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Sprint Launches Treo Pro (Updated)
By Humberto Saabedra on January 22, 2009
Sprint has launched the CDMA Treo Pro with little fanfare or even an official announcement. It replaces the Treo 800w in the lineup and is sourced from HTC, which has been Palm’s Windows Mobile device manufacturer since the newly ascendant company began offering Windows Mobile devices in the Treo lineup. The device features a 2.4 […]
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, HTC, Navigation, Palm, Sprint, Wi-Fi | Tagged pro, sprint, treo | 6 Responses
Sprint Launches Sierra Wireless 598U USB Modem
By Humberto Saabedra on January 20, 2009
Sprint has launched the Sierra Wireless 598u USB modem, which is meant to replace the venerable 597u model released last year.  The device features GPS support via Sprint SmartView, EVDO Rev. A access, and a microSDHC expansion slot along with zero-CD install support for XP/Vista/OS X, and one-touch activation. The modem is now available online […]
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, Navigation, Sierra Wireless, Sprint | Tagged 598u, sierra, sprint
U.S. Cellular Launches LG Wine Clamshell
By Humberto Saabedra on January 20, 2009
U.S. Cellular has launched the LG Wine UX280 clamshell. The phone features a QVGA internal display with one-touch keys below for access to scheduling, messaging, imaging and easyedge services, Â a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, speakerphone, Bluetooth, voice control, and GPS support. Â The phone is now available online for $79.95 after new 2 year […]
Posted in Carriers, CDMA2000, EV-DO, LG, Navigation | Tagged LG, Wine | 2 Responses
Sprint Launches Pink Instinct at $99.99 After Rebate (Updated Again)
By Humberto Saabedra on January 13, 2009
Sprint has launched the Pink variant of the continually improved Samsung Instinct high-end feature phone. The device features the same EVDO Rev. A data access,  3.1 inch WQVGA resolution display with haptic feedback, HTML web browser, media player, GPS support through Sprint Navigation as well as the 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and flash, speakerphone, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, microSDHC […]
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, Navigation, Samsung, Sprint | Tagged instinct, Launches, Pink, sprint | 12 Responses
Verizon Launches LG VX8360
By Humberto Saabedra on January 13, 2009
Following up on the leaked release of the VX8360 employee information slide, Verizon has launched the VX8360. The clamshell is meant to replace the venerable VX8350 and features front mounted touch sensitive media player controls, external display, microSDHC expansion slot, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, Rhapsody support, full V CASTMusic/Video support, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, VZ Navigator, and […]
Posted in BREW, CDMA2000, EV-DO, LG, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged Launches, Verizon, VX8360
FCC Approves Sprint Version of Treo Pro, Live Shot Leaks
By Humberto Saabedra on January 12, 2009
The FCC has revealed that it has approved the Sprint version of of the Treo Pro smart device via testing (PDF) done in October, with more detailed information stil under embargo despite the availability date for the expanded information passing. In related news the first leaked image of a CDMA Treo Pro has surfaced care […]
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, HTC, Navigation, Palm, Sprint, Wi-Fi | Tagged pro, sprint, treo | 2 Responses
Samsung Launches TwoStep Clamshell as US Cellular Exclusive
By Humberto Saabedra on January 12, 2009
Posted in Carriers, CDMA2000, EV-DO, Samsung | Tagged Samsung, TwoStep
Sprint Announces Palm Pre
By Humberto Saabedra on January 8, 2009
Sprint has followed up on the Palm CES keynote announcement by opening a dedicated page for the Palm Pre smart device powered by the Palm webOS. The pre features a 3.1 inch capacitive touchscreen display, EVDO Rev. A data, Wi-Fi radio, GPS support, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 8GB internal memory, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 2.1 with stereo audio […]
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, Navigation, Palm, Sprint, Wi-Fi | Tagged Announces, Palm, Pre, sprint | 7 Responses
Verizon VX8360 Launch Pending on Sellthrough of VX8350
By Humberto Saabedra on January 6, 2009
Further pricing and technical specifications have surfaced regarding the Verizon VX8360, the successor to the venerable VX8350 midrange clamshell. Â The phone originally slated for an October 2008 release has been held back until all remaining VX8350 stock is cleared from the sales channels and sold, at which time the VX8360 will become available in all […]
Posted in BREW, CDMA2000, EV-DO, LG, Navigation, Verizon | Tagged Verizon, VX8360
Sprint Launches Franklin U300 EVDO/WiMax Modem in Baltimore
By Humberto Saabedra on December 21, 2008
Sprint has followed through with its previously stated plans to launch a dual-mode EVDO Rev. A/WiMax modem today in the Franklin U300 3G/4G modem under the Sprint Mobile Broadband brand. The modem features over-the-air software updates, hands-free activation, internal antenna, a rotating USB connector, and GPS services on the Sprint EVDO network. It should be […]
Posted in CDMA2000, EV-DO, Sprint, WiMAX | Tagged 4g, Baltimore, launch, modem, sprint | 11 Responses