Just yesterday morning, we reported T-Mobile changed the release date of the highly anticipated Samsung Vibrant from July 21 to July 15. At the time, this was simply a rumor backed only by unknown sources and pretty convincing photographic evidence. However, I like to wait until official confirmation by the carrier before I mark my calendar with different dates. Just a short while ago today, T-Mobile confirmed the change in release date by responding to a tweet saying it will be available on July 15. After the rumor was announced yesterday, AT&T and Samsung confirmed the Samsung Captivate would launch July 18 for $199, which made it either the first or second Galaxy S smartphone to launch in the States depending on what T-Mobile decides to do.
The T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant and the AT&T Samsung Captivate are similar phones, so it really comes down to carrier preference. However, it will be interesting to see the consumer reaction between those who buy the Motorola Droid X and those who buy the Samsung Vibrant on T-Mobile. Lastly, the confirmed release date change brings up the question about Radio Shack’s pre-order promotion. By pre-ordering with Radio Shack, you will receive a $50 gift card to Radio Shack and you won’t have to worry about the MIR. However, Radio Shack says it will continue taking pre-orders until July 18, but this was before T-Mobile changed the release date. Does this mean all the pre-orders placed prior to July 15 will be filled by July 15? I’m sure we will hear word from Radio Shack on this matter in due time.
It goes without saying that July 15 will be an interesting and exciting day even if you detest Android.
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I just got back from the Radio Shack store I pre-ordered from, and they confirmed that it will be available for pickup on the 15th!
Thanks FredTheMole, that's great news!