Looks like Sprint may have slightly delayed the launch everybody, to May 28th, according to what appears to be an internal launch calendar that was leaked to TreoCentral's discussion boards. It pretty much clearly outlines the
Treo 700p getting launched alongside the
Blackberry 7130i and
LG LX550 -- which seems a little odd that they'd cloud the launch of a new flagship smartphone with two slightly less buzzworthy devices. That is unless they want these phones to ride the Treo's coattails. Either way, guess now we'll know what's up if and when mid-May passes without word about the phone.
P.S. - Did you know it's Sprint's five-star service month? All other months are apparently four or less stars. So be warned, if you have to call for support, contract issues, service changes, or anything else that might require you speaking to a
Sprint rep, do it in May.
[Via
Gadgets on the Go]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Billy Kincaid @ May 9th 2006 10:56PM
Great!
Now let's get a date for the GSM version.
Ahsher Stern @ May 9th 2006 11:18PM
how about the Verizon launch?
Geoff @ May 9th 2006 11:25PM
Has there been any word one way or another (rumor/guess/chicken bones) on whether that Treo 700p will have graffiti 2?
Dominic @ May 9th 2006 11:45PM
Has anyone noticed that on the calender it only says "Palm Treo 700"? How it doesn't include a p at the end or a w. So it could possibly be the Windows Mobile version. But according to the recent rumours it is most likely to be the 700p. Just a thought though. :)
LoRob @ May 10th 2006 12:26AM
Ok I didn't see a p on the end of 700, I work for Sprint one my info said june, second I've been hearing 700W Thank God! If Sprint does get the $&%*^ palm OS version I quit
tylerdurden @ May 10th 2006 12:47AM
I also noticed that they didn't specify if it was the palm or windows version. Im personally waiting for the 700w for sprint. Are they going to realease both??
Another Thought @ May 10th 2006 1:01AM
Keep in mind that the rumor had the announcement by Palm of this device on May 15...not necessarily the launch of the product. It would be very plausible for the announcement May 15, then availability to purchase on May 28
Brian @ May 10th 2006 2:25AM
Wow. This is totally offtopic, but I totally read the title of this article as: Palm Treo 720p and BlackBerry 1080i to launch May 28th?
Levi @ May 10th 2006 9:57AM
The blackberry is the first new model design for Sprint, which many have been waiting for, and the LG LX550 is one for the first phones with reported A2DP bluetooth profile and let alone its the fist EVDO phone with that profile. All 3 of these phones are pretty big deals and the 700p is more of the let down with no WiFi and no real advancements outside the mundane memory, camera, and network upgrades. The 650 is still the better bargain at half the price and cheaper monthly costs.
Grumble @ May 10th 2006 10:10AM
Wow, Dads AND Grads!! Can anyone get more info on that marketing program, last i heard it was launching the 15th, so I guess it was pushed back...
Whats a trio?
Josh @ May 10th 2006 10:22AM
This gels with what I heard when I was at the Sprint store a week or two ago. I had to get my Treo 600 replaced (I know, I'm practically prehistoric, I take comfort in the thought that I used the phone before it was insanely popular, though) and started chatting up the CSR. We got into a whole talk about how incredible the phone is, but he did say there had been some delays from the initial mid-May release date. Either way, I'm stoked. The question is now: how long do I wait to buy after release? God forbid I should be plagued by first-wave bugs like the 650 had...
Will @ May 10th 2006 10:52AM
I hate Sprint like a cancer, but I have to say their phones, and data plans are looking really good. Almost like a cancer in remission. One that you can live with , but you know at any time it can turn on you.
The 700p is the answer. High speed data, and hopefully soon the software to use my Slingbox with the Palm OS. I don't need anything more. That's it, I will officially have it all.
deegee @ May 10th 2006 11:53AM
Any news/rumors about a 700p at Verizon? Don't know how much longer I can keep my ancient (but wonderful) Palm Kyocera 7135 from falling apart.
Arnold Sandoval @ May 10th 2006 1:55PM
Ever since reading about the price... Im curious to see what they'll charge for the sucker.