The Samsung U940, also known as the Verizon Wireless Samsung Glyde, will be hitting retail shelves this May 2008. We had received prior reports that the device would be delayed, but it looks like everything is coming together for this sleek Windows Mobile touchscreen device. Today we bring you the details on the pricing and availability which come in at $429 retail and $299 on a 2-year contract (new or renewal). We are pleasantly surprised by the pricing, as the Samsung Glyde is positioned to be the alternative to the not-so-famous Verizon VX6800. With the Verizon HTC Touch VX6900 recently launching and the VX6800 falling off the radar, the Samsung Glyde will be the perfect convergence device for those looking for style in the Windows Mobile department.
Owners of recent LG models will be comfortable with the Samsung Glyde’s haptic feedback known as VibeTonz technology (vibrating touchscreen), 2 mega-pixel camera and EV-DO (possibly EV-DO Rev A support). It looks like Verizon has a winner here and with May only a day away, the countdown for the Verizon Wireless Samsung Glyde (U940) heats up just in time for Summer.
