Archive for October, 2004

Sprint has placed the PPC-6601 on their business site, though it is not yet linked on the main product page.
PPC-6601 Business Product Page

Well, Cingular wants everyone to �feel good� about the new merger. That�s fine. But some of the actions they are taking aren�t. Quoting from the Cingular transition site, www.thenewcingular.com
�Q: Why do I need to get a new wireless phone when I want to get Cingular�s current rate plans or services?
A: Cingular’s rate [...]

A new SonyEricsson T608 rebate has been found on http://bluetooth.letstalk.com, same terms as last time (can be with current customers under contract or out of contract). This rebate requires T608 purchase before 12/1/2004. Again, we are hosting it locally at the link below.
SonyEricsson T608 Rebate - Expires 11/30/2004 (PDF)

Kyocera yesterday issued a massive battery recall affecting their entire current Verizon lineup. It also affects Kyocera-approved aftermarket batteries for these same models. What happened was their battery manufactuer used potentially faulty and sub-standard components that could potentially pose a safety hazard. To identify your battery and check to see if it [...]

An anonymous tip just came in that Sprint has posted their 360 Degree View for the upcoming Treo 650.
Treo 650 360 Degree View

Our CTIA report is so big, so important, we had to wait a day to post it.
Hit Read More for full coverage of the stuff that matters…

We have now been able to confirm that all Sprint Stores with 3G HP Test units have been issued the necessary protocols to give the SonyEricsson T608 a full signal diagnostic.
Editorial: Joy.

Sprint has begun to issue firmware 1.011SP for the Sanyo RL-4920 to all Sprint Stores. No word on what exactly has been changed as of yet.
Firmware Tracker Updated…
Phones Section Updated…

While many have confirmed the Sprint Treo 650 had Bluetooth disabled for tethering an internet connection, it appears Sprint now wants to fix that, and has gone on-record stating you will be able to tether via Bluetooth on the PPC-6600/PPC-6601.
According to Jeff Shafter from Sprint Business Solutions PR, an update to the Treo 650 will [...]

Yes, it’s been chatted around in the forums, but Sanyo today posted the first picture of the Sanyo PM-8200… green edition.