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Hot Off the Tip Line - NEW DEVICES! [Updated 11/12]

Posted by iRub1Out , in Windows Phone, US Cellular News and Rumors, Android News 16 October 2012 · 14,921 views

It's always an excitement when we see new devices appear in USC's lineup.

The latest information brings NO disappointments, and a few raised eyebrows!

10/26 - Electrify M info added.
11/1 - Electrify M goes live on uscc.com - info/pic updated.
11/12 - Galaxy S Axiom (potential) FCC link added

First up is what seems to be an entry level device - pure and simple:

Alcatel OneTouch Shockwave

Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread)
3.5" HVGA Touchscreen
800MHz Processor w/ 512M RAM
3.2 MP Camera with flash
Wi-Fi Capable
Water, Dust, and Shock Resistant
Dragontrail™ Glass Scratch-resistant Display
2GB MicroSD Card included - supports up to 32GB
1GB On-board Memory

Source: USC

Now the device that is making waves in the US:

Huawei Ascend Y

3.2 MP camera
3.5" screen
Android 2.3 Gingerbread

On deck - A WP8 device already making a name for itself in the world of Smartphones:

HTC Windows Phone 8S

Specs:

Qualcomm® S4 1 GHz, Dual-core
Total storage: 4 GB, available capacity varies
Expansion SD card slot supports micro™ SD memory card for additional storage (card not included)
512 MB RAM
4 inch super LCD touch screen with WVGA resolution
Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™ built in
5 megapixel camera with auto focus LED flash
720p video recording
1700 mAh Battery

-Looks as though this will be available in a wide range of color choices, too!
Source: HTC

Next is the little known device:

Samsung Galaxy S Axiom

Specs:

Display: 4" AMOLED
CPU: 1.5 GHz dual-core (probably the Qualcomm S4)
4G LTE
Camera: 5 MP rear, and ?? front

This one was most likely the Infinite that appeared on the Rebate forms, and be mid-level priced $99.

Link to FCC approval - this may/may not be it: Here

-I will update info for this device as it becomes available.

Now, we all know about this one, but it needs mentioning:

Galaxy Note 2

8 MP camera
5.5" screen
1.6 MHz Quad Core
4G LTE
16 GB internal storage
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Source: USC

Finally, the one I've been waiting to drop the bombshell on...

Motorola Electrify M

Posted Image

http://www.uscellula...tId=prod1830171

New info: Price is said to be $99 after MIR. This IS identical to Verizon's Razr M according to our source.
- I can only imagine that this is the sister device to the Droid Razr M - The 4G Moto hybrid USC style.*
*Confirmed

4g LTE,
4.3 AMOLED screen,
dual core 1.5 ghz processor,
8 MP 1080p camera.
Price confirmed to be $200

Lastly... Perhaps even better...
Every one of these devices are scheduled to launch ON or BEFORE November 11th 2012!
So, keep checking back - I will update the moment new info arrives!

It looks like the 11th deadline has come and gone - No WP8 or Axiom. IDK why, but USC has fallen behind.

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pistolpetefan23

Oct 09 2012 11:36 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSS!! 4G Moto FTW!!

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Ace3166

Oct 10 2012 12:27 AM

^^^^I agree with that,however if this phone is coming,I have to think there might be an Electrify HD coming early next year.I will hold out for the bigger 4.7" screen.

kfons

Oct 10 2012 06:40 AM

Never another Moto for me unless they do something drastic and make my Electrify right and unlock the bootloader. Moto will flat out lie to you and track your every move. They said USCC won;t let them unlock the bootloader by the way...
I really want the Nokia 920.

kfons

Oct 10 2012 06:44 AM

The 8X is a good windows phone, the 8S is midrange, poor choice, if your going to do windows do it right with the 8X or the Nokia 920

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blueandigo

Oct 10 2012 06:56 AM

Oh a 4G Moto for USC? Sweet for those who love Moto.

v_lestat

Oct 10 2012 08:44 AM

very nice. keep up the product expansion

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cassandrajean

Oct 10 2012 09:04 AM

I have heard of all of these coming in, so very accurate.

pistolpetefan23

Oct 10 2012 10:44 AM

Now for the $100 question - will Moto honor the credit for us Electrify owners who aren't getting jelly bean?

- mesmerized and Me_Too like this

mesmerized

Oct 10 2012 10:53 AM

I wonder the same question.

slim_jimmy7

Oct 10 2012 12:56 PM

The 8X is a good windows phone, the 8S is midrange, poor choice, if your going to do windows do it right with the 8X or the Nokia 920

The model# is HTC Windows Phone 8S MWP6888US and the HTC Pro 7 actually had better specs on US Cellular than it did on the HTC website (example 16GB memory with 8GB listed as the memory on the site), so it was kind of a special build. Lets hope they do that with the 8S, or provide us with a better WP8 option

Me_Too

Oct 10 2012 01:03 PM

Anybody think the Moto might have the 4.7 inch screen that Verizon's newest Motos (RAZR HD, MAXX HD) will have?

pistolpetefan23

Oct 10 2012 01:07 PM

I hope so but would be happy with it at 4.3 as well.

CaptaiNeckBeard

Oct 10 2012 01:24 PM

Well looks like I'll be preordering the Note II next week.

Prowler

Oct 10 2012 03:43 PM

kfons, on , said:

The 8X is a good windows phone, the 8S is midrange, poor choice, if your going to do windows do it right with the 8X or the Nokia 920
The model# is HTC Windows Phone 8S MWP6888US and the HTC Pro 7 actually had better specs on US Cellular than it did on the HTC website (example 16GB memory with 8GB listed as the memory on the site), so it was kind of a special build. Lets hope they do that with the 8S, or provide us with a better WP8 option

Very disappointed if this is true of only the HTC 8S. http://www.phonearen...Phone-8S_id7222
I'm fine with offering that phone 'IF' you're also going to offer a flagship WP8 Device as well like the HTC 8X.
I'm probably dreaming but I still hope the Nokia Lumia 920 is only exclusive for a short time with at&t and then finds its way to USCC or vzw.

kfons

Oct 10 2012 04:21 PM

Veriozon is already getting a version of the Nokia 920 which is arguably nicer than the AT&T one. So there is hope if USCC want to provide top end phones in a Windows version.

Me_Too

Oct 10 2012 04:47 PM

I have heard of all of these coming in, so very accurate.

Any idea on the screen size of the Motorola?

Me_Too

Oct 10 2012 06:05 PM

http://www.techguide...r-m-coming-soon
I found this in a Google search. When you enlarge the pic of the Motorola above, you can see "Telstra" in the upper left hand corner. Looks like this is the RAZR M that Telstra is getting next month.

mandoman28

Oct 10 2012 07:04 PM

I am looking forward to the Moto M, I am up for an upgrade form my Electrify. I was thinking about the SGIII, but will stick with a Moto. Here are some comparisons I found: http://www.phonearen...hones/7391,7346

pistolpetefan23

Oct 11 2012 08:44 AM

Thanks for that comparison mandoman.

Let's talk pricing. The Razr M at Verizon is $99 ($50 at Wirefly right now). With the SGIII at $199, I'm guessing this comes in at $149, maybe $129. Hopefully they go with instant rebates.