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So now we know the Motorola Triumph will be released in July and will be retailing for $299. That seems like a good price for that phone based on its specs. This is also a non-contract phone on a prepaid basis.

Before we refresh you on the Triumph’s features, it only seems fair to let you know that the handset is now available to pre-order from Best Buy. When we first reported on the new Motorola offering, we had no indication as to a release date but things have progressed since then. If you put your name against one of the Triumph’s today, then the retailer has stated that you will be able to get your hands on it between July 19th and the 26th when it releases.

In terms of price, Popherald.com via Phandroid have reported that the new Motorola will be $299.99 without a data-plan as its carrier Virgin Mobile just offer prepaid packages.

This is still a pricey phone considering it is still just an android phone. But I still expect it to be sold out as soon as it is released.

Engadget:

Tech savvy customers will appreciate the feature-rich Motorola TRIUMPH, exclusive to Virgin Mobile USA,
as one of the hottest phones with the added flexibility of a no contract plan.

Motorola TRIUMPH boasts a vibrant 4.1-inch WVGA touchscreen, dual-facing cameras, a super slim design
at less than 0.4 inches thick, HD-Video (720p) capture and HDMI output to allow for image sharing on
your HDTV. Motorola TRIUMPH is the first handset to come preloaded with the Virgin Mobile Live 2.0 app
used to access the Virgin Mobile branded music stream.

Virgin Mobile Live 2.0 is a social networking music application which will provide all Android users free
access to the KEY FEATURES:
• 5MP back-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera
• HD video capture and playback in 720p, both on device or over HDMI
• Massive 4.1? display (800×480 WVGA) and ultra-thin at .0.4?
• 1400 mAh battery
• 512MB RAM with 2GB ROM and SD card slot for extended
• Froyo (Android 2.2) with Flash support for enhanced browsing
(download from Android Market)
• Soft touch design for comfort in hand

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Software Platform: Android – Froyo
• Messaging/web/apps: MMS, SMS, email
• Camera: 5MP AF with flash, VGA front facing
• Video: 30 fps @ 720 p decode
30 fps @ 720 p 14 Mbps encode
• Connectivity: microUSB, 3.5mm , HDMI port
• Browser: Android Webkit Browser
• Bluetooth: BT V2.1 + EDR
• Memory: 512MB RAM/ 2GB ROM, uSD Slot
• Location Services: aGPS
• Form Factor: Tablet
• Experience Category: Media Centric
• Baseband: Qualcomm MSM8655
• Weight: 143g
• Dimensions: 4.8? x 2.5? x 0.4?Display: 4.1? 800 x 480 WVGA
• Battery: 1400 mAh
• Bands/Modes: CDMA 1900 MHz EVDO RevA, 802.11 b/g/n

If you are on a budget, I still recommend the phone I purchased.  Right now you can buy a brand new LG Optimus V phone on amazon for $129 with no tax and free shipping.  That’s brand new and out the door.