MacinJosh Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I was on the Sprint Forums this morning, and they posted an ad stating they are doing an unboxing on October 24th I think around 1pm Eastern. Sent from my iPhone 5S using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I was on the Sprint Forums this morning, and they posted an ad stating they are doing an unboxing on October 24th I think around 1pm Eastern. Sent from my iPhone 5S using Tapatalk I heard around 3 weeks a few days ago. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW1973 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I was on the Sprint Forums this morning, and they posted an ad stating they are doing an unboxing on October 24th I think around 1pm Eastern. Sent from my iPhone 5S using Tapatalk Does the unbox event mean purchasable or just to gives a date when it can be purchased.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW1973 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I like the basics of the event, giving customers an opportunity to ask questions, with the best getting a free phone & another device. I had never noticed that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twospirits Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I agree, I don't recall seeing this type of giveaway before (by anyone). Seems product managers will perform an unboxing of the device and take questions within the time specified. The questions posted will be answered pertaining to the device and the best questions would be judged by the panel and the poster(s) with the best questions will get a Aquos. TS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Does the unbox event mean purchasable or just to gives a date when it can be purchased.... I don't know. It just said "unboxing". Very different. Sent from my iPhone 5S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipatella Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Saw this while searching on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgaRG-eKeLM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I don't know. It just said "unboxing". Very different. Be careful. Surely, T-Mobile has trademarked the "un-boxing" term. AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMrFamous07 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The phone will be out 10/17 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Be careful. Surely, T-Mobile has trademarked the "un-boxing" term. AJ Hopefully not. Otherwise they need to figure out how to be un-un-carrier. Un-carrier is still a joke. The very definition of a cell phone carrier is what they do, they sell cell service. Sent from my iPhone 5S using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_gusto Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Review from re/code http://recode.net/2014/10/09/a-sharp-looking-smartphone-dulled-by-lackluster-performance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 /reads the performance section of the review 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twospirits Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 It will probably till sell, but again, they should have brought over the high end device and not this one. What really concerns me is the screen doubling as a speaker which in the article sounded like the person was in an empty room. TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuffinman Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 So wait a minute, this phone isn't even out yet? I don't know why I thought this was available a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 So wait a minute, this phone isn't even out yet? I don't know why I thought this was available a month ago.It came out on the prepaid channels last week. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesinclair Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Review from re/code http://recode.net/2014/10/09/a-sharp-looking-smartphone-dulled-by-lackluster-performance/ The sound thing is worrying... Hopefully other reviews dont find the same issue and it was a buggy model. I also want to see drop tests. I still think this is an ideal phone to update my dad's Photon Wimax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMrFamous07 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 http://newsroom.sprint.com/blogs/devices-apps-and-services/sharp-aquos-crystal-now-available.htm Official announcement. 10/17 release date 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4icg Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I guess I don't need to say that the phone is already up on Boost. http://www.sharpusa.com/ForHome/Mobile/Models/AQUOSCRYSTAL-306SH.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMD64 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) bestbuy for $149 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sprint-prepaid-sharp-aquos-crystal-no-contract-cell-phone-white/8776196.p?id=1219416310295&skuId=8776196&productCategoryId= not available for pickup near me prepaid only? plus I wonder if sprint will unlock the phone for international travelers Edited October 12, 2014 by AMD64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyx Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 bestbuy for $149 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sprint-prepaid-sharp-aquos-crystal-no-contract-cell-phone-white/8776196.p?id=1219416310295&skuId=8776196&productCategoryId= not available for pickup near me prepaid only? plus I wonder if sprint will unlock the phone for international travelers That is for Sprint Prepaid only. The postpaid one will be available 10/17 Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMD64 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 That is for Sprint Prepaid only. The postpaid one will be available 10/17 Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk I don't understand why they need different phones for post and prepaid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillM Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Why the price discrepancy between prepay and Sprint? They could really use a solid affordable phone to drive subs. $240 isn't bad but still. The problem with the more expensive phones is once you add them to the plan you are practically paying as much as you would with the Big 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesinclair Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 It seems like the launch strategy for this phone is from 2009 - Anounce and then not release for months - Lock phone to prepaid or post-paid - Anger customers with odd pricing model that rewards customer a over customer b Marcelo needs to meet with the hardware team and lay down the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosefTor Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 It seems like the launch strategy for this phone is from 2009 - Anounce and then not release for months - Lock phone to prepaid or post-paid - Anger customers with odd pricing model that rewards customer a over customer b Marcelo needs to meet with the hardware team and lay down the law. I read that too quick and thought you were referring to network vision. Agree though that this could have been a better launch for the phone. I personally still can't get myself to buy locked phones anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_gusto Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Another unb0x and first impression video. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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