Samsung SCH-u940

[cwilliams706]

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/16/verizon-wireless-u940-aka-f700-poses-for-some-shots/

Verizon Wireless is porting a version of its parent company's "iPhone killer" the Samsung F700, and will be calling it the Samsung u940. Combing a large touchscreen on the front of the cellphone with a slide-out keyboard, the u940 is appealing to the eye. Its speculated release date is early Q1 of 2008.

[Sqube]

I find the U940 a lot more interesting because I like the slide form factor more than I like the flip-open form factor of the Voyager.

However, in light of Verizon opening up their network, I'd have to put a hold on the decision in general. Imagine the U940 with the Croix interface - that's what I'm imagining, and that's why I can't get a new phone until '08 (even though my 8600 is driving me up the damn wall).

[cwilliams706]

I find the U940 a lot more interesting because I like the slide form factor more than I like the flip-open form factor of the Voyager.

However, in light of Verizon opening up their network, I'd have to put a hold on the decision in general. Imagine the U940 with the Croix interface - that's what I'm imagining, and that's why I can't get a new phone until '08 (even though my 8600 is driving me up the damn wall).

True, the u940 does have a certain appeal to it that catches the eye. However, I'm an LG fanboy all the way (and I couldn't wait until 2008 to create my own account with Verizon). Once the handset releases, I may consider purchasing it at full retail as a back-up in case my Voyager craps out on me. I doubt that Verizon retains the Croix interface on the device since they'll be releasing it as a subsidized handset.

[Sqube]

I know they won't do it for the subsidized iteration, but I've been wondering to myself whether VZW won't allow the companies it normally does work with to release versions of their phone with the native UI.

It's not even something that would have to be advertised; just offering that as a possibility for the tech aficionados would give them all sorts of positive word of mouth press.

[cwilliams706]

I know they won't do it for the subsidized iteration, but I've been wondering to myself whether VZW won't allow the companies it normally does work with to release versions of their phone with the native UI.

It's not even something that would have to be advertised; just offering that as a possibility for the tech aficionados would give them all sorts of positive word of mouth press.

True, I'm just wondering how much more would it cost than the regular subsidized version of the handset.

[Sqube]

I wouldn't think the prices for native UI phones would be that much higher than the unsubsidized prices for Verizon's current lineup.

I mean, the Voyager is $500 unsubsidized, IIRC. I was willing to pay that before I heard about this open network in '08 business, so I'd be willing to pay that (or even more) for a full-featured phone.

[Ellen]

Voyager all the way for this LG fangirl.

[cwilliams706]

Voyager all the way for this LG fangirl.

All I'm asking for is a firmware update to the Voyager to allow me to view .flv format videos. I'm crossing my fingers on this one!

[Ellen]

All I'm asking for is a firmware update to the Voyager to allow me to view .flv format videos. I'm crossing my fingers on this one!

Given Verizon's history of new firmware releases, I'd give it at least another 2-3 months before V02 hits the stores. I think it's better if they wait a little longer, in order to give them time to find a fix for as many issues as they can first.

[topher]

Given Verizon's history of new firmware releases, I'd give it at least another 2-3 months before V02 hits the stores. I think it's better if they wait a little longer, in order to give them time to find a fix for as many issues as they can first.

Well if we look at the Env, that phone was very well put together and that seemed like they waited about 6 months to come out with a V02. I'm not totally sure how long it was, but I remember they didn't come out with one for a while, and it wasn't even totally necessary.

There is no such thing as an iPhoneKiller or an iPodKiller. Companies saying all these devices are apple killers is just pointless and meaningless.

[cwilliams706]

Well if we look at the Env, that phone was very well put together and that seemed like they waited about 6 months to come out with a V02. I'm not totally sure how long it was, but I remember they didn't come out with one for a while, and it wasn't even totally necessary.

There is no such thing as an iPhoneKiller or an iPodKiller. Companies saying all these devices are apple killers is just pointless and meaningless.

Amen to that my friend, I have of yet to even hear of a product that matches the hype of the iPhone.

[topher]

Amen to that my friend, I have of yet to even hear of a product that matches the hype of the iPhone.

Exactly, once an Apple product is released, every companies' sudden motivation is to beat it out somehow and label every product as its killer and it gets old really fast. I know Verizon labeled this voyager as the iPhonekiller, but I think it was way outta line because they are not even similar phones.

[Sqube]

I've been with LG for two and a half years now (VX8000, followed by VX8600), but the form factor of the Voyager turned me off. I was willing to overlook it, but with the opening of the network, incoming Android, and that Sammy in the wings? I don't know if they can have my unqualified loving any longer.

I'm waiting for the U940 with a Croix interface. If I don't get it, I might go with a WinMo6 smartphone; I like the full QWERTY, and I'm sure that I'm enough of a nerd to load free games and get all that other kind of usefulness out of it.

Interesting time to be with Big Red.

[t-marco]

hey guys i got this news yesterday and i sent it to phone arena.. and they posted it. Samsung U940 approved by FCC (phone Arena) (http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Samsung-U940-approved-by-FCC-article-a_2262.html)
here are more info about the u940

[Sqube]

Finally!

I'm hoping this means that the phone will come out in Q1 of 2008. I hope Verizon is willing to let Samsung put their original UI on it, though; if not, odds are excellent that I won't get it.

The phone has the slide form factor, QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen... everything I was looking for, basically. But if Samsung's UI isn't on it, then I'm not interested. I know that real joy is coming in '08, and I'm not going to settle for Verizon's UI on the next phone I purchase.

[cwilliams706]

LG VX9100, Samsung U940 "Q-Ball" (huh?) on track for Verizon this quarter

Posted Jan 14th 2008 6:04PM by Chris Ziegler
Filed under: Handsets, LG, Samsung, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

And now for a little gem from our "let us all pray it's merely a codename" department: it appears Verizon is tossing around the name "Q-Ball" in reference to the Samsung U940, the CDMA-ified version of the lovely F700. Of course, they could call it "Flaming Bag of Dog Poo" for all we care -- it's still going to be a hot handset that'll likely find a loyal following, and we're happy to report that the carrier's currently targeting the first quarter to get this puppy into subscribers' hands. The same can be said for the LG VX9100, a phone we just caught wind of earlier today via the FCC's loose lips (see the Read link for details), though we really can't make much of it other than that it'll wow us all with EV-DO and Bluetooth. Stay tuned!

Click Here To Go To Website (http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/01/14/lg-vx9100-samsung-u940-q-ball-huh-on-track-for-verizon-thi/)

[cwilliams706]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.1 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; ) 400x240 LGE VX10000)

*Update*

Just got word that the test unit with updated software is still experiencing problems with "Get It Now" and the web browser. Expect a delayed release date, from the previously set late February or early March!

[cwilliams706]

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[cwilliams706]

More pictures!

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[cwilliams706]

March 25 release...

[cwilliams706]

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[cwilliams706]

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The Samsung Glyde is available now online at verizonwireless.com

[Lee]

I was just checking that phone out...:)

Samsung Glyde (http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=3727)

Look pretty sharp!

[Janice]

It sure does, neat phone

[Matt]

Phonescoop video

Review: Samsung Glyde : Video (Phone Scoop) (http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=194&p=308)