T-Mobile's SDA and MDA: on pre-order 19th

We're not sure when they're actually gonna drop, but T-Mobile phoned home to let us know that their long awaited MDA and SDA are set for pre-order on the 19th (that'd be this Thursday, unless for some reason they meant February 19th). Unfortunately it looks like the Tornado gained the same unsightly bulge Cingular's 2125 did when it hit the streets on its US release, but better here and uglier than not here at all (except but by import), right? We know it'll be for Q1 release, but stay tuned for exact details on pricing, release dates, availability, etc.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2006 9:08AM]

Still getting a 404...

[terryjohnson16 Posted Jan 20th 2006 9:58AM]

Give them time. Give them til like 11am EST to have the website available. They are always slow at putting phones on their website when they launch.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2006 12:18PM]

check now, its basically a email notification signup, I believe they did something simliar for the Moto PEBL release

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2006 12:23PM]

To all following this story...

The link above now works, except its not for a PRE-ORDER its to sign up for "information" regarding the future release of the products....

lame.

-diem

[terryjohnson16 Posted Jan 20th 2006 1:03PM]

The site is up and running:
http://www.t-mobile.com/promos/online/preregmdasda/?WT.mc_n=PreRegPromo_PRCol&WT.mc_t=ExternalMedia

[terryjohnson16 Posted Jan 20th 2006 1:12PM]

http://www.t-mobile.com/promos/online/preregmdasda/?WT.mc_n=PreRegPromo_PRCol&WT.mc_t=ExternalMedia

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2006 2:34PM]

I signed for info and have carefully researched this device and others. Does anyone have any leads on the final specs of this PPCPE? It doesn't specifically mention WIFI for the MDA. I have read in other forums that the two flavors of this HTC device (Qtek 9100 & K-Jam)were slightly different and that makes me wonder if this phone will be any different. My belief is that the device will come with WIFI, but I do wonder about other differences. This model might even be better. There was a older posting (couldn't easily find the date of this post)in the "PDA Database" at BargainPDA.com(http://www.bargainpda.com/price/default.asp?productID=1234&display=priceDetail)that talked about a T-Mobile MDA IV with a 520 MHz, 128MB RAM, and UTMS support. This was probably an older post ( it seemed like it was origionally an actual "review" but couldn't track it down). I really don't believe this device will have these kinds of features. Does anyone have any reason to believe that the TMO MDA will be negatively or positively different from the K-Jam? Also, what are other people's experience with these 'Subsidized' and branded versions and are they usually the same or better than the base 'unlocked' models?

Thanks--Oldhammer

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2006 4:36PM]

I just went to the link, and it's working fine. Added my name to the list. If it's physically the same size as my SMT5600, I'll probably pick it up depending on cost.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2006 6:24PM]

I registered but already got the exact dates.
Posted them in my blog:

http://thoughtfix.blogspot.com/2006/01/t-mobile-news.html

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2006 7:38PM]

I got the same release date for the MDA tonight from T-Mobile, namely February 20. Apparently they are just now getting information on the device at their service centers.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 20th 2006 10:49PM]

works now

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2006 12:40AM]

The MDA is not called the wizard, so stop calling it that. The best reference is that it is the MDA Vario. It will be released on Feb 20. T-Mobile has never and will never do preorders. The price should be around $400 or more. If you figure that the HP h6315 was $500 the whole time it was out, then this should be pretty close. This is a class 10 system and has a good processor. Most reps dont know much about the phones, but I do since I sell. There are many sites that show how the phone works. Now with the SDA, it is pretty much the same thing. Just how the BB 7105t and the BB 7290 are similar. The BB7105t is for phone users who want email and internet and the BB7290 is for email and internet users who would also like a phone. The SDA is no touch screen, no keyboard, and a lot smaller. One more thing . . . the Motorola a630 is crap.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2006 11:39AM]

Where do you guys get these data plans from. When i go to their site i don't see $19.99 data plans.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 23rd 2006 2:06AM]

I just went to http://www.t-mobile.com/bethefirst and the page is up. It states that both phones will be available in February. You can submit your email address to be notified as soon as the product becomes available with an invitation to buy the phone. Probably no benefit other than being notified by email.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 23rd 2006 10:47AM]

someone posted a link to the MDA manual at howardforums
http://steelerfan75.tripod.com/htcwizard.pdf

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 23rd 2006 11:45AM]

Works Now!

[Jorsher Posted Jan 25th 2006 3:48PM]

I spoke to T-Mobile today, long story and they really pissed me off...disconnected my phone because after I made repeated attempts to stop the autopay, they continued to try and take the money from the unused account and disabled mine for "unusual payment activity" and I've gone through months of BS to get my phone service resumed AND the number I had for 2 years has been recycled...anyway...

I went to a store and spoke with the agents there (they actually seemed to know something for once) and they said that the SDA will be out 2/13 as someone else mentioned above. I have to wait until that date to get my service resumed because even though I was out of contract they're making me start a new one...

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2006 4:51AM]

You can go to: (www.t-mobile.com/promos/online/preregmdasda) To register to be the first to know (via email) when the MDA & SDA Phones become available...NOTE: T-Mobile expects between Feb 17-20 for these phones to become available to the public.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 4th 2006 5:12PM]

Does anyone have the SDA (aka HTC Tornado/ iMate) and have it working with TZones? I've seen multiple postings, but have not been able to get GPRS working correctly. If you have, please let me know.

Thanks..