Incredible, Ive called 5 local AT&T stores and 3 of them dont even have a clue about the TILT & the other 2 told me oh yeah that phone is new, we'll probably get them @ the end of this month. Incredible. I made them feel stupid & told them about the press release & they say oh...uh.hh...
Why is this incredible? After hundreds of new releases it seems that people would now know that the sales people don't know much before release and many don't have a clue until after its been out a while.
I love these new release threads right before the release. It's always the same thing.
Don't know if all of this has been posted on this thread so just wanted to add this just in case.
Just got to work today and here is the official release and info on the Tilt that was in my e-mail. Just wanted all to see and further confirm the Oct 5th launch date. Hope this puts to rest all the confusion and makes everyone happy.
AT&T Tilt™ Launch
LAUNCH DATE:
October 5, 2007 in all Channels
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DEVICE DETAILS:
The AT&T Tilt™, AT&T’s First Windows Mobile 6.0 Device, features groundbreaking angled screen, global 3G capabilities, built-in GPS, WIFI, and PTT support.
The AT&T Tilt’s touch screen slides to reveal a QWERTY keypad, after which the user can tilt the screen up from the keypad level to a maximum of 40 degrees. The variable screen angle can be positioned perfectly whether users want to read and create emails, browse online or play games. The AT&T Tilt supports Bluetooth® 2.0, which allows up to six Bluetooth devices to be wirelessly connected simultaneously to the device one of which can be a Bluetooth stereo headset for listening to music. With its innovative slide-out QWERTY keypad design, 3-megapixel camera, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating system, 3G data speeds from AT&T’s UMTS/HSDPA-based BroadbandConnect network, and complete global connectivity, the AT&T Tilt leads the smart device market.
Pricing:
2 year plus unlimited data or personal plan and voice*:
• $299.99 after $100 Mail in Rebate
Rebate requires PDA plan plus voice plan of $39.99
AGENT COST: $494.00
(Can not be activated on a MEdia Net plan)
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KEY SELLING POINTS
A slim, pocket-sized smart phone with 3.0 MP camera that provides users with a wireless powerhouse at their disposal. The AT&T Tilt is the most powerful and feature packed wireless device in the AT&T line up.
• Windows Mobile 6 Professional ● 4GB microSD™ memory card support
• WIFI ● 3MP camera with auto focus
• Integrated GPS ● CV
• Large QWERTY key pad ● Media Player and AT&T Music
• Large tilting color screen touchscreen ● PTT
• GSM/GPRS/EDGE (quad-band, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• HSDPA/ UMTS (tri-band, 850/1900/2100 MHz)
• Email
• Bluetooth 2.0
CRITICAL, MUST KNOW/MUST DO
Color: Black & Silver
SKU: 64761 or 64760 (Non-camera)
Box Contents
Device, Battery, Extra Stylus, Getting Started Guide, Quick Start Guide, Companion CD, Travel Charger, USB Sync Cable
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SERVICE FEATURES
FEATURES BENEFITS
Windows Mobile 6 Professional Supports broad range of applications
Large QWERTY key pad Quick and confident text entry
Large tilting color screen touchscreen Rich browsing, messaging, and multimedia experience
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (quad-band, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
HSDPA/ UMTS (tri-band, 850/1900/2100 MHz) 3G broadband speed connectivity across the globe with tri-band UMTS/HSDPA capabilities including Japan and Korea. This can be used for voice in over 190 countries and data in more than 130.
WIFI 802.11 b/g Connect to WIFI hotspots throughout the U.S. – including any of the 10,000 AT&T-owned or branded hotspot locations in the U.S. and tens of thousands more abroad. They also can use the AT&T Tilt to link to corporate wireless local area networks or home WIFI networks
Integrated GPS Latest version of Telenav GPS NavigatorTM which provides GPS-enabled turn-by-turn voice and on-screen driving direction, colorful 3D moving maps and traffic delay alerts with re-routing. New features debuting on the Tilt include address sharing, which allows users to share his or her location with their network, and reading, rating and sharing business listings like restaurants and more.
Email Connect to your personal or corporate email using Microsoft Direct Push, Xpress Mail, Blackberry Connect 4.0, and POP/MAP. NOTE: GOOD is not available at launch.
3MP camera with auto focus High quality pictures and videos. Capture the moment and share it with friends
Bluetooth 2.0 Connect up to six Bluetooth devices simultaneously including a Bluetooth stereo headset to listen to your music
4GB microSD™ memory card support Store songs and other media files
Media Player and AT&T Music Download songs and use AT&T Tilt as a music player. XM Radio Mobile comes pre-loaded on the device
CV Enjoy the latest streaming videos
PTT Connect instantly with business associates or friends
IM Choose between AOL, Yahoo!, Microsoft Live Messenger
Gaming The device is preloaded with free and premium games and applications including Ms. PAC-MAN, Brain Challenge, Bubble breaker, Midnight Pool, Solitaire (MS), Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07, and MobiTV.
Thin design Pocket friendly
Q&A
Q: What other Windows Mobile PDA Phones from competing carriers are offering a tilting screen?
A: Currently, no other carrier is offering a Windows Mobile PDA Phone with a tilting screen that you can adjust to your favorite viewing angle
Q: Will a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional upgrade be supported on the AT&T Tilt?
A: Yes, a free Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional upgrade will be available along with AT&T’s new Video Share service
Q: What email services will be available at the time of launch?
A: The AT&T Tilt will support Microsoft Direct Push, Blackberry Connect 4.0, Xpress Mail, and POP/IMAP
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I've just called 2 stores in Midtown Manhattan and none of them know when the tilt will be arriving.
This worries me a bit - NYC is a rather large 3G market, and I think if they've already received shipments *someone* at the store should know. Before I got off the phone with the last store I said I thought I'd seen a press release that it was due tomorrow and the woman had no idea what I was talking about. Their answer - "some time this month?"
Does anyone know of stores in NYC having the phone yet, or planning on having it tomorrow??
** update:
I just called 2 more stores and took a different approach - told them I knew it was to be available tomorrow due to the press release on their own site. They responded saying yeah, but we don't have any confirmation that we'll be getting any of the devices in by tomorrow.
If anyone has availability info for the NYC market, I'd really appreciate it.
Last edited by thefloyd; 10-04-2007 at 12:27 PM.
Reason: update..
Just wanted to let you guys know that my local att store here in college station, TX got three tilts in stock. They said they would be able to match the premier pricing too. Surprisingly, they had it before it showed up on the premier website. Anyhow, I am gonna pick it up at 4.
That made it sound like it had showed up already...
My agony will outlast others here because my company restricts which phones it'll buy for employees so it'll lag a week or so.
If you use Seven Mail beta you can get GMail pushed to your phone and it uses very little battery power to maintain push. But Seven doesn't support HTML email yet, so it'll come across as non-HTML text until they add that feature (hopefully soon.)
I know from the article posted that the 8925 will be 299.99 with a 2 yr contract and a mail in rebate. Anybody have an idea what the premier website will have it listed for. The only reason I say this because I just received an 8525 yesterday in the mail from the premier website and just wondering if I can return it to get an 8925 if its not that much of a price difference. Consider I just paid 199.99 for the 8525.
I know from the article posted that the 8925 will be 299.99 with a 2 yr contract and a mail in rebate. Anybody have an idea what the premier website will have it listed for. The only reason I say this because I just received an 8525 yesterday in the mail from the premier website and just wondering if I can return it to get an 8925 if its not that much of a price difference. Consider I just paid 199.99 for the 8525.
You can exchange within 30 days.
Do Not buy from exoticphone.com! Very bad Customer Service!
Tilt official release 10/5/07
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