While the major news story yesterday, was Google and Verizon joining the Android invasion of devices and apps, the real news is that Windows Phone the HTC Touch Pro 2 is a hot-seller at Verizon, and keeps selling out.
Our readers have been bugging us to find out what happened with that super-popular keyboard-tastic HTC Touch Pro2 and why it is still out of stock at Verizon online. At first we heard that there would be some in stock within a week, which apparently flew off the shelves instantly.
Here's what the Verizon spokeswoman told us today:
"Sales exceeded expectations. The HTC Touch Pro2 has literally been flying off shelves. Customers wanted a great device at a great price."
"We're getting regular shipments in, but customers are so enthusiastic about the HTC Touch Pro2 they're buying them as soon as they are available. We're anticipating the ability to meet demand later this month."
The HTC Touch Pro went on sale at Verizon on September 11. Reviewers of the HTC Touch Pro2 called it the the King of Windows Mobile smartphones and the best high-end smartphone.The world phone has a 3.6 WGA tilting touchscreen, 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth and up to 5.2 hours of battery life. The HTC Touch Pro2 won the CTIA Emerging Technology Award in the smartphone category.
The Verizon price for the HTC Touch Pro is $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an e-mail feature or e-mail plan. T-Mobile and Sprint sell the HTC Touch Pro 2 for $349.99 after rebates.