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Verizon iPhone announcement rumored to hit on November 9 [nope, it's the Droid Pro]
Update: Yes, well, so much for that theory. The Iconic Device is revealed as the Droid Pro, complete with a full keyboard. That's one tall phone. Yes, we know, another day and another iPhone/Verizon rumor -- but this one comes with a photo and a rather interesting backstory. Here come the puzzle pieces. Verizon has been beefing up on staffing recently, including what's believed to be a near doubling of the service staff assigned to handle number porting requests. All around the iPhone-lovin' world, the expectation is that we'll hear an announcement before the end of the year with a hardware launch in early 2011. (Compare and contrast Big Red's stance on Windows Phone 7.) Now we hear from a VZW insider that training notices have been sent out to customer service personnel describing an "Iconic Device" that will be available for pre-order on November 9, 2010. The device is expected to be in very high demand, and the training goes on to cover how to handle the pre-orders as they come in. Our source even came through with the internal display you see above. Update: Reader CJ points out that the Motorola Droid Pro is scheduled to be available for pre-order on the same day, with a similar Iconic Device identifier. The screens might be referring to the same device launch, but they might not. Is it a mortal lock? No, but Apple does like to announce things on Tuesdays. We'll see.
GameStop's mega Wii bundle
Been waiting for a chance to get the ultimate Wii bundle pre-ordered? Dying to spend just as much as you would on a PS3, but with more shinyz? GameStop is there for you. Can you smell the sarcasm? Just what are they including in this bundle that jacks the price up to right under $700? Some of us (*koff*) went a little crazy with the piling-on of games at preorder time, but still topped out at under $600. We'll be watching this one with bated breath ....We're also trying to find out the exact makeup of the bundle, since GameStop is playing coy with what's to be included in their super awesome ultimate Wii power bundle.Here's what we know: GameStop is going to open preorders for a Wii bundle ("the best games, accessories and more in one convenient package") on Thursday, November 9, sometime in the evening, Central Standard Time, and the bundle will cost less than $699.Here's what we don't know: What time the online preorders start How many they will have (and they're not guaranteeing a console to anyone, $700 or no) What's included, besides the Wii itself and the packed-in Wii Sports If it's also going to shine your shoes, since you may have to sell a kidney to pick one up So, uh, if this one makes you excited, go to. [Thanks to the flood of tips on this one!]
