Verizon XV6800 in the flesh

by Chris Ziegler, posted Feb 9th 2007 at 4:06PM

Hold on, Apache owners, your knight in shining armor is just around the corner! At least we think it is, now that we've seen some shots of a Verizon-branded XV6800 doing its thing in the wild. It may not look much different than the XV6700 it replaces, but we figure that if the EV-DO Rev. A doesn't tempt you -- or the promise of a Rev. A upgrade at some point, at least -- the 2 megapixel camera and 256MB of Flash just might. Hit the gallery for more pictures.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Verizon XV6800 in the wild

Filed under: Handsets, HTC, Verizon Wireless, Windows Mobile, 1xRTT, EV-DO, CDMA

Tags: htc, phone edition, PhoneEdition, pocket pc, PocketPc, professional, qwerty, titan, tytn, utstarcom, verizon, verizon wireless, VerizonWireless, vzw, windows mobile, WindowsMobile, xv6800

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MacInfoSys.com @ Feb 9th 2007 5:00PM

Is it me or am I seeing a slower processor speed than the current 6700 and also the same about of Ram!! I thought it was suposed to come with 128mb of ram!

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HTC Kid @ Feb 9th 2007 7:52PM

oh sweet jesus yes... i love my job...

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Manny @ Feb 9th 2007 8:04PM

Is it me or is this XV6800 running on WM5???

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Treo Cell Phone Fan @ Feb 10th 2007 1:13AM

Yes, the XV6800 is still running on WM5 but with AKU 3.

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Tony @ Jun 18th 2007 9:23PM

when is the XV6800 schedule to be release?

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Manny @ Feb 10th 2007 2:37PM

That sorta dispells the rumor that the xv6800 release was delayed due to a decision to ship the device with Crossbow... So what in the world could be taking them so long? And when in the world are we gonna be able to get this beast?

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mike @ Feb 10th 2007 3:19PM

@ #6

It's probably taking a while to sell through the xv6700 stock that they have now, so until inventory levels get to a comfortable level, we can keep waiting.

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Big Trav @ Feb 11th 2007 4:03PM

I have been Informed that one of the Call centers is having a training on this phone this week. shich if that is the case then very very soon like a week or two for B2B release.

I researched this processor a little it looks as if it has a dual processor. like one for the apps and one for the phone... Could be sweet! cant wait to get my hands on one!!

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ele @ Feb 12th 2007 1:09PM

Does the screen in the gallery say 64MB? I thought this were supposed to be 96MB.

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Adam @ Feb 12th 2007 2:15PM

I don't know how Ti's Processors stack up against the intel x-scale chips but this phone seems almost like a down grade in some aspects compared to the Apache.

Slower processor
less processor cache
Same ammount of application ram
no ir port
no camera flash
lower resolution on video recording
weaker battery

Read more here
http://www.pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=697

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Big Trav @ Feb 12th 2007 3:18PM

Adam
I don’t think that is correct info on that site. the screen shot of the processor says 384 MHz.
201 MHz that is just embarrassing… I would not believe any of the specs on this page. Some good info though

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gadget7 @ Feb 13th 2007 2:35PM

OK! Just turned in 2 xv6700. Bring on the xv6800, PLEASE!!! No one is aware of a replacement in the stores. I'm seem to educate them everytime I ask about the xv6800. :-(

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BigJuan @ Feb 13th 2007 3:18PM

I Heard today that the release has been pushed back, but they are still saying Q1. also heard that VZW has over 18,000 xv6700 still in stock, and that they usually like to be about 5-6,000 before release of new product.

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Joe Turner @ Feb 16th 2007 2:59PM

Guys,
I am concerned about the slower processer...I tried out the Cingular 8525 for about a week, and was very impressed with the device - not Cingular's lack of coverage as well as phone insurance...However, Verizon retail personnel are not even aware of an update...I too have to educate them...any word on a release date for the 6800?

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Collin @ Feb 21st 2007 4:48PM

I just called UTstarcom a few minutes ago and the guy told me it would be released probably within 2 months

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Elizabeth @ May 3rd 2007 2:09AM

I found out from someone inside that they'll be in stores at the end of May for the big PDA push sale.

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Elizabeth @ May 3rd 2007 2:15AM

http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=697

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lann @ Jun 28th 2007 11:11AM

does anyone know the diffresnce between Verizon XV6800 in the flesh and the utstarcom xv6800? reply fast pls.

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andrew crown @ Jun 29th 2007 11:25PM

Does anyone have a realistic idea when the XV6800 may truely arrive? Also how will it compare with the Samsung I-760?

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C@rL0$ @ Jun 30th 2007 2:50PM

These dates may not be official but are the ones I have seen the most posted.

i760 7/4/07
755p 7/4/07
xv5800 7/18/07
xv6800 7/18/07
Moto M (Q9M) 7/31/07 (supposedly the iphone killer)
800w 9/13/07

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Cue @ Jul 17th 2007 1:08PM

So does anyone have an idea when the 6800 will be offered from Verizon Wireless? Even if the comment above about reducing the inventory on 6700's is true, how long could we possibly have to wait? Phonescoop.com say it�s offered by Sprint and Verizon Wireless - tentative.

Also, doesn�t anyone know if Sprint allows streaming video (Like watching a video clip online using the internet browser on the phone)

Thanks!

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Omie @ Jul 31st 2007 7:34PM

I sent this is to Engadget Mobile a few days ago but they still havent posted anything about it. It came from Verizon so take it for what its worth.

http://i13.tinypic.com/4tppxc4.jpg

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Hawk @ Aug 15th 2007 10:16AM

Verizon support tech last week said he was scheduled to go to a training on the the 6800, but the class was canceled.

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lovefemalefeetguy @ Aug 31st 2007 5:45PM

Kids....please...just go out and get yourself an HTC Mogul from Sprint. Sprint offers far better network speeds (already at rev A) and way cheaper data contracts (i.e., a package that won't burn a big hole in your wallet).

Or, simply wait until this time next year and opt to get a WiMAX phone where you won't need to worry about data packages at all...it'll all be included. :D

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tsteuver @ Sep 24th 2007 1:39PM

While "patiently" waiting for the xv6800, I see that Verizon Wireless is now out of stock on the xv6700. Does that mean we will see the xv6800 soon?

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surag @ Sep 24th 2007 7:41PM

Where do you see it out of stock? It still seems to be in-stock online. It lets me add the phone to cart and get to the checkout page...

I just got an 8830 but really want to switch to the xv6800, so hopefully it is out within the next 30 days.

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tsteuver @ Sep 25th 2007 7:04AM

The link

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=2200

shows the phone "Out of Stock".

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DigitalBullet36 @ Oct 1st 2007 8:48AM

I was at the Verizon store the other day and one of the reps allow me to see the dummy model. It looks like the sprint version, except it will be a blue metallic color. They had the real version, but couldn't allow anyone to see it. According to the rep, the internet is much faster, wi-fi connects at a better rate, and it comes with GPS navigation.

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Tom @ Oct 9th 2007 4:38PM

I live in Dallas and was calling my local Verizon store because my wife's Treo is acting up. I am getting it replaced with another Treo but they also informed me that the XV6800 and i760 are both coming out mid-November.

I am waiting until then for the 6800, she can keep her jinky Treo 700wx.

Tom

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Tom @ Oct 10th 2007 1:28AM

As an update for the Samsung i760 folks, the guy at the store in Circuit City said that his inbound shipping manifest showed an i760 but he was not sure if it was coming in or not.

Tom

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sd @ Oct 14th 2007 11:08AM

Ok boys and girls, for the rumor mill to run, here is the scoop. The following is my own persumption of the products and dates. These are as "official" as I have been told.

Samsung i760
November 5, 2007
Windows Mobile 6 Professional edition with a 400 MHz processor, 128 MB ROM/64MB RAM, 2.8� touchscreen, EVDO, micro-SD slot, Stereo Bluetooth 2.0, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, 1.3 MP camera.

XV6800
November 5, 2007
Windows Mobile 6 Professional edition with a 384 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM/64 MB ROM, 2.8� 320x240 screen, 2 MP camera, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Stereo Bluetooth 2.0, and a 1500 maH battery (versus a 1200 maH battery in older models).

Motorola Q9c
November 15, 2007
Windows Mobile 6 Standard edition (Smartphone, non-touch screen edition), the ultra-slim MOTO Q9h, measures only 11.8 millimeters thick. Features include a full QWERTY keyboard, EVDO, micro SD slot, USB 2.0, Integrated Class 2 Bluetooth� wireless technology (A2DP, AVRCP - stereo) for hands-free connectivity with compatible Bluetooth� enabled stereo devices, and integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom and LED photo indicator light.

SMT5800
November 15, 2007
Windows Mobile 6 Standard edition, compact candy bar form factor, with 128 MB Flash/64 MB RAM, sliding full QWERTY keyboard, 1xEVDO, micro SD slot, Stereo Bluetooth 2.0, and a 2 MP camera.

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Larry W @ Nov 15th 2007 3:09PM

Verizon is Close. Here is an e-mail exchange I had with Verizon advertising rep.

**********

Thank you so much for your inquiry. While I don't have an exact date just yet, I can tell you it should be available within the next three weeks or so. I have taken the liberty of adding your name to a list for follow-up to alert you when the device is available.

Brenda B Raney

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From:
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 12:32 PM
To: Raney, Brenda
Subject: XV6800 Release Date

Dear Brenda,

I noticed the below link regarding the release of the XV6800.

http://news.vzw.com/news/2007/10/pr2007-10-18b.html

Does Verizon have a release date yet? I have been waiting patiently for this phone and would like to know when I could expect it in stores.

Best Regards,

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Kris Harness @ Nov 17th 2007 11:12AM

November 28th - not sure if that's B2B or store launch but either way, the long, long wait is about over. BTW - this came from a VZW Telesales rep. that I've worked with for some time.

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jason @ Nov 19th 2007 1:59PM

Just had a convo with an online sales rep...

You: when is the xv6800 going to be out? i see the xv6700 is sold out
Brenda: Are you an existing Verizon Wireless customer?
Brenda: Please hold on while I check that information.
You: yes
Brenda: It is scheduled for release on 11th of December.

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jason @ Nov 19th 2007 1:43PM

Just had a convo with a rep at Verizon. this is our online conversation....

You: when is the xv6800 going to be out? i see the xv6700 is sold out
Brenda: Are you an existing Verizon Wireless customer?
Brenda: Please hold on while I check that information.
You: yes
Brenda: It is scheduled for release on 11th of December.

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John Bromhead @ Nov 20th 2007 6:15PM

Just called Verizon and they told me that the XV6800 will be available on 28th November

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me @ Nov 25th 2007 10:48PM

ok to let everyone know the phone is going to be online to order on the 11/28/2007 will be in stores on 12/5/2007 just to let you know the reason i know my boyfriend is a store manager at verizon big meeting on friday 11/23/2007

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Jeremy @ Nov 27th 2007 5:37PM

Does anybody know what the 6800 will retail for right out of the shoot?

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cheerfulg @ Nov 28th 2007 2:18AM

Ordered mine online a little while ago. $499 full price...I did NE2 upgrade - $100 credit, got $100 advanced device credit for data plan, and there is a $100 online discount. $199 and it's on the way...finally. Can't wait to run over my Treo with the car, but I won't do that until the end of my 30 trial period...just in case!

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omfl @ Nov 28th 2007 2:49PM

I saw it on the page availble to order - I bought it. New to verizon so I didn't have an upgrade credit, but with a few employee discounts I in for $200 after mail-in rebate.....YES. ****kicking sidekick to the curb***

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skyrise @ Nov 29th 2007 1:48PM

I've watched the 6700 for 2 years waiting for the price to go below $300. When I finally gave in and went to buy it at that price, it was no longer available pending the release of the 6800.

Now I'm going to buy the 6800 this weekend for $350-400. Does anyone know any additional rebates or ways to get it for less?

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Theo @ Mar 4th 2008 2:08PM

Is there any way to run Windows Live or MSN Messenger on the XV6800? I know it doesn't come with preloaded Live integration, but is there any software available that will let me send IMs through my Windows Live Messenger account when I connect to internet via wi-fi, etc.?

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