New phones and launch dates discussion

[cribpiece]

Got this response to an email to my Sprint Rep -

"Kev,

I checked on the r765 like you asked and according to our product development rep, this unit is slated for a second quarter (April-May) roll-out and is only going to be distributed to specific clients in the federal DHS groups, law enforcement, emergency responders and utilities (along with some domestic and off-shore Harmony systems). Although at some point they may be made available to smaller, non-public sector organizations, you would have to order 20 units or more. Also keep in mind that the price for these units is going to be upwards to $1000.

I strongly believe that the solution you seek is in the newly released I365. We have some very strong incentive programs right now. Take a look at the unit on sprint.com, I think you’ll like it. It’s much sleeker and more stylish than the 765 unit, unless you want your guys looking like police or fire wanna-be’s (lol).

Give me a call when you get a chance.

Jeff "

Does anyone have any better release information than this? He seems to be steering me away.

Interesting.

[Mastif]

I'm getting off the r765 boat.

Too expensive. I can swing $500, but for $1000 I can get a i365 AND an ATT Blackberry Bold paid for a year with service.

The reviews for the i365 have been great for those who need a "Phone". Meaning, if you just need a device that sounds great, you are all set.

My i355 has years left of life anyway. I just need a new battery every 2 years.


Oh well...

[yournamehere]

unless you want your guys looking like police or fire wanna-be’s

exactly what i was thinking.

[townsey24]

exactly what i was thinking.

X2

[Mackdad]

http://sev.prnewswire.com/null/20090...2022009-1.html

[dishsoap1]

Sounds super sweet. Are there any photos anywhere?

[YoDude]

Sounds super sweet. Are there any photos anywhere?

[Spirit]

Got this response to an email to my Sprint Rep -

"Kev,

I checked on the r765 like you asked and according to our product development rep, this unit is slated for a second quarter (April-May) roll-out and is only going to be distributed to specific clients in the federal DHS groups, law enforcement, emergency responders and utilities (along with some domestic and off-shore Harmony systems). Although at some point they may be made available to smaller, non-public sector organizations, you would have to order 20 units or more. Also keep in mind that the price for these units is going to be upwards to $1000.

I strongly believe that the solution you seek is in the newly released I365. We have some very strong incentive programs right now. Take a look at the unit on sprint.com, I think you’ll like it. It’s much sleeker and more stylish than the 765 unit, unless you want your guys looking like police or fire wanna-be’s (lol).

Give me a call when you get a chance.

Jeff "

Does anyone have any better release information than this? He seems to be steering me away.

This is only info that I found about the r765.
The unit has a high power of 1 watt (now I understand, it will be $1000 per phone). He's steering you in other direction is because it is more of an application for emergancies and natural disatures feilds. Because of it's power from this phone.

[supadupaKJ]

Is it me or does that bad boy blue and black..

[YoDude]

http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASAp...es?phoneSKU=I9

i9 Stature Pricing Plan

Regular price $399.99

Instant savings -$150.00

Mail-in Rebate -$50.00

New price $199.99
Requires 2-yr Agreement

[dishsoap1]

It needs a more iden name. It sounds likes its a hybrid when in fact it is not. Perhaps i965. I like the way it rolls off the tongue.

[BigDogg795]

Don't forget though that the form factor is along the same lines as the "V"9...hence the nonmenclature "I"9...

IMHO...

[townsey24]

It needs a more iden name. It sounds likes its a hybrid when in fact it is not. Perhaps i965. I like the way it rolls off the tongue.

Agreed! But if they kept up with the model order- i850,i855,i860,i865,i870,i875,i880,i885 it should be "i890".. i965 sounds Soo Windows..

[MS170]

anyone know anything about the new blackberry that is supposed to come to sprint around january? It is supposed to be 1x evdo rev. a does that mean sprint version of direct connect? Blackberry Niagra/blackberry 9630?

[gestaltent]

Saw this on a site. ONE UGLY handset. I guess they have a beauty in the i9 so they had to come out with a BEAST too. lol. A thousand bucks for this monster? I'd like to order a Blackberry Curve AND an I9 to go, and some extra minutes please. A thousand? Geez... Well, it does pull more toward the walkie talkie side of the family that's for sure. Most def for emergency personnel. Not for the iDen everyman. All function, no form.

http://www.motorola.com/Business/US-...ony/r765_US-EN