Worldwide 3G - 2 versions?!?!

[castroneves]

Guys, I'm really interested on buying the Touch Cruise. I read everywhere that this phone connects to 3G networks worldwide.

However, according to the specs of GSM Arena, this phone is connects to HSDPA 2100 and HSDPA 850 / 1900 - US version.

THIS IS WHAT INTRIGUED ME! "US VERSION"!

Are there two versions of this phone?

I live in Brazil where carriers connect to 3G networks in different frequencies. Some on 850 MHz, and most on 2100 MHz.

I thought this phone had only one version!

Thanks!

[sonus]

No, there are not 2 versions. They just denoted 850/1900 as US to make it simpler for US customers to know that their bands are supported. All Touch Cruise's have all 3G bands.

[castroneves]

Thank you very much! This is exactly what I wanted to hear! I'm going to NY in august, and I plan to buy the phone there.
I saw this store: MobileCity. The price there for the Polaris is $749.
Maybe it'll be cheaper in August!
ah... what the heck - maybe I'll change my mind in August and buy another!
One more thing: In your opinion, Polaris or Kaiser?

[hambola]

I think if you do a search on the forum you will find a thread where the differences are discussed. In summary, Kaiser has a keyboard if you are more comfortable using that (if you anticipate using it a lot). The Kaiser is bulkier/heavier than the TC. The TC has a built-in FM radio, don't think the Kaiser has that. They are very similar functionally. Do a search and check out that thread for more details.

[castroneves]

I think if you do a search on the forum you will find a thread where the differences are discussed. In summary, Kaiser has a keyboard if you are more comfortable using that (if you anticipate using it a lot). The Kaiser is bulkier/heavier than the TC. The TC has a built-in FM radio, don't think the Kaiser has that. They are very similar functionally. Do a search and check out that thread for more details.
My answer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=349751
:)