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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Sprint Doesn't Think The PlayBook Is Ready To Launch Yet (RIMM, S)

Sprint has delayed the launch of the Blackberry PlayBook and has provided no new release date, Electronista reports.

The PlayBook was originally set to launch on Sprint April 18th, but the launch was pushed back to May 8th. Now, there are no signs of a new release date.

This was supposed to be the first launch for a cellular data-equipped PlayBook. The device will run over Sprint's 3G CDMA network.

The "internal documents" Electronista cited were originally posted on BriefMobile, and say that the "new launch date will be communicated as soon as it is available."

There is no official explanation for the delay, but there are no signs Sprint has abandoned the device. They have told retailers to hold onto marketing materials and "PlayBook Electronic Security Pedestals" until the device launches.

When that day will be, we have no idea.

This isn't the first problem with a 3G or 4G PlayBook. A few weeks ago, reports said Verizon was still evaluating the device, with the possibility of choosing not to release it at all.

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Is Sprint Getting Cold Feet About The PlayBook Launch? (RIMM, S)

Sprint has delayed the launch of the Blackberry PlayBook and has provided no new release date, Electronista reports.

The PlayBook was originally set to launch on Sprint April 18th, but the launch was pushed back to May 8th. Now, there are no signs of a new release date.

This was supposed to be the first launch for a cellular data-equipped PlayBook. The device will run over Sprint's 3G CDMA network.

The "internal documents" Electronista cited were originally posted on BriefMobile, and say that the "new launch date will be communicated as soon as it is available."

When that day will be, we have no idea.

This isn't the first problem with a 3G or 4G PlayBook. A few weeks ago, reports said Verizon was still evaluating the device, with the possibility of choosing not to release it at all.

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Comment on Sprint Launches Green Android Phone by ask

I consider the solar panel on the back a pure gimmic. If it's a silicon based panel then it will probably never generate enough energy to offset the production energy usage. Leaving the cell phone in the sun might charge the battery, whilst at the same time killing it (LiIon batteries prefer temperatures <25deg C).

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Great design I like that numberpad on the top also, It would be handy for productivity.

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Friday, April 8, 2011

LEAKED: Samsung Is Working On A Secret Eco-Friendly Android Phone For Sprint (S)

Sprint is going to announce a secret eco-friendly Android phone from Samsung next week.

It's called the Samsung Replenish, but other than the announcement coming April 15 and a May 5 release date, there aren't many more details.

Android Central uncovered a few internal memos from Sprint that say the device will be announced on sprint.com/green.

Here are the memos:

samsung replenish leaked sprint memo

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Now You Can Buy Samsung's Galaxy Tab For Just $200 From Verizon And Sprint

Samsung Galaxy Tab

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is now only $199.99 if you buy it with a two-year 3G contract from either Verizon or Sprint.

The Galaxy Tab is seven inches and is still running Android 2.2 Froyo (which isn't optimized for tablets like Honeycomb), but this is still an excellent price for anyone looking for an affordable, portable tablet.

T-Mobile and AT&T are still selling the Tab for $250 and $550, respectively. However, AT&T does not require you to sign a two-year data contract.

But if you're serious about getting an Android tablet, we suggest waiting for Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9 this summer. Both are thinner and lighter than the iPad 2, and will run Honeycomb. You can expect pricing to be similar to the iPad, so around $600 for the 32 GB model.

[Via Android Community]

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