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Verizon’s landline-slaying (read: self-slaying) Hub will be getting a $50 price cut on a two-year contract come this Friday, which brings the grand total down to $149.99; alternatively, you’ll now be able to get it for $219.99 on a one-year commitment or $299.99 completely devoid of the legal paperwork. According to the shot we have, Verizon is “reinventing” the price, but let’s be honest — either this thing isn’t selling worth a damn or they’d like to move some inventory in preparation for the Hub 2 launch. Either way, it’s an exciting time to be in the market.

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Verizon Hub getting price cut Friday — Hub 2 drawing near? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, look at that — Verizon employee training materials that prominently feature the HP Mini 1000. That’s exactly what we predicted after we heard the two companies were talking about offering subsidized 3G laptops last month, and while we won’t congratulate ourselves too much, well, we told you so. Sadly, there’s no pricing on these slides, but we’ll go out on a limb and say it won’t blow minds when it’s finally released. Hit the read link to check out the rest.

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Verizon’s subsidized HP Mini 1000 leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This rumor’s got more holes than swiss, but stranger things have happened, so it’ll be an interesting scoop to keep an eye on nonetheless. A tipster to Boy Genius Report claims that Nokia is working on a “swiveling E71-type handset” for — get this — Verizon, of all carriers, featuring a full QWERTY keyboard and running Series 40. Judging from the mockup here, that sorta puts it in the same vein as the Sidekick — a form factor most carriers and manufacturers (especially Nokia) have avoided. Given that Espoo’s still basically dipping its toes in the CDMA waters — and the fact that a Verizon device running Series 40 proper seems implausible at best — we’re going to be shocked if this thing sees the light of day. Pleasantly surprised, yes, but still shocked.

Update: Since originally running this story, we’ve been contacted by a number of individuals who claim to have seen this phone in person; Boy Genius Report also emphatically defends the rumors legitimacy, so we’re more inclined to think it’s real. (Of course, that doesn’t make it any less crazy.)

Filed under: Cellphones

Nokia making a crazy Sidekick-esque phone for Verizon? (Update: looks like!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wanted our attention, Casio? Well, good, because you’ve definitely got it. This isn’t necessarily full disclosure of the phone’s existence, but for all practical purposes, this… uh, “promotional video” finally fesses up that the Exilim C721 is coming to Verizon (you can catch a glimpse of the carrier’s logo if you look closely — no, not that closely, you sicko). As you might have gathered, our ladyfriend here is using the phone’s 5 megapixel cam to snap some naughty shots for her sweetheart, all from the comfort of a warm shower — thanks in no small part to the phone’s water-resistant characteristics. Still no word on pricing, availability, or a full rundown of specs, so in the meantime we’re going to be… you know, looping this looking for details. Catch the video after the break.

[Via Gearlog]

Continue reading Verizon’s Casio Exilim C721 confirmed in the middle of a steamy shower scene

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Verizon’s Casio Exilim C721 confirmed in the middle of a steamy shower scene originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Generally when you think of a CDMA data card — well, any data card, for that matter — you think of a branded product that you purchase through your carrier at some seemingly random price that lies somewhere between “free” and “too much” after you’ve agreed to spend the next two years of your life dealing with 5GB caps, bankruptcy-inducing global roaming charges, and the occasional ill-timed failure during a liveblog (okay, maybe that last part is just us). Verizon promised great things through the opening of its network to all comers, though, and Sierra Wireless is taking full advantage with the introduction of its USB 598 stick fully certified for use on Verizon’s spectrum. Because the device isn’t offered through Verizon, you’re welcome to purchase it through any number of retailers (including Sierra Wireless’ own online store) without having a single contract document presented to you, and when you get it activated, you’ll be enjoying EV-DO Rev. A speeds just like everybody else. It retails for $199 — just remember not to bother looking for it in your local Big Red shop.

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Sierra Wireless intros USB 598 modem through Verizon’s open network initiative originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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