HTC Merge Official Press Release - Multiple U.S. Carriers and Probably Verizon

[dgstorm]

[video=youtube;zjvtwVXxd4A]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjvtwVXxd4A&feature=player_embedded[/video]

We haven't done too many stories on the HTC Merge lately because there was no 'official' word yet as to whether it was coming to Verizon or not; however, a 360 degree pic of the phone did show up briefly on Verizon's own website, so it seems likely it will arrive for Big Red. Also, HTC just shared a new press release which clearly indicates that it will soon be available in the U.S. on "multiple carriers", further solidifying the probability that Verizon will get it.

The only time-frame for release that was given was Spring of 2011, which may be 'nebulous' but is not too far off. This 'medium-end' phone looks to have some decent features and hopefully HTC's usual excellent build quality. Furthermore, as the video shows above, it scores a quite decent 1500 Quadrant score with its stock non-dual-core 800MHz processor. Interestingly, the device also has global 3G roaming. The press release indicated

The HTC Merge is also HTC's first Android-based CDMA world phone.

Here is its feature-set:

• 800MHz Processor
• 512MB Ram
• Android 2.2 OS
• 5 MegaPixel Camera
• 2GB Storage
• Full Slide-Out QWERTY keyboard
• Global 3G Roaming

Hmmm... not bad for a mid-range phone. What do you guys think? Maybe a good phone for the significant other or kids? Maybe even a decent workhorse phone for non-power users or businessmen who travel a lot?

Source: Full Press Release - HTC Merge via Engadget and AndroidCentral

 

[jodyberry]

It's the phone that people who want a physical keyboard have been waiting for.

No, it's not a high-end, 4G model, but for those that prefer a physical keyboard, it's much better than the Ally.

 

[Arkbird]

It's the phone that people who want a physical keyboard have been waiting for.

No, it's not a high-end, 4G model, but for those that prefer a physical keyboard, it's much better than the Ally.

Yeah it seems to be a decent phone though it reminds me of the EVO 4G Shift.

 

[johnomaz]

Pretty good for the specs.

 

[obxsalvo]

johnomaz

"Made you look " yes u did =)

 

[Stelv]

Specs are low, old OS, low processor, low ram. Does it have the new sense. Better be priced inexpensively. Might as well get the incredible instead.

 

[johnomaz]

johnomaz

"Made you look " yes u did =)

LOL dancedroid

 

[matt2783]

I just want a Verizon 4g phone with a qwerty keyboard... I guess I'll have to choose one or the other, and unless 4g data plans are too expensive I think I'll have to pick 4g.

 

[dbst]

This would be a good phone for people that don't care about specs or rooting, just a smartphone with a good keyboard

 

[WPThunder25]

What happen to this phone going to Alltell? Lol

 

[forum8417]

pretty good for htc's standards i guess.

 

[dbst]

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[Mopdaddy]

If I get a phone for my kids I want it to be one that does not have text, I don't think kids should have phones like these.

 

[king_43]

If I get a phone for my kids I want it to be one that does not have text, I don't think kids should have phones like these.

ditto, agree with you fully, if i had a daughter I would NOT want her to have one of these phones and be on facebook all the time

 

[UltraDroid]

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Interesting - I never knew that.

-Mike