Well it was the flagship store on 23rd Street in Manhattan, so I'd imagine that if any stores were not getting them, that store would not be one of them.
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Release date is July 31st
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Well it was the flagship store on 23rd Street in Manhattan, so I'd imagine that if any stores were not getting them, that store would not be one of them.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
In that case, I just hope the guy you spoke with was wrong...lol
reddragon72
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Lets get the number to the store and call and see what they say over the phone.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
As I was looking at this, I noticed something odd.
Why does that lens say zoom??? this camera cannot have an actual zoom in it does it? I'm not talking digital zoom as it has been established that digital zoom must be labeled as such.
don't derail this thread, but I am just curious.
And three of my local stores say the 31st and no report of a delay.
Check out shawheim's closed thread. He made a video showing the zoom function, even DURING video recording! Most of the high-end Android phones (if not all) have zoom on the camera. None of them, to my knowledge, allow zoom in and out during video recording, so that was a nice bonus to see for sure!
As for the delays, I'm really hoping that was just misinformation from the one store.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Pretty sure it's this one:
From google searching, that store is located between 22nd and 23rd. I'm not from NY, so not sure which one it is really.
reddragon72
Well-Known Member
Yea I seen that, but I have seen a few other phone camera's zoom with digital zoom. My question is a digital zoom and lens zoom and two different beasts all together. And now I am curious if this phone has an actual lens zoom. This would not be the first time for a cell phone, but it would be the first time for a mainstream phone.
reddragon72
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I googled in the same area and called and the person said that the phone is set for Jul31st in the system and they no nothing about a delayed release date.
Ok someone else call, and lets see if they go crazy
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Ohhh...that's a good point. I didn't think about the digital vs. lens zoom. I see what you were saying now.
Nontheless, getting back on topic, the 28th is only a few days away! The weekend couldn't come any sooner! I'm really hype about this upgrade and much more than I originally thought I'd be.
xxINFIDELxx
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Regarding the video posted where it showed zooming in and out during recording. Was this done via touchscreen or using volume rockers etc.?
shawheim_a
Android Enthusiast
It was via touchscreen. There is a plus and minus for zoom in and out. Didn't even think to try the volume rocker.
busted bones
Android Enthusiast
But hes saying it says zoom on the outside by the rim of the camera lens cover. Our EVO only says 8 MP. Usually the only time they say zoom on the outside like that is with optical zoom.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
If you look at my post a couple up, he clarified and I realized what he was saying after the fact.
Yes, that's the one. I just checked at the other store near my job and they didn't know anything about a delay. So, umm, nevermind, sorry?? (he said, hopefully)
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Okay, so I checked Best Buy's website and wanted to post up the link to their mobile guide listing of the Photon that I had taken a picture of on Sunday:
http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbu...803&forceview=y&adref=social_bookmarking_site
I just hope that they actually have it on Sunday and not "sometime later." It bothers me that the ad says "Coming Soon" and not July 31!
http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbu...803&forceview=y&adref=social_bookmarking_site
I just hope that they actually have it on Sunday and not "sometime later." It bothers me that the ad says "Coming Soon" and not July 31!
reddragon72
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Just called three stores around Houston and none of them have heard of a delay. Two of them wouldn't tell me if they have the phones yet, and the last one said that they received an invoice with a date of 29th. Also asked each when the display will be up for trying and they all three said the 21st.
If I get bored later I might try calling a few more. And these were actual sprint corp stores and not resellers.
If I get bored later I might try calling a few more. And these were actual sprint corp stores and not resellers.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
The 21st, as in they have display models that you can check out already?
reddragon72
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sorry about that 31st haha. It has already been a long week for me.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Hahaha...All good. Got me a little jumpy there for a second. I was about to head over to the corporate store a few blocks away from my work!...LOL.
Nontheless, I really don't need to see it anymore, but would've loved to try it out in person before I end up buying it. I'm just hoping I don't end up messing up by waiting on Best Buy, since there's been no definitive answer that they'll have the phone in stock.
burgertime
Android Enthusiast
Well good news is that my flight to Vegas leaves late on Sunday so I have time to buy the Photon. Bad news is I want it from Radio Shack since I have $50 gift card from pre ordering the Evo 3d. I called and the guy was very aloof. He said they should have them for sale on Sunday but had no idea when they were coming in...so he really had no idea if they were going to be for sale Sunday. Why is Sprint dropping the ball on this one so hard?
i could be wrong, but didn't Sprint also do this with the EVO last year. Waited until the last minute to advertise it and pre-order it etc. Or was that another phone and I have my signals crossed. lol
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drexappeal
Extreme Android User
I wish you were right, TS, but EVO 4G pre-order started a month out prior to the release. Pretty sure it was May 9 (or around there). And the Epic even had a pre-order going a month prior to the release.
The advertising was the only thing that was somewhat scarce until after release, when it came to national TV ads.
If I don't end up doing the early order thing on the 28th, then I'll likely be checking Best Buy online at 9pm PST, to see if the Photon gets listed on there for order. If not, then I'll go to the store at opening (there are 3 Best Buy locations within a 7 mile radius from my house, so that's the good part, in case there are some that have it and some that don't).
Yeah I guess it was the advertising that I'm thinking about. Its a long week for me too. Lol and its only Tuesday.
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drexappeal
Extreme Android User
OMG! I so need this phone. It would make the nightmare of a week SO much more rewarding!...LOL. And it's only Tuesday!
Androidalltheway
Android Enthusiast
where are the reviews already? only 4 and a half days till launch
sorry that everybody is have a tough week, on the contrary my week has been pretty good........so far 
it is only tuesday.
I don't remember seeing any droid 3 reviews before release only after, I wasn't really paying attention though because I don't have verizon. I wouldn't mind seeing some reviews though. I'll probably be picking it up unless they totally trash the phone. It couldn't be any worse than the touch pro2 that I have now.
it is only tuesday.I don't remember seeing any droid 3 reviews before release only after, I wasn't really paying attention though because I don't have verizon. I wouldn't mind seeing some reviews though. I'll probably be picking it up unless they totally trash the phone. It couldn't be any worse than the touch pro2 that I have now.