HTC Touch about to hit Alltel? UPDATE: yep!
by Chris Ziegler 
posted Jan 4th 2008 at 2:11AM
Now that there's a CDMA version of the HTC Touch available, it stands to reason that pretty much every CDMA carrier under the North American sun would have at least a moderate interest in adding it into their mix; after all, it's attractive, it's functional, it's 3G, and what marketing department wouldn't be happy to hear that they've got an iPhone alternative in the lineup? Indeed, we're hearing from multiple tipsters that Alltel's own version of the Touch is poised to launch as soon as the 10th of this month, slotting in alongside the PPC6800 to shore up the regional's WinMo 6 Professional offerings. We'll follow up on this one as soon as we know more.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Update: Yeah, seeing how Alltel's already taking preorders for the darned thing, we'd say it's pretty much a lock. $499.99 off contract, $199.99 on a two-year plan after rebates. Thanks, everyone!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rich @ Jan 4th 2008 2:31AM
It's already available online.
Omie @ Jan 4th 2008 3:06AM
Here is a picture of it
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Omie @ Jan 4th 2008 3:08AM
Oops, I forgot pricing in my last post.
HTC Touch will be available on Jan. 10
Full retail price = $499.99
1 yr. contract price = $359.99
2 yr. contract price = $299.99, but it also includes a $100 MIR
Ryan Weathers @ Jan 4th 2008 9:09AM
From LetsTalk http://www.letstalk.com/product/product.htm?prId=33726
Product Description
HTC Touch
A new way to keep in touch.
Stylish, versatile, and smart, the HTC Touch opens up a new world of communication, media and social interaction. With an easy-to-use touch screen user interface, TouchFLO technology gives you an unprecedented touch panel experience. Smaller than a business card holder, lightweight and smooth, this smartphone is easy to slip into your pocket and go. Optimized for entertainment, you can enjoy your favorite music, photos, videos and games. The HTC Touch keeps you connected to friends and family giving you instant access to contacts, text messages, e-mail and the Internet. It's time to discover a new way to keep in touch.
* Premier phone features TouchFLO technology
* Easy-to-use touch panel experience
* Small and light-weight
* 2 MP camera with picture and video messaging
* Windows media player lets you bring your music & videos with you
* MicroSD memory card slot
* Stereo Bluetooth capable
* Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Tools and Gadgets
* Microsoft Mobile Office includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, which includes calendar, notes, tasks and integrated address book.
AxcessSM Features
* Text, Video, Picture, Instant Messaging capable
Included Accessories
* USB Stereo headset
* USB Cable for easy transfers or modem use
* Standard carrying case, battery & travel charger
* 3.5mm/Charger adapter
* USB/Charger adapter
* Extra Stylus
gareth @ Jan 4th 2008 11:03AM
Bummer, I was hoping they would throw this phone onto Verizons NEtwork. I was holding out until I heard where that mystery Neon was going.
Would it be possible to buy it outright and enable it onto the Verizon Network?
bob.autrey @ Jan 4th 2008 6:25PM
No.
carpecervisi @ Jan 6th 2008 9:07PM
Damn you Verizon for constantly dragging your feet.