Mike S. wrote:
> In article <g0uak.11839$N87.7266@nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com>,
> Craig <netburgher@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
>> Mike S. wrote:
>>> In article <Gsrak.10542$xZ.4536@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com>,
>>> Craig <netburgher@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Mike S. wrote:
>>>>> In article <4xjak.278$cn7.86@flpi145.ffdc.sbc.com>,
>>>>> Craig <netburgher@REMOVEgmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> I know, I know;
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It ain't the iPhone but, if anyone has any "hard" information on
>>>>>> availability dates for the Nokia e71, I'd appreciate it.
>>>>> Several HoFo members already have APAC versions sold by a couple of
>>>>> popular Hong Kong vendors. The US version is already on display at Nokia
>>>>> stores, so actual stock is estimated to be a few weeks away.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Thanks for that Mike.
>>>>
>>>> Uh, btw, wtf is a HoFo?
>>> http://www.howardforums.com
>>>
>>> BTW - since this is an AT&T newsgroup - I was referring, of course, to the
>>> generic unbranded E71. There are rumors that AT&T has a sample and is
>>> considering picking up this phone, but any confirmation or time course on
>>> something like that would be pure speculation. Besides, an AT&T-branded
>>> version could very well be crippled just like the E62.
>>>
>> Thanks for the follow-up, Mike.
>>
>> Two things: I called up a couple of ATT retail stores & talked w/sales
>> reps. Both said that they haven't gotten word of a release date but it
>> will be soon after iPhone release (11 July). Of course, "soon" couldn't
>> be quantified.
>>
>> Secondly, you write about the E62 being "crippled" by ATT: I'd like to
>> find out /what/ was crippled. Do you have a list or a source? That'd
>> help me choose between buying the E71 from ATT or other suppliers.
>
> The E62 was an E61i customized for Cingular/AT&T by removing WiFi, Euro 3G
> bands, and support for installation of third-party apps. I haven't seen
> any talk about what "customization" they might do on an AT&T-branded E71.
>
Holy Crap!

That'd be a deal-killer. Thx for the heads-up.

-Craig