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HTC Libra To Support EVDO Rev. A

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sweet!

teh_toidi

Sep 13, 2006, 9:17 PM
I hope that sprint pics this up it I like the idea of having the normal keypad on the front. It would be an ideal upgrade to my 6700
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TradeMark_310

Sep 13, 2006, 9:30 PM
Well, with EVDO Rev A, it sure ain't comung to T-Mob or Cingular!
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troyboy657

Sep 13, 2006, 9:41 PM
its a shame, it actually looks pretty nice.
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teh_toidi

Sep 13, 2006, 10:02 PM
Yes I know that but sprint could mess up again and let verizon get it
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mediguy

Sep 13, 2006, 10:57 PM
Actually, some of the cell phone forums are leaking that Verizon plans on releasing two new UTStarcom (HTC) phones, which are Libra and Titan at the end of this year or early next year. As a Sprint PCS user, I am so frustrated with Sprint letting Verizon getting all of the cool phones.
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icanbeatali

Sep 14, 2006, 9:14 AM
You are joking right? Have you actually compared Sprint and Verizon handsets? Have you compared the crippling effects of using a VZW phone? Take the Chocolate for instance... you would think that it was God's gift to VZW customers from the advertising. Take that and compare it with the Fusic from Sprint... its the same result that all competitions such as that would give... SPRINT has the better product. The ONLY things that VZW has that Sprint needs are the Motorola lines. (RAZR, Q...); which they are getting later this year. But they dont need them for quality reasons, they need them because the average consumer wants them and doesnt realize that they are garbage.
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Naytess

Sep 14, 2006, 10:50 AM
Honestly...I agree. I've been a loyal Sprint customer for about 8 years in Northern and Southern California. Now, granted...VZW's network is superior to Sprint's, and VZW is really steppin' up their game by answering their customer's call of bringing more attractive handsets to their lineup - which is great! It wasn't that long ago that you could come to these forums and read review after review of unhappy VZW customer's who griped about their depressing selection of phones. But, I'm surprised there aren't more complaints about the software that ships with their handsets! My GF has an LG handset with VZW, and I have the Samsung A-920 w/Sprint. I went with her to the Verizon store to research a new phone for her, and I was amazed at the lack ...
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icanbeatali

Sep 14, 2006, 11:35 AM
This is all true. I encourage others to look at the capabilities of these phones. Not to mention the options beyond the phone themselves... examples being ALL the options in Sprint TV including free programming created just for Vision subscribers. You mentioned the A920... did you play with VZW's 920 while you were in that God forsaken store? Comparing the same device side by side tells the real story... and what a great story that is.

Oh, and I have to comment on the "superior network" statement. I personally know of several markets that I frequent that Sprint is hands down the better network. So I have come to the conclusion that it all depends on where you are... compliments to VZW on brainwashing the world into believing their networ...
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Naytess

Sep 14, 2006, 12:21 PM
Yes...as a matter of fact I did play with the Samsung SPH950 (equivalent to A920). That was the phone I thought I was going to try & sell my GF on when we went to the VZW store. She loved my phone and was excited to go get VZW's version! To say we were dissatisfied is an understatement! Not to mention the build quality was so cheap with the 950 (which is all on Samsung of course). She ended up gettin' the LG 8100 instead.
And, my "superior network" comment was made due to my experience where I live. So, yes...I agree with you...it does indeed depend on where you are, as well as the quality of your handset. But, in my area even when I had Sanyo handsets, Verizon's coverage simply stretched farther into more obscure areas than Sprint's cover...
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icanbeatali

Sep 14, 2006, 12:29 PM
lol.... yeah... that is a problem. We phone fanatics always know more about what is available and whats coming than the average employee. Although I didnt know that Sanyo has an M1 and a 7000 coming out. Maybe I just got out of the loop for a little while...
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Naytess

Sep 14, 2006, 12:46 PM
LOL! Yeah, neither did I! I'm laggin'! 🤣
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Iworkatsprint

Sep 20, 2006, 9:43 PM
Hey guys I have known a couple people that worked for verizon...and I currently work for sprint. The coverage areas are about the same. Although if you look on verizon's coverage maps they lie the most in the industry that's for sure. To be completely honsest on my way to the oregon coast I went with friends with all carriers, and the only service that was not interupted on the whole way there was cingular. But they lack very much in data compared to Sprint/Verizon. But that's just my experience, I think they both have good handsets and not so good handsets. But if you guys need any info about sprint handsets just let me know.
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HEKNOWS

Sep 25, 2006, 9:33 PM
are u crazy man sprint is suckz just got out of sprint last month the best thing i ever done sprint network is trash they cust services is rude what is 40 dollars for at esn changed are you crazy the reason sprint getting motorola pnh thats they only hope for cust not to got to another carriers and also vzw kepp talking about the superior network is becauses it is vzw has been number 1 on less drops calls and cust services facts 3 years i on str8 so dude wake up 😳
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mediguy

Sep 17, 2006, 1:12 AM
I have been with Sprint since 2000 and have not had much problems with them. I just think that the phone selection is not the best for Sprint. For example, prior to HTC Libra, I wanted to get a phone similar to the Verizon LG 9800. This phone is great because it allows me to do still have a keyboard for text messenging (since I do get a lot of work related text messenges and my workplace does not supply me for a cell phone for work) and not have to pay a more expensive price for a PDA phone with a keyboard.
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Naytess

Sep 14, 2006, 11:11 AM
To "mediaguy" who expressed frustration in letting Verizon beat Sprint to the punch....I've shared those same thoughts. But, I've since changed my mind. A trend I'm noticing is that (generally speaking) the carrier that releases a handset AFTER its initial release and after it was introduced by "the 1st carrier to offer it", often acquires the better of the two handsets. Of course, there's always exceptions to the rule. But, I look at it this way...often when a handset is released, rarely is it "bug free". So, if I know that Sprint is getting a handset that's already been intro'd with some other carrier - I know that many of the initial bugs have been addressed. The Treo line is a good example of this. If you read the reviews, you'll find th...
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Dom

Sep 15, 2006, 12:16 PM
I totally agree with what Naytess just replied. Im a tier 2 technician for sprint and the reason why we get phones (smart devices) later than other carries is becuase of the bugs that are initially found on the phone when first coming out. The great example that Naytess said was about the treo 700w/p. When the treo first came out verizon users were having a lot of issues with numerous types of bugs found on the phone.
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ultima

Sep 15, 2006, 2:38 PM
Lets not be two faced liars here folks.

The reason some phone go to certain carriers is to due exclusivity agreements. Cingular had the RAZR well before VZW for this reason. Its the same reason why Cingular is still the only carrier with the SLVR.

VZW has exclusive rights on the 700w, thats why Sprint just now got it. Does the Sprint version benefit from improved software and reliability by being much more stable at launch? Certainly, the software has been around and tweaked by now.

Also before I get some smart remark you will notice Sprint had the 6700 PDA months before VZW did, also notice that Sprint did have many issues with it at launch and the VZW version launched with less issues due to the software being more mature when the...
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ultima

Sep 15, 2006, 2:40 PM
One further point, whenever ANY carrier gets the rights to any phone exlusive for xx time period you can be sure there is probably some sort of monetary agreement behind it. Its all economics, if Sprint would pony up the $$$ they could have the next big thing first too.
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HEKNOWS

Sep 25, 2006, 9:35 PM
you are correct dude let then nknow man!!!!!!! 👿
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HEKNOWS

Sep 24, 2006, 10:40 PM
THATS TRUE I AGREED ON THAT BUT THE REASON VZW GET THE HANDSET 1 IS BECAUSE THE DEMANDING THE HANDSET FIRTS NO BECAUSES SPRINT WANT THE HANDSET AFTER THAT IS BULL IF YOU AT TECH MAKE SENSE DUDE FAKE TECH 🤣
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mediguy

Sep 17, 2006, 1:17 AM
You are right in that it might be better for Sprint to wait for majority of the bugs for the initial release of a new phone to be ironed out. I have written to Sprint in the past about possibility of releasing a phone similar to the GSM Sidekick phones or the Verizon LG 9800 phone. These phones are more practical for the users that would prefer a keyboard for text messenging and not have to pay the premium price of a PDA phone. I have yet to hear back from Sprint.
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lancekalzas

Sep 14, 2006, 5:13 AM
The article said that there are GSM versions coming next year as well so either T-Mobile or Cingular will launch it but it'll probably be both since both carriers launched the similar handset, the MDA. Suncom will probably launch it eventually as well since they also released the MDA.
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