MarcMaiden
Android Enthusiast
not in the least bit, this is obviously wrong
-
After 15+ years, we've made a big change: Android Forums is now Early Bird Club. Learn more here.
March 6th Release - Feb 13th pre-sale.
- Thread starter Willy Willy
- Start date
-
- Tags
- motorola atrix 4g
not in the least bit, this is obviously wrong
i was told feb 13th as a launch blinky was told march 6th so in the end feb 13th is the pre sale and march 6th the launch lol so we were both right in essence
why not get the inspire on AT&T???
Front facing camera and kickstand...and yes, I'll use them...often.
I dont think AT&T has anything to do with the unsubsidized pricing shawn. All they can control is subsidized pricing. So what moto prices for full and the dock is out of there hands
andrew53517
Android Enthusiast
I still want to see what Samsung announces at MWC. I think its going to be big. And if it gets released in Q1 then maybe ill just get that of this.. we'll see...
atlbuc
Android Enthusiast
"AT&T executives say the docking feature of the Atrix 4G targets business customers who travel."
This contradicts what Motorola reps were saying at CES that they were not specifically targeting businesses but everyone. Essientlally what there saying is business users are the only ones that will be interested in the Laptop Dock
This contradicts what Motorola reps were saying at CES that they were not specifically targeting businesses but everyone. Essientlally what there saying is business users are the only ones that will be interested in the Laptop Dock
shawn1224
Ex CEO-DNPSEA foundation
Yea I meant to say Motorola, I responded in haste.
Kopsis
Well-Known Member
I still think AT&T sees Atrix as a device targeting business users. Note the line in the article about offering Blackberry-like subsidized pricing on the phone (and presumably dock) to corporate customers.
atlbuc
Android Enthusiast
i don't subscribe either, but google is a good friend.
-----
AT&T Inc. is cozying up to Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. as the carrier seeks to bulk up its smartphone portfolio running on Google Inc. Android operating system in the wake of losing its exclusive hold on Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
To attract new customers, AT&T Mobility Chief Executive Ralph de la Vega said the forthcoming Motorola Atrix 4G will be the carrier's leading device in its portfolio. Mr. de la Vega wouldn't say how much money the carrier will spend on marketing the device, but he said it would receive amounts similar to campaigns for the iPhone or its previous hit phone the Motorola Razr.
On Thursday, the second largest U.S. wireless carrier by subscribers said it will start selling the Motorola Atrix 4G on March 6 for $199.99 with a two-year contract. Presales will begin Feb. 13.
AT&T's embrace of Motorola and Android comes as it faces increasing pressure from Verizon Wireless, the nation's top wireless carrier by subscribers. Over the last year, Verizon Wireless has countered the iPhone by cozying up to Google, heavily marketing Android, and turning out a string of Android devices, many of which were made by Motorola. Given that success, consumers have come to associate Android with Verizon Wireless.
Moreover, Verizon Wireless began taking pre-orders for the iPhone today just as the two prominent technology gadget critics
youareme7
Well-Known Member
You have a point. It is possible that presale may mean that somewhere gets it exclusively first, then att will sell it march 6. I'm not figuring that will actually be the case, but it could.
Good point. A presale is different than a pre-order. Maybe BB will have some type of exclusive. Do you think a 3 week exclusive is a bit long though?
I will see if my guy ( mobile manager for the region) can get me any info on if the pre sale is a BB exclusive
Kurakka
Newbie
This is a very big mistake IMO. The line between what businesses want and what consumers want is damn near the same. Apple proved this with the Iphone. When Iphone first came out I heard from corporate IT groups they would never allow it on their networks. Years later, corporations all over are using it as their main phone. Unless something in the corporate computer world really changes, I don’t think there is a need to market a phone or even a computer to ONLY a Business/corporate environment.
Willy Willy
Well-Known Member
What is strange is that only WSJ is reporting this and reporting an ATT announcement
I was thinking the same thing too. Still not able to find ATT reporting it directly or any other site reporting this (without using WSJ as source)
youareme7
Well-Known Member
WSJ frequently makes reports from sources "close to the matter" without confirmation. They have been wrong before but right plenty as well. I take it like the weather man; wrong enough not to trust but right enough not to ignore.
yea last time he told me they would have it early for a week or so, he stated that it was the same with the thunderbolt as well. So if i speak to him this week i will see if i can squeeze him lol
knappkd
Well-Known Member
I pre-ordered my otterbox case for Atrix couple of days ago from a company on Amazon. Today I emailed him to find out if it was true that the case would be available on Feb 26th. Here was his response:
"Hello, based on the launch of the Motorola Atrix on the 14th, it is very likely that the case will be available by February 26th. However, OtterBox has not confirmed a ship date yet."
I have no idea if he has any kind of inside information regarding the actual release date, but figured he may and that I would pass on the info.
"Hello, based on the launch of the Motorola Atrix on the 14th, it is very likely that the case will be available by February 26th. However, OtterBox has not confirmed a ship date yet."
I have no idea if he has any kind of inside information regarding the actual release date, but figured he may and that I would pass on the info.
I've seen full blown iCore-5 laptops, with Win7 Pro for less than $500...that's kinda crazy. Even if the $500 bundle is $300 for dock and $200 for phone, I'd rather have a netbook so I can run Windows apps.