Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[AT&T confirms HTC One X to land May 6th for $199 (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/atandt-confirms-htc-one-x-to-land-may-6th/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/atandt-confirms-htc-one-x-to-land-may-6th/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/18/atandt-confirms-htc-one-x-to-land-may-6th/#comments AT&T confirms HTC One X to land May 6th for $199

If you were waiting for confirmation as to when you might be able to get your hands on the HTC One X in the US, circle May the 6th on your calendar. AT&T has just confirmed that this is when the flagship handset will launch, at a price of $199 (with a two year commitment.) It's the dual-core LTE version, of course, and is also the first phone to launch with Ice Cream Sandwich on the network. If you want a slice, pre-orders will be open from April 22nd, or head on down to the source link for more info.

Update: Looks like it'll go for just $149.99 if you pre-order from Radio Shack between May 6th and 12th. Proof's in the shot just after the break.

[Thanks, Marko]

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AT&T confirms HTC One X to land May 6th for $199 (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4Gandroidandroid 4Android4attatt one xAttOneXdual-corehtchtc one xHtcOneXIcecreamSandwichicsLTEmobilepostcrossone xOneXradio shackRadioShacksmartphoneWed, 18 Apr 2012 11:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Radio Shack drops iPad 2 prices $20-50, swears it has nothing to do with the iPad 3]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/radio-shack-drops-ipad-2-prices-20-50-swears-it-has-nothing-to/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/radio-shack-drops-ipad-2-prices-20-50-swears-it-has-nothing-to/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/radio-shack-drops-ipad-2-prices-20-50-swears-it-has-nothing-to/#comments There's a lot of signs pointing to the release of a brand new iPad floating around these days: myriad rumors, retina displays, and even Apple event invites. Now, a freshly taken pic from an anonymous tipster has given us a little more grease for the iPad 3 rumor mill. As you can see above, starting today all iPad 2 SKUs at Radio Shack are getting $20-50 lopped off their prices, which sure seems like a good way to clear out stock to make room for a newer, pricier version. And, the good news for Apple fans doesn't stop there, as the Shack will also be discounting the iPhone 4 and 4S by $25 from March 1st - 4th. So, is this more evidence of the iPad 3, or just a retailer trying to move more product? We'll know for sure next week.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Radio Shack drops iPad 2 prices $20-50, swears it has nothing to do with the iPad 3 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleipadipad 2ipad 3Ipad2Ipad3iphoneiphone 4iphone 4sIphone4Iphone4sprice dropprice reductionPriceDropPriceReductionradio shackRadioShackTue, 28 Feb 2012 14:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Transistor pioneer Norman Krim dies at 98]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transistor-pioneer-norman-krim-dies-at-98/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transistor-pioneer-norman-krim-dies-at-98/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transistor-pioneer-norman-krim-dies-at-98/#commentsA man who helped make our world smaller died last week. As noted in the New York Times obituary linked below, Norman Krim didn't invent the transistor, but he was a driving force behind its use, having persuaded his employer, Raytheon, to manufacture them on a large scale. They were designed for use in hearings aids initially but, as IEEE Spectrum's Harry Goldstein explains, some later batches proved too "noisy" for that purpose and wound up in the hands of hobbyists instead, who used them in a variety of electronic projects. Krim was also intent on making things smaller even before the transistor, and led a team at Raytheon in the late 1930s that developed miniaturized vacuum tubes for use in battery-powered radios. Later in his career, he was also involved the early days of the Radio Shack chain, buying two stores in Boston then expanding to seven before selling the business to the Tandy Corporation. He was 98.

Transistor pioneer Norman Krim dies at 98 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You tried to shoot a quick handheld movie with your smartphone the other night. And it wound up looking like you shot it in the middle of an earthquake. Before putting your video editing application's "Analyze for Stabilization" feature to the test, have a gander at Glidetrack's Mobislyder. Essentially a combination of a roll track and a skateboard, the Mobislyder ships with a variety of mounts to fit a selection of smartphones, camcorders and compact cameras. This, combined with four non-rolling feet and a swivel mount, allow the Mobislyder to be used at almost any low angle. That thing you're peering at above is available for $135, which could be a solid deal for a good, steady, sliding platform to shoot from. Or, it could be $96 more than the parts you picked up from Radio Shack and Home Depot to perform the exact same function. A full video demo awaits after the break.

Continue reading Mobislyder offers low-level roll track for filming, gleams the cube

Mobislyder offers low-level roll track for filming, gleams the cube originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy, Target, Walmart, The Shack, Apple. All of the above are now proudly selling the Square credit card reader, according to a tweet sent out by CEO Jack Dorsey. It's great news for anyone willing to shell out a ten-spot in order to conduct business from their iOS device right away, rather than waiting between two and five days for a free one to show up in the mail. If you need one today, you'd best be calling up your local retail outlet to make sure they have some in stock.

Square makes a larger mark on the brick-and-mortar scene, available in more outlets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anon]

Radio Shack inventory screen pegs iPhone 5 for Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Virgin Mobile announces LG Optimus Slider, sneakily postpones data throttling until 2012

Virgin Mobile announces LG Optimus Slider, sneakily postpones data throttling until 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3best buyBestBuybeyondtalkdata throttlingDataThrottlinggingerbreadhtc wildfire sHtcWildfireSlglg optimus sliderLgOptimusSlidermobilepostminioptimusqwertyradio shackRadioShackshackslidersprintthe shackTheShackthrottlevirginvirgin mobileVirginMobilewildfire sWildfireSFri, 30 Sep 2011 21:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of September 12, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-12-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-12-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/mobile-miscellany-week-of-september-12-2011/#comments This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of September 12, 2011:
  • Vodacom South Africa has joined the data throttling club, though this carrier is taking a slightly different spin: BlackBerry users consuming more than 100MB of data each month will find their download speeds downgraded to GPRS or EDGE. The company claims this will only affect less than five percent of its BlackBerry customers. [via N4BB]
  • Bada fans: the Samsung Wave 578 is featured on Orange's site as "coming soon." [via The Inquirer]
  • Motorola announced the availability of the Fire and Fire XT in India this week. [via Motorola]
  • The Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray is now being sold at Vodafone UK. [via Vodafone]
  • Parrot announced the most recent addition to its lineup of Bluetooth products, called the Minikit+, a refresh of its popular hands-free speakerphone. The new model offers simultaneous pairing and voice commands. [via Parrot]
  • Research in Motion is hoping to put the NFC functionality in OS 7 to good use, as it announced that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 / 9330 as well as the Curve 9350 / 9360 will support HID's iCLASS digital keys, which means corporate folks will able to use their smartphone as an access card. [via PhoneScoop]
  • While digging through the Droid Bionic's webtop app, the names of two unknown Motorola phones were discovered: the Edison and the Common. Little is known about the Common, but a recent FCC filing mentioned the Edison and is speculated to be the follow-up to the Atrix, albeit sans LTE as originally hoped. [via Droid-Life]
  • The manager of the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, Matt Bencke, wrote a post pleading developers to submit their Mango-compatible apps as soon as possible, as the new update is coming to existing phones soon and it's obviously very important to have Windows Phone 7.5 run as smooth as possible. [via WMPowerUser]
  • A leaked Radio Shack roadmap indicates the HTC Vigor should be available in stores by October 20th, and the QWERTY-packing Samsung Stratosphere will be up for online ordering as early as October 6th. As this is a third-party retailer, we can't say with surety that these dates reflect the carrier's official release. [via Droid-Life]

Mobile Miscellany: week of September 12, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Marquee caught on candid camera, is this Sprint's Optimus Black? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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White HTC EVO 3D gets exclusive RadioShack bow on September 9th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We're hearing this is more likely just another retailer ramping up for a launch later in the month, so don't get too eager for something shocking to happen on 9/1. Also, of course you don't need to hand over your phone to use Google Wallet. Customer-facing NFC readers mean it can stay very much on your person and out of the hands of sure-handed, dashing, and handsome retail workers.

[Thanks, Abed]

Mild-mannered RadioShack employee outs Google Wallet's launch date? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you excited that a 3D phone is coming to AT&T? If you answered yes, sit down and think happy thoughts, because we're now hearing that the Thrill 4G -- aka the LG Optimus 3D -- may be delayed once more. According to a screenshot leaked from Radio Shack, the ill-fated device is getting pushed back to a tentative September 4th launch date for unknown reasons. As such, the reseller's putting a halt on pre-orders of the phone until further notice. We've reached out to AT&T for official comment and will let you know if we hear anything back. Regardless, at the rate this phone is going, the Thrill is quickly devolving into a depression.

AT&T postponing the LG Thrill 4G to September 4? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You remember the joy you felt the last time you found a really good deal, right? You may want to take a lovely evening stroll into a Radio Shack near you to experience that same emotion. With T-Mobile getting the boot September 14th to make room for new roommate Verizon, The Shack has decided to offer a blowout sale to celebrate. Beginning today, every phone (!) is gratis with a two-year commitment. The offer is in-store only, and while we're assuming it's good until every last one of Little Magenta's phones are gone, the sale could end at any time. The toughest part now? Deciding which one to grab.

Radio Shack celebrates T-Mobile's departure by giving its phones away originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG's Thrill 4G rumored launch pushed back to August 21st? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

iPhone price cuts hitting Radio Shack, Target tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it looks like T-Mobile is no longer on friendly enough terms with Radio Shack to call it "The Shack." The retailer announced today that it's ending its partnership with the carrier in favor of a new one with rival Verizon, which will be joining current partners AT&T and Sprint. The last day to buy a T-Mobile phone or service plan at The Shack will be September 14th, with Verizon moving in and setting up shop the very next day. As Reuters notes, however, the move isn't all that surprising -- the partnership has apparently been both an unprofitable one and a rocky one, with Radio Shack recently alleging that T-Mobile had "materially breached" its contract. While that's a bit of a blow for T-Mobile, the move seems to be working out quite well for Radio Shack -- its stock has already shot up more than 20 percent today on the news.

RadioShack ditches T-Mobile for Verizon, switcheroo happens September 15th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The LG Thrill 4G was announced at CTIA four months ago , but wasn't given its rightful time in the sun due to a much larger elephant in the room. Now the phone's launch is quickly approaching, however, and the AT&T-branded Optimus 3D is ready to get some glory. We were sent not one, but two separate emails this morning from Radio Shack insiders with a few details about the retail chain's rollout of the device. As it turns out, visitors to The Shack can be offered the opportunity to reserve a Thrill -- supposedly gearing up for an August 7th launch -- starting today with the purchase of a $50 gift card. According to the screenshots sent to us, the Thrill can be all yours for $80 with a two-year contract ($550 if you exhibit a fear of commitment). We're hesitant to declare August 7th the official launch date, since history has shown that resellers don't always get handsets at the same time as corporate outlets do. If you find any success reserving one today, however, we'll be thrilled elated to hear about it.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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LG Thrill 4G up for pre-order today at Radio Shack, ahead of August 7th launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d4gattatt thrillatt thrill 4gAttThrillAttThrill4gexclusivelg optimus 3dlg thrill 4gLgOptimus3dLgThrill4goptimus 3dOptimus3dpre-orderradio shackRadioShackshackthe shackTheShackthrill 4gThrill4gFri, 22 Jul 2011 16:04:00 EST<![CDATA[HP TouchPad goes up for pre-order starting at $500, will be available July 1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/hp-touchpad-goes-up-for-pre-order-starting-at-500-will-be-avai/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/hp-touchpad-goes-up-for-pre-order-starting-at-500-will-be-avai/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/hp-touchpad-goes-up-for-pre-order-starting-at-500-will-be-avai/#comments
It's true, the TouchPad, HP's inaugural webOS tablet, won't go on sale in the states until July 1, but that doesn't mean you can't claim yours pronto. She's up for pre-order at a long list of retailers that includes Amazon, NewEgg, Best Buy, Walmart, Staples, Radio Shack, J&R, Office Max, Office Depot, Costco, Sam's Club, PC Richard & Son, Micro Center, and even Nebraska Furniture Mart. You'll see it listed on HP's site, too, but the company's only accepting orders for businesses at the moment. As expected, the tab comes in two flavors: a 16GB version for $499.99 and a 32GB model that'll set you back $599.99. Both of 'em pack a dual-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, stereo speakers, Touch-to-Share, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and, of course, a gussied-up version of webOS optimized for that 9.7-inch display. Intrigued? Hit the exhaustive list of source links below to scoop one up for yourself.

[Thanks, Casey]

HP TouchPad goes up for pre-order starting at $500, will be available July 1 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9.7-inchBest BuyBestBuyCostcoHPHP TouchPadHpTouchpadJ and RJAndRNewEggOffice DepotOffice MaxOfficeDepotOfficeMaxpre-orderpre-orderspre-saleRadio ShackRadioShackSams ClubSamsClubStaplesTouchPadWalmartwebOSwebOS tabletWebosTabletMon, 20 Jun 2011 10:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Red HTC Inspire 4G now available exclusively at Radio Shack]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/red-htc-inspire-4g-now-available-exclusively-at-radio-shack/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/red-htc-inspire-4g-now-available-exclusively-at-radio-shack/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/red-htc-inspire-4g-now-available-exclusively-at-radio-shack/#comments We'd already had some indication that AT&T would soon let Radio Shack offer an exclusive red version of the HTC Inspire 4G, and that's now been made official (and available). As you can see above, you can snag the phone for $29.99 on a two-year AT&T contract (or $550 off-contract), which will buy you a 4.3-inch WVGA display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, an 8 megapixel camera with an LED flash, and Android 2.2 with Sense -- there's still no word on a Gingerbread upgrade for this one. Of course, Radio Shack will also sell you a black one for the same price, but we're pretty sure the red one's faster.

[Thanks, James]

Red HTC Inspire 4G now available exclusively at Radio Shack originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atthtchtc inspirehtc inspire 4gHtcInspireHtcInspire4ginspireinspire 4gInspire4gradio shackRadioShackredthe shackTheShackSun, 05 Jun 2011 10:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Radioshack sucks at OS recognition: close, but no Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/radioshack-sucks-at-os-recognition-close-but-no-android/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/radioshack-sucks-at-os-recognition-close-but-no-android/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/radioshack-sucks-at-os-recognition-close-but-no-android/#comments Radioshack sucks at OS recognition: close, but no Android "Make it an Android?" Are you trying to tell Elop he chose the wrong OS, Radioshack?

[Thanks, Travis]

Radioshack sucks at OS recognition: close, but no Android originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adsadvertisementandroidfailRadioShacksymbianSat, 04 Jun 2011 10:03:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 3D gets more RadioShack love, June 24 sticks out as possible launch date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/htc-evo-3d-gets-more-radioshack-love-june-24-sticks-out-as-poss/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/htc-evo-3d-gets-more-radioshack-love-june-24-sticks-out-as-poss/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/htc-evo-3d-gets-more-radioshack-love-june-24-sticks-out-as-poss/#comments We've been hearing all sorts of details on the HTC EVO 3D as of late, but the only thing that hadn't popped out at us was the launch date. We knew the day was drawing near, evidenced by the phone being put up for pre-orders at Sprint and RadioShack, but we have a little more to chew on. The June 24th launch date on this promotional flyer jumps off the page more than the EVO 3D does, and we really want to believe it; but even if this is an official flyer, it could simply mean that's when RadioShack will begin selling it and it won't be related to Sprint's official launch. Still, if you've been waiting with bated breath to get your hands on your very own copy of The Green Hornet -- oh, and a sweet phone while you're at it -- hang tight just a smidge longer.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC EVO 3D gets more RadioShack love, June 24 sticks out as possible launch date originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Devoevo 3dEvo3dHTChtc evoHTC EVO 3DHtcEvoHtcEvo3dlaunch dateLaunchDateradio shackRadioShackrelease daterelease datesReleaseDateReleaseDatesrumorrumorsSprintWed, 01 Jun 2011 21:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint balloons its EVO 3D with three-dimensional titles and content providers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/sprint-balloons-its-evo-3d-with-three-dimensional-titles-and-con/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/sprint-balloons-its-evo-3d-with-three-dimensional-titles-and-con/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/sprint-balloons-its-evo-3d-with-three-dimensional-titles-and-con/#comments If you're looking to fully leverage the namesake feature of the EVO 3D, Sprint is doing its best to ensure you're not left wanting -- all while keeping your coin flowing its way. First, it's bundling HTC Watch and Blockbuster On Demand, which will offer 3D titles (alongside the 2D fare) and rental prices ranging between $3 and $4. Like we've seen in RadioShack's advert, the 3D version of The Green Hornet is pre-loaded on the phone's microSD card, and the Now Network is also bundling a demo of Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem 3D. If that whets your appetite for three-dimensional playtime (and you've still got expendable income), you might check out Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles and GT Racing Motor Academy -- both $5 at launch in the pre-loaded Gameloft Storefront. For all the bloat they pile on, at least the stores bring decent eye candy. Hop the break for a (decidedly two-dimensional) press release.

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Sprint balloons its EVO 3D with three-dimensional titles and content providers originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 22:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3D games3d movies3dGames3dMoviesassassins creedAssassinsCreedBlockbusterblockbuster on demandBlockbusterOnDemandevo 3dEvo3dgameGameloftgamesgaminggt racingGtRacinghtchtc evo 3dhtc watchHtcEvo3dHtcWatchmobilemoviemovie rentalsMovieRentalsmoviesRadio ShackRadioShackrentalrentalsspidermansprintTue, 31 May 2011 22:32:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile trade-in program gives used phones new life, puts cash in your pocket]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/t-mobile-trade-in-program-gives-used-phones-new-life-puts-cash/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/t-mobile-trade-in-program-gives-used-phones-new-life-puts-cash/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/t-mobile-trade-in-program-gives-used-phones-new-life-puts-cash/#comments
Those cellphone recycle bins are starting to feel pretty lonely, as trade-in programs become all the rage. We've seen Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon (among others) get into the mode of helping customers save money and clean up the environment by using this method, and now T-Mobile's hopping on the bandwagon as well. The carrier will rely on The Wireless Source, a third party that focuses on phone recycling and trade-in programs, to do the heavy lifting here. With the program becoming an incentive for customers to purchase new equipment, you'll be hard-pressed to find a store rep willing to initiate the process without setting up new service or upgrading your phone first. Makes sense, though -- after all, it's called a trade-in program for a reason, right? Once you've made the purchase, you'll get a pre-stamped bubble pack with shipping label attached; use this to ship the phone back, and presto, a check arrives in the mail for the agreed-upon value of the used device within a few weeks. If you're even remotely curious to see how much that ol' RAZR rotting in your basement is worth, give the source link a look.

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T-Mobile trade-in program gives used phones new life, puts cash in your pocket originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonattbuybackmobileradio shackRadioShackrecyclerecycledservicesT mobileT-mobilethe wireless sourceTheWirelessSourceTMobiletrade-intrade-in programTrade-inProgramtrade-instradesTue, 24 May 2011 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 3D priced at $200 on contract, free pack-ins cost your dignity]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/htc-evo-3d-priced-at-200-on-contract-free-pack-ins-cost-your-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/htc-evo-3d-priced-at-200-on-contract-free-pack-ins-cost-your-d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/htc-evo-3d-priced-at-200-on-contract-free-pack-ins-cost-your-d/#comments RadioShack HTC EVO 3D Flyer You've been able to pre-order an HTC EVO 3D since last week, but it involved a bit of a leap of faith since both price and release date were unannounced. Well, we can now solve at least one of those mysteries -- the EVO 3D will run you the industry standard $200 with a 2-year contract, while the commitment averse can snatch one up for $500. You can save yourself an extra $100 by picking yours up at RadioShack and trading in your EVO 4G or Shift 4G. Obviously, you'll still have to plunk down for the monthly "premium data add-on" and exactly when you'll be able to start leaving fingerprints all over that glasses-free 3D screen is still anybody's guess but, hey, at least it comes with a free copy of The Green Hornet and the Black Eyed Peas' Phenomenon. You know, because while a high-end smartphone may cost $200 on contract, good taste is priceless.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HTC EVO 3D priced at $200 on contract, free pack-ins cost your dignity originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 13:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D4Gandroidblack eyed peasBlackEyedPeasEVO 3DEvo3dHTCHTC EVOHTC EVO 3DHtcEvoHtcEvo3dpricepricedRadioShacksensesmartphoneSprintthe green hornetTheGreenHornetWiMaxMon, 23 May 2011 13:37:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T bringing red HTC Inspire 4G to Radio Shack, purple Evo Shift to follow?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/atandt-bringing-red-htc-inspire-4g-to-radio-shack-purple-evo-shif/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/atandt-bringing-red-htc-inspire-4g-to-radio-shack-purple-evo-shif/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/atandt-bringing-red-htc-inspire-4g-to-radio-shack-purple-evo-shif/#comments Why, yes, that is a red HTC Inspire 4G you're looking at. A friendly tipster provided us with these dummy unit images, adding that AT&T is planning to launch the jazzy model at Radio Shack. No word yet on when that'll actually happen, nor do we know how much they'll cost when it does. Our same source claims that a purple Evo Shift is also making its way to the Shack, so you know where to go to get your flashy phone fix this summer.


[Thanks, Dave]

AT&T bringing red HTC Inspire 4G to Radio Shack, purple Evo Shift to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gATTcolorEvoevo 4gevo shift 4gEvo4gEvoShift4ghtchtc evo 4gHTC EVO Shift 4Ghtc inspire 4gHtcEvo4gHtcEvoShift4gHtcInspire4gimageinspireinspire 4gInspire4gpurple evo shiftPurpleEvoShiftRadio ShackRadioShackredred inspire 4gRedInspire4grumortipsTue, 17 May 2011 10:41:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 3D pre-orders begin today at RadioShack, but launch date remains unknown]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/htc-evo-3d-pre-orders-begin-today-at-radioshack-but-launch-date/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/htc-evo-3d-pre-orders-begin-today-at-radioshack-but-launch-date/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/htc-evo-3d-pre-orders-begin-today-at-radioshack-but-launch-date/#comments As of today, May 17th, RadioShack is starting to take pre-orders for HTC's mighty EVO 3D. You'll have to ask for it specifically, as this won't be an advertised undertaking, and you'll also need to swallow the cost of a $50 RadioShack Gift Card for the privilege. Moreover, the company makes sure to inform employees that the launch date for this Sprint-bound smartphone is still unknown -- meaning that what you're really signing up for is a glorified reservation. Still, if the retailers are stirring, we can't imagine the wait for actual stock will be lasting too much longer.

[Thanks, Sulfer and Anonymous]

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HTC EVO 3D pre-orders begin today at RadioShack, but launch date remains unknown originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d4.3-inchandroidevoevo 3dEvo3dexclusivehtchtc evo 3dHtcEvo3dleakpre-orderpre-ordersradio shackRadioShacksmartphonesprintTue, 17 May 2011 08:49:00 EST<![CDATA[RadioShack to get T-Mobile Sidekick 4G on April 20th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/01/radio-shack-to-get-t-mobile-sidekick-4g-on-april-20th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/01/radio-shack-to-get-t-mobile-sidekick-4g-on-april-20th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/01/radio-shack-to-get-t-mobile-sidekick-4g-on-april-20th/#comments While T-Mobile's staying coy about the Sidekick 4G's availability, RadioShack went ahead and gave us the final piece of the puzzle: according to one of its latest tweets, said Android phone is heading to the Shack on April 20th. Oh yes, this just so happens to be the rumored date for the G-Slate and G2X as well. Coincidence? Only time will tell, and let's hope that this doesn't end up being an April Fool's joke -- well, at least the Shack would have something to blame if it actually misheard the information over the phone.

RadioShack to get T-Mobile Sidekick 4G on April 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2announceannouncementavailabilitydatefroyohummingbirdlaunchradio shackRadioShackreleasesamsungshopsidekicksidekick 4gSidekick4gstoret-mobilet-mobile sidekick 4gT-mobileSidekick4gtweettwitterFri, 01 Apr 2011 04:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Droid X2 is a Droid X with a smaller microSD card? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/motorola-droid-x2-is-a-droid-x-with-a-smaller-microsd-card/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/motorola-droid-x2-is-a-droid-x-with-a-smaller-microsd-card/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/motorola-droid-x2-is-a-droid-x-with-a-smaller-microsd-card/#comments You know how it works: people see unusual product names in inventory systems, and imaginations start running wild. We'd been hearing some pretty crazy things about the rumored Droid X2 for Verizon, only to have those expectations reigned in to a light refresh -- and in light of the Droid Bionic's upcoming launch, a deeply overhauled Droid X launching in roughly the same time frame never made a ton of sense in the first place. On that note, we've just been hit with a memo that's supposedly floating around SCK -- the Radio Shack subsidiary responsible for Sam's Club kiosks -- that calls the X2 "a new Droid X version" with a 2GB bundled microSD card replacing the original model's 16GB... and it'll sell for the same price.

Now, we'd heard from our sources before that the X2 would be warmed over with a front-facing camera and the same 1.2GHz single-core processor bump that the Chinese version recently received. Nothing in the SCK memo suggests that's not happening, and the microSD card reduction might mean there'll be more internal storage space, too. We can hope, right?

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Update: Several folks have written in to point out that the Droid X packages with the smaller microSD cards are already in other retail outlets, so SCK may just be playing catch-up. If so, that's a horrible choice of name for the inventory system, we'd say. Thanks, everyone!

Motorola Droid X2 is a Droid X with a smaller microSD card? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Walmart is offering the Atrix 4G handset for a measly $129.99 for those of you activating a new account before Thursday.

[Thanks, Zizo and Hoodean]

AT&T Motorola Atrix 4G now on sale, $149.99 at Amazon or RadioShack (update: $129.99 at Walmart) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonatrixatrix 4gAtrix4gattdataplusmotorolanation 450nation unlimitedNation450NationUnlimitedon saleOnSaleradioshackTue, 22 Feb 2011 02:45:00 EST<![CDATA[RadioShack offers Atrix 4G for $150 on launch day, undercutting AT&T?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/radioshack-offers-atrix-4g-for-150-on-launch-day-undercutting/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/radioshack-offers-atrix-4g-for-150-on-launch-day-undercutting/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/17/radioshack-offers-atrix-4g-for-150-on-launch-day-undercutting/#comments We'd heard rumors that Motorola's Atrix 4G would cost $150, but after AT&T priced the handset at $200 we figured they were all for naught. The Shack begs to differ: it's just revealed it will sell the modular Tegra 2 superphone on February 22nd for that original $150 price. That's with a two-year contract, of course, and a data plan on top, but that means you'll shave $50 off the sum AT&T is asking, or $20 off the combo deal with the (somewhat disappointing) laptop dock. Still, if history's any judge, we don't expect savings like this to be exclusive to RadioShack for long.

[Thanks, Andrew F.]

RadioShack offers Atrix 4G for $150 on launch day, undercutting AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtrixAtrix 4gAtrix4gMotorolaPricePricedPricesRadio ShackRadioshackShackThu, 17 Feb 2011 20:02:00 EST<![CDATA[White iPhone 4 starts to get Best Buy, The Source shelf space]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/white-iphone-4-starts-to-get-best-buy-shelf-space/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/white-iphone-4-starts-to-get-best-buy-shelf-space/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/06/white-iphone-4-starts-to-get-best-buy-shelf-space/#comments This shelf tag was apparently spotted this weekend at a Best Buy in Houston, and it speaks for itself: white iPhone 4, AT&T, $599.99 off contract (the same price as the black). Of course, we all know this thing is coming within the next few weeks at this point -- there's just too much evidence pointing in that direction -- but the fact that we've got big box retailers printing and placing tags for it now suggests that it's coming sooner rather than later. Oh, and in case you're wondering, that QR code link is dead at the moment -- we've linked it below in case you want to give it a shot.

Update: Looks like The Source (Canada's version of Radio Shack) is also making room. See for yourself after the break. Thanks, Anonymous!

[Thanks, Joel P.]

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White iPhone 4 starts to get Best Buy, The Source shelf space originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleattbellbell mobilityBellMobilitybest buyBestBuycanadaiphoneiphone 4Iphone4radio shackRadioShacksmartphonesourcethe SourceTheSourcewhitewhite iphonewhite iphone 4WhiteIphoneWhiteIphone4Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:18:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO Shift 4G headed for a January 9th launch at $150, according to RadioShack leak]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/htc-evo-shift-4g-headed-for-a-january-9th-launch-at-150-accord/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/htc-evo-shift-4g-headed-for-a-january-9th-launch-at-150-accord/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/29/htc-evo-shift-4g-headed-for-a-january-9th-launch-at-150-accord/#comments HTC's worst kept secret (this side of the Thunderbolt) has popped up online again, this time as part of some RadioShack promo materials, which list its price, launch date, 4G capabilities, and screen size. Earlier indications had this Android slider launching on January 9th at a $150 price point with a two-year contract and now, lo and behold, both data points seem to have been confirmed. $450 is the price for the EVO Shift 4G sans any carrier obligations, though you'll probably want to stick with Sprint to make use of that WiMAX radio contained within. Bring on 2011 already!

HTC EVO Shift 4G headed for a January 9th launch at $150, according to RadioShack leak originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20114gandroiddateevo shift 4gEvoShift4ghtcHTC EVO Shift 4Ghtc senseHtcEvoShift4gHtcSenseleakpre-launchpre-releasepricepricingqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderradioshacksenseslidersprintunannouncedwimaxWed, 29 Dec 2010 08:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Radio Shack selling $99 EVO 4Gs with a trade-in, $80 myTouch 4Gs (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/19/radio-shack-selling-99-evo-4gs-with-a-trade-in-80-mytouch-4gs/#comments Hey, EVO admirer: got a crappy phone you wouldn't mind seeing disappear? You might want to consider bringing it down to Radio Shack, where a new promo running through Christmas will net you a shiny new EVO 4G for $99 on contract if you bring in "any working handset," which should presumably include that dirt-encrusted StarTAC that's stuck in that no-man's land between "usable" and "collectible." From an article over on TmoNews, looks like they're also hawking you're choice of a myTouch 4G or G2 or $79.99 on contract if T-Mobile's more to your liking than Sprint (or if you don't have WiMAX coverage in your neck of the woods). Even better, any new activation will apparently get you a free Bluetooth headset, so you'll walk out of the store with a shiny new smartphone and a reason to keep it off your greasy face. Score!

Update: Did we say you needed a trade-in? You may be able to keep that StarTAC in the display case if you buy online, as we're seeing the same magical $99 price for an EVO 4G at Radio Shack's website. It comes with a Plantronics Explorer 240 and free shipping, too. Find it at our more coverage link.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Radio Shack selling $99 EVO 4Gs with a trade-in, $80 myTouch 4Gs (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbluetoothevoevo 4gEvo4gg2googleheadsethtcmobilemytouch 4gMytouch4gradio shackRadioShacksprintt-mobileSun, 19 Dec 2010 18:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple's iPhone 4 (legitimately) on sale for the first time: $50 off at Radio Shack]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/apple-iphone-4-legitimately-on-sale-for-the-first-time-50-of/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/apple-iphone-4-legitimately-on-sale-for-the-first-time-50-of/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/04/apple-iphone-4-legitimately-on-sale-for-the-first-time-50-of/#comments Missed out on Black Friday? Good on you. Now, still in the market for an iPhone 4? If so, you should probably point your vehicle to the nearest Radio Shack, STAT. For the first time since going on sale in June, Apple's iPhone 4 is legitimately on sale from a retailer that actually exists and won't sell your personal information to some goon in an offshore paradise you've never heard of. (No, Walmart's $2 savings doesn't count.) We're told that the $50-off sale is being done to ramp up awareness surrounding Radio Shack's (admittedly low-key) wireless business, and if we had to guess, we'd say it'll probably work to perfection. Ever since the handset began shipping this summer, the going rate was $199 (on contract) for the 16GB model or $299 (also on contract) for the 32GB flavor; this deal hacks $50 from each, and there's even an 8GB iPhone 3GS for $49 if you're looking to take things even lower. Better still, The Shack's offering a $75 trade-in credit on any functional / non-cracked iPhone 3G as well as $125 for a 3GS in like condition, meaning that you could walk in today, hand over your 3GS, and walk out with an iPhone 4 for $25 (plus activation fees). Naturally, the deal's only available in brick-and-mortar locations (read: not online), and the fun comes to a close on December 11th. So, who's in?

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Apple's iPhone 4 (legitimately) on sale for the first time: $50 off at Radio Shack originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anonymous]

Continue reading RadioShack to sell T-Mobile G2 'first' starting on October 3rd

RadioShack to sell T-Mobile G2 'first' starting on October 3rd originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2htcleakleakedon saleOnSaleradio shackradioshacksmartphonet-mobilet-mobile g2t-mobile usaT-mobileG2T-mobileUsaThu, 30 Sep 2010 10:42:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile G2 gets $150 price tag at Radio Shack]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/t-mobile-g2-gets-150-price-tag-at-radio-shack/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/t-mobile-g2-gets-150-price-tag-at-radio-shack/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/t-mobile-g2-gets-150-price-tag-at-radio-shack/#comments You didn't rush out and grab that Best Buy pre-order while it was still hot and steaming, did you? Radio Shack's decided to step up its charm offensive with any potential G2 owners in the best way possible: by chopping $50 off the upfront price for the handset via an instant rebate. So, Amazon et al, care to outbid this daring ploy for affection with your own discounts?

T-Mobile G2 gets $150 price tag at Radio Shack originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheaperdiscountg2htcinstant rebateInstantRebatepricepricedpricingradio shackRadioShackt-mobilet-mobile g2t-mobile usaT-mobileG2T-mobileUsaMon, 13 Sep 2010 08:31:00 EST<![CDATA['The Shack' downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/the-shack-downsizes-opens-bullseye-mobile-kiosks-in-many-targ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/the-shack-downsizes-opens-bullseye-mobile-kiosks-in-many-targ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/the-shack-downsizes-opens-bullseye-mobile-kiosks-in-many-targ/#comments'The Shack' getting downsized, opening Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores Radio Shack is at it again, expanding your perceptions of the place that once actually sold radio components. A year after that ill-received 'The Shack' marketing campaign the company is now making a rather more substantial move, securing an arrangement with Target stores to see the creation of so-called Bullseye Mobile kiosks. This has started with a 100-store pilot program but, throughout this year and into summer next, the expectation is to prop them up in 1,750 big box locations. Something tells us they won't all be wired up for WiMAX, but we can hope.

[Thanks, Breon]

'The Shack' downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>big boxbig box retailerBigBoxBigBoxRetailerbullseye mobileBullseyeMobileradio shackRadioShackretailretail locationRetailLocationsalesalestargetSat, 31 Jul 2010 16:34:00 EST<![CDATA[EVO 4G launch day antics: Sprint's computers overwhelmed, Radio Shack listing CDMA iPhones?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/evo-4g-launch-day-antics-sprints-computers-overwhelmed-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/evo-4g-launch-day-antics-sprints-computers-overwhelmed-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/evo-4g-launch-day-antics-sprints-computers-overwhelmed-radio/#comments You might imagine that we're getting a pretty wild variety of EVO 4G-related tips today, seeing how it's launch day and all -- but a couple really stood out for us:
  • Sprint's activation system is apparently buckling under the pressure, an issue that's giving us nightmarish flashbacks to iPhone launches of days gone by. We've even heard reports of poor shoppers being "turned away" when reps are stymied by the situation. A wildly successful product is both a blessing and curse, is it not?
  • One corporate store clerk says Sprint's system is now entirely down, and employees are being forced to write receipts by hand. "We have sold out (and pretty fast at that), but can't do anything at this point, not even a bill pay," he adds.
  • We've gotten multiple tips saying that Radio Shack now lists a $400 early termination fee in its contract for the iPhone on Verizon and Sprint. Our guess is that this is just some generic verbiage, not a sign of an impending CDMA launch, but you never know.
  • One tipster said his EVO came with a Samsung microSD card, rather than a SanDisk. We don't know what to make of that, as it was far too late for HTC to head off storage bugs at the pass.
Keep us updated with your launch day travails, folks!

[Thanks to everyone who sent these in]

EVO 4G launch day antics: Sprint's computers overwhelmed, Radio Shack listing CDMA iPhones? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activationappleetfevoevo 4gEvo4giphoneradio shackRadioShacksprintverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 04 Jun 2010 14:03:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC EVO 4Gs flooding into Best Buys, some Radio Shacks opening at 6AM on Friday]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/htc-evo-4gs-flooding-into-best-buys-some-radio-shacks-opening-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/htc-evo-4gs-flooding-into-best-buys-some-radio-shacks-opening-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/htc-evo-4gs-flooding-into-best-buys-some-radio-shacks-opening-a/#comments EVO fever -- have you caught it? Things are seriously starting to ramp up in preparation for Friday's festivities, the day that Sprint's EVO 4G hits shelves (though most will likely be sold before they even touch a shelf, truth be told). Radio Shack hit us up with the knowledge earlier today that it'll be opening some locations as early as 6AM -- and what's more, they claim to have "specifically set aside" some units for folks who didn't pre-order, so that might be your best chance. We're also getting a bunch of shots from tipsters who say their Best Buy locations have started taking delivery of the retail units, so at least you'll know they'll be in stock on Friday -- but for how long is another question altogether.

[Thanks to everyone who sent these in!]

Gallery: HTC EVO 4Gs flooding into Best Buys, some Radio Shacks opening at 6AM on Friday

HTC EVO 4Gs flooding into Best Buys, some Radio Shacks opening at 6AM on Friday originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbest buyBestBuyevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtcradio shackRadioShacksensesprintWed, 02 Jun 2010 20:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Radio Shack stores getting WiMAX upgrades ahead of Evo launch?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/radio-shack-stores-getting-wimax-upgrades-ahead-of-evo-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/radio-shack-stores-getting-wimax-upgrades-ahead-of-evo-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/radio-shack-stores-getting-wimax-upgrades-ahead-of-evo-launch/#comments While there's certainly plenty to love about HTC's EVO 4G, that 4G in the title is certainly one of the major draws. We're guessing it'll be a little easier to sell the things if customers can experience the wonders of WiMAX for themselves, so that's probably why RadioShack is (according to our tipster) installing these Clearwire WiMAX repeaters in at least some of its stores ahead of the May 30 June 4 launch of the phone there. This will effectively turn The Shack into 4G hotspots and, while we're not sure of the range of these bad boys, this is a good thing even if it extends the reach of WiMAX just a few feet further into our lives. Another picture after the break.

Update: Oops, the phone is of course launching on June 4. It's 4G that's going live in this tipster's home city on May 30.

[Thanks, Markus]

Continue reading Radio Shack stores getting WiMAX upgrades ahead of Evo launch?

Radio Shack stores getting WiMAX upgrades ahead of Evo launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 May 2010 08:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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