Sprint's now well beyond the promised 40 opening markets for its QChat-based Direct Connect network, announcing that an additional 14 are available as of this week. In addition to network availability, that means subscribers in those areas can now stroll into their local shop and pick up the Sanyo PRO-200 and PRO-700, LG LX400, and Samsung Z400. Headliners on the new list include Phoenix, much of

Sprint announced that starting July 13th its QChat-based handsets (Sanyo PRO-200 and PRO-700, Samsung Z400, and LG LX40) will become available in 14 additional markets, including: Phoenix, Ariz.; Upper Central Valley, Calif.; East Kentucky; Maine; Minnesota; Missouri; New Hampshire; Buffalo, N.Y.; Rochester, N.Y.; Central Upstate New York; East Upstate New York; Utah; Norfolk, Va.; ...

In a press release this morning, Sprint has announced the expansion of its nascent QChat Direct Connect service in 14 additional markets across the country, bringing the total count to 56 markets with the ability to purchase and activate QChat capable devices. The Sanyo PRO-200 and PRO-700, LG LX400, and Samsung Z400 will be available on

Samsung's Z400 offers Sprint customers all the hallmarks of a Nextel push-to-talk phone.

Cnet reviews the Sprint-Nextel Samsung Z400: “The Sprint-Nextel Samsung Z400 has a basic design, and you wouldn't confuse it with many other flip phones. Durable rubber sidings give the handset a sturdy and comfortable feel in the hand. This is one handset that will take its share of blows. The black sidings also contrast nicely

Sprint today announced four new push-to-talk phones, powered by Qualcomm's QChat technology, in over 40 markets. The LG LX400, Samsung Z400 and Sanyo Pro-200 and Pro-700 will be available June 15. The LG LX400 is a slender clamshell with Nextel Direct Connect push-to-talk services. The phone includes a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS capabilities and noise reduction capabilities. It will be a

Today Sprint announced that it will begin offering QChat-capable handsets in 40 additional markets. The 40 markets will be able to use the LG LX400, Samsung Z400, and the Sanyo Pro 200 and Pro 700 to access the Rev. ...

So that rumored June 15 launch date for QChat in retail channels was pretty much spot on, it seems, according to the latest Brightpoint launch sheet for the month. The shot, posted on the always-chatty HoFo, reveals that Sanyo's PRO-200 and PRO-700 are expected for $249.99 and $279.99, respectively, while the Samsung Z400 comes in at $299.99 and the LG LX400 at $279.99. That's not a very wide rang

Sprint is set to release the LG LX400, Samsung z400 and Sanyo Pro 200 and 700 to the general public on June 15...

With news that Samsung was going to release a QChat enabled phone, fellow competitor LG is pictured to be developing their own QChat device too. First reported by Engadget Mobile, the LG appears to be a phone that would be marketed to corporate users rather than the rugged individual as what the Samsung Z400