The first press image and pricing details have surfaced regarding the forthcoming MetroPCS version of the Samsung Caliber.
The multimedia-oriented featurephone with touchscreen display was first launched by U.S. Cellular last year.
Like the aforementioned version, the MetroPCS variant will feature the the TouchWiz user interface, HTML browser, virtual QWERTY keyboard, 3.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, Bluetooth with stereo audio support and media player.
Pricing is set at $249.99 before an additinal $90 mail-in rebate for new lines of service and a $50 mail-in rebate for handset upgrades, bringing the totals to $159.99 and $199.99 respectively.
According to the most recent information available, the phone is expected to launch this week via corporate stores, third-party dealers and online.
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Nice! But by handset upgrade, ill get a $50 rebate if I switch my old barely working phone to this phone?
If you get a new line you have to get a new cell number.
does anyone know when this week will the cell phone come out for the south florida market.
how come the phone is still not on the metropcs site… maybe tomorrow? any more info?
does anyone know when it comes out in california?
[...] phones, MetroPCS will add something a bit more advanced to their lineup. The Samsung Caliber is scheduled to launch this week, and it’s a step up for many Metro customers. It’s a touchscreen-only device that uses [...]
so does this mean that it does come out today and if i go to the store i can get it tomorow ?? please say yea i really want this phone!!
I cant wait to get this phone.. I Hope it comes out this friday….
most metro stores in south florida are still giving me mixed answers some saying this week others saying as far as a month from now now.
metro does not handle new releases well. most company’s have something called “release dates” metro has not said a word about the caliber.
i sure hope it comes out this week. feb. 22 and stil no announcement on the metro site or anything.
im tired of waiting.
The Samsung Caliber apparently didn’t launch on the 22nd of Feb at MetroPCS, but then I already knew it wouldn’t, I was told two weeks ago the launch date was the 24th. I know a MetroPCS dealer and the last word they had on this phone was a launch date of the 24th, but even they are not 100% sure of the exact date of launch. They are not even sure of exactly how many phones they will be recieving, they already have several deposits from people for this phone (they are holding one for me when they get them, without me having to pay a deposit) which will be sold for $299.00 with $90.00 in rebates, they aready have the advertising materials but will not put them out until the phone launches otherwise they will have a lot of irrate customers if they put them out and don’t have the phone. The phone will require the $50 a month plan minimum at the very least for it to work. This phone will likely be sold out on the very first day of the launch so if you don’t get to a MetroPCS dealer on the launch date you will be out of luck come the next day…
I was told that this phone wasn’t coming out until March 15th or 18th. They definitely don’t know release dates. One thing hasn’t changed though, the phone is supposed to be $249.99 with a $50 rebate for existing users. You can set up a new line to get the full $90.00 but you have to pay your first month’s $50.00 plan for you new number at the time you purchase the phone. So, you’re better off keeping your existing number, if you have one.
NO i herd it can be put under the family plan with 2 or more lines not only the 50 dollar
here in Atl.Ga. same old stories..no news except its coming with all above information. I am on a list too..waiting for the call to pick up.
i called a local metro corporate store and he said they will be getting a shipment tomorrow feb 24, and the caliber might be in there. he said to call him around 1pm tomorrow, hopefully it comes and since most people dont know its coming i can get my hands on it tomorrow.
i will update tomorrow, but yea metro really does suck at doing new releases.
I heard today that they will only be going out to high volume stores at first so you might not find it at third party dealerships until later on. Also, when other stores do get them in they probably won’t get as many as high volume stores…It will probably depend on the location of the stores as to what their actual volume might be, obviously a store located in a busy sector might be high volume…So for everyone seeking this phone, you might want to keep this in mind. I’m not in a real big hurry to get mine so no big deal for me…Good Luck!
I have been waiting for this phone for about a month and a half and its 2am on feb. 24 and STILL no word on the metro site im wondering whats happing! If ur in a hurry to get the phone id be calling ur stores around 11am to check!! I HATE how they never give you any info I didnt even know the finesse was dicontinued sence January 1st!! If anyone knows ANYTHING about the new release date let me know!!!
It is crazy how it’s so hard to find info on this phone or even new info. I’ll be getting this phone as soon as it comes out…. When ever that will be…
They have it online now but still can’t purchase it. When does it come to the store to purchase. Currently living in Flordia, can’t wait to get the phone!!!
I live in Georgia and I have talked with two different store operators and they both told me that they should be released hear around Feb 26th or Feb 27th
Does anyone know when it’ll be out in Vegas?
WHAT THE FUCK!
now the guy at the metropcs corporate store says they ordered the phone yesterday, but should get there on FRIDAY.
metro pcs is acting like they are releasing a new type of nuclear warhead… not a god dam phone.
im pissed off at the way metro handles all this bullshit.
On the metro pcs site they have Accessories for the caliber already for sale.
http://www.metropcs.com/shop/AccessoryList.aspx?PhoneProductId=002F5P2%28Phones%29
They also released A “March Mania” Rebates where they have the caliber for a 50$ Visa Rebate.
http://www.metropcs.com/promotions/2010/marchmania/
Funny thing is in the Terms of the Rebate it says that it Starts Feb 24 to April 12.
Well today is Feb 24. and still no dam Caliber to be bought….
Just called a local store they said march 1st…and the wait continues
im a metropcs dealer the phone is to come out on march 1st monday
samm what exactly do you mean by “come out”
what we need the phone in the stores for sale not “we just ordered it” or “its on the way”
I contacted a couple of stores in my area and it just seem more and more stores are rude about one guy told me “if it’s not here today then try again tomorrow” in a very rude tone. Excuse me for wanting to know when I can drop like 300 dollars in your store for a phone.
Wow, Metro really dropped the ball on this launch!
Well it’s up on the web site so were getting closer… $50 rebate it will have. Called some stores, same store nobody knows when its coming out. Lame.
I know when it will arrive at the store I’m going to, they recieved an email today from Metro…I don’t know about other stores, but I would think that most if not all stores should be getting it on the same day…Now, for a small fee, I be happy to let ya all know…LOL..Just kidd’in…
Dude… you take debit? lol
hola alguien sabe que dia sale a la venta este cell
the phone is still not on the metropcs site as off tonight.
only the news about the 50$ rebate and some accessories.
funny thing is that the rebate deal starts today feb. 24 but no caliber in sight.
lame… i will try again tomorrow. the quest for the caliber continues.
And the answer is…Drum roll please…The day before Saturday…but, you will have to wait for the UPS person to make the delivery to da store…Now for the disclamer: The aforementioned info is not guaranteed and there is no guarantee they will arrive on the mentioned day or that you will get a Caliber on said day…LOL
samsung caliber is coming out on the 25th.. well atleast thats what a dealer told me on the 22nd.
wow. metro pcs really should inform their stores faster. some of us are just dying to hear more news about it.
I live in Louisiana and we are being told the same thing too. Its not here yet but it is on the way. I love the guy who made the comment about the nuclear war head. I know I am bugging out about trying to get this phone. By the time I’d made up my mind to get the Finesse it was GONE
I am too old for this mess!
well I got with someone at metropcs and he told me that it would drop March 6 and the stores would have it by March 10. I feel that this is total crap I never had to wait for a dam phone like this before. They made this phone come out to late. When someone gets the phone in Florida please post online that you got it cause i’m getting sick and tired of wasting my time calling stores, checking the website, and others sites for the drop date. Why can’t they get there stuff right.
ANYBODY IN FLORIDA GOING THROUGH THE SAME DRAMA!!!!
Metro more than likely doesn’t inform their stores on purpose because they want to build up the hype about an anticipated product, which increases sales…There are people that have already paid the full shot for the Caliber more than two weeks ago up front because they want to insure they get the phone and there are others that have paid deposits so they can at least have a shot at getting one. In a way its savvy busniess and in another it makes people mad, but at the end of the day they will sell this phone out in one day…If you don’t get your hands on it the day it arrives you probably be hard pressed to find one the day after…You’ll have to wait for more to be shipped to the store(s)…
do authorized dealer stores accept deposits and payments beforehand too? or just the corporate dealer places?
it says they’ll give a 50$ visa card for purchasing samsung caliber but they dont even have it on sale yet..
i’ve been hearing february 22nd and waited a month for this phone to come out. verizon has really nice phones and all but the phones and plans are pricey and id been wanting to switch to metro as soon as the caliber came out. its really irritating, checking the metro pcs site or calling a store everyday asking if they know when it’ll finally be available……..
The store owner I know is a third party dealer, they have accepted full payment and deposits from several customers…I would go by your local store to find out if they do or not…
im in miami florida and going through the same drama…
i dont think corporate stores take deposists never heard of such a thing. i just hope they arrive this weekend max and i can snatch one up before they sell out.
if i dont get it by this weekend max im going to be pissed off!
Hint…Look for it Friday…Find out what time of day they get their UPS shipments…
the phone is now officially on the metropcs site.
but i think it will faster to buy it in a store, because they might get flooded with orders and fast shipping will actually be slow shipping.
hopefully i can get it somewhere tomorrow or friday.
i have a question for anyone that works for metro or knows about their rebates. in the site for the caliber they say.
* March Mania Mail-In Offer: -$50.00
* MetroPCS Mail-In Offer: -$40.00
* You save: $90.00
* Total Price After Offer: $159.00
however i was reading the fineprints for the forms of the rebates and it says “new activations” what if its just a cellphone upgrade which rebate can i get? still both? i am bit confused about that. maybe someone can clear it up.
I Bought the phone online with overnight shipping this morning. .
Yes its finally online! Ill have to wait for the weekend to get it but i fear it will be out due to big anticipation for this phone
Anybody got any clue if it’s in the stores yet here in Sunny Florida! lol anyway I don’t have the time to call the stores. I broke my phone and need to get a new one fast only getting the caliber
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its on the website but its only available in stores..gota wait till its in stores..damn
the phone is out today people!!!!! i’m on my way to get mines =]
where are you located!!!!! Akira and do you have it yet!!!
Ok I just got word that the stores have access to purchase them online today and some may choose to have it next day ship and will be in stores by Friday!!!! This coming from a Metro PCS store. Tampa,Fl
I purchased my phone @ 7:30 this morning with 2 day shipping, hoping it will be here by Friday. It says all orders placed before 3pm will be shipped out the same day. But when I went online to track my order this afternoon, it doesn’t seem as if it was processed (they don’t even have a tracking # yet). I did notice though that they were all sold out online and now you have to purchase it at the store. I really hope my shipping isn’t delayed because of all the online orders that I know went through this morning
i just called a local dealer who still has 4 left!!! called my friend to pick me up before they sell out!!!!
LOL!!! looks like the wait is almost over!!!!!!
the fucking corporate store didn’t get them but the local dealers who did overnight got them!!!
LOL STUPID CHEAP CORPORATE METRO!!!
My store said that they are expecting the Caliber to come in todays shipment around 2p.m.ish and that they would call me when it came in
In Pinellas County FL here and I Got mine at 10:45 this morning…yipppppppppeeeeeeeee!
Only one store in my area got the Caliber in today…thank god for Super Cell on US19!!!
GO TO YOUR 3RD PARTY RETAILERS!!
Metro Corporate Stores don’t have this phone yet. It was intended to be released today to all markets. Most, smart, 3rd party retailers will have ordered this with over night shipping. It should be in their inventories TODAY. Call them and check. All the retailers I’ve called in my area (Atlanta) have them. And they have LOTS of them. I asked the first store how many they had, and she asked me how many I needed. I can’t stress it enough, if you want it TODAY (like me) then call your RETAILERS! F*ck Corporate and their slow roll-outs.
yup thank you all i got mines this phone is amazing.
it didnt bring a headset which i didnt like but still awsome phone.
now i got to buy a 4gb microsd card and a headset. oh well
very light and looks alot like an iphone but with the awsome cheap plan. i love it.
so i went to my local dealer and they didn’t have it and they said to call back at 3 and maybe they’ll have it by then and if not then tomorrow for sure. metro took forever to release this phone i havent had a phone for a while because as soon as i decided to get the finesse it was discontinued and ive been waiting on the caliber for a long time so im pretty excited.
Well all, I got mine today, I haven’t had a chance to mess with it yet, Its currently charging. It has a HUGE manual so I’ll have to go through that and of course do some more online research…The place I went to started off with 15 phones, when I got there at 1:00 I got the 10th phone sold, I’m sure the others are probably gone by now, the store was packed…Good Luck!
Oh, by the way, I got mine at a corporate store, I went to a thrid paty dealership at about 12 and they had only recieved three (3) phones which were already pre-sold…I decided to take a chance and go to a corporate store and thats where I hit the “mother load” as explained in my previous post. The largest micro SD the Caliber takes is 16gb so I’m going to get that as I plan I using it for pictures and video a lot. I usually get most of my electroncs from B*U*Y DOT C*O*M, so I’ll probably get it from there, they seem to have pretty good prices…
So I was supposed to get my phone in the mail yesterday. After tons of emails back & forth w/ metro they finally told me they checked with the warehouse & they were out of stock. So they credited my money back & i went to one of our local retailers & got the last one! they only got 3 in yesterday. and i am writing to u all from my new caliber phone…..I love this phone!!
i hella wanna get this phone but my mon is hesitant because of the price and the rebates arent really a good deal. You just get your money back in cards
The rebate is actually not bad, its a total of $90 if you’re doing a new activation…When you get the cards, instead of paying cash just use the cards, its the same difference…Tell your “mom” that she can use the cards to go gorcery shopping or to buy whatever…If you go to another cell provider, they’ll sell you a smart phone for $99 but then you’ll be roped into a 2 year contract and they’ll tack on charges for minutes and data usage. In the end it will cost you more and if you want to get out of the contract you’ll have to pay the remainder of the contract off before they’ll let you off the hook. I was with AT&T and much to my surprise when I got my last phone bill it was over $400 because the unused minutes I thought I had didn’t roll over when the New Year came so I got whacked for .40 a minute, oops. My contract ends with them on March 3rd so I will be cancelling my account with them on that day…They have my $400 but have lost a customer and they aren’t the only customers they will be losing either…I think Metro has the best deal going, and believe me, I have research them all, they simply can’t be beat for the price they are giving for unlimited everything, I don’t have to worry about going over on minutes, taxes etc…Sure, you’ll pay a little more for the phone up front, but the Caliber is a nice smart phone, thus far it has done everything they say it can do without a glitch…Someone in my office has the iphone, but they probably paid about the same and they are roped into a contract for god knows how long…No Thanks, been there, done that, to much fine print and hidden fees…
You are absolutely right. that’s why I sticked with metro. thanks.
I love this phone. I don’t know how popular it is with everyone else, but I’m totally satisfied. When I have full service, the internet is pretty quick. (Sometimes faster than my computer)
I just wish I could use this bright ass LED flash as a flashlight..why isn’t that an option??
Yes I finally got mine Friday after work and the best part was that i was able to get two and the metrop store headed them for me. What great people he had 15 and sold out before I got there but I had called to see if he could hold one till I got out of work then callback later to hold other one then he said ok. Thank god for nice people to do nice things.
I Love This Phone and all it’s glory.
Does anyone know where I can get the Samsung Caliber phone for MetroPCS? The local store does not have any in stock. Thanks!
@Kristi-I went to get the phone last week and they were out of stock also but i went to about 4 different MetroPCS stores and they all said that they would be back in stock this coming thursday.
Anyone living in west palm beach, fl knows when the samsung caliber will be in stock again? Theyve been telling me they would have it for about 2 weeks now and they still dont.
best buy got them by the stock load
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i bought this phone from philadelphia and i live in emmaus PA. when im in school or in my house i have no service and it says searching for SVC. i didnt activate it yet and i was wondering if i ddo will i have service everywhere
i bought this phone, sumsung caliber and thought that it has my main feature of security interest . ie automatic code lock. ive been trying as per the book but no luck, plz walk me over it if the feature is applicable or let me know iif its not. then advice me on the which touch screen has it.
thank you metro pcs for no contract unlimited deal
So I am an existing metro customer already…does this mean o have to change my number when I buy this phone?
@Adriana…No you do not have to change your #, let them know your phone # and Metro account # and they’ll make the switch for you.
I am currently selling my old phone the Samsung Caliber for about $180.00 OBO. Phones in very good condition and I also have the booklet, original paperwork, charger, and a Micro SD card (only item sold separately for $20.00), all set and ready to go. Loved the phone but I needed to build credit! Email me if your interested. dana.rhode@yahoo.com
I heard on Friday, that Metro will no longer be carrying the Caliber. I have one and the phone has been great. it never once gave me a problem. Ashame it lasted only less than a year before they decided to scrap it. I will be selling my Caliber after Metro comes out with the LG Optimus or I might go for the Samsung Craft, it depends on how good their 4g network winds up being.
im mad metro dont have this phone anymore
Why arent they selling it no more?
Metro will be coming out with a slew of new phones over the next several months…The Caliber is a good phone, but its old hat now. Its all about Droid phones and 4G phones…The Caliber is a 3G smart phone but it never was able to be used to its full potential because Metro doesn’t have a 3G network and now they are going from like 2G directly to 4G and the Caliber will only work on the 2G network. My guess is they are scrapping it because the new droid phones will run on their old 2G network but are also wifi enabled, unlike the Caliber. It looks like you can still buy the Caliber directly on Metros site though, but why buy it if you can get a droid phone for about the same price…Which is probably what Metro is thinking…There are two new droid smart phones coming out in the couple of weeks…I’ll be selling my Caliber for a fraction of what I paid for it when the LG Optimus M comes out…Either that or I’ll keep for a back up phone…