Samsung Saga Released To Mobile Purgatory

November 12, 2008 in Handsets, Samsung, Verizon

The Samsung Saga on Verizon Wireless will be launched this Friday. But instead of debut with any sort of fanfare, the Saga will sit there - not even on the shelves - but in mobile purgatory. You’ll be able to purchase it if you call Verizon Wireless but it won’t hit stores until December 1st.

This information was posted on Howard Forums by a self-proclaimed insider and it seems to be legit:

Certainly an odd way of releasing a phone, isn’t it? I mean, if it’s ready to roll, what harm is done in putting it on your shelves or even letting consumers know it exists in some way, shape or form?

The scoopers at BGR were able to get their hands on even more information, including a complete Samsung Saga data sheet that shows features, specs, contents, pricing and availability as well as pictures. Notice the red print that includes “WEB” in the November 14th availability date? What about that last line that says even though it will launch in retail stores on Dec 1st the “full” launch will take place at a later date?