I think it will not be a surprise for most of you to learn that the HTC HD2 sold quite a bit during its first day. Current rumors, and we emphasize the rumor portion here, peg first day sales at 21,700 units between retail and employee sales only. Our tipster says these numbers do not include phone sales and we are not sure if that includes online orders as well. … [read full article]
Today T-Mobile announced that it will be offering an inductive charging pad for the myTouch 3G handset. The Go Charging Pad will include a new backplate for the handset that, when installed, lets the device charge wirelessly when placed on the pad. Interestingly, the pad will use magnetic induction to transfer energy from the pad to the phone’s battery. It works the same way Palm’s Touchstone charger for the Palm Pre device works. The Go Charging Pad … [read full article]
So my streak of T-Mobile luck continued this morning with a one-on-one with some super super nice T-Mobile PR folks who allowed me some hands-on time with the Dell Mini 10 and webConnect Rocket. Let me just say, the webConnect Rocket is fast, very fast. The Dell Mini 10 is no slouch in the speed department either but the webConnect Rocket is the real story. It’s been one thing for me to read the reviews from [read full article]
Update: Looks like there are still some stores with devices on hand, but it’s certainly moving quickly so you better act fast! Word coming down from all sources is that the HTC HD2 is sold out across the board in retail stores. You might have some luck if you call around but as we hear it, it’s sold out, sold out, sold out. We’ll update this as we learn more!
The Dell Mini 10 netbook is now available from T-Mobile.com. It looks like it’s going to be a fantastic day for T-Mobile with the release of something for everyone, the HTC HD2, Nokia Nuron and, for you road warriors out there, the netbook! Let me just go on record as saying I have my netbook with me at CTIA and it is perfection to carry around and use. I feel quite … [read full article]
I have to say that I’m a little puzzled by the comments I see regarding the HTC HD2 and its upgrade possibilities or lack of them. A number of you have expressed complaints over the lack of a Windows Phone 7 upgrade path for the HTC HD2 and I have to really wonder why. I get it . Windows … [read full article]
Mostly overshadowed by the release of the HTC HD2 today but not to be forgotten is the Nokia Nuron which is out now. I’ve had some hands on time with the Nokia Nuron here at CTIA and I have to say that, while the reviews have been less than stellar, I honestly think it’s a cool little device. Yes, it’s not fancy shmancy like Android or the … [read full article]
It’s finally here! This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Yup, the much awaited T-Mobile HTC HD2 is officially available on T-Mobile’s website. As previously stated, the HD2 will run you $199.99 with a 2-year agreement, and $449.99 sans contract. The entertainment-packed handset also includes Transformers 1 and 2 already preloaded onto the 16GB microSD card included and will also come preloaded with … [read full article]
Okay, so we’re literally 1 day away from the T-Mobile HTC HD2’s official launch (although a few of you might have been lucky and snagged one from Walmart a bit early). As you probably already know, the HTC HD2 will run you $199.99 with a 2 year agreement, and $449.99 outright directly from T-Mobile. Want to save an extra $50 (who doesn’t?)? Courtesy of WMdeals, you can … [read full article]
Today was a monumental day for me, for TmoNews, our readers and for humanity in general. Just kidding on that last part! Andrew already touched on the HSPA+ announcements just a little while ago. However, for the first time, TmoNews found itself at a T-Mobile event and I didn’t even have to sneak in! It was an experience in and of itself and, while it wasn’t some huge event … [read full article]
Tomorrow, March 24th, is a busy busy day. Not only will we be seeing the official launch of the HTC HD2 and the Nokia Nuron, but T-Mobile has decided to add the custom Dell Inspiron Mini 10 with T-Mobile webConnect to the list. What a way to accompany the expansion of HSPA+! The Dell Mini 10 … [read full article]
Today, T-Mobile announced an expansion of its blazing fast HSPA+ network. While it was originally limited to Philadelphia, it has been expanded to parts of New York City, New Jersey, Long Island, the Las Vegas Convention Center and Strip areas, and west suburban Washington DC, with Los Angeles coming soon. In another update, T-Mobile senior vice president of engineering and operations Neville Ray said that … [read full article]
