[tedhartman]

Does anyone have a feel for how will stocked the Corporate stores will be on the 20th?

I am asking because the Corporate store in southern AZ where I am have no clue about initial quantity or if they will even get them at all, telling me I am better off on the phone with Sprint.

Unlike the Apple hype when a new product comes out and there are lines for hours before the stores open seem to have enough product to supply everyone.

I guess I cannot get a feel for the demand and hype for this phone come June 20th.

[Rob]

It's always hard to predict... not only for consumers and the stores but for Sprint and Samsung as well. Especially since the mobile market seems to have produced a ton of worthy alternatives and up and coming alternatives.

That being said, I've been really successful purchasing my phones online. I'm going to see if I can make it available for purchase through MobileRoar.com - but we'll see - can't promise anything.

One thing worth noting... Sprint spent $100 million dollars on an online advertising campaign for the phone. I would think the LAST thing they'd want to do is not have enough product for the demand they've created.

Still, I hate waiting in line at the stores and dealing with employees who have no clue what they're doing. I'd rather buy it online and have it delivered right into my hands. But... I could also understand if you want to be one of the first to clutch one in with a victorious grip!