Update: Since I apparently missed the original posting of this while I was gone, let this post just serve a reminder because prior to posting the above image, I had tried to capture the 7/12 pre-order date with phones shipping 7/15 for those of you who still wanted to take advantage of the gift card. I don’t know why T-Mobile is allowing retail employees to know of a 7/15 release date but not retailers themselves, unless there are concerns over inventory ala HD2 issues.

Radio Shack is allowing pre-orders on the Samsung Vibrant that includes a $50 gift card for qualified new and upgrading customers. For just $199.99 the phone can be yours with shipping starting on July 21^st. While that’s just a few more days after the moved up T-Mobile release date of July 15^th, the $50 dollar gift card hopefully will entice some of you to take advantage of this offer. You must order by July 18^th to qualify for this offer so act fast and order now!

Radio Shack