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Many customers waiting on the Verizon Wireless iPhone are saying it cannot come too soon and there have been many rumours surrounding this subject, well we have a little hard evidence that the iPhone with Verizon is coming.

A Verizon executive has stepped up to the press claiming that Apple and not themselves will announce the Verizon iPhone, Verizon President and COO Lowell McAdam has made comments at the CTIA conference in San Francisco press conference according to MacWorld.

Many questions were put across to McAdam dismissing many claims but did quote “I can’t give you any insights,” he continued. “But I think Apple is the one that has to make that announcement.”

McAdam believes that some agreement or should we say deal will be reached, and now that Verizon is rolling out Long-Term Evolution 4G data network it seems pretty solid. If all the rumours were true it would suggest the Verizon iPhone would release early 2011.

Source – Apple Insider

Nokia Intrigue 7205 Phone, Black/Pink (Verizon Wireless)

  • Sleek flip phone with pink fade interior and hidden-until-lit external display featuring touch-sensitive music controls
  • Access V Cast Music and Video service via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
  • 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD expansion to 8 GB; access to personal email and instant messaging
  • Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 264 hours (11 days) of standby time
  • What’s in the Box: handset, battery, charger, user manual, quick start guide

With a sleek, shiny, all–black exterior and a “hidden–until–lit” outside display, the Nokia 7205 Intrigue for Verizon Wireless showcases powerful features in a stylish form. It’s compatible with the V Cast Music and V CAST Music with Rhapsody services, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon’s fast EV-DO data 3G network. You’ll also benefit from the phone’s A-GPS receiver, which enables you to access Verizon’s VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Visual Voice Mail helps you to prioritize your messages.

this version of the Intrigue comes with a pink keypad with a gradient shading and clover-shaped directional keypad. other features include a 2-megapixel camera with flash, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8 GB), Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, digital audio player with external touch-sensitive music controls, access to mobile email and instant messaging, and up to 4 hours of talk time.

Verizon Wireless Service With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you’ll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) the V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you’ll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.

In addition to the V Cast Music service, this phone is also compatible with the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music with Rhapsody, which enables you to access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. In addition, customers who purchase music over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you’ll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps. And the Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you’ll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.

getting on the Internet is easy using the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. the Verizon Wireless Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. this pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.

Phone Features the Nokia 7205 Intrigue’s unique external display blends into its smooth black exterior. when an incoming call or text is received, the display instantly illuminates, and you can also view incoming text messages, play music from the phone’s digital audio player, and snooze the alarm clock–all from the external display.

the large, bright internal 2.2-inch display has a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and support for 262K colors. it also includes a nature-inspired design setting called Habitat mode, exclusively designed by Nokia and only available with Verizon Wireless service. when the Habitat mode is activated, contacts are presented in chronological order, providing an engaging and intuitive way for customers to track, visualize and connect with their contacts. You can also customize each contact with a photo or icon.

the phone can store up to 500 contacts in the internal phonebook, and each entry can store multiple phone numbers. it also supports caller groups as well as pairing numbers with a photo or a specific ringtone. the phone has an internal 150 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 8 GB in size). other phone features include speaker-independent voice commands, a bilingual interface (in English and Spanish), and 25 built-in ringtones.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone (with dedicated key). this phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and file transfer. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking–surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).

the 2-megapixel camera offers five resolution options (1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x 120 pixels) and features an integrated flash and 4x digital zoom. other features include a dedicated camera/video key, portrait/landscape capture mode, self timer, and white balance settings (auto, sunny, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, and darkness). Additionally, the camera can capture video clips with audio.

the digital audio player offers compatibility for MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats, and the phone includes external touch-senstive music controls on the top of the clamshell face. You can create and manage playlists right on the phone and the library can be organized by artist, genre and album. this phone also has a music-only mode (or flight mode) where the cellular radio is turned off, enabling you to still play music.

You’ll be able to keep up with your personal email with built-in connections to MSN Hotmail, AOL, and Yahoo! accounts. In addition to SMS text and MMS multimedia messaging, you can also access popular instant messaging (IM) services (AIM, MSN, Yahoo!). T9 predictive text entry technology makes it easier for entering text while composing email and text messages.

other features include:

  • Organizer tools: Calculator, Calendar, Calendar Preview, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Stopwatch, and Notepad
  • Speaker-independent voice commands
  • Micro USB 2.0
  • 2.5mm stereo audio jack
  • 72-cord polyphonic ringtones
  • Voice memo recorder
  • TTY compatible
  • Hearing aid compatibility = M3/T4

Vital Statistics the Nokia Intrigue weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 3.56 x 1.85 x 0.55 inches. its 860 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours (240 minutes) of talk time, and up to 264 hours (11 das) of standby time. it runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as the Verizon Wireless EV-DO data network.

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treocentral.com >> Stories >> HardwareTreo 700w available starting tomorrowPalm and Verizon today announced that the Treo 700w will be available on Verizon Wireless starting tomorrow, January 5th. the smartphone will initially be exclusive to Verizon, and is Palm’s first product to use the Windows Mobile operating. Price starts at $399.99 with a two-year service agreement, or $649 when purchased without a contract. Palm are now taking orders for the unit.

We first reported on the Treo 700w back in September, when Palm, Microsoft and Verizon joined to announce the Windows Mobile Treo. At that time it was promised that the 700w would be available “early early” 2006, and the three companies have certainly delivered.

TreoCentral’s Michael Ducker and Marcus Adolfsson are currently attending CES and the launch events, and will publish a complete review of the device tommorow.

Below is the full press release from Palm with more details on the device. Palm has also updated their website with plenty of information.

Press release

For businesses and individuals who want the latest all-in-one mobile communications and business-productivity solution, Palm, inc. and Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the Palm Treo 700w smartphone, the first Treo smartphone to take advantage of Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAccess service on its EV-DO network.

The Treo 700w smartphone also is the first Treo smartphone to run the Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system, bringing the hallmark Palm ease of use to Windows Mobile for the first time. it combines a great mobile phone with high-speed wireless data access to email and business applications. the Treo 700w smartphone goes on sale tomorrow and joins the Treo 650 smartphone based on the Palm OS platform on the Verizon Wireless network.

BroadbandAccess is Verizon Wireless’ premier high-speed wireless data service developed with a range of users in mind. Verizon Wireless’ EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) network gives customers a fast, convenient way to conduct business while providing employees the speeds required to work efficiently outside the office. Today, about half the U.S. population, in more than 1,180 major metropolitan markets across the nation, can get average download speeds of 400-700 kilobits per second.

“Customers want speed,” said Lowell McAdam, Verizon Wireless executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Offering BroadbandAccess on the Treo smartphone for the first time satisfies these growing customer needs. by combining Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAccess service with the flexible and robust Windows Mobile operating system, the Treo 700w smartphone gives mobile professionals and businesses access to their most critical information at lightning speed.”

The newest member of the Treo family builds on the award-winning design of the Treo 600 and Treo 650 smartphones and takes advantage of Windows Mobile 5.0, offering Microsoft Office applications for Windows Mobile, Internet Explorer Mobile and Windows Media Player Mobile; as well as direct access to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 for mobile access to information. the new smartphone delivers a unique suite of software enhancements on top of Windows Mobile that includes the following:

  • Today Screen enhancements, which feature the ability to “dial by name” with a few keystrokes on the keyboard, perform a web search directly from the Today Screen and perform one-touch dialing with personalized photo speed dials
  • Ability to manage a call directly from the Today Screen and stay on top of voicemail with on-screen, VCR-like icons, such as rewind, delete and fast-forward controls for easy navigation
  • Ability to ignore a call and quickly compose a text message such as “In a meeting” or “Can’t talk right now” by selecting the “Ignore with text” option from the incoming-call screen.

“We are ushering in a new era of mobile solutions that provide access to email, Microsoft Office applications and many other functions that extend the value of the PC,” said Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation. “Businesses worldwide are using mobile devices to increase their competitive advantage, and they need solutions that are scalable, low-cost, and easy to deploy. the Treo 700w showcases the dynamic blend of Palm’s innovative design, Verizon Wireless’s EV-DO network, and the power of Windows Mobile software to connect professionals to their critical information on the go.”

“Customers have long been asking for a Palm Treo smartphone on the Windows platform, and we’re thrilled to say it’s here on the Verizon Wireless network,” said Ed Colligan, president and chief executive officer of Palm, inc. “The Treo 700w smartphone is powerful, flexible and easy to use, while also being enterprise grade right out of the box.”

Features That Increase Mobile Productivity

  • EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, email and large attachments
  • Robust Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system (5.0.2.0)
  • Intel XScale technology-based processor
  • Ability to send and receive email from multiple corporate and personal email accounts, with built-in support for Microsoft Office Outlook Mobile, Hotmail, Yahoo!, AOL, and other POP3 and IMAP accounts;
  • On-device access to Microsoft Office Word Mobile, Office Excel Mobile and Office PowerPoint Mobile for viewing, editing and creating Word and Excel Mobile documents, as well as viewing PowerPoint Mobile presentations. In addition, with Picsel PDF viewer (included on installation CD), customers can view PDF documents
  • Unified messaging application, including email, SMS and MMS
  • Support for Wireless Sync to provide the convenience of push email and easy access to personal information-management tools, such as contacts and calendar, as well as enterprise tools, such as device management and file synchronization
  • Enough memory to manage business and personal digital needs in one place with 128MB of memory – 62.95MB Storage, 25.45MB Program.

Other Treo 700w Features and Benefits

  • New 1.3-megapixel camera to shoot crisp, clear digital images and videos
  • Integrated Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology for communicating with compatible headsets, car kits, computers and printers equipped with Bluetooth technology
  • Removable battery and non-volatile memory
  • Voice Command for voice dialing
  • Expansion card slot (SD, SDIO, and MultiMediaCard compatible)
  • 240×240 transflective (TFT) screen.

Pricing and Availability

The Palm Treo 700w smartphone from Verizon Wireless is available for $399.99 after $100 instant rebate with a two-year service agreement when accompanied by a voice plan of $39.99 or higher and an unlimited PDA/smartphone data plan.

The Treo 700w is available starting January 5th at the 1,900 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, Circuit City, and online