Best Buy is reported to be planning to sell the phone pre-sale on April 18 for $200 without a need for a rebate.

Verizon requires a two year commitment to a Nationwide Talk plan at a minimum of $40 a month, plus a commitment to an e-mail and internet plan, for another minimum of $30.

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