Verizon isnt going without a fight - iPhone 3G

LTownBrodown · 06-28-2007, 04:30 PM

Looks like Verizon wireless is going to open late friday too... plus more reasons to hate Verizon

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While many of us “techno-geeks gather outside Apple stores in anticipation of Friday’s 6 pm product launch,” Verizon wants to make sue that you don’t forget about them. We received hundreds of PR pitches everyday, but this one was just sad. First off, it is pretty risky for Verizon to label iPhone owners (or want to be owners) as “techno-geeks”. Not only may they turn “techno-geeks” off to VZW but they are basically shutting themselves out from selling their own ubercool handset that may generate buzz.

So on with the begging… Verizon has announced that VZW stores throughout the New York Metro area are gearing up for what “promises to be a very busy Friday, and weekend as well.” They are anticipating strong demand over this time period and hence “are prepared” to stay open late Friday through Sunday to handle the increase in customer traffic.

As a way to get people to consider to go in late night this weekend on Sunday, July 1, the LG VX 9400 multimedia and TV phone will be just $99.99. It will also come with a FREE music starter kit — stereo headset, CD software, 2 GB memory card & USB cable — a $79.99 value.

Let’s just wait and see how jam packed the stores are on Friday night. Ha.

Diviant · 06-28-2007, 04:34 PM

I'm all for laughing at Verizon, but that phone for $99.99 is a STEAL. If I wasn't getting the iPhone, I would definately consider that phone.

captain4004 · 06-28-2007, 04:36 PM

Great info LT

LTownBrodown · 06-28-2007, 04:40 PM

Personally i think that phone is ugly as junk hahah, i guess im spoiled by the iphone by now... anyways that phone just doesnt do it for me.

hey CAPT are you gettng my msgs on msn?

wjp09 · 06-28-2007, 04:40 PM

Screw You Verizon

blackoutcrl · 06-28-2007, 04:42 PM

that is a steal.. wonder what sprint will do...

Free stylus for the Treo...

nothing would sway me.

soloudinhere · 06-28-2007, 04:47 PM

Sprint gave me their brand new HTC handset that's on exclusive to them and not even in retail stores yet for $109.

captain4004 · 06-28-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LTownBrodown

Personally i think that phone is ugly as junk hahah, i guess im spoiled by the iphone by now... anyways that phone just doesnt do it for me.

hey CAPT are you gettng my msgs on msn?

Hey dude been kinda busy today getting ready to do the lunch thing, holla back later

blackoutcrl · 06-28-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by soloudinhere

Sprint gave me their brand new HTC handset that's on exclusive to them and not even in retail stores yet for $109.

Awesome... can you check voicemail in any order you want with the headset?...

ps49556n · 06-28-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Diviant

I'm all for laughing at Verizon, but that phone for $99.99 is a STEAL. If I wasn't getting the iPhone, I would definately consider that phone.

Have you used this phone, or for that matter, Verizon's tv service?? I have used both and they are very underwhelming. First, the phone is no different than any other verizon locked piece of shit phone they currently sell. It uses the same horrible software and UI as well. The only useful "channell" is nbc news and perhaps espn, other wise you will be watching mtv and nickolodeon. Believe me, this and the entire VCast family is TERRIBLY overrated.