Helio's Ocean 2 coming -- but not until 2009
By Chris Ziegler 
posted Sep 12th 2008 11:59AM
posted Sep 12th 2008 11:59AM
This is one of those classic tales of joy and sorrow -- a tale of a phone that could've been Helio's undisputed flagship model of the year, a phone that could've saved the scrappy little MVNO from Virgin Mobile's gaping maw (alright, it couldn't have even come close to doing that, but we're running with it for the drama factor). On the high side, we've now heard confirmation straight from the source that the Ocean 2 is, in fact, a real device, but the problem is that it won't be coming out until next year because they "want to put it out when it's the best it can be." It's sure looking just about the "best it can be" from the videos we've seen recently -- and frankly, we think they should just throw this out there while kicking off development on an Ocean 3 ASAP -- but it looks like the decision's already been made, and we all know there's no such thing as moving a release date forward.[Thanks, Blade G]
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iPhones are considered god among cellular phones.
This is as pathetic a competitor as the AmpD mobiles.
dated device great... everyone was overly hyped about the Ocean 1. Same thing thumbs down.
Looks like a Zune.
let the downvoting....BEGIN!
yeah ugly. looks like a poison pill from dr. mario
Too Little...............TOOO LATE !!!
But I must admit that when I had me helio Ocean one.....it was one of the best phones I'd ever had.
-Excellent service
-No problems with phone or 3G
-No lag
-No dropped calls
-Could do MMS
-No stupid Predictive texting ...THAT YOU COULDN'T TURN OFF!!!
LEARN APPLE!!! LEARN!!
Bunch of morons for holding back simple stuff that even the most basic free phones have.
NO EXCUSE FOR not having these features none at ALL........
Then how come you switched?
http://www.openmoko.com/ looks like the ocean... choose your carrier, customize the OS, do what you want... As it should be if you OWN THE PHONE.
Can it be used on a CDMA network (Sprint/Verizon)? I've been trying to look for that information, but I can't find it, I'm assuming you can't.
Looks nice, but it doesn't appear to have querty keyboard or a dialpad like the ocean does...
iPhone over that any day!
But B&O Serene still fits my needs.....
I actually like this decision. The Ocean 2 I've seen is a fat brick that might have slightly improved software. Perhaps now they'll make it worthwhile instead of outdated.
You are most welcome! I can't wait to order mine. ;)
-Blade Genexis
I have been Helio member for 1 year now. Not one dropped call ever. Perfect signal. Maybe because not too many people use the network. But i love it. I even get a signal in the subway sometimes. 3g network is blazing fast. I had T-mobile before and I had 2 dropped calls per day. I got fed up.
Get ready! Here it comes. http://www.HelioCellular.com/ARTICLE-Helio-OZ2.html
sad news but we have Motorola-Alexandar as early ray of light others being N96 (Wimaxed) and Samsung
http://www.gsmarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21045&start=0
http://www.gsmarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21045&start=15
Hey Dubb helio is a cdma Company they use sprint and verizon towers but you dont get hosed on price!
Solarium_rider it does have the qwerty keyboard.
I feel a little disappointed after all the Hype of 3 Mega pixel more memory all that action but maybe they are holding back. Lets hope!!!!
I sell Helio now (Helio Powered by Virgin) and I loive everything about the company and the word is that Virgin will be releasing new phones more often which will make it so there is no reason to own anything other than a HELIO