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Posted by: gwpreppy

Yeah, I really wish they would let us in on this release date. I am waiting for this phone to come out just so I can switch from Verizon to Cingular. Next billing cycle is coming up soon too.

HURRY UP.

Posted by: mobilezen

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

Why is that? Its is supposidly the same camera on both phones!

-TheChad

there is another thread in the Cingular Phones sub forum that shows the quality between the W600 and the 6230... If you look at the W600 pics...they look nothing like the S710 pics. Only similiarity I see is that they both still have blue hues to the pictures taken.

Posted by: flokati

The cameras on the w600i and the s710 are not the same.

I believe the camera on the s710 is a 2 megapixel, whereas the w600i is a 1.3 mp.

Posted by: quillhill

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomtask77

Wow... Why do I have a feeling that the unbranded W600 price is going to be cheaper than the branded no contract price.

In case anyone is interested, amazon.com has this in its Unlocked phones section for $399.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...7379366-1264059

Posted by: MistaRaddical

The S710a had a 1.3 Megapixel camera, but it was CCD quality.
I believe the W600 is just CMOS.

Posted by: randomtask77

Quote:

Originally Posted by quillhill

In case anyone is interested, amazon.com has this in its Unlocked phones section for $399.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...7379366-1264059

So they're pretty much expecting this phone at the beginning of Dec as it'll ship in a couple of weeks.

Posted by: shnoogan

Quote:

Originally Posted by quillhill

In case anyone is interested, amazon.com has this in its Unlocked phones section for $399.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...7379366-1264059

.... so its already out or do they ship it once its released.... i know the w550 is already out but i didnt know that the w600 is.... i wonder if its worth going to italy (b/c i go there every year) or asking one of my relatives to buy the w600... they are already selling it, which is probably why it is being sold on amazon...? any way, i am desperate for this phone and its probably not worth it because i would lose $$ (w/ the euro and all)... but seriously, cingular needs to hurry their a$$es up with this phone, im starting to get impatient!

Posted by: quillhill

I'm not sure if it's worth it, but for those who want to be able to at least order it, it's nice amazon is providing the option. Just thought I'd share that as an interesting bit I noticed today on amazon.

Posted by: shoman94

Yea...I wonder what the hold up is.....at least they could release unbranded models.....

Posted by: jds17j

looks like they are giving away a few free unlocked phones on their website. But one interesting thing in the rules is:

6. Prizes: ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE (145) DAILY PRIZES (ONE (1) FOR EACH DAILY DRAWING): Unlocked Sony Ericsson W600 Walkman™ Phone (Quad band GSM). Prize also includes battery, standard charger, user manual, USB cable, and applications CD. Service plan and SIM card are not included and are the responsibility of the winner. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $300 USD.

They say the approx. retail value is $300 US. Wouldn't that be nice...

http://www.sonyericsson.com/us/w600/rules.html

Posted by: shnoogan

thats cool... do they just tell you when you win and thats it, or do they announce the winner... i signed up for it just now LOL, its cool i gues... the chances of me winning are extremely slim but w/e....

Posted by: persianpunisher

Quote:

Originally Posted by flokati

The cameras on the w600i and the s710 are not the same.

I believe the camera on the s710 is a 2 megapixel, whereas the w600i is a 1.3 mp.

Wrong. Both are 1.3, however the S710a's camera is better due to having CCD rather than CMOS. MUCH better quality

Posted by: GSM Puritan

Quote:

Originally Posted by persianpunisher

Wrong. Both are 1.3, however the S710a's camera is better due to having CCD rather than CMOS. MUCH better quality

How much better?

Posted by: TheChad

Amazon.com Has the Official Cingular w600 Listed on their page!

Amazon.com Official Cingular w600

Price: $249.99
Rebate: -$150 Amazon.com Rebate
Your Price After Rebates: $99.99

It says "Ships within 1 to 2 weeks"

That tells you the phone should be out by the first week in December at the LATEST.

Just a hint: Cingular is going to be offering a $100 Cingular rebate on this phone, if you wait till cingular offically releases this phone, you should be able to buy this phone from Amazon.com for FREE! ($249.99 - $150 (Amazon.com Rebate) - $100 (Cingular rebate) = FREE)

-TheChad

Posted by: randomtask77

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

Amazon.com Has the Official Cingular w600 Listed on their page!

Amazon.com Official Cingular w600

Price: $249.99
Rebate: -$150 Amazon.com Rebate
Your Price After Rebates: $99.99

It says "Ships within 1 to 2 weeks"

That tells you the phone should be out by the first week in December at the LATEST.

Just a hint: Cingular is going to be offering a $100 Cingular rebate on this phone, if you wait till cingular offically releases this phone, you should be able to buy this phone from Amazon.com for FREE! ($249.99 - $150 (Amazon.com Rebate) - $100 (Cingular rebate) = FREE)

-TheChad

Why can't extensions get the same deal?

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomtask77

Why can't extensions get the same deal?

I Am not a cingular customer yet, So I will be able to take advantage of this deal.

But I agree with you, Cellular companies give great deals to new customers, and screw their current customers by making them pay super inflated prices. Its not right, If they were smart they would offer the same deals to current customer with expired contracts, and discounts to customers with non-expired contracts needing/wanting a new phone.

Thease actual cost on thease cell phones is super cheap to these companies.

Especially at the rate cingular changes phones, It seams cingular doesn't carry a phone for more than about 6 months before discontinuing it. Right now i'm with nextel, they keep the same phone for ATLEAST a year, and you can usually get the same phone for about 2 years, even though newer phones will come out.

-TheChad

Posted by: Marcster

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

Especially at the rate cingular changes phones, It seams cingular doesn't carry a phone for more than about 6 months before discontinuing it.

Actually, it depends on the phone. I got my x427 two years ago... They added a few software pieces to it and renamed it the x427m, and it's still available now.

The Noki 6010 is really old too.

Posted by: comptr

Looks like the smt 5600 is going to be taken back to the store once the w600 comes out. hopefully it comes out before the dec 11 or I will have to select from the current phones availble at the store.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

Posted by: phq3

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

I found the cingular $100 rebate on letstalk:
http://www.letstalk.com/promo/cingu... 05_122405.pdf

Letstalk's price is $150 after rebate for both new customers and contract extension:
http://www.letstalk.com/product/pro...636&search=w600

Posted by: persianpunisher

the amazon deals are great, but ONLY if you are a first time cingular customer. You can't be switching over from Blue to Orange or extend your plan. its ONLY i repeat ONLY for first time customers.

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by phq3

The Question is, Can you use that Cingular $100 rebate if you purchase the phone from somewhere else?

If so, then I'll purchase the phone from Amazon.com and get it FREE!

-TheChad

Posted by: phq3

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

The Question is, Can you use that Cingular $100 rebate if you purchase the phone from somewhere else?

If so, then I'll purchase the phone from Amazon.com and get it FREE!

-TheChad

I don't see why not. The rebate form is as generic as it can be and it's going to Cingular. But who knows..

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by phq3

I don't see why not. The rebate form is as generic as it can be and it's going to Cingular. But who knows..

Yeah, That's what I would think too..

It's this part that worries me....

"Terms and Conditions: A) Cingular VISA Reward Card Offer valid only with the purchase of a qualified Cingular device with activation on a qualified service plan from a participating National Distribution
Location"

-TheChad

Posted by: Bowser

Quote:

Originally Posted by persianpunisher

the amazon deals are great, but ONLY if you are a first time cingular customer. You can't be switching over from Blue to Orange or extend your plan. its ONLY i repeat ONLY for first time customers.

What about a customer whose contract runs out? Do we revert to new customer status?

Posted by: Marcster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

What about a customer whose contract runs out? Do we revert to new customer status?

Sorry, Bowser, but you just become a customer who is not under contract. You'd have to cancel your Cingular service and be away for like 60 days (or is it 90 days???) before you can come back as a new customer. And you'd have to join under whatever plan is offered then, you'd lose anything you are (or may be) grandfathered in...

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcster

That is true for Rebates like the Amazon.com $150 rebate.

The offer's that Cingular has like the $100 rebate should be available for customers who are out of contract right?

The 3 different cingular stores/stands that I have talked to while trying to decide to switch from Nextel to Cingular or not, have all told me that you qualify to get a new phone at the discounted price every 6 months.

They can't possibly be expected to pay the Retail price?!?

-TheChad

Posted by: Marcster

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

TheChad... yes, you got most of it right... The $150 rebate from Amazon is only available for truly "new" customers. Any rebate that Cingular puts on the phone is available for both new subscribers and renewing Cingular customers alike.

However, I don't know why you are being told ever six months.
In a one year contract, you can renew in month #11 (and get a discounted phone). In a two year contract, you can renew in month #21 (and get a discounted phone).

Also, in month #13 of a two year contract, you can buy a phone at the one-year purchase price through some sort of exception... I don't know too much about that one...

Posted by: quillhill

I thought it was 11 months in on a one-year contract and 22 months on a two-year. I've never heard anyone being eligible for upgrade pricing every six months on any carrier, even Cingular. TheChad, I think someone is misinforming you.

Let's take me for example: I signed up Dec. 15, 2004. I was eligible for a rebate just this past Monday, Nov. 14, on my one-year contract. Too bad I'm sitting here waiting for a phone to come out that I want. Sigh.

Oh, while we're talking about the w600, if you get into the Phone Only section for Cingular, the w600 is on letstalk.com now. $389 without contract and UPS 2nd Day air free or $149 with contract extension - I'm assuming that's for a two-year.

Posted by: bodeh6

Yes you can use Cingular's rebate if you buy from Amazon.com. That is how I got my Moto V551 for -$75 or -$100 when I signed up back in Feb 2005. Only thing is you can't keep your number with the Amazon.com rebate.

I would really like to get the W600 for $200, max $250 with 2 year extension. Hopefully Cingular will get it in the next few weeks and have a special on it for Christmas.

Posted by: index

what are people's experience with the screen's durability on the W600 (or S710 for that matter)?
i currnently have the Siemens S66 and it's screen is such a scratch magnet...unbelievable. i'd love to get this phone, but since i primarily carry my phone in my front jeans pocket, i'd hate to have it all scratched up by the end of the first week

Posted by: shnoogan

!!!!!!!!!!ahhhhh... ok so i went on to www.sonyericsson.com and the coming soon tag under the w600 was gone!!!!! and i searched w600i on cingulars searchbar and something came up like it was a while ago....does this mean that its coming out sooner than we think???!!!! heres the link to the cingular site thing i was talking about... http://www-xl.cingularextras.com/fu...y_ericsson&dc=0

Posted by: Lance Uppercut

index, you could always get some kind of screen protector. I've heard good things about Martin Fields' protectors. They make some specially for the w600. I'm definitely getting one if I ever get the w600. For around 9 bucks I think it'd be a good investment.

Posted by: Paco

I've used my S710a with no screen protector or case of any kind for about 9 months, and the screen looks great! I too keep the phone in my front pocket. No reason to think the W600's screen will be any different.

Quote:

Originally Posted by index

what are people's experience with the screen's durability on the W600 (or S710 for that matter)?
i currnently have the Siemens S66 and it's screen is such a scratch magnet...unbelievable. i'd love to get this phone, but since i primarily carry my phone in my front jeans pocket, i'd hate to have it all scratched up by the end of the first week

Posted by: GSM Puritan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

I've used my S710a with no screen protector or case of any kind for about 9 months, and the screen looks great! I too keep the phone in my front pocket. No reason to think the W600's screen will be any different.

Rumor has it, that the SE swivel phones like the S710a have some sort of magic coating that prevents scratches. Of course a naked 240x320 262k screen needs protections. I hear you can key it and it won't scratch!

Posted by: Kolt Seavers

I tried ordering it from Amazon, but it is not letting me get past the select a plan option...any advice?

Posted by: davidt83

It is available on letstalk.com.

Posted by: Kolt Seavers

Thanks. I see that wirefly has it also...

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodeh6

Yes you can use Cingular's rebate if you buy from Amazon.com. That is how I got my Moto V551 for -$75 or -$100 when I signed up back in Feb 2005. Only thing is you can't keep your number with the Amazon.com rebate.

Are you 100% sure you can't keep your number with Amazon.com?

I don't know about Cingular, but I bought my I90 for Nextel from Amazon.com, and the phone comes unactivated, when you call Nextel to activate, they have no information what so ever about the phone/plan or any information from Amazon.com. So basically with Nextel when you call to activate the phone, you tell them the plan/features you want, where you are located, what area code you want, type of phone, and Serial number.

In other words with Nextel, if you wanted to port a phone number, you'd just tell them when you called to activate the phone..

I Assumed it was the same with cingular...

-TheChad

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

Are you 100% sure you can't keep your number with Amazon.com?

-TheChad

Cingular
Cingular and Amazon.com have not yet established a method for customers to transfer their current number to a new Cingular account. Unfortunately, in order to port your previous number, Cingular will cancel the account that Amazon.com activated and will activate a new account with the ported number. This process makes you ineligible for the Amazon.com rebates. We hope to offer a porting option in the coming months, so please check back.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...034457#Cingular

Amazon.com currently cannot provide the rebate with Cingular number transfers. They are the only carrier they have issues with.

Posted by: gwpreppy

So does this mean it should be coming out soon? 'Cause Amazon is already selling the unlocked version now too.

Gawdangit, I want this phone

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwpreppy

So does this mean it should be coming out soon? 'Cause Amazon is already selling the unlocked version now too.

Gawdangit, I want this phone

But they won't ship it out for 1-2 weeks until they get the phone.

Posted by: neptunet

I'm not 100% sure, but it is very likely that you can still get the $100 Cingular rebate when buying on Amazon.com. The reason is, Amazon is a Cingular Agent obviously to be able to sell Cingular service. I would go ahead and do it.

Posted by: rabisdogis

Cingular is saying that there will be a company wide release on November 22nd!

Posted by: Marcster

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabisdogis

Cingular is saying that there will be a company wide release on November 22nd!

Let's all

! Where'd you hear that?

Posted by: persianpunisher

Nov 22nd seems like the best date before December. Although, from the Cingular folks I have spoken with, said that it would be out in December

Posted by: shnoogan

i think thats the best date.... either monday or tuesday(b4 thanksgiving), i say this b/c sony ericsson has completely removed the "coming soon" tag as well as remaking the flash video thing that is desplayed on the main page of the phone.

Posted by: lilfazzl

22nd is my BDAY! maybe w600 will be my present

Posted by: rabisdogis

It was in CSP today!

Posted by: jcjdoss

My friend ordered it from Ebay (the w550) an it is a sweet phone. VERY VERY LOUD

Posted by: gwpreppy

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabisdogis

It was in CSP today!

Excuse my ignorance, but what does CSP mean? Thank you.

Posted by: comptr

They are discounting the sony s710a tomorrow to $150 after mail in rebates so that means that the w600 is going to come out soon.

Posted by: .7

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwpreppy

Excuse my ignorance, but what does CSP mean? Thank you.

I think its "Communication Sales Portal" im just not sure about the "C" maybe its "Cingular". Its where all the internal docs and info is accessable.

Posted by: gwpreppy

Sweet thanks.

....but why did you edit my original post?

Posted by: osnizzap

So since the W600i was listed under Postpaid and GoPhones in the coupon link does that mean the phone will be available to people who want to go the GoPhone way?

Posted by: persianpunisher

Quote:

Originally Posted by comptr

They are discounting the sony s710a tomorrow to $150 after mail in rebates so that means that the w600 is going to come out soon.

the s710a has been discontinued for a few weeks now.

Posted by: indiana-moto

Quote:

Originally Posted by osnizzap

So since the W600i was listed under Postpaid and GoPhones in the coupon link does that mean the phone will be available to people who want to go the GoPhone way?

Any Cingular phone can be activated under GoPhone....

Posted by: gwpreppy

Quote:

Originally Posted by persianpunisher

the s710a has been discontinued for a few weeks now.

But my local stores here in Philly and DC/MD area have still been selling them.

I actually like the s710a. I just wish I could have more memory...

Posted by: shnoogan

so... what do you people think... release tomorrow...?! or tuesday?!!? or early december?!

i think on tuesday but i was hoping tomorrow... im very excited to get this hott phone

Posted by: brody4

hopefully on monday.....if they make any kind of patch for cingulars ptt ..... man o man

Posted by: Oriolefan

Am I late to know this? Sony Ericcson site has this on sale now for overnight shipping.
Question: can i call after i get the phone to switch this phone to my nextel #?

Posted by: randomtask77

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oriolefan

Am I late to know this? Sony Ericcson site has this on sale now for overnight shipping.
Question: can i call after i get the phone to switch this phone to my nextel #?

LOL, You're probably the first to know this. I'm just curious if existing out of contract customers could order it through SE.

Posted by: brody4

Quote:

Question: can i call after i get the phone to switch this phone to my nextel #?

i dont think so considering they would send you a sim with it....... but it looks like it will be out on monday at cingulars site .....hopefully

Posted by: brody4

Quote:

Question: can i call after i get the phone to switch this phone to my nextel #?

Quote:

Wireless freedom has arrived! With wireless local number portability (WLNP), you can get a new cell phone with a new service provider and keep your same phone number! Now, we make the process of transfering your number easy! During your checkout process simply check the checkbox that's labeled "Keep my number" and we will prompt you for information required to complete your number port.
Number Portability Checklist:
I want a new cell phone and provider with my current number
My current number is local to where I’m setting up new service
I'm out of contract with my current carrier OR willing to pay potential early termination fees
I have my existing carrier bill handy

Participating Carriers
Cellular One
Cingular Wireless
Edge Wireless
Einstein PCS
Nextel
NTELOS
Sprint PCS
SunCom (Triton)
SureWest Wireless
T-Mobile
US Cellular
Verizon Wireless
Note:

* Number portability is only allowed when switching carriers.
* Due to the recent Cingular/AT&T merger, it is not possible to transfer your number between these two carriers.

looks like you can

Posted by: shnoogan

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahaha, anyway, yes i hope it comes out on mon. and as for the sony ericsson site thing... its been up for sale for a couple of days through letstalk.com... o well ..MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY!@!!!!!@@@!##%#!!@#$%^!!!!$%^$^%&%&&*^(*()&^%&^##%^&)%#$@&*(((@@((!!!!

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwpreppy

But my local stores here in Philly and DC/MD area have still been selling them.

I actually like the s710a. I just wish I could have more memory...

Umm... You can, the s710a has removable memory, if you want more, you just buy a larger memory card.

-TheChad

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

Umm... You can, the s710a has removable memory, if you want more, you just buy a larger memory card.

-TheChad

Max on the S710a is the Memory Stick Duo 128MB. Add in the 32MB on board and you have 160MB, almost 100MB less then the max in the W600.

Posted by: gwpreppy

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodeh6

Max on the S710a is the Memory Stick Duo 128MB. Add in the 32MB on board and you have 160MB, almost 100MB less then the max in the W600.

Exactly. I know everyone is like 'oh, but you can have more than one Duo card', but thats kind of pointless and defeats the purpose.

I wish I could afford the w800....that's hot.

Posted by: phq3

Letstalk page shows "In Stock"
http://www.letstalk.com/product/pro...636&search=w600

Posted by: audiovoxx

Got communication..... the W600 will be released on the 22nd of this month!!!
exactly the same prices as the SE S710a!!!

Posted by: gwpreppy

Very nice to hear. Thank you for the info!

Posted by: osnizzap

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiana-moto

Any Cingular phone can be activated under GoPhone....

Good news, good news.

But would I be able to use this phone on T- Mobile by any chance?

Posted by: tuolumne

This phone feels cheap in your hand like it's predecessor.

Posted by: GSM Puritan

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuolumne

This phone feels cheap in your hand like it's predecessor.

What predecessor? The S710a? Cause that sure as heck didn't feel cheap.

Posted by: lucke

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiovoxx

Got communication..... the W600 will be released on the 22nd of this month!!!
exactly the same prices as the SE S710a!!!

how sure are you about this?

if this is THE word from cingular, then i'll be migrating on Tue then.

Posted by: Oriolefan

Thanks for your responses. I just ordered it overnight through Letstalk. Cant wait..had enough of Nextel finally

Posted by: Oriolefan

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnoogan

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahaha, anyway, yes i hope it comes out on mon. and as for the sony ericsson site thing... its been up for sale for a couple of days through letstalk.com... o well ..MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY!@!!!!!@@@!##%#!!@#$%^!!!!$%^$^%&%&&*^(*()&^%&^##%^&)%#$@&*(((@@((!!!!

So why dont people order from there? Why wait for Cingular to get it?

Posted by: robeen

i'm not buying from lets talk because as a happy cingular customer our of contract, i just want to upgrade ,my phone, not start a new plan and switch or anything...but I did not see a "loyalty" rebate or anything on let's talk...

btw i have not been able to go to the upgrade phone page on cingular for a couple of days - anyone else seen that?

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodeh6

Max on the S710a is the Memory Stick Duo 128MB. Add in the 32MB on board and you have 160MB, almost 100MB less then the max in the W600.

'Tis true. But that could be fixed in a future firmware update... It may not be, but its possible.

That does suck though, because it takes better pictures.. The w600 has all the memory, but it's not as usefull on that phone, as it would have been on the s710.

I wish they would have kept the CCD camera on the w600.

-TheChad

Posted by: daftgem

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

'Tis true. But that could be fixed in a future firmware update... It may not be, but its possible.

No it will not see an upgrade. This is a hardware limitation.

Posted by: phq3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oriolefan

Thanks for your responses. I just ordered it overnight through Letstalk. Cant wait..had enough of Nextel finally

Cool.. let us know when you get it.

Posted by: Oriolefan

Quote:

Originally Posted by robeen

i'm not buying from lets talk because as a happy cingular customer our of contract, i just want to upgrade ,my phone, not start a new plan and switch or anything...but I did not see a "loyalty" rebate or anything on let's talk...

btw i have not been able to go to the upgrade phone page on cingular for a couple of days - anyone else seen that?

They had a $100 mail in rebate

Posted by: neptunet

I don't see anything on CSP. Am I on crack? Where is the info located on there?

Posted by: brody4

i am out of contract with cingular ... and i just got off the phone with sony ericsson (letstalk.com) they told me 249.99 with a 2 year contract ext. + a $100 rebate =$149. the down side is even with the overnight shipping he said it still will take 2 to 4 buss. days to get to me.

Posted by: audiovoxx

i didnt get the info from csp... i got an district wide email giving us the specs and estimated pricing.... they said it was expected launch date nov 22.... im waiting for the phone to arrive quite excited about this one.... the other good news is it is covered by lockline insurance

Posted by: Murdock

Well, I just ordered the w600 from letstalk.com. I'm kind of nervous since I've never had Cingular before, but hopefully they will work good for me. I should have the phone in a couple of days.

Posted by: brody4

murdock what kind of price did you pay?

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murdock

Well, I just ordered the w600 from letstalk.com. I'm kind of nervous since I've never had Cingular before, but hopefully they will work good for me. I should have the phone in a couple of days.

Where are you located? Then people on these boards can tell you if your area is good or bad.

Posted by: Murdock

I'm around the Utica NY area. I asked a while ago on these boards and the general feeling was that this area is pretty decent. My Verizon phone drops calls like mad in my apartment only when it's cloudy. When it's nice out, it works fine. Unfortunately, it's been cloudy lately. I've been wanting to try Cingular out for a while, so that gave me a good reason to.

As for the phone, it was $299 before a $100 rebate on a one year contract. I don't think that's too bad. I was torn between the w600 and the s710a, but opted for the former because it's supposed to be a little bit better with reception.

Posted by: Wide_opeN

Hey murdock this is only your 3rd post yet you've been a member since 04, r u really a phone buff????????

Posted by: OMeGa-Networks

Quote:

Originally Posted by daftgem

Are you kidding me? He is posting a reference to let people know that It is in the wild. What is happening to these forums? Looking through the rules there is nothing explictly prohibiting a reference to an item such as this. Ive been here almost 4 years and this place is going down the

Im with you. Things are only getting worse, and howard still is just as confused as he was when he did his T610 video.

Posted by: Murdock

Well, I usually read the forums but don't really post. I think awhile ago I had another screen name too. I was working at a Verizon Wireless retailer for the past 3 years (we closed over the summer) and used the forums as a good source of info. I don't know if I would call myself a phone buff...I kept myself knowledgable when I was in the industry and now I just like to keep up to date on what's going on in the phone world. Plus, it's been a great source of info for my jump to Cingular.

Posted by: dragonx6x

So how long do you think it will take to get that rebate?

Can't wait for this phone.

Posted by: Murdock

Dunno...it says 10-12 weeks, which is normal for a rebate. My rebate with Verizon came within a month, so who knows.

Posted by: persianpunisher

I got my rebate for for my iPaq and the W600i was listed with a 100 dollar MIR

Posted by: Cingularblog

I got the opportunity to check out the W600i at a SonyEricsson party in Orlando and there are many good things I can say about this phone, but, I am just going to tell about the experience that I had w/ MobiTV on the W600i. Ok, so most people have probably seen or used good ol' MobiTV before and you've probably found that it wasn't quite up to snuff for what you expect for your TV experience. Well kiss what you knew about MobiTV goodbye, this phone is offering a new version of MobiTV that blows the old one of the map. The frame rate is finally near TV quality & my guess is that it's probably pushing NEAR 30fps. Anyway, just wanted to give you a little first hand, I think you guys are really gonna like this phone once you get it.

btw..The W600i comes preloded with a MobiTV2 demo

Posted by: I have a phone

nice manicure

Posted by: TheChad

Hey All!

Amazon.com is now (11/21/2005) Offering the Cingular w600 for FREE!

They have a $150 Amazon.com Rebate, and a $100 Cingular Rebate!

The only problem, atleast for me, I can't seam to actually place an order, It lets you select the phone, but there is no way to select the calling plan, and thus can not complete the order. However I have written to Amazon.com, and should get a responce soon!

Hopefully with any luck, I will order my w600 within the week!

-TheChad

Posted by: Murdock

I've heard some bad things about Amazon and rebates...plus, that's with a 2-year contract I would assume. I don't like 2 year contracts.

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murdock

I've heard some bad things about Amazon and rebates...plus, that's with a 2-year contract I would assume. I don't like 2 year contracts.

Amazon.com rebates are great. I have done about 5-6 between me and my family members. All no problems.

Posted by: gwpreppy

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

Hey All!

Amazon.com is now (11/21/2005) Offering the Cingular w600 for FREE!

Wow, free? Geez. Amazon is nuts.

I cannot wait to find out if they'll be in stores today or not!

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodeh6

Amazon.com rebates are great. I have done about 5-6 between me and my family members. All no problems.

I'll 2nd that!

I have only bought 1 cell phone from Amazon.com before, a Nextel i90, It had a $150 rebate, It took a bit of time, but I did get the rebate, as a matter of fact, about 1 month after I finally did get my rebate, They sent me a 2nd $150 rebate!

So they actually gave me $300!

Also Amazon.com doesn't make you wait 3-6 months just to submit your rebate like almost all the other online retailers rebates.

I have no problem with Amazon.com.

-TheChad

Posted by: ASimpleFarmer

i sold a w600i today. i showed the customer what the stereo widening did. haha

the whole store was looking at me. that speaker is LOUD

Posted by: daftgem

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASimpleFarmer

i sold a w600i today. i showed the customer what the stereo widening did. haha

the whole store was looking at me. that speaker is LOUD

'

Does this mean your store has taken delievery of the W600?

Posted by: ASimpleFarmer

we had it already on monday. so we prob got it on sat or friday.

it comes with the blue face plates, stereo headset, data cable, Disk2phone software and charger

Posted by: one elite ace

how can you do upgrades on letstalk.com or amazon? it doesnt appear to have that option

Posted by: osnizzap

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASimpleFarmer

we had it already on monday. so we prob got it on sat or friday.

it comes with the blue face plates, stereo headset, data cable, Disk2phone software and charger

So did Cingular cripple any of the features?
And are there any noticable bugs (if you've already played with one of the phones)?
If this comes out on GoPhone I might get it...

Posted by: Oriolefan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oriolefan

They had a $100 mail in rebate

Actually also a $50 discount off the top so the phone actually only cost me $150 after the $100 rebate.

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASimpleFarmer

i sold a w600i today. i showed the customer what the stereo widening did. haha

the whole store was looking at me. that speaker is LOUD

How much did you sell it for?

Posted by: Marcster

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodeh6

How much did you sell it for?

Posted by: brody4

if you cal letstalk its $150 with rebates 2 years

Posted by: brody4

and they do upgrades, you have to call them

Posted by: ASimpleFarmer

it was 324.xx (or so) after tax on a two year. 8.25% tax here

then the person has to send in a $100 MIR.

Posted by: osnizzap

So everything works properly on the phone?

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASimpleFarmer

it was 324.xx (or so) after tax on a two year. 8.25% tax here

then the person has to send in a $100 MIR.

So it was $299.99 then $100 MIR so $199.99. Not bad.

Posted by: Marcster

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodeh6

So it was $299.99 then $100 MIR so $199.99. Not bad.

Not bad, but not as good as Amazon.com's dea for new subscribers: $249.99 less two rebates makes it free...

Posted by: ASimpleFarmer

Wirelessly posted (Nokia 6682: Nokia6682/2.0 (3.01.1) SymbianOS/8.0 Series60/2.6 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 UP.Link/6.3.0.0.0)

Quote:

Originally Posted by osnizzap

So everything works properly on the phone?

I didn't see anything wrong with the firmware

Posted by: bodeh6

http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/n/6327.html

Infosyncworld just did a review on the phone and it got a good 86%.

Posted by: buck3y3nut

The W600 is now available at Amazon
The phone is free after Rebates... But says that will ship in 1-2 weeks...
Does that mean the phone is released or very very close to being released???

Posted by: phq3

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodeh6

http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/n/6327.html

Infosyncworld just did a review on the phone and it got a good 86%.

This is hilarious:

Quote:

In addition to its Megapixel camera and spinner form factor, the W600i also offers up phone and music functionality

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by phq3

This is hilarious:

Quote:

In addition to its Megapixel camera and spinner form factor, the W600i also offers up phone and music functionality

Cell phones offer PHONE fuctions? I did not know that. I just thought they offered crappy megapixel cameras, music, and Nintendo style games.

Posted by: lindseybp

I am waiting patiently for an unbranded w600 but it's taking so long the easter bunny will probably deliver it!

Posted by: Paco

shopwireless.sonyericsson.com finally lists an unbranded W600 for sale. They didn't get the picture right, but there is a SKU. According to their CS people, if there is a SKU, then it will almost certainly be shipping within 1-2 weeks. I would assume that would apply to both them and to other sellers like Amazon. I too am willing to pay extra for an unbranded version.

Posted by: lucke

seeming as though one was sold from a Cingular store, you would think that the site (cingular.com) would be updated to reflect that the phone is avail.

yet its not there for me...

would their CS know about it if i called? or would i be dealing with morons who have no clue except to check their own website, and thus be wasting my time.

Posted by: ceebz

W600i is now available on my Premier site. $139.99 with 2-year contract.

Posted by: brody4

what is your premier site?

Posted by: lucke

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceebz

W600i is now available on my Premier site. $139.99 with 2-year contract.

is there a link? and would i be able to migrate from blue to orange?

Posted by: ceebz

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucke

is there a link? and would i be able to migrate from blue to orange?

https://business.cingular.com

Posted by: cars4978

The w600i is on my premier as well. What a surprise, it showed up on the premier site before it shows up on the regular!

But yes, $139 with a 2 year extension.

Posted by: gwpreppy

No dice in the DC area..."we'll probably be getting them next month"

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

I too am willing to pay extra for an unbranded version.

Why Is That?

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by cars4978

The w600i is on my premier as well. What a surprise, it showed up on the premier site before it shows up on the regular!

But yes, $139 with a 2 year extension.

Is the $139 after rebate?

That must be the price it is going to sell for on the websight, as Cingular has told me that there is no discounts on the phone's only on the calling plan. My Wife's company gets 22% off her bill, according to Cingular, that's the highest they offer.

-TheChad

Posted by: shnoogan

so is this phone in most stores??! i dont understand how its not on the site!!!??

Posted by: brody4

Quote:

But yes, $139 with a 2 year extension.

where do you see $139 i got $199 - $25 = $174

Posted by: lucke

i just got back from a corporate store, and they know nothing about it

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by brody4

where do you see $139 i got $199 - $25 = $174

On my premier site it is $199.

Posted by: brody4

Quote:

On my premier site it is $199.

same here... but i cant get my $25 off because its a upgrade

Posted by: daftgem

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd2k1

The first item in the menu is IM. The menu is like this..

IM Message Calls
CingularMall MEdiaNet Walkman
MyStuff Phonebook Entertainment
Camera Organizer Settings

Here are the pics

From the thread in the Sony Ericsson Forum.

Posted by: Marcster

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucke

i just got back from a corporate store, and they know nothing about it

I called a corporate store and they said they might get it, but they weren't sure, but if they were to get it, they didn't know when...

Posted by: Paco

Unbranded phones have some possible advantages over the Cingular branded version:

1. Assuming it is locked like the S710a was, it was a pain in the butt getting Cingular to unlock it. They'll do it, but it's such a pain with them. I'd rather just have the phone unlocked to begin with.

2a. According to another thread, the OTA firmware update menu item is not there on the Cingular version. I do not know if that feature was just something in the Demo on the SE site, but if it is a real feature, I want it.

2b. Firmware updates are much more likely to be available sooner for the unbranded version.

3. Cingular is typically not the worst at feature retrictions, but I'd rather just not have any with my next phone. Example: I hated not having the Enter URL menu option on my S710a.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

Why Is That?

Posted by: quillhill

Is it just me, or is the keypad layout different than previous photos we've seen of pre-production units? Heck, I played with a w550 at a kiosk in the mall a few weeks ago and those keys were different.
Imma hafta look around, but I'd swear, that looks different in that pic up thar.

And I had totally decided I was not buying this phone. Totally. Dangit.

Posted by: daftgem

I CANT stand the fact that Cingular reorganizes the menu and puts MediaNet where Messaging should be. It totally puts me off. Damn you Cingular.

Posted by: Paco

Seems to match everything I have seen so far.

I'm a fan of the swivel, but my one complaint is that the keypad is too far from the buttons right below the screen. Makes one-handed texting really difficult.

Quote:

Originally Posted by quillhill

Is it just me, or is the keypad layout different than previous photos we've seen of pre-production units? Heck, I played with a w550 at a kiosk in the mall a few weeks ago and those keys were different.
Imma hafta look around, but I'd swear, that looks different in that pic up thar.

And I had totally decided I was not buying this phone. Totally. Dangit.

Posted by: quillhill

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

Seems to match everything I have seen so far.

I'm a fan of the swivel, but my one complaint is that the keypad is too far from the buttons right below the screen. Makes one-handed texting really difficult.

Hmm. I'm something of a texter. Pushing 800 messages a month now.

But, I swear that keypad is different than the w550 unbranded version I played with recently. The seperations of the digits in each row was definitely rounded rather than straightish lines on the photos up above. I could be hallucinating, but the keypad bugged me. I don't think this one is as bad. But, I'll have to look at photos elsewhere.

Alrighty...I am due for an upgrade. I'm gonna rethink this phone after all. Now, some new photos from the cam on the phone would be helpful, too.

Posted by: lucke

Quote:

Originally Posted by quillhill

is this the photo that you were thinking of?

Posted by: quillhill

I dunno. Looking at other photos now, I'm thinking I was hallucinating the way the buttons look.

Different reviews say different things about the camera and it's frustrating. The pics that have been taken with the camera aren't the best I've seen taken with a 1.3 MP using a CMOS sensor. I just hate to get another phone with a crappy camera as I don't have a digital cam at the moment.

It's not right to have my digi cam and my PDA die within a couple weeks of each other and shortly before I became eligible for a phone upgrade. Argh.

Posted by: bodeh6

I am getting this phone the first week of December when I am eligible.

The Camera is probably your standard 1.3MP camera phone camera. Not the best (S710a, 6682), not the worst (Moto V710).

Posted by: index

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSM Puritan

Could be. Some AR coatings are scratch resistant.
Can anyone confirm this?

Posted by: TheChad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

Unbranded phones have some possible advantages over the Cingular branded version:

1. Assuming it is locked like the S710a was, it was a pain in the butt getting Cingular to unlock it. They'll do it, but it's such a pain with them. I'd rather just have the phone unlocked to begin with.

2a. According to another thread, the OTA firmware update menu item is not there on the Cingular version. I do not know if that feature was just something in the Demo on the SE site, but if it is a real feature, I want it.

2b. Firmware updates are much more likely to be available sooner for the unbranded version.

3. Cingular is typically not the worst at feature retrictions, but I'd rather just not have any with my next phone. Example: I hated not having the Enter URL menu option on my S710a.

What exactually does "Unlocked" mean?

Posted by: bodeh6

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChad

What exactually does "Unlocked" mean?

Unlocked means that it can take any SIM card. If it was "locked" to Cingular, then when you put in a T-Mobile SIM, it would ask for the subsidy code to unlock it. If it was unlocked, then you can put in any SIM with out worrying about who the carrier is.

Posted by: Above&Beyond

my store got it in today (11/22) and it should launch tomorrow. our rebate forms show that there will be a $100 rebate, at least in san francisco market

Posted by: gwpreppy

Do you know if the releases are happening on a city by city basis or if it's a nation-wide thing?

I'd really like to get this taken care of before I head off for holiday.

Posted by: xbox360gamer

I find it kind of amusing that places like Letstalk.com have already started selling these phones but yet Cingular hasnt.

I ordered two of these phones from Letstalk yesterday and they're due to arrive today (Wednesday). I cant wait.

Posted by: brody4

Quote:

I find it kind of amusing that places like Letstalk.com have already started selling these phones but yet Cingular hasnt.

cingular is selling them on their premier site for right now

Posted by: gwpreppy

Quote:

Originally Posted by brody4

cingular is selling them on their premier site for right now

yeah, but their phone reps have no clue about the phone. I just got off the phone with one of them about an hour ago, she had no idea what i was talking about. nice lady, but the only thing she could say was 'they dont keep us updated about whats on the Premier website'.....and apparently they dont have any w600i or s710a's in their warehouse according to the phone rep. I'm so confused...

Posted by: bodeh6

Cingular's website would probably have the phone most likely Friday or next Tuesday.

Posted by: xbox360gamer

well its only a matter of time before these phones start popping up on ebay with places like Letstalk shipping them already.

however, they're still kind of hard to come by even on ebay.

Posted by: xbox360gamer

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwpreppy

and apparently they dont have any w600i or s710a's in their warehouse according to the phone rep. I'm so confused...

now why in the world would places like Letstalk.com have them already if Cingular doesnt even have them in their Memphis or Texas warehouses yet?

weird.

Posted by: brody4

i dont know if its a different department or what but i have a reg. account and a bussiness account .... i tried to order it on my reg. account and she said that phone is not out yet ..... i said i was just on the premier site and its their and she also said they are not updated with that info. o well

Posted by: gwpreppy

maybe letstalk.com gets them directly from SE?

All I know, is that this phone needs to be sitting in my pocket in the very near future...and it is pissing me off that it's not out yet...

Posted by: brody4

Quote:

now why in the world would places like Letstalk.com have them already if Cingular doesnt even have them in their Memphis or Texas warehouses yet?

you better hope you like the phone because letstalk has a 7 day trail period ..... cingular.com or store has 30 day trail

Posted by: xbox360gamer

Quote:

Originally Posted by brody4

you better hope you like the phone because letstalk has a 7 day trail period ..... cingular.com or store has 30 day trail

thats fine.

it doesnt take me 30 days to figure out if I'm going to like a phone or not. I usually know by the second or third day if the phone will be a keeper or not.

Posted by: xbox360gamer

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwpreppy

maybe letstalk.com gets them directly from SE?

well I would think that Cingular would also be getting them from SE as well. after all, the two phones I ordered from Letstalk are in fact Cingular branded so its more than obvious that SE has starting mass shipping these phones.

why Cingular doesnt have them available is a different story.

Posted by: brody4

Quote:

why Cingular doesnt have them available is a different story.

cingular does have them ... they also have a couple of phones you will probley never seen on there cingular.com site also.

Posted by: xbox360gamer

if they have them then why arent they selling them? I have three local corp stores in my area alone and none of them even have a clue as to when they're due to arrive.

also, my best friend called the NBO dept today and they told him the same thing. no clue as to when they'll be available for shipment.

Posted by: brody4

Quote:

https://business.cingular.com/business/

you need to have a premier account (FAN)

Posted by: robeen

has anyone tried the google local for mobile (google.com/glm) for this phone? Maybe the s710 download works?

on different topics - I see the medianet demo video on the cingular site uses what looks like w600i 8-)
My local store said a few more days. CS on phone said it was available for sale, but not in stock...

Posted by: G35audioman

Just picked mine up from the local cingular store. So far, i'm loving it. Need more time with it before i post a review on it.

This phone replaced my v551.

Posted by: ero2

does the cingular corp stores have this phone? I know best buy doesn't carry them and want to pick one up tomorrow, so...any help would be much appreciated

Posted by: lucke

Quote:

Originally Posted by ero2

does the cingular corp stores have this phone? I know best buy doesn't carry them and want to pick one up tomorrow, so...any help would be much appreciated

some do and some don't. the corp store i went to today had no clue that it was even being released. yet others, as noted above you, have them in.

how can some stores get them but others not even know the phone is being released?

Posted by: TheChad

Well Letstalk.com is now backordered!

"Availability: Back Ordered"

-TheChad

Posted by: xbox360gamer

it also says ETA for new shipment is Nov 23rd so they should be getting more in today.

Posted by: robeen

ooh ooh just ordered mine from lets talk...my contract upgrade. currently waiting for carrier approval - very exciting!

anyone tried the google local for mobile yet for this phone??

Posted by: gwpreppy

Local non-corporate Cingular store told me they'd be getting two in today by the end of the afternoon, and if not today, Friday.

Posted by: Wide_opeN

Found out what it is.... Think of the biggest baddest Corp Cingular store in your area and this is who will have them. Ex. called around here locally in Atlanta GA, and had called all the small stores and all the Cingular agents no dice.... When I called a MAJOR store sure enough they had them. Sooooo dont waist time calling everyone (maybe), think of the MAJOR COR in your area and I'm sure they will have it!!!

P.S. I don't have this nor am I getting this phone. However, outta of love for my Cingular peeps and phone junkies like myself, was this response posted!!!

Posted by: Oriolefan

I just got mine from Letstalk! I will post my review soon

Posted by: audiovoxx

i wonder why we havent gotten it yet!!! i wonder if they meant they would start shipping it on the 22nd..... but then thanksgiving might delay it a few days... so im guessing by friday?? hope so!!! cant wait to get my hands on one of them... though on dec 30th sony is sending me my prize from that contest

Posted by: brody4

it's live ..... dail 611 from your mobile.

Posted by: TheChad

Has anyone actually been able to order one from Amazon.com?

I e-mailed them but have not gotten a responce, which is weird because they usually reply very quickly.

My guess is that they are not letting you order it because they don't have them yet, and probably don't want to start selling them untill they have them in hand, as to not get a ton of orders that they can't fill.

-TheChad

Posted by: persianpunisher

black friday baby

Posted by: rabisdogis

My store (Corp) just got a shipment of them in yesterday! Its an ok looking phone. I was going to pick one up but it just didn't feel right. A little strange.

Posted by: .7

Corporate stores in the Mountian Time Zone market have recieved their inventory, and I also saw it on sale in Best Buy.

The COR store price for no contract is $409.99

Posted by: Alfred_Neuman

got two in stock.

Posted by: quillhill

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripy

Corporate stores in the Mountian Time Zone market have recieved their inventory, and I also saw it on sale in Best Buy.

The COR store price for no contract is $409.99

At Best Buy brick and mortar or online? I'll go check online while I wait. The new phone itch is so bad and the IT guys just sent me a calendar app for my Mac at work, so now I'm not dying to get a smartphone.

Posted by: shnoogan

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiovoxx

though on dec 30th sony is sending me my prize from that contest

oh cool! you won.. do they just send you an email saying you won... or what b/c i thought they would email me everyday saying who won or something like that...

im going to check the nearest corp. cingular store on friday to see if they have it in stock...hope so, i really want this phone!

Posted by: .7

Quote:

Originally Posted by quillhill

brick and mortar

Posted by: ASimpleFarmer

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripy

Corporate stores in the Mountian Time Zone market have recieved their inventory, and I also saw it on sale in Best Buy.

The COR store price for no contract is $409.99

pacific timezone here and its 399.99

thats just wierd

Posted by: quillhill

Well, tripy, I guess I'm just going to have to make a trip to Best Buy. I wonder what the price was with an upgrade?

Posted by: lucke

just picked mine up... will get everything going and give my review after a few days of use.

i will say its smaller than i thought it was going to be, and the speaker phone is pretty loud, until you start driving

Posted by: quillhill

@lucke Did you pay full price?

Posted by: Wide_opeN

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripy

Corporate stores in the Mountian Time Zone market have recieved their inventory, and I also saw it on sale in Best Buy.

The COR store price for no contract is $409.99

What was best buys price?

Posted by: lucke

Quote:

Originally Posted by quillhill

@lucke Did you pay full price?

$299 plus tax... so ~$325

although they said initially that it was going to be full price of $399 plus tax... not sure how that one worked, but i'm happy i didn't end up paying full price.

found the first thing i don't like, but it isn't with the phone.
the PC Suite won't work with my computer just because i'm using Win XP x64 (64bit windows) its not recognizing this as a valid OS

now i'm going to have to transfer my music to my laptop and install it there. such a hassle

Posted by: ero2

picked mine up this morning, and ao far really like it!

Paid 199.99 plus 100 MIR with 2 year at cingular corporate store

Posted by: quillhill

No luck with local Best Buy stores today. So, gonna call the nearest corporate store. If all else fails, I will just order it from telesales. I don't really want a freakin' smart phone. I want something different and the RAZR ain't that no more. And I have to scratch this itch.

Posted by: .7

Quote:

Originally Posted by cingular1977

What was best buys price?

I didnt look, but I saw the Best Buy rep showing it to a customer. I was there picking up some games for my new Premium Xbox 360

**update** I just called the store and they said they dont lhave them in and the rep must have had his own personal one that he was showing the customer...basically their clueless so I cant vouch for what experience you'll get there. Just call the COR stores.

If anyone wants to hook me up with one of these just feel free to PM me and I have 4 free itunes I will hook you up with.

Honestly, Im thinking of trying to hit up the local SE rep for one but I dont know what angle to work him on. I need to think of something.

Posted by: quillhill

I called a corporate store in Southcenter (Tukwila, WA, about 20 minutes south of Seattle) and I was told by a guy named Steven that the w600s were shipped to that store today. I told him I'd check back this coming weekend.
I'm not the impatient type. But, I really want to get this phone. I've got the funds. Now I'm just debating waiting it out until this weekend to get one in person or order it from telesales, which I suppose means I'd get it this weekend anyway. I had planned to just pay for it outright, but the price is hard to resist with an upgrade and the MIR. Oh, who needs to be out of contract?

In any case, for those in the Seattle market, expect to see this in stores this weekend, from what I can tell.

Posted by: orimental

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripy

If anyone wants to hook me up with one of these just feel free to PM me and I have 4 free itunes I will hook you up with.

4 free itunes? As in iTunes downloads? Or iPods? Or ROKR phones?

Posted by: gwpreppy

Got it today after calling, literally 20 DC area corporate and sub stores. Only two places had them, a store in Georgetown had 2 and a corporate store in Tysons had a 'demo' model....which was promptly sold to me

It's a sweet phone, the keypad takes some getting used to, but it's a little better than the s710a.

Posted by: lucke

the corp store that i got mine from got like 30 of them today, but only about 10 of them came with the right wall charger

so most are going to be shipped back. another guy that bought his this morning brought his back because it had the wrong wall charger... they comped it for him and switched mine out with another one that had the right one.

Posted by: ero2

I have a quick question I didn't see covered. What themes work on this phone? I was just gonna try some but didn't want to screw my new baby up, so...

Posted by: xbox360gamer

I also got mine today as well. my initial impressions of this phone? errrhhhh, can you say S710a but in a smaller and an orange colored case? yup, that just about sums it up.

no seriously, the phone is pretty cool, but I dont think its going to be worth its $400 no contract price. at least not in my opinion.

thank the Lord that I litterally paid just about nothing for this phone and I do mean almost nothing because otherwise I might feel just a tad bit let down had I paid full price. oh well, I'll post some pics tomorrow if I get the chance.

by the way, someone in the SE section said the W600i uses the same themes as the K750i does.

*EDIT*

my first impressions of this phone are as follows:

1) I already miss my S710a's larger and what appeared to be more clearer screen vs. my W600's screen.

2) the W600's UI is much (and I do mean much) faster than my S710a. there is litterally a night and day difference between the two phones.

3) I dont like the way the USB cable and the battery charging cable attach to this phone. it doesnt look like its going to be too durable before one of the clipping tabs on the USB cable/charging cable might break off. hopefully I'm going to be wrong on this one.

4) the RF meter on my W600 seems to be holding more bars than what my S710s does. but then again, we all know that signal bars dont always mean everything either so take that with a grain of salt.

5) I litterally hate the new SIM card compartment of the W600. it can be a PITA trying to get the SIM card out of this phone especially if you have big hands or fingers. I'd like to meet the genius who thought of this design. I like the S710a's SIM card compartment much better and easier to access.