So when will we see the PPC-6700 / XV6800?

Htc_6800That’s been a common question in my e-mail from readers lately, so let’s aggregate some of the news, photos and hands on thoughts.

  • Engadget Mobile has several shots and thoughts of the Telus branded version from CTIA.
  • Engadget caught the phone getting FCC approval earlier this month.
  • A Howard Forums thread has 30 pages of commentary and release date guesses

My thoughts: at the right price, this will be a huge seller for both Sprint and Verizon due to the EV-DO Rev. A support, thinner aspect, Bluetooth 2.0 and better-feeling keyboard when compared to the PPC-6700 / XV6700. It wouldn’t surprise me to see it on Sprint first, but Verizon would be unlikely to wait long, pending any exclusivity deals. The rush will be to beat out the iPhone, so I’ll put a dollar down on late April or early May. Any takers? ;)

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