Five hundred fifty bucks with a fifty dollar rebate. Not bad.
Although, no swappable battery. I wont buy one of these until someone offers one with a swappable battery. Too important for me.
It has an SD slot. But Id also like to see a CF2 slot, Bluetooth, and consumer IR integrated as well. This, along with a swappable battery would make it perfect, IMO.
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07-31-2002, 06:07 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 88
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Ordered mine about an hour ago at Voicestream's web site. They would not let me order it over the phone.
At $549, a little more expensive than I had hoped.
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07-31-2002, 06:08 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 278
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Anyone know when/if this product will be available in the Canadian (Toronto) market?
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07-31-2002, 06:18 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 72
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If only I had any sort of acceptable coverage by VoiceStream where I live and travel. But alas. I always wished they had better coverage, since then I could bag a neat tri-band phone in Europe and not have to switch when I travel. And the Thera is cumbersome, nothing like the clean XDA design, albeit both lack Bluetooth. Still waiting for the perfect devices... :?
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07-31-2002, 06:22 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 4
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battery?
and exactly how long is the battery gonna last?
If this is anything like the verizon Thera and i dont see why it wouldnt be since it uses the same hardware all the way then this is a disaster.
verizon thera is 8 hours standby!
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07-31-2002, 06:34 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 64
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How long for delivery ?
Hello:
For those who have ordered it, how long does it take for delivery ?
Fernando
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07-31-2002, 06:35 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 302
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Phone replacement?
Given that battery life is shorter than on cell phones, would any of you consider using this device to replace your cell phone entirely?
This is certainly a step in the right direction. Gheez, I remember paying almost $600 US for my analog Audiovox cell phone in 95 (hey, it was thin!).
:?:
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07-31-2002, 07:10 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 400
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Hey, the $549 for the PPC didn't bother me nearly as much as the $39.99 for phone service and the $59.99 for data service per month! That was the combination the would've been most effective for me.  ops: :cry: Oh well.
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07-31-2002, 07:36 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 25
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Hmm.. I signed up a few times... didn't get the notice yet. If you've brought it, did you have to purchase a plan with the phone? (I am a current voicestream customer in NYC) I just tried to call them to find out but they didn't want to tell me much.
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