HTC Thunderbolt Release Date

[johnomaz]

I am kind of happy to hear this. It tells me that Verizon still cares about their Android lineup since they don't want the Thunderbolt to be lost in the mix of the iPhone hoopla. They want to give it a proper release.

Or they want every person in the store there for the iPhone. If people are there to get a thunderbolt, they can't pay 100% attention to iPhone idiots. I wish that phone never came to Verizon. It means nothing but bad stuff for Android users. bandwideth throlling, sure to be increase in service fees. The upgrade policy has already changed.

 

[harshpatel11]

HTC Thunderbolt launch date may be up in the air yet again | Android Central

Feb 6 pre-order! legit?

 

[harshpatel11]

HTC Thunderbolt launch date may be up in the air yet again | Android Central

 

[kodiak799]

Is it possible HTC just doesn't have their stuff together? They had problems with the DInc launch/inventory, correct? And, of course, the infamous DInc2 or HDInc that never was.

 

[H412D]

I mean honestly, Miami has been 100% wrong about this phone since November when he told us all it was coming "very soon" around Nov. 23. This turned out to be completely wrong, and he dragged us on for weeks saying it would come "shortly", so sorry but I don't believe it Miami. There is overwhelming evidence as to a Febuary 14th release date. Too many chat reps are saying the 14th and Bestbuy is up and ready to launch according to many sources*. Take it for what you will but Miami's track record with this phone is poor.



* HTC Thunderbolt Pre Sales Start February 6th Launching February 14th from Best Buy

 

[Detonation]

Now I bet you’re wondering where our information comes from? Well Miami has a slide that has all this information but sadly he is currently stuck in a car driving around Florida, and won’t be able to send it over to us till Monday. For the time being you’ll just have to trust Miami’s track record and wait till Monday for a little more evidence.

Nothing personal against Miami, but I will wait until the evidence is posted to actually believe this. As the person above mentioned, Miami (well, his sources) was inaccurate with most of the information about this phone's release. I know he gives us info with good intentions, but the track record you're telling us to trust is not a good one with regards to the thunderbolt.

 

[huskerkate]

I've thought all along that the TB would be released outside of the 14 day return window for the iphone. Thos isnt really surprising at all. What was surprising to me was all the chatter that it would come out right about same time as iphone. And i dont think it has anything to do with problems witj the phone - all the videos of the TB make it look more than ready to go.

tappin like a mutha

 

[Detonation]

I've thought all along that the TB would be released outside of the 14 day return window for the iphone. Thos isnt really surprising at all. What was surprising to me was all the chatter that it would come out right about same time as iphone. And i dont think it has anything to do with problems witj the phone - all the videos of the TB make it look more than ready to go.

Yea, I'm pretty sure the phone is good to go. They're giving one away on the 12th, which makes sense to promote its release 2 days later.

New Verizon Store Giving Away HTC Thunderbolt on February 12th in Grand Opening - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

 

[jimmyco2008]

I mean honestly, Miami has been 100% wrong about this phone since November when he told us all it was coming "very soon" around Nov. 23. This turned out to be completely wrong, and he dragged us on for weeks saying it would come "shortly", so sorry but I don't believe it Miami. There is overwhelming evidence as to a Febuary 14th release date. Too many chat reps are saying the 14th and Bestbuy is up and ready to launch according to many sources*. Take it for what you will but Miami's track record with this phone is poor.



* HTC Thunderbolt Pre Sales Start February 6th Launching February 14th from Best Buy

Good point. I am sticking with the 14th, there is indeed too much evidence that says the 14th and NOT the 24th.

As for you people out there that keep bringing up that 14-day return window, I don't think that's Verizon's goal, to space out phone releases so they can't be returned for newer phones. At least in the case of iPhone and Thunderbolt. Because what kind of idiot would want an iPhone, not know about the Thunderbolt, then when the TB comes out would want to return the iPhone?

Besides, there are two kinds of cell phone people in this world- iPhone and Android. You don't go to one then immediately want the other, that's not how the world works.

 

[reb422]

I have been following the Thunderbolt on this website since November and I have seen Miami's information proven WRONG over and over and over again! I have seen forums closed down because people were upset over Miami's poor and inaccurate information. His credibility on this phone is lacking to say the least. I will see you on the 14th TBolt!

 

[EgooEspada]

I mean honestly, Miami has been 100% wrong about this phone since November when he told us all it was coming "very soon" around Nov. 23. This turned out to be completely wrong, and he dragged us on for weeks saying it would come "shortly", so sorry but I don't believe it Miami. There is overwhelming evidence as to a Febuary 14th release date. Too many chat reps are saying the 14th and Bestbuy is up and ready to launch according to many sources*. Take it for what you will but Miami's track record with this phone is poor.



* HTC Thunderbolt Pre Sales Start February 6th Launching February 14th from Best Buy

I'm going to have to agree with you all the way. But either way, I think it's known that this phone will come in February and look forward to it.

 

[bearklaws007]

If they move the date back. we should switch to (T moblie) just to show we do not like being poked in the chest....take that.................

 

[kodiak799]

Besides, there are two kinds of cell phone people in this world- iPhone and Android. You don't go to one then immediately want the other, that's not how the world works.

Agreed, but the point about spacing has more to do with keeping VZW in the news. Every release generates buzz which creates "free" marketing for VZW to constantly be in the press launching "the next great phone".

I don't really see why 14 vs. 30 days should make a difference. But maybe too many people were gaming the system getting one phone for 30 days, then another, and then finally getting the one they want when it releases. Or maybe it's just that none of these phones are perfect, and you're less likely to find a "deal breaker" inside of 14 days.

 

[bearklaws007]

Control...It is all about control.....

 

[hellboy2232]

I can't believe that Verizon is bowing down to Apple like this. If the darn icrap did't come out we would have the Atrix by now.