[David McNamee]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/information/presscenter/releases/verizon_wireless_samsung_nov10.mspx' target='_blank'>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/information/presscenter/releases/verizon_wireless_samsung_nov10.mspx</a><br /><br /></div>Today, Microsoft and Verizon Wireless formally launched the Samsung i600 Smartphone. <br /><br />"The i600 is an integrated device with a sleek, clamshell design that combines Verizon Wireless' NationalAccess service with Microsoft's comprehensive Windows Mobile software which includes Pocket Outlook® , Pocket Internet Explorer, MSN® Messenger, Microsoft Windows Media Player™ and ActiveSync® . It also features an SDI/O Expansion Slot for memory expansion, added hardware accessories and additional applications that can be loaded on the device. "<br /><br />In conjunction with the launch, Handango has opened a portal on their store specially for Verizon Wireless customers. The portal can be found at <a href="http://www.handango.com/verizonwireless">http://www.handango.com/verizonwireless</a>.<br /><br />As for pricing: "Through the end of this year, the i600 Smartphone will retail for $399.99 after a $100 instant rebate, with a two-year agreement on a calling plan of $39.99 or greater and the PDA/Smartphone unlimited NationalAccess plan at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store or by calling 1-800-2JOIN-IN. The PDA/Smartphone feature is available at $24.99 monthly for 5MB NationalAccess allowance or $44.99 for unlimited NationalAccess allowance when added to any calling plan of $39.99 or higher. A PDA/Smartphone plan is required to use NationalAccess and Wireless Sync services from Verizon Wireless. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services visit www.verizonwireless.com."<br /><br />This is big news, folks! Now the CDMA crowd can join in all the Windows Mobile Smartphone fun, too! :rock on dude!:

[David McNamee]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/information/presscenter/releases/verizon_wireless_samsung_nov10.mspx' target='_blank'>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/information/presscenter/releases/verizon_wireless_samsung_nov10.mspx</a><br /><br /></div>Today, Microsoft and Verizon Wireless formally launched the Samsung i600 Smartphone. <br /><br />"The i600 is an integrated device with a sleek, clamshell design that combines Verizon Wireless' NationalAccess service with Microsoft's comprehensive Windows Mobile software which includes Pocket Outlook® , Pocket Internet Explorer, MSN® Messenger, Microsoft Windows Media Player™ and ActiveSync® . It also features an SDI/O Expansion Slot for memory expansion, added hardware accessories and additional applications that can be loaded on the device. "<br /><br />In conjunction with the launch, Handango has opened a portal on their store specially for Verizon Wireless customers. The portal can be found at <a href="http://www.handango.com/verizonwireless">http://www.handango.com/verizonwireless</a>.<br /><br />As for pricing: "Through the end of this year, the i600 Smartphone will retail for $399.99 after a $100 instant rebate, with a two-year agreement on a calling plan of $39.99 or greater and the PDA/Smartphone unlimited NationalAccess plan at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store or by calling 1-800-2JOIN-IN. The PDA/Smartphone feature is available at $24.99 monthly for 5MB NationalAccess allowance or $44.99 for unlimited NationalAccess allowance when added to any calling plan of $39.99 or higher. A PDA/Smartphone plan is required to use NationalAccess and Wireless Sync services from Verizon Wireless. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services visit www.verizonwireless.com."<br /><br />This is big news, folks! Now the CDMA crowd can join in all the Windows Mobile Smartphone fun, too! :rock on dude!: