Just 'cause Verizon is the biggest domestic CDMA carrier in the game doesn't mean Sprint is just going to let themselves get pushed around when it comes to phone exclusives. Well, at least not
all of the time. Sprint is busting out three new Motorola devices this fall, the
MOTOKRZR,
MOTORAZR and
MOTOSLVR, and Sprint will be pushing its broadband content offerings to all of 'em. Not a lot of deets to be had, other than an "early November" availability -- and of course a comprehensive list of all the snazzy content, Telenav GPS service, "Phone as Modem" and Bluetooth capabilities available for the EV-DO phones -- but it's not like there's a dearth of info on these models. We're guessing the MOTORAZR of which Sprint speaks is the boring old
V3m RAZR that's been out for VZW for a couple months, while the MOTOSLVR should be
the L7c. The MOTOKRZR is of course that K1m hotness that just
recently dropped into Verizon's lineup (
Alltel's too), and it's good to know Sprint isn't far behind. Right now all you can do is register for more info on the KRZR release when it comes available, but we're sure we'll have plenty of launch info soon, seeing as early November isn't too incredibly far away. Alternatively, we've heard word from those in the know that these three are due on the 23rd of October, which seems to be contradicted by this PR, but we won't give up hoping. That same source gave us word on a Q1 '07 release of the Motorola Q, so hopefully that prediction works out a little better.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
djTA630 @ Oct 3rd 2006 1:38PM
It's ABOUT TIME. Too bad I won't be in the market for another phone when these come out. I miss syncing my Sprint phone with iSync...
djTA630 @ Oct 3rd 2006 1:40PM
It's ABOUT TIME. Too bad I won't be in the market for another phone when these come out. I miss syncing my Sprint phone with iSync...
Damn Samsung blade.....
Scott @ Oct 3rd 2006 1:43PM
Goodnight katana and a900m. For your days in the sunshine are nearly complete.
Jr. Helton @ Oct 3rd 2006 3:00PM
Had the A900 - junk. Have the Katana now - junk. A Moto K1m is next up for me!
Jmiller @ Oct 3rd 2006 5:15PM
Halleluiah!!!!!!! Its about time! Just in time for my bday! Can I hear an AMEN? Once again YES YES YES YES!!!
Doug @ Oct 3rd 2006 5:21PM
WHat does the k1m or v3m do that the A900 couldn't do besides having a memory card?
Phil @ Oct 3rd 2006 6:24PM
finally... there probably going to cost like... 300 bucks though, compared to the normal 30 to 80 from cingular and verizon
Doug @ Oct 3rd 2006 6:38PM
Exactly, because the Krzr costs $30 ! - it costs $200 after rebates which Sprint should be competitive with.
Jr. @ Oct 3rd 2006 7:19PM
#6...how about hold a signal?
Jared @ Oct 3rd 2006 11:31PM
at least sprints version of the krzr looks a lot nicer then verizon's version. Their keypad is black to match the rest of the phone whereas the Verizon one has a silver keypad.
The GSM version in blue still looks the best in person imo. The blue keypad and blue boarders around the screen are really sweet.
Lugose @ Oct 4th 2006 8:40AM
#8... it's actually $99 at verizon with their "new every 2" years deal, and garuanteed for new customers it's the same. I'm getting this when it comes out for sprint, but not if it's $200 after rebates, we're going to verizon if that happens.
dave @ Oct 9th 2006 4:52PM
#9... shut up, my a900 holds a better signal than my 325 and my parents' sanyos put together.
and i HATEHATEHATE that RAZR_LIP that all the MOTOLLCAPS flips and sliders(oops, RIZRs) have. thus the a900 is my choice for a slim phone. unless the m610 comes out in black without the lip.
and the samsung UI is eye candy(so a900m can go die). only thing the moto has going for it is removable memory and mass conformist appeal.
Chris Taylor @ Oct 26th 2006 7:55PM
Well initially I would kill for a sprint EVDO SLVR but I am not solidly hooked on the 320x240 screen of my A900 and do not think I could go without it. Here is hoping for a candy bar QVGA with Megapixel and SD card. PLEASE :-)