December 8th is as legit as it gets. I just read a printed off email from VZW OMM Merchandising that confirms the 8th launch date. This is a direct communication from corporate VZW. That was from an inventory update as of 11/18/2011.
If the launch date changes henceforth, VZW will update it in OMM.
Also, it said stores will get live demo devices and accessories ahead of launch. Pretty typical. This thing is ready. VZW has a strategy, that's all. Further, the red Dinc2 is launching Black Friday. It's direct fill only and ships directly from HTC, not from VZW warehouses.
Glad I have grad school finals to keep me busy these next 2 weeks. Find something to do, it'll help you all.
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