Comments on: Verizon Preparing Two QChat Devices, Palm Centro (Updated)

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:31:44 +0000

I have used both systems and here are the differences:

#1. The aforementioned interoperability between QChat and iDEN.

#2. Speed. QChat is almost instant (less than a second, while BREWChat is well over one second in initial latency).

#3. BREWChat will work over a dial-up or REV.0 connection, while QChat only works in REV.A areas.

#4. The ability to have one number for PTT and cellular or two numbers with QChat. You can port your old Nextel number over. Even if you opt for one number for both, QChat has PTT call forwarding. In other words, people who beep your old Nextel number still get through to you.

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By: Tyson

Tyson — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:53:23 +0000

Spoke with a sales guy at the local Verizon Store here in Portland, OR and he says they have received the “dummy” display models for the Centro. But he didn’t have a release date for them.

Also, if you search the Verizon Wireless site for “Centro” it will come up with a bunch of centro-centric accessories (batteries, chargers, etc.)

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:12:07 +0000

I am looking to purchase a Verizon smartphone soon. Any word on an update as to when the Centro is being released? Also, any pricing updates?

THANKS!

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By: Don Louie

Don Louie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:36:45 +0000

This is not good for Sprint at all

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Sprint Claims QChat, Qualcomm Splits Hairs | PhoneNews.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:49:35 +0000

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By: Don Louie

Don Louie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:36:04 +0000

This is coming out in May, Sprint’s national launch is June. Am I the only one that sees a problem with this. Sprint better bring out all of them at the same time, wish the Pro 800 and 900 would be included

By: Christopher Price

Christopher Price — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:05:47 +0000

It’s not likely, in fact, I’ll go out on a limb here and say it’s not going to happen.

I sat down with Networks In Motion at CTIA (the company behind VZ Navigator), and they said that a Garnet client wasn’t on their radar. The carriers just weren’t as interested as getting a Windows Mobile client done.