Microsoft Pink Phone Lives, On Its Way to Verizon

With all the commotion about Windows Phone 7, we nearly forgot about those Project Pink phone rumors from months ago. Almost. Providing a reminder in a big way, Gizmodo got its hands on some leaked marketing documents and whispers that all but lay out the full details of the two phones: Turtle and Pure.

The first Pink phone to get leaked was the funky, little slider codenamed Turtle. The phone is clearly for messaging with a strong emphasis on social networking. It is also capable of some apps, though it’s not entirely clear where those will come from as Windows Phone 7 appears to be missing from the phone. The resolution is given at 320 x 240. Verizon is outlined as a carrier and may have an exclusive contract on the phone. The launch is rumored to be coming in April.

Pure is a Sidekick-like rectangular slider. Like Turtle, it looks like Pure will be lacking Phone 7, but will have some form of apps. The phone has a screen resolution of 480 x 320. It will also be carried on Verizon, though it’s not specified when it will be launched. It’s expected to come shortly after Turtle.

So there’s the details on Microsoft Pink. Now that they’re out there, is anyone excited about these bulky, sans-Phone-7 Microsoft sliders? Hopefully, more solid details will inspire a little more anticipation. [via Gizmodo]