12-23-2003, 03:00 AM
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Bluetooth Phone Reportedly Available From Sprint PCS
Yes, you heard me right -- a CDMA carrier has actually made a BT phone available, due to tremendous pressure from the community. Sprint PCS Info (linked above) has the full information: it's the Sony Ericsson T608. Apparently, it's only a limited release and can only be ordered over-the-phone from Sprint. I don't know anyone who has it (availability started today), so I don't know how well the Bluetooth works -- I'm sure we'll hear about it here and other places as well in the next few days. I'm also not 100% sure how the 1xRTT plan pricing will work -- apparently, the service will be free for the first three months and then 3MB for $15/month.
Once again, kudos to you guys who kept on pressuring Sprint to release this device. :way to go: I don't know if that's what ultimately made up their mind, but it certainly couldn't have hurt it. Let's hope Sprint notices the demand for the device and encourages more BT phones for their network. If anyone gets the device, let us know how it works.
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12-23-2003, 03:20 AM
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I thought Sony Ericsson pulled out of the CDMA market... :?
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12-23-2003, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by darrylb
I thought Sony Ericsson pulled out of the CDMA market... :?
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This was their last device, apparently. That's why it's "limited release". Not the best of circumstances, but if you want a BT SPCS phone, there's not much choice.
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12-23-2003, 03:28 AM
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I ordered my today. They said I should have it by tomorrow or Wednesday at the lates. Will keep you posted.
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12-23-2003, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by darrylb
I thought Sony Ericsson pulled out of the CDMA market... :?
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This was their last device, apparently. That's why it's "limited release". Not the best of circumstances, but if you want a BT SPCS phone, there's not much choice.
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Where does that leave you for support. If the phone breaks in six months, will it be able to be replaced?
Pity these are not available in New Zealand :lol:
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12-23-2003, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by darrylb
Where does that leave you for support. If the phone breaks in six months, will it be able to be replaced?
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I'd have to imagine there will be a standard support policy with these.
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Pity these are not available in New Zealand :lol:
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Even Verizon in the US doesn't offer them.  Doesn't NZ have good GSM coverage? You can certainly get a BT phone with that...
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12-23-2003, 03:43 AM
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Mine is on order, Sprint said 2-3 days so its likely I'll get it after Christmas. No biggie, I've waited this long. I 'll report back with my experiences after I've had some play time. Hope its all good!
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12-23-2003, 04:56 AM
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3MB/month?! They've got to be kidding!
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12-23-2003, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CTSLICK
Mine is on order, Sprint said 2-3 days so its likely I'll get it after Christmas. No biggie, I've waited this long. I 'll report back with my experiences after I've had some play time. Hope its all good!
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Might I ask how much it costs?  ops:
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12-23-2003, 05:19 AM
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About $200. I was going to order one to use with my PPC, but not after they announced the 3MB limit. I will stay with my Palm/Samsung 330 which gives me unlimited data. I guess I can't move completely into the PPC camp, at least with Sprint as my carrier. If I upgrade the phone it will probably be to a Treo 600.
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