I know lots of you have been waiting for the CDMA release of Windows Phone, and today we’re one big step closer! Sprint is now taking pre-orders for the HTC Arrive.

The HTC Arrive is a great new addition to the Windows Phone family, featuring a full, sliding landscape QWERTY keyboard and a tilt-up display. It will cost $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade, and be available in all Sprint retail locations and from Sprint.com.

To pre-order your phone, head into any Sprint store and purchase a $50 gift card. Your name will be added to a wait list. Starting March 20, Sprint will begin contacting pre-order customers to complete their purchase.

See the Sprint website for more detailed specs on the HTC Arrive, or to find the Sprint store nearest you.