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I like that one especially...lol!

At least Palm would get a nice betatest group for their WebOS servers, eh?

Hmmm...maybe that's not such a bad idea.
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A site I was reading pegged it at bursts of 2.4 mbps - a third of now standard HSDPA speeds... is this right?!]]>May 20th 2009 8:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
No one ever gets the advertised 3G speeds. At least where I am, Sprint has the fastest 3G, faster than both Verizon and AT&T (AT&T's 3G is crap here, not coverage, but speed). And seriously, 2.4 Mbps is plenty on a phone... what you have to worry about is latency which is going to be a factor no matter what 3G service you're using.]]>May 20th 2009 8:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Yeah, every carrier likes to advertise that they have the fastest 3G network. The truth is, is they all have good speeds in some areas, and bad speeds in others. Gizmodo did a somewhat informal test and found Sprint's to actually be the fastest.

http://gizmodo.com/5111989/the-definitive-coast+to+coast-3g-data-test]]>May 20th 2009 9:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
I will be getting me a Pre though.]]>May 20th 2009 9:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 11:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 7:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 8:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
People whine about the Wii endlessly, but everyone and their uncle's pet fish was also bemoaning how it was just a fad in the early days and the sales would plummet eventually. I think Nintendo was actually (secretly) worried that they'd be ramping up production just as demand fell off--and imagine the press coverage that would have entailed. Not to mention the cost of canceled manufacturing contracts and surplus supply.]]>May 20th 2009 1:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Massive demand, few Pres.

Uh huh.

To both thoughts.

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You cant win either way. That's why they all do it. Apple, Sony, MS included. Have the shortage, get the PR.

It's far better to have too few with people willing to buy. Making those devices cost money, and they would rather have as few as possible sitting around.]]>May 20th 2009 7:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Palm needs to get product in hand. It's not hype that sells this stuff it's word of mouth. There was plenty of hype over the Storm, but as we know the word on the street was that it wasn't ready for prime time. The result... they are now "buy one, get one free." Blackberry is much stronger than Palm though, and they were not relying on the Storm so it was hardly a setback. If the Pre loses momentum Palm is done with the next iPhone weeks away.]]>May 20th 2009 8:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/Also you don't make the news with stories like, "I wanted a Pre... and I got one!"
News = "ZOMG lines around the block 2 days before release!"]]>May 20th 2009 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
That is precisely what the deal is.

The few that have one will become walking billboards, just like with the Wii.

The advertisement hasnt been there, so the Pre awareness hasn't even reached a crescendo.

Word of mouth advertising is cheap and spreads the hype faster than a network buy.

On top of that, Palm sees steady but consistent growth from sales of the Pre instead of a short spike.
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I know a lot of people here want the Pre but I don't know how many people in the real world who aren't so tech savvy are dying for a Pre. But by saying there is a shortage, this guarantees they will sell out immediately. Everyone and their mom will be at the store to buy one or to resell it on eBay to the highest bidder. Without artificial urgency, I don't think it will sell out as quick because people may wait to see some real reviews before dropping the $$.

Just my opinion. ]]>May 20th 2009 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 7:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Then there's:

Iphone speaker dock stories.

Trite iPhone app stories.

iPhone attached to some device to make it do something weird stories.

Ooooh the iphone was seen in an episode of ( ) stories.


But 5 months of occasional Pre stories is wearing thin?

]]>May 20th 2009 7:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 8:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Still ill be buying my Pre DAY1. Hopefully!]]>May 20th 2009 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/There is an advertisement to the right (300x250) banner ad that is advertising the Pre. And one up top (728x90). Spring couldn't whore itself out enough for the Pre. And then that brings up the point about Dan Hesse. We didn't like you in your own commercials Dan, and we don't like you telling us there are Pre shortages. You have officially lost your talking privileges. Hang on while I go get the duct tape...]]>May 20th 2009 7:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/that in many ways is still taking place?

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[thanks adblocker]]]>May 20th 2009 8:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Have you got some kinda personal crusade against the iPhone or something?!]]>May 20th 2009 8:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 8:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Apple did advertise the hell out of the iPhone.No big deal. The difference here is the CEO of Apple (Steve Jobs) didn't say there were shortages so they "don't intend to advertise". The CEO of Sprint did. Yet they are advertising everywhere! That was the point. ]]>May 20th 2009 9:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
for a company,
internet advertising - effective, cheap, simple targeting, ready- made niches, basically everything already sorted for you = awesome value
vs
tv/radio - really just wishful thinking that you get the right people interested. commercials for most people usually mean break time, bathroom, food, do other stuff. ]]>May 20th 2009 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/Nice way to avoid sales figures comparisons with other smartphone launches, and generate "Pre is sold out in the first 12 hours of availability" headlines.]]>May 20th 2009 7:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 7:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 7:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 7:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 8:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 8:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
And why would I have any remorse if I did buy this? That's a genuine question.




]]>May 20th 2009 8:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Of course, the Pre may be the next iPhone killer. Like Android. Oh wait.

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oh shut the hell up you stupid stupid troll.]]>May 20th 2009 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
haha, what a fucking tool. Yes, Apple invented buttons, scrolling, and even touchscreens! Everyone else has just been ripping them off.]]>May 20th 2009 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
man, oh man. invented? -_-

why does everyone think every phone with any piece of technology in common with the iphone is meant to be an iphone killer.

im surprised i got this far down the comments before i got sick of reading all this.

and yes, i have an iphone, but i dont go around claiming every touchscreen, or every haptic scrolling phone is meant to kill the iphone.

personally, i'm excited to test out a friends pre when he gets it. i understand that the simplified iphone os was revolutionary at the time, and i think that the pre has a similar thing going. html/css/js as applications on a phone? pretty interesting to me :)

cant we all just get along? :`(]]>May 20th 2009 11:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/what the hell every sprint add i had been seeing for the last month has a pre on it]]>May 20th 2009 7:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
Remember, Palm needs Sprint, Sprint does not need Palm.
]]>May 20th 2009 8:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/
And on top of that, Palm need to sell as many units as possible and get some cash into that cash strapped bank account of theirs.]]>May 20th 2009 8:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/ ...they're just gonna buy the new iPhone, Nokia N97, Storm 2, Omnia HD or Android handsets...

Yeah, or this that'll be there =at Sprint= same time:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/19/htc-touch-pro2-for-sprint-spotted-in-the-wild-mid-june-release/
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I see what you're saying, but in the end how many people in the "mainstream" have actually heard of the Pre? With Apple's marketing you can bet your house on everyone hearing about the new iPhone. And have you seen the type of queues that thing creates?! No phone I can remember creates that type of hype and want in consumers. Palm need to make sure they have as much stock as possible, they are not Apple, they do not have the brand kudos needed to get people queueing up around the block. ]]>May 20th 2009 8:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/20/sprint-ceo-expects-palm-pre-shortages-sleeping-bag-sales-skyroc/May 20th 2009 8:05AM