Archive for April, 2004

We can confirm that the latest version of SnapSync does work with the SonyEricsson T608, though it is not fully supported, it does work for phonebook transfers.

Both the Motorola V60v and LG VI-5225 have started to appear on supplier’s supply lists, indicating that they are within about 30 days of release. Current prices appear to be around $199.99 each.

Sprint again releases a press release saying a phone is out when it isn’t. Minutes ago, a press release saying that the Sanyo PM-8200 “…is available nationwide in Sprint Stores and online at www.sprintpcs.com for $129.99 after rebates (SRP: $279.99).”
Problem is, very few stores have the PM-8200 in-stock (if any), and the phone still [...]

Sprint has posted the manual for the upcoming VM-A680 on their web site. You can download it from the link below.
Samsung VM-A680 Manual (PDF)

Sprint has placed the Sierra Wireless PC3300 aircard on their web site for sale. The name change reflects Sierra’s buyout of AirPrime. Price is still $229.99.

Update: The PM-6225 product page now works properly. Before the page only generated a (working) order button, but did not display the rest of the product page.
Sprint has officially released the Nokia PM-6225 today. Price is $229.99 with $150/$100 rebate for new two/one year agreements. Also they have updated their main product [...]

AT&T has launched their GSM America plans, which offer no charge for roaming anywhere in the U.S. an Puerto Rico. GSM America plans start at $39.99 for 450 minutes, however they are not yet available online.
These plans are similar to the Digital One Rate plans which also offer no roaming charges, but are less expensive, [...]

Of course, anything can happen between now and the product’s launch, but we currently pin the Sanyo PM-8200 down for an initial retail price of around $299.99.
Note: As people have already started to comment, different prices similar to the figure quoted above have been raised. Do not consider any of these prices to be [...]

AT&T has made a few improvements to their Free2Go prepaid program that makes it more appealing than ever. First, they have reverted to a 90 day length for all prepaid cards, which is what used to be offered before AT&T had a 45 day lifetime on each value. This means that a $10 (the lowest [...]

This story was too juicy to not run
SonyEricsson�s exit from the North American CDMA market was abrupt. It caught Sprint, and everyone by surprise. But was this due to a change in plans, or something much more troubling as to the T608 itself?
It took quite awhile for the community to discover that the [...]