Windows Phone 7 Launching May 26th on Verizon

After a long wait littered with twists and turns, Windows Phone 7 and the HTC Trophy are finally, officially, headed to Verizon’s network on May 26^th.

Yes folks, Verizon will finally be getting Microsoft’s software, months after its three biggest competitors, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile launched it. And guess what, the first piece of hardware will be the HTC Trophy, something we’ve known for ages, and it’s going to be coming for $150 on a new contract with Big Red.

Verizon is throwing something pretty neat in the deal too. If you buy the HTC Trophy before July 15^th, you get a free Xbox 360 game and can choose between Halo: Reach, Kinect Sports, or Lode Runner. Not the most extensive selection, but a selection nonetheless.

Just to refresh your memory a little bit about the HTC Trophy, it’s going to include:

·         1 GHz Snapdragon® processor
·         WVGA 3.8-inch touchscreen
·         Surround sound through SRS WOW HD™
·         5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
·         720p HD video capture
·         16 GB on-board storage
·         Wi-Fi connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n
·         Global ready – allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries, with more than 125 with 3G speeds
·         HTC Hub-customization through downloadable applications that offer even more entertainment and productivity
·         View and edit Microsoft Office® documents, including Excel®, Word® and PowerPoint® with the Office Hub and data access on SharePoint® servers

The HTC Trophy for Verizon will be available in Verizon stores and online when May 26^th decides to finally roll around.

Anyone going to be getting one?