Pocketnow is reporting that the long awaited Verizon HTC Trophy has showed up on Best Buy's website, though not available/in stock. Usually this would be an indication of a near-launch. When we looked though, we were unable to find the device on the site, meaning the URL may still be hidden (or we're consistently spelling 'Trophy' wrong).
The price, out of contract, is listed as $600, but that's probably just a placeholder figure and nothing official. In addition, the model number MWP6985 is also confirmed for Verizon's first Windows Phone, which is as mythical as the unicorn at this point.
So, does this mean Verizon folk will be able to pick up their phone shortly? With this device's track record, we're going with 'no'. Still, hope spring eternal that Verizon will someday launch this device and complete the Windows Phone presence in the U.S. Seriously Verizon, this looks just sad now.
Source: Best Buy; via Pocketnow
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this brings hope to my 5/3 announcement of a 5/5 availability theory, but any news is good news right? :)
I concur, Adiliyo, especially since this is coming from someone other than Verizon. This is the best hope we have yet.
Im very disapointed!Seems like you have just forgotten to put me on your website.15000+ apps in the marketplace now, get me back on your page.Im sad!
Come on May 5th announcement!
Although this is good news and I'm glad to finally see it listed somewhere, it's still sad that one of the largest US carriers still hasn't released it.
For those waiting for a Verizon WP7 phone honestly I'd wait for what ever Samsung Focus equivalent Verizon releases, my opinion is the Focus is the best Windows Phone available, it's sleek, thin and light plus no HTC or LG WP7 phone has a display nearly as bright, brillant and vibrant as Samsung's Super AMOLED "4 inch" display plus although it really isn't advertised the glass on the Focus is the "Gorilla Glass" which is also seen on the Dell Venue Pro(nice phone but has had tons of issues, owners are reporting lots of bugs which NoDo did nothing to help meaning the problems are manufacturer related).
Several problems with that, though:1) There hasn't been nary a solid hint that a Samsung WP7 device is coming to Verizon (if so, I'd prefer the Omnia 7, but I digress). In fact, with Sprint and T-Mobile not having them either, AT&T might have some kind of timed exclusivity for Samsung WP7 phones.2) The Trophy reportedly has Gorilla Glass and an SLCD screen, which reportedly handles resolution (particularly small text) better than SAMOLED. Each has it's strengths, but I agree that the SAMOLED is gorgeous, especially with the blacks.
Actually, if you look at the Microsoft Special offer, the specs say "3.8 Inch WVGA with capacitive touch screen" I am sure that those specifications could be increased (as is rumored with Trophys being manufactured with SLCD now). I can only hope this is true.It does hint that Device capabilities may change from those posted. Again, I can only hope...
Problem with that is there is a Sprint WP7 (the Device is called the Arrive I believe), T-Mobile has one as well. (HTC HD7)Verizon is the one lagging behind.
Glad you like your Focus, but until you have used all WP7 devices in the real world, please don't write them all off as being deficient. I have only played with the Focus in-store for 15 minutes but found the colors to be oversaturated and the feel of the phone too plastic feeling for me. I chose the Surround, the only other choice from AT&T on launch day. Did I need the speaker, probably not, but glad I have it now. End of the day, if AT&T had only offered a Focus and nothing else, I would have probably settled for it. That's a choice that Verizon customers will have to make on their own. The Trophy is a pretty good phone.
It's been rumored that the Trophy will have an upgraded screen. If that turns out to be false, I may well wait on the next phone available. However, with Verizon's apparent lack of support for WP7, who knows when will be the next phone to come around. Food for thought!
I've already resigned myslef to get the first handset that comes out, then in a year or two, I will get the 4g best unit at that time. It's a compromise I know...
I am still hoping the Omnia 7 comes soon. Would love to get that. I heard of an Omnia device that's supposed to be coming to Verizon.
I've only heard about the trophy and the pro possibly coming to verizon
@s80t699 I have come to this agreement with myself as well. I plan on getting the trophy the day it comes out (unless something else surfaces as well) and then in a year or so, get a VERY HOPEFUL Verizon Nokia device. Gosh Verizon is such a pain n the A**.... But in Tampa you can't beat their network, or i would have left for At&T and the Focus.
Same here for me. The Trophy's not the best piece of hardware, but it looks pretty nice and I think it will be more than adequate for me. It's all about the software, anyway.And I'm not gonna wait another 6 months or who knows how long for Verizon to get a device from the next generation.