Clearwire is working to get their 4G WiMAX network up to nationwide status before year’s end. We’re all still waiting to see if a coast-to-coast WiMAX network has what it takes to compete with HSPA+ and LTE data networks planned by the likes of AT&T and Verizon Wireless for the near future. To that end,…
Sprint grabs Novatel MiFi 2200 for 3G hotspot fun!
Verizon Wireless isn’t the only game in town with a credit card-sized portable 3G hotspot. Following on Big Red’s exciting MiFi 2200 announcement, Big Yellow has announced that the portable EVDO router is coming to the “Now Network” in the first week of June. Sprint’s Novatel MiFi 2200, like the kit headed to Verizon, sports…
Dual-Sliding Samsung Exclaim Coming to Sprint June 7th?
The Samsung Marcello spotted in Sprint’s leaked roadmap is apparently coming soon, as evidenced by some new pictures showing off the device in blue and purple. It’ll be bearing the market name M550 Exclaim, and feature a 2.6″ QVGA screen, 2 megapixel camera, EVDO Rev. 0, aGPS, and a distinctive dual-sliding layout. This is yet…
Best Buy inventory update bolsters Palm Pre’s June 7 launch rumors
What’s this? More speculation about the Palm Pre’s launch date? Of course it is, it’s not like we have any official information from Palm to report on. The Palm Pre’s speculated June 7 launch date has gotten a bit of a credibility-boost today. EngadgetMobile is reporting that Best Buy’s inventory system has been updated with…
Palm Pre slated to be announced on May 19th?
We’ve been waiting for what seems like ages for Palm and Sprint to launch their highly anticipated Palm Pre. Alas, the world still waits for even a sliver of information on the WebOS-powered smartphone. In fact, Pre-info is so scarce that simple shots of the Palm Pre’s retail packaging have stirred up a buzz in…
Sanyo SCP-2700 Goes Public on Sprint
Sanyo’s cheap texter spotted twice before is now ready for primetime. While Sprint doesn’t necessarily have a looker on their hands, they do have something cheap for people who’s primary need is a full QWERTY keypad. Here are the main specs: Two color options: Deep Blue and Impulsive Pink Dimensions: 4.3″ x 2.4″ x 0.6″;…
Palm Pre Box Shots Unearthed
Ooooooh, now if this isn’t something that gets you salivating even more for the Palm Pre, I’m not sure what else will. That’s right, more than a few images of the Palm Pre packaging (and materials found inside) have emerged. There’s nothing like unboxing a new device, and these pics are making me want that…
Palm Pre Accessories Show Up in Best Buy Systems
For those waiting patiently for the Pre to arrive, today there’s yet another sign that we’re getting closer to launch. According to user lgmack over at Sprint Users, multiple Pre accessories have landed in Best Buy’s internal systems. The items include a leather case, 3 acrylic cases, 1 case simply labeled ‘palm pre case’, and…
Sprint reports $594M worth of red ink, loses 1.25M customers
As the world waits for the Palm Pre to rejuvenate Palm and reinvigorate Sprint’s shrinking US wireless network, the No. 3 US wireless network is struggling to hold on to their most valuable market-segment – the post-paid wireless subscriber. Rival carriers have been pulling customers away with high-profile smartphones like the Verizon BlackBerry Storm and…
Palm Pre Training to Begin May 6th for Sprint Employees
Late yesterday we brought you news of the Palm Pre supposedly hitting Best Buy stores in limited numbers this June. Now, as somewhat expected, more juicy Palm Pre tidbits are floating around the blogosphere. This time, thanks to the folks over at the SprintGurus forums, we have some details on the Pre Training that will…