HTC Thunderbolt Release Date

[hogowner]

TB is now up on Verizon's home page.

Weird. I don't see it, and I searched it, too.
Do you mind sending me the link?

It's on the home page. It takes you to the Thunderbolt tracker page.

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it still says on the traker page "strikes soon"

been saying that for a few weeks

 

[guitarchris123]

Regardless of it this week or not, the phone is on it's way, I just want to know if it will be able to get skype, since that is what I was looking for in the first place. I use it a lot when I travel, and if this phone is not going to get it, I might as well wait for one that does.

It will most likely not have Skype at release (unless things have changed behind the scenes). There was an issue with it working properly so it has been removed from the phones and advertisements. However, the TB should get it fairly shortly with an update (maybe that was one of the things VZW wanted from HTC for the first or second round of updates that HTC had to sign off on). In the meantime, that does not mean the TB will not be able to do video chat, just use an app from the market such as Tango (there's also Fring and oVoo as well). They aren't as good as Skype, but they will do the job.

 

[Rotas]

TB is now up on Verizon's home page.

Weird. I don't see it, and I searched it, too.
Do you mind sending me the link?

iPhone, Cell Phones, Smartphones, Refurb/CPO Phones with the Best Cell Phone Service - Verizon Wireless

 

[Its TwiX]

For those of you that somehow can't find the Thunderbolt on Verizon's main page... HERE it is.

 

[EM0112]

Definitely coming Thursday. My local BB (Fayettenam,NC) has printed up notices signed by the manager that say; "we have had many queries into the availability of the HTC Thunderbolt, it is available for preorder and will arrive on location 3/17" it also has the familiar price tag we've all seen now; $299 and $799.

These were hanging everywhere in the mobile department, from the man-sized Nexus S display to the accessories, to the actual sales counter. I will go back tomorrow and take pictures if anyone doubts what I'm saying.

I've been the first person to call out people for reporting what they "heard" at BB, but noone "told" me this. I read it with my own eyes. I would take what an employee tells me with a grain of salt, but when the store manager has printed and signed what he/she is saying, I believe it to be fact.

799 is pretty steep for full retail. I wonder how many people are going to be paying that.

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Im going to bite my lip and say i will be paying for the TB at full price. oh well im in need of another phone really bad.

 

[Jaymond]

If you can't see it on the vzw home page try clearing your cache and cookies.

 

[Mwsr]

I know this is OT but what is the eta on the incredible 2 ?

can + string on 2.1

 

[Rotas]

Well, it just turned March 15th. (12:32 AM)
I just turned on the TV to see whats on, and as soon as I do, there is a TB commercial playing.

A sign from the gods? lol

 

[Rotas]

In fact, it was this commercial.
[video=youtube;NNUwO4GPFqg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUwO4GPFqg]YouTube - HTC ThunderBolt commercial - Toy Helicopter[/video]

 

[wingdo]

For whatever the rumor mill is worth, every Monday for the last 2 months I have stopped in to a local corporate VZW store on my way to a class. Every week they say it isn't here yet but will be here soon. Tonight when I asked they said the release date is Thursday and they are ready for it.

 

[jcbsides]

I was gung ho for this device about a month ago... now not so much.

If I'm gonna pay $400 for a device (I know I can get it cheaper, but I won't do a 2yr) it won't be this one

Guess I'll have to endure some more impatience on my own behalf a lil while longer for a new toy.

I'm still tempted to give this device a run, but we'll see.

That's what I'm saying. At this point its not much more than an incredible on roids if you ask me. Not that that's anything bad, but everything has gotten worse.

was unlimited data and would grandfather you. Now that's gone. Was 249, now 299 (and I'm doing a 1 yr not a 2--- so that's actually 399) Was with skype. Now its not. Next think you're going to tell me "we were planning on allowing you to use it as a phone, but that has been canceled, the Thunderbolt will now be known as the new Micro-tablet-pc. I'm losing interest with every second. I used to go look up the specs and drool. I've got a Droid 1 and an upgrade (and one more in 6 mos) that I'm willing to burn but I will not burn them on this. I'll save it for the bionic. Or maybe I should just keep the droid and get the xoom.

Mike

Has this been confirmed anywhere? That may be a deal breaker for me depending on what tiered pricing is like, and it would be a shame after all this anticipation to have to await other options.

 

[madkoda]

trying to pre-order from wirefly now but..i click on it and it brings up the droid incredible!

 

[kook]

trying to pre-order from wirefly now but..i click on it and it brings up the droid incredible!

Yeah...sux.

 

[guitarchris123]

Looks like Wirefly is selling it for $200/$650! Best Buy better check themselves and recognize!

 

[kook]

Just placed my pre-order :fawkyeah: