Word on the street has it that Verizon will roll out a couple of its highly anticipated advanced smartphones sometime this week. It seems that the blackberry Curve 8330 will make its debut this May 9th, featuring a recommended retail price of $270 after signing a contract and rebate. Those who prefer not to be tied down can always settle for a $440 purchase. As for the Samsung Glyde, this touch screen slider cell phone might also be released on the same date. Rumors abound that the Glyde will be priced higher than the Curve when on contract, sitting on a handsome $300 price tag with a 2-year plan while costing $420 as an individual, contract-less phone. Will you wait for the 3G iphone instead?

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