Treo 700wx already here, videos already out

We didn't even have a chance to hook you peeps up with the latest video of the new Treo 700wx that's been circulating around the internets, and already did Palm decid to loose 'em on the unsuspecting QWERTY addicts of the LA metro area -- however undoubtedly unintentionally. It seems at least one Palm retail store in SoCal is already stocking 700wxs, according to Gadgets on the Go: the Palm Retail store at The Grove (the very same one we happened upon not a few weeks back; kind of quaint, smooshed next to a L'Occitane) supposedly already has stock in store ready for sale, which means it's probably not unfair to assume other stores might have them as well. Now, whether you'll be able to get them to sell you the devices as easily is another question entirely, but for those without a Palm retail store nearby, it's not unfair to assume you'll be able to get one at a regular carrier outlet in the very, very near future.

Update: We're getting reports that the device will go for $619, $649, and will see release August 31st -- in other words, we aren't yet 100% of anything, but as before, expect it shortly, and probably in the $600 range.

[Vinni @ Aug 23rd 2006 3:16AM]

w00t!

[Astrantorastor @ Aug 23rd 2006 4:23AM]

Ok Ryan,

Get off the blog!! Its 2:30 in the morning there is life outside of Engadget. Pay no attention to the time I am writing this comment either. it does not apply in this scenario as I have a very good reason to be up this late. I choose not to share at this time for... political reasons.

No good night good sirs go to sleep.

/Pot and kettle shake heads in dismay

[ramond @ Aug 23rd 2006 6:46AM]

The guy in the video mentions the 700wx being quicker. This always happens with newer ROMs. The first WM5 ROM for the HTC Wizard was really slow compared to the latest.

[saboola @ Aug 23rd 2006 7:50AM]

Any idea of Verizon is going to be getting this model? I almost took the fall today for a 700W even though it has all the low memory issues. Glad I did not.

[TZK @ Aug 23rd 2006 8:21AM]

I love it how, this is a engadmobile article, and there are more responses here in comments on the re-post site, than there are on the site t hat created the article. HAW HAW HAW!

[Chris Gilmer @ Aug 23rd 2006 8:56AM]

This looks awesome! Is there any news as to unlocked versions of the 700w yet? I dont see them anywhere!

[CellularMountain.com @ Aug 23rd 2006 8:58AM]

$650 with no WiFi seems kind of steep for this unit. I am hoping that the new model being released in Europe next month will include WiFi.

[grigsby1 @ Aug 23rd 2006 10:33AM]

just called palm store in atlanta they have them in stoe priced @ $619.00 heading over there today.
Palm Retail Store - Atlanta Airport Terminal B

Atlanta, GA 404-762-2490

[saboola @ Aug 23rd 2006 11:05AM]

If purchased from the Palm store will this work on the Verizon network?

[jimmie geddes @ Aug 23rd 2006 11:07AM]

It won't work on Verizon's network. I was also told it will be available August 31st for $399 w/ 2 year contract. Sprint stores may have them this weekend.

[saboola @ Aug 23rd 2006 12:56PM]

Off topic, but anyone have any comments on Sprint's wireless coverage? This would be the Tampa area for me.

[Jeff @ Aug 29th 2006 2:18PM]

Here you all go https://shopbiz.sprint.com/popup_product.php?phone_id=PTR700PHK&osCsid=3579db73a6af93f98eeb804afeb643c6&bundleID=728