Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[HP Pre 3 death not exaggerated, FCC autopsy reveals Verizon life that never was]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/hp-pre-3-death-not-exaggerated-fcc-autopsy-reveals-verizon-life/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/hp-pre-3-death-not-exaggerated-fcc-autopsy-reveals-verizon-life/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/hp-pre-3-death-not-exaggerated-fcc-autopsy-reveals-verizon-life/#comments While we will never see the Pre 3 adorning the AT&T shelves of phone stores, the FCC at least had the courtesy to investigate HP's final webOS device in detail, though we doubt they were able to conclude the precise cause of death. The full devastating teardown reveals some Sandisk flash storage, and a tightly packed interior. There's another interesting detail found in those external images, too. As a previous leak had suggested, this model was destined for the Big Red, with a not-so enigmatic Verizon logo etched into the metallic slide-out backing. The full internal rundown is in the gallery below. Tissues are in that box to your right.

Gallery: HP Pre 3 FCC teardown

HP Pre 3 death not exaggerated, FCC autopsy reveals Verizon life that never was originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FCCFCC teardownFccTeardownHPHp Pre 3HpPre3mobilepostminiPalm PrePrePre 3Pre3smartphoneteardownVerizonwebosFri, 04 Nov 2011 12:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Screen Grabs: Palm Pre-iPhone hybrid appears on Grimm, doesn't look half bad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/screen-grabs-palm-pre-iphone-hybrid-appears-on-grimm-doesnt-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/screen-grabs-palm-pre-iphone-hybrid-appears-on-grimm-doesnt-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/screen-grabs-palm-pre-iphone-hybrid-appears-on-grimm-doesnt-l/#commentsScreen Grabs chronicles the uses (and misuses) of real-world gadgets in today's movies and TV. Send in your sightings (with screen grab!) to screengrabs at engadget dot com.

Anyone who caught the series premiere of Grimm, NBC's new fairy-tale-and-crime-procedural would have seen another sort of unearthly fusion: a Palm Pre device ringing like an iPhone. The phone then switches to the typical webOS interface we've long admired, picking up reception on AT&T along the way. We're torn over whether they're using a Pre 2 or another Palm family member, though the screen looks too dinky for it to be the mythical Pre 3. But in a world of monster hunters and big bad wolves, we guess anything's possible.

[Thanks, Ben]

Screen Grabs: Palm Pre-iPhone hybrid appears on Grimm, doesn't look half bad originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP's Todd Bradley refutes webOS shutdown rumors originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Guardian: HP shutdown of webOS division said to be 'imminent' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>closurehpmobilepostcrosspreshut downShutDowntouchpadwebosFri, 28 Oct 2011 14:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre 3 for AT&T review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/24/pre-3-for-atandt-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/24/pre-3-for-atandt-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/24/pre-3-for-atandt-review/#commentsThis is a review of a phone that was never actually released to the public on AT&T. Despite the unfortunateness of the prior statement, we felt obligated to run this device through the wringer as a final farewell to Palm, the Pre line and webOS on consumer devices.


Man, what a weird, labyrinthine life this device has had. European carriers didn't even want the Pre 2, and for whatever reason, those folks were the only ones to even get the Pre 3. Excluding this guy, of course. This guy, as you've probably gleaned, is one of only a handful of AT&T Pre 3 handsets to make it out of the factory unscathed, and we couldn't be happier to be putting it through the paces. Well... we could be happier, but that would require Meg Whitman undoing Leo's departing shot through the webOS heart.

All that aside, it's been a strange few days with the final webOS-based phone, and in a sense, the final phone that'll ever have Palm's DNA running through its circuitry. Not even two months ago, HP was telling developers to get their Pre 3 app submissions in for approval, and a mere four weeks ago, the same company affirmed that this very phone wouldn't ever arrive on US shores. You know, despite that whole "being announced for AT&T" thing. Turns out, a few of those units actually did pass the requisite QA tests, and if you've got the right connections (or a quick enough trigger finger on eBay), you too can land yourself what'll undoubtedly go down as one of the most highly sought after pieces of Palm / webOS history. But should you? Find out after the break.

Gallery: Palm Pre 3 for AT&T hands-on and unboxing

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Pre 3 for AT&T review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quickoffice update brings document editing to the TouchPad originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP: Pre 3 not destined for US shores originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hphp palm 3hp palm pre 3hp pre 3HpPalm3HpPalmPre3HpPre3mobilepostcrosspalmprepre 3Pre3webosMon, 22 Aug 2011 16:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: The webOS triangle]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/switched-on-the-webos-triangle/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/switched-on-the-webos-triangle/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/switched-on-the-webos-triangle/#commentsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

HP's decision to discontinue production of webOS devices has been widely seen as the final nail in the promising operating system's coffin. Statements from HP on the future of webOS app development sound absurd in the current context. How can, for example, HP continue to promote the webOS app catalog as it has pledged to do when there are no ongoing devices on which those apps can run? How would developers even test apps?

The answer may lie in a complex ongoing reorientation of the webOS triangle consisting of the HP corporate entity, PSG (Personal Systems Group, HP's PC business) and webOS. HP hasn't said exactly what it is doing with webOS. However, the combination of publicly expressing commitment to the operating system while dismantling its own devices points strongly to licensing. In fact, it's highly consistent with it; if HP simply wanted to wage war with (or sell) Palm's patent pool, it wouldn't need webOS developers any more. HP made no secret of its interest in licensing webOS while it was still producing devices based on that operating system. As Switched On discussed last month, though, there is a long, bleak history chronicling the difficulty in building devices based on an OS that a company is licensing. In other words, pursuing both of the contrasting business models of Apple and Microsoft results in inherent conflict.

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Switched On: The webOS triangle originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>columnhphp palmHpPalmpalmprepre 3Pre3softwareswitched onSwitchedOntouchpadveerwebosSun, 21 Aug 2011 17:52:00 EST<![CDATA[HP will 'discontinue operations for webOS devices', may spin off Personal Systems Group]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/hp-will-discontinue-operations-for-webos-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/hp-will-discontinue-operations-for-webos-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/hp-will-discontinue-operations-for-webos-devices/#comments And just like that, Palm's baby was abandoned. Among the "other announcements" in today's press release about the potential spinoff of its entire Personal Systems group (PCs, mobile devices, storage) is a note that the webOS ecosystem HP snagged for $1.2 billion a year ago is already being ditched.

"In addition, HP reported that it plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones. HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward."

Among slightly lowered estimates for its 2011 revenue, HP confirms it's in talks with Autonomy Corporation plc about a "possible offer" for the company. It's clear that a separation of HP the services / software company and HP the hardware manufacturer leaves no room in the lifeboat for the Pre and TouchPad family, but what happens next? We're sure there will be more pointed questions about what "optimizing the value of webOS software going forward" means -- we vote for a quickie sale to one of Google's disgruntled hardware partners or better yet, opening it up for some community hackery -- on the conference call scheduled for 5 p.m. Eastern.

Update: HP CEO Leo Apotheker confirmed on the company's earnings call late this afternoon that the Autonomy acquisition is considerably further along than just a "possible offer," and that it's expected to be completed by the end of 2011. He also made it clear that any possible spin-off of the PC business won't happen soon, and said that the company will take 12 to 18 months to consider its options, further adding that he is "taking ownership" of all of these decisions. As for webOS, Apotheker expectedly offered few specifics, but suggested that just about all options, including licensing, remain on the table.

Timeline:

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HP will 'discontinue operations for webOS devices', may spin off Personal Systems Group originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you haven't been paying close enough attention to the matter, you'd think the HP Pre 3 had already been released. After all, it's been myriad months since it was originally announced and the Veer and TouchPad were both pushed out to store shelves (arguably a little too early). Sadly, it's still sitting on deck, waiting to try its luck when the time is right. Orange's UK branch, however, is wasting no time making sure it's ready for the mystery launch date, as the Pre 3's support page is live on the carrier's site and awaiting your perusing eyes. The listed specs confirm that the smartphone's running with a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU (as opposed to its originally-announced 1.4GHz) and using webOS 2.2, as well as 512MB of RAM and a 3.6-inch 800 x 480 WVGA resolution display. Though we're still waiting on word of the phone's release from HP or Orange, sightings of a finalized page on the carrier's site are awfully hard to ignore. Given the length of time it's taken to hit the market, however, will it even feel fresh once daylight hits it for the first time?

Orange UK's official HP Pre 3 support page goes live, still not available to purchase originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP Play music syncing service hits beta, bring your USB cable originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudcloud musiccloud-basedCloudMusicconnected musicConnectedMusicHPHP PlayHpPlaymusicMusic servicemusic streamingMusicServiceMusicStreamingPrePre 3Pre3TouchPadVeerWebOSMon, 11 Jul 2011 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: Wanting webOS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/10/switched-on-wanting-webos/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/10/switched-on-wanting-webos/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/10/switched-on-wanting-webos/#commentsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

The last Switched On discussed why HP could have more success licensing webOS than Palm or PalmSource ever did with Palm OS. To put it in the context of a more modern conflict, HP's handsets could be the equivalent of a Google Nexus devices (but selling better in HP's ideal), competing with phones from other Android stakeholders. Even the Nexus phones, however, are ultimately produced by existing licensees such as HTC and Samsung.

WebOS as a licensed operating system would likely compete most directly with Windows Phone 7, an OS that offers licensees and consumers some choice but preserves a consistent user experience -- particularly as it is trying to court developers. Unlike Windows Phone 7, though, webOS is rapidly being expanded to new form factors, with the TouchPad serving as the first tangible proof.

HP has said that it's most interested licensing to companies that wouldn't compete with it in its core markets. For now, let's count out HP's major PC competitors Acer, Dell (which once may have tried to build its own webOS-like platform when it acquired Zing), Lenovo and Toshiba. However, many companies that could help develop meaningful (in terms of absolute volume but also as a relevant development platform) scale for webOS in at least the US market offer, at minimum, handsets. A handset licensee could imbue webOS phones with features such as a 4.3-inch display that HP has shied away from, but which has been present in many successful smartphones.

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Switched On: Wanting webOS originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>columnhphp webosHpWebospalmprepre 3Pre3switched onSwitchedOntouch to sharetouchpadTouchToSharewebosSun, 10 Jul 2011 17:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Leaked HP presentation hints at faster 64GB TouchPad in August, Pre 3 in fall?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/04/leaked-hp-presentation-hints-at-faster-64gb-touchpad-in-august/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/04/leaked-hp-presentation-hints-at-faster-64gb-touchpad-in-august/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/04/leaked-hp-presentation-hints-at-faster-64gb-touchpad-in-august/#comments Go grab the Morton -- you're gonna need a grain or two. According to a "confidential HP product brief" sent anonymously to PreCentral, HP is on track to launch a new 64GB TouchPad next month, complete with a white glossy cabinet and a "processor bump," along with support for AT&T's HSPA+ network. The company just started shipping its 16GB and 32GB TouchPads, but even August wouldn't be too soon for a speed boost, considering the tablet's disappointing performance during our review. The presentation also lists the Pre 3 for a "fall" launch, along with that mysterious Opal tablet. Despite the so-called leaked confidential presentation, this rumor should be approached like any other -- but on the other hand, with the Pre 3 making recent appearances at the FCC in both AT&T and Verizon flavors, HP's latest webOS smartphone could easily be on-track to hit stores by autumn.

Leaked HP presentation hints at faster 64GB TouchPad in August, Pre 3 in fall? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week's release of the HP TouchPad, the first device other than a handset to feature webOS, aptly demonstrates the promise and perils of HP's adopted operating system. The 4:3 tablet provides the large canvas that webOS seemed born to cover. However, like the Xoom and PlayBook before it, the TouchPad suffers from an impoverished app library among other holes. To help share development costs of webOS and expand the market for its developers, HP has warmed to the idea of licensing the Palm-developed operating system.

HP's willingness to license webOS while continuing to make devices based on the operating system serves up a healthy helping of déjà vu for those who followed the history of Palm, Inc. The PDA pioneer sought to take advantage of its dominance in handhelds, and stave off rival Pocket PCs powered by Windows CE, by licensing the Palm operating system while continuing to use it.

The decision proved to be Palm's short-term salvation and long-term ruin. One of the first companies to license the Palm OS was Handspring, founded by former Palm executives. Handspring created the Treo, which became Palm's entry into smartphones when Palm acquired Handspring. A few other companies licensed the Palm OS for smartphones, including Kyocera and Samsung, but the inherent conflict created by competing with licensees forced Palm to spin Palm OS out into a company called PalmSource, which folded three years later.

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Switched On: webOS wherever originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hphp webosHpWebosmobile osMobileOspalmpalm webosPalmWebospreSwitched OnSwitchedOntouchpadwebosSun, 03 Jul 2011 18:59:00 EST<![CDATA[HP TouchPad review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/hp-touchpad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/hp-touchpad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/hp-touchpad-review/#comments As things get older they tend to get bigger. It's the same for people, corporations, models of cars, budget deficits... and so it is for webOS. As Palm was in the process of being subsumed its great mobile operating system was being eyed for much broader things, far bigger than the little phones it had previously been flashed on. Things like printers and desktops and laptops, but for its first proper foray outside of a phone it has a tall task: compete in the brutally vicious tablet space.

Its weapon is the TouchPad, a 9.7-inch tablet from HP that got official back in February and will be available July 1st (if you don't manage to find it earlier) -- $499.99 for the 16GB model, $599.99 for 32GB. That's exactly on parity with the WiFi iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1, current kings of the tablet court. Does this plus-sized Palm progeny really have what it takes to hang at that price point, or is this just a chubby pretender that's outgrown its britches? Read on to find out.

Gallery: HP TouchPad, unboxing and comparison

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HP TouchPad review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WebOS hopefuls -- especially owners of a Palm Pre, Pixi or their Plus variants -- you there? HP's TouchPad launch is a few days away, and the company's seeking to entice loyalists with a $50 mail-in-rebate on the new slate in the US and Canada. You've got until July 31st to make good on the deal, and all it'll take is proof that you own one of the aforesaid phones. Still need help deciding? We've heard that a visit to Walmart might score you some hands-on time while you're stocking up on bulk toilet paper. Hit that source link below for the full details straight from Ruby and Co.

HP tempts webOS early adopters to buy a TouchPad with $50 rebate originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9.7-inch9.7-inch tablet9.7-inchTablethewlett packardHewlettPackardhphp preHP tablethp touch padhp touchpadhp veerHpPreHpTabletHpTouchpadpadpalmpalm pixipalm prePalmPixiPalmPrepixiprerebateslatetablettouch padTouchPadWed, 29 Jun 2011 05:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon Palm Pre 2 gets its webOS 2.1 wings]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/25/verizon-palm-pre-2-gets-its-webos-2-1-wings/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/25/verizon-palm-pre-2-gets-its-webos-2-1-wings/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/25/verizon-palm-pre-2-gets-its-webos-2-1-wings/#commentsGood news for Palm Pre 2 owners of the Big Red variety, the endless breath-holding can finally stop -- webOS 2.1 is finally making its way to your handset. Released back in March to the global unlocked masses, this update to HP's platform brings along voice-dialing, email and security fixes, messaging backup (sorry, no MMS), and a Sense 3.0-like charging display that'll float your photos, agenda, or simply keep the time. That should be enough to tide you over until the Pre 3 hits VZW's stores, no? Die-hard Palm OS fanatics, chin up, your Classic emulator's now only ten steps away.

Verizon Palm Pre 2 gets its webOS 2.1 wings originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP seeks NFC engineer for 'smartphone and tablet products' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>employmentengineerengineeringengineershardwarehpjobjobsnear field communicationNearFieldCommunicationnfcpalmplansprerecruitmentrfidtrovixwebosworkWed, 22 Jun 2011 08:22:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Pre 3 listed for pre-order on Amazon.de: €449 for the best of webOS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/hp-pre-3-listed-for-pre-order-on-amazon-de-449-for-the-best-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/hp-pre-3-listed-for-pre-order-on-amazon-de-449-for-the-best-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/hp-pre-3-listed-for-pre-order-on-amazon-de-449-for-the-best-of/#comments We're not dealing with price estimates anymore, here's an honest-to-goodness pre-order for the HP Pre 3. Amazon Germany, a traditionally quick retailer to put device listings up, has added the webOS 2.2 QWERTY slider to its online catalog at a price of €449 ($640) -- though availability is predictably undefined for now. Lest your memory needs a refresher since the Pre 3's announcement back in February, this is a 3.6-inch smartphone with a WVGA (800 x 480) resolution, a 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8x55 processor, 512MB of RAM, and a pair of cameras, the rear of which can record 720p video and 5 megapixel stills. To fill the time until a launch date is made known, why not consult our handy chart for a detailed look at how else the Pre 3 improves on its Pre-decessor.

[Thanks, Timo]

HP Pre 3 listed for pre-order on Amazon.de: €449 for the best of webOS originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon germanyamazon.deAmazonGermanygermanyhphp pre 3HpPre3launchprepre 3pre-orderpre-orderspre-releasePre3qwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderreleaseslidersmartphoneunlockedunsubsidizedwebosThu, 19 May 2011 08:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Another Pre 3 at the FCC, coming to Verizon for you and me?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/another-pre-3-at-the-fcc-coming-to-verizon-for-you-and-me/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/another-pre-3-at-the-fcc-coming-to-verizon-for-you-and-me/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/10/another-pre-3-at-the-fcc-coming-to-verizon-for-you-and-me/#comments Last month, a device (model number HSTNH-F30CN) that we surmised to be a Pre 3 hit the FCC rocking AT&T band GSM radios. Now, its brother HSTNH-F30CV is seeking federal approval to ride CDMA (850 / 1900 MHz), UMTS (900 / 2100 MHz), and GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 MHz) wireless waves. With that "V" tagged on the end of the model moniker and its Verizon-friendly innards, it sure looks like the Pre 3 will be the next handset to wear a checkmark on its front. Additionally, those world wide bands tell us that a webOS device will soon be joining the Androids and Blackberrys in Big Red's rather limited lineup of global handsets. Skeptical about our smartphone Spidey Sense? Hit the source link and see for yourself, Sherlock.

Another Pre 3 at the FCC, coming to Verizon for you and me? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 23:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmafccglobalglobal phoneGlobalPhonegsmhphp palmhp pre 3hp veerHpPalmHpPre3HpVeerprepre 3Pre3umtsveerverizonwebosworld phoneWorldPhoneTue, 10 May 2011 23:46:00 EST<![CDATA[HP's Pre 3 gets an emissions test at the FCC, likely destined for AT&T]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/hps-pre-3-gets-an-emissions-test-at-the-fcc-likely-destined-fo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/hps-pre-3-gets-an-emissions-test-at-the-fcc-likely-destined-fo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/hps-pre-3-gets-an-emissions-test-at-the-fcc-likely-destined-fo/#comments The FCC has seen a decent share of WebOS devices this year, having first tested the Veer in February, and most recently HP's Touchpad (which we reported earlier today). Now, it appears the regulator is examining the forthcoming Pre 3, and while none of the documents specifically name the device, based on the size and proportion of the label, we think it'll pair nicely with a certain 3.6-inch display. We've also noted the diagram mentions a battery compartment, suggesting it's not the Veer, which is rumored to have a sealed battery. Whatever the device may be, it's packing WebOS 2.3 -- and judging from the 1900 / 850MHz 3G bands, it seems destined for AT&T, Rogers, Bell, or Telus in North America. Follow the break for a peek at the FCC label.

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HP's Pre 3 gets an emissions test at the FCC, likely destined for AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attatt wirelessAttWirelessbellbell mobilityBellMobilitycanadafcchphp pre 3hp touchpadhp veerHpPre3HpTouchpadHpVeermobileNorth AmericaNorthAmericapalmpalm pre 3PalmPre3prepre 3Pre3rogersRogersWirelessTELUStelus mobilityTelusMobilitytouchpadUSAveerweboswebos 2.3Webos2.3Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:33:00 EST<![CDATA[HP now offering Verizon-branded Palm Pre 2 for zilch on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/hp-now-offering-verizon-branded-palm-pre-2-for-zilch-on-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/hp-now-offering-verizon-branded-palm-pre-2-for-zilch-on-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/hp-now-offering-verizon-branded-palm-pre-2-for-zilch-on-contract/#comments Living within the screwy reality of the subsidized phone world sometimes results in rather comical distortions. Take for example the Palm Pre 2, now tossed into the freebie bin -- along with a whole slew of its best accessories -- at HP's own Wireless Central. Announced just two months ago, HP's storefront would have you believe its slider is worth $699 with no strings attached -- or wait, what? As we do a mental reboot, let's consider the following: this lovable 1GHz QWERTY handset, still $149 through Verizon, is now free for the taking from HP with your two-year commitment to Big Red. We sense many may hesitate before taking the plunge, as the Palm-branded option felt like a stopgap solution even on launch; still, the Touchstone's second mate can toss around webOS with ease, and if you prefer the smaller form factor, this is as good as it gets (for now).

HP now offering Verizon-branded Palm Pre 2 for zilch on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2bargaincheaphpmobileon saleOnSalepalmpalm prePalmPreprepre 2Pre2verizonwebosTue, 05 Apr 2011 04:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Upgrading old Pres, Pre Pluses to webOS 2.1 slightly easier, fraught with less danger thanks to new scripts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/upgrading-old-pres-pre-pluses-to-webos-2-1-slightly-easier-fra/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/upgrading-old-pres-pre-pluses-to-webos-2-1-slightly-easier-fra/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/27/upgrading-old-pres-pre-pluses-to-webos-2-1-slightly-easier-fra/#commentsLet's be honest, Palm user: in all likelihood, your days with your Pre or Pre Plus are numbered. At this point, you've got the Pre 2 available, the Pre 3 and Veer in the pipeline, and countless awesome assaults from other platforms in constant danger of stealing you away. Might as well have a little fun, right? Maybe try your hand at an unauthorized upgrade to webOS 2.1, for example? WebOS Internals has thrown together some scripts that make updating a variety of Pre and Pre Plus versions from Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Telcel, and Bell -- devices that HP recently decided wouldn't get webOS 2.0 -- relatively painless, though they're quick to note that any number of absolutely awful things could still happen to your device or your Palm Profile. It's not for the faint of heart... but then again, carrying around a Pre these days shows a level of platform defiance that isn't for the faint of heart, either, so you're no stranger to bravery.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Upgrading old Pres, Pre Pluses to webOS 2.1 slightly easier, fraught with less danger thanks to new scripts originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackhpmobilepalmprepre plusPrePlusscriptupdateupgradeweboswebos 2.0webos 2.1webos internalsWebos2.0Webos2.1WebosInternalsSun, 27 Feb 2011 01:11:00 EST<![CDATA[webOS 2.1 for the Pre Plus now available to download for O2 Germany users]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/webos-2-1-for-the-pre-plus-now-available-to-download-for-o2-germ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/webos-2-1-for-the-pre-plus-now-available-to-download-for-o2-germ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/webos-2-1-for-the-pre-plus-now-available-to-download-for-o2-germ/#commentsIn spite of HP's strong assurances to the contrary, the Palm Pre Plus is actually going to give users the option to ride into webOS 2.x territory. As we speculated yesterday, O2 Germany Pre Plus owners can now download a new firmware package for their slider handsets, which will work its magic and update them to version 2.1 of HP's magnificent software. The company has been actively discouraging users and programmers from pairing the older hardware with the latest software, so we can't promise it'll be a bump-free ride for all upgraders, but having the option is all people have been asking for and now it's there -- and by "there" we mean the source link below.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

webOS 2.1 for the Pre Plus now available to download for O2 Germany users originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We won't lie: we did feel a little put out when our pal Jon Rubinstein told us that webOS 2.0 wouldn't be coming to the Palm Pre Plus -- something about the older hardware not having the necessary "oomph" to handle the new OS. But perhaps all hope is not lost! According to a rep from O2 Germany (as espied on the company's support forums) HP will make with the new operating system at some point in the near future -- just not as an over-the-air update. When the time comes (indeed, if the time comes) you'll need to download it from HP's website not your computer and install it via USB. And maybe that will be the point when we discover the joys of running a new OS on an underpowered handset for ourselves!

Update: Okay, maybe not. Mitchell wrote in to let us know that HP pulled the webOS 2.0 SDKs and are "actively encouraging" devs to stick with 1.4.5 for the Pre Plus. So, yeah, bummer.

Palm Pre Plus to get webOS 2 after all? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hpota updateOtaUpdatepalmpixipixi plusPixiPlusprepre plusPrePlusupdateUSBweb osWebOswebos 2.0Webos2.0Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre 2 available for $150 through Verizon on February 17th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/pre-2-available-for-150-through-verizon-on-february-17/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/pre-2-available-for-150-through-verizon-on-february-17/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/pre-2-available-for-150-through-verizon-on-february-17/#comments
Call it The Curious Case of the Pre 2: If you check the handset out on HP's site, it will cost you $100 after rebate (under contract of course). But if you wander over to Verizon's little piece of the Interwebs, the same phone has just been announced for $150 (new contract price) after rebate. So, let's suppose for a moment that you had a choice between the two -- which would you pick? That's what we thought. Available on February 17, check out the mind-bending PR after the break for more details.

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Pre 2 available for $150 through Verizon on February 17th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hphp prehp pre 2HpPreHpPre2portrait sliderPortraitSliderprepre 2Pre2sliderverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwebosTue, 15 Feb 2011 12:59:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Pre 2 available to pre-order for $100 on Verizon, shipping out February 17th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/hp-pre-2-available-to-pre-order-for-100-on-verizon-shipping-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/hp-pre-2-available-to-pre-order-for-100-on-verizon-shipping-ou/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/hp-pre-2-available-to-pre-order-for-100-on-verizon-shipping-ou/#comments If you just can't think beyond next week and need to get your new Pre fix as soon as possible, HP's got you covered. As promised by Jon Rubinstein yesterday, the Pre 2 (sans the lovely Palm branding) is today available to pre-order at $100 on a two-year Verizon contract. Unsubsidized and contractually liberated pricing is $450. webOS 2.0, a "Vivid" touchscreen and, of course, that familiar portrait slider keyboard await those brave enough to own a HP smartphone.

HP Pre 2 available to pre-order for $100 on Verizon, shipping out February 17th originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hphp prehp pre 3HpPreHpPre3portrait sliderPortraitSliderprepre 2pre-orderpre-ordersPre2sliderverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwebosThu, 10 Feb 2011 15:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Original Pre, Pre Plus, Pixi and Pixi Plus won't get updated to webOS 2.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/original-pre-pre-plus-pixi-and-pixi-plus-wont-get-updated-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/original-pre-pre-plus-pixi-and-pixi-plus-wont-get-updated-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/original-pre-pre-plus-pixi-and-pixi-plus-wont-get-updated-to/#comments We had a chance to sit down with Jon Rubinstein after HP's webOS event today, and he confirmed some unfortunate news for us: older Palm devices like the original Pre, the Pre Plus, the Pixi, and the Pixi Plus won't receive that previously promised update to webOS 2.0. Jon was pretty candid with us, saying that Palm had "missed a product cycle" in the midst of its financial troubles and subsequent acquisition by HP last year, and that the older products simply don't have the horsepower to properly run webOS 2.0 and beyond. That said, it's clear that he wants to do right by customers -- he told us that HP would do "something special" for owners of older hardware when the Pre 3, the Veer, and the TouchPad hit the market. We'll see what that entails -- and whether or not anyone actually sticks it out on webOS 1.4.5 until the new gear ships sometime this summer.

P.S.- We have lots more from our talk with Jon coming up -- including some actually good news -- so keep an eye on this space.

Original Pre, Pre Plus, Pixi and Pixi Plus won't get updated to webOS 2.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hpjon rubinsteinJonRubinsteinota updateOtaUpdatepalmpixipixi plusPixiPlusprepre plusPrePlusupdateweb osWebOswebos 2.0Webos2.0Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:55:00 EST<![CDATA[HP posts complete 'Think Beyond' event video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-posts-complete-think-beyond-event-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-posts-complete-think-beyond-event-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-posts-complete-think-beyond-event-video/#comments
It may not have provided a live stream, but HP has at least quickly turned around a complete video of today's nearly two hour-long "Think Beyond" event in San Francisco. Head on past the break to see the announcements of the TouchPad, Pre 3 and Veer as they happened, along with few other surprises. Unfortunately for those watching at home, it seems HP wasn't able to think beyond 360p.

Continue reading HP posts complete 'Think Beyond' event video

HP posts complete 'Think Beyond' event video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hppalmprepre 3Pre3think beyondThinkBeyondtouchpadveervideowebosWed, 09 Feb 2011 19:01:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Pre 3 first hands-on! (updated with video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-pre-3-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-pre-3-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-pre-3-first-hands-on/#comments
The HP Pre 3 is here! We just got our hands on one and snapped a whole bunch of pictures -- see the gallery below. Stay tuned for our first impressions soon. We're also still working on our shots of the Veer and the TouchPad, but sharp eyes can find both devices in the gallery below -- there might even be some iPhone and Nexus S comparison shots, but we don't want to give too much away.

Update: We just had a chance to play around with the Pre 3 at some length... and we have to say it feels good. The body of the device is sleek and solid, and the weight feels substantial in your hand. The screen is a relatively spacious 3.6-inches, and webOS looks absolutely stunning on it. The extra resolution is a big help on readability and clarity. The slider mechanism feels fairly solid, though there's a little give just at the end of it's movement that made us slightly concerned. Compared to previous devices, however, it seems far tighter. We're still messing around with the phone and will report back on what we find, but in terms of hardware quality, HP has taken a big step up here. As for the keyboard, it feels really fantastic. We realize this is very much a matter of personal preference, but we had zero problems typing quickly and accurately on the Pre 3 right from the get go.

Update 2: Hardware hands-on video after the break!

Update 3: More pics, including the Touchstone 2 dock.

Gallery: HP Pre 3 first hands-on!

Gallery: Pre 3 hands-on 2

Gallery: Touchstone 2 hands-on

Continue reading HP Pre 3 first hands-on! (updated with video)

HP Pre 3 first hands-on! (updated with video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewshands-onhphp pre 3HpPre3palmpalm pre 3PalmPre3prepre 3Pre3think beyondThinkBeyondvideoweboswebos 2.2Webos2.2Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Touchstone Touch-to-share lets devices swap URLs, 'Exhibition' mode added for phones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-touchstone-tech-now-lets-you-tap-two-devices-together-to-swap/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-touchstone-tech-now-lets-you-tap-two-devices-together-to-swap/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/hp-touchstone-tech-now-lets-you-tap-two-devices-together-to-swap/#comments So, HP is extending "Touchstone" to mean more than "that heavy, slanted magnet thing that my Pre always slips off of." For starters, the TouchPad has a Touchstone charging dock -- it's not magnetic, but at least you don't have to worry about plugging the thing in, and it's particularly suited to working with a keyboard. But that's not the real magic. HP has enabled its three new webOS devices (The TouchPad, Veer, and Pre 3) to communicate over Touchstone using "Touch-to-share" tech. You simply place your phone on top of the TouchPad, as illustrated, and whatever you're viewing on the phone pops up in the tablet's browser. We're not sure how this works bi-directionally, but HP mentions both scenarios, so hopefully it shouldn't be that difficult to configure the URL to come from the tablet and land on the phone. The two devices have to be on the same webOS account, however, so don't get any crazy ideas about sharing URLs with friends. Naturally, there should be a lot more "Continuous Client"-style uses for this tech in the future, but we'd say URL pushing is a good start. Finally, the old-fashioned Touchstone is going to work with the Veer and Pre 3, which will now be sent into an "Exhibition" mode when docked. The mode allows the phone to display photos or upcoming appointments, depending on the user's particular level of sentimentality.

For more on all of HP's webOS announcements today, click here!

HP Touchstone Touch-to-share lets devices swap URLs, 'Exhibition' mode added for phones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dockhphp palmhp touchstonehp webosHpPalmHpTouchstoneHpWebospalmprepre 3Pre3tap to sharetap-to-shareTapToSharetouch to sharetouch-to-sharetouchpadtouchstonetouchstone techTouchstoneTechTouchToShareveerweboswebos 2.2webos 3.0Webos2.2Webos3.0Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:12:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Pre 3: 1.4GHz Qualcomm CPU, 3.6-inch WVGA, coming this summer (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/the-hp-pre-3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/the-hp-pre-3/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/the-hp-pre-3/#comments The first Pre breathed new life into Palm. The Pre 2, on the other hand, didn't exactly have the same luster and longevity. Here's to a decidedly Palm-less round three. The QWERTY slider with the all-too-familiar form factor has a 3.6-inch 800 x 480 display (a marked improvement over past Pres), 5 megapixel camera with AF and LED flash, 720p HD video, a front-facing camera for video calling, mobile hotspot, and webOS 2.2. Under the hood? A Qualcomm MSM 8x55 CPU running at 1.4GHz (!), 802.11a/b/g/n 5GHz, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, A-GPS, a 1230 mAh battery, HSPA+ and EVDO Rev A -- yep, it's a world phone -- and the same RAM as the Pre 2 (that's 512MB DRAM). It'll be Touchstone compatible, naturally, and will switch to Exhibition mode when docked to show pictures and upcoming appointments. There's some interesting synergy going on where the TouchPad tablet can take Pre 3's phone calls, and just touching the two devices together will let you share URLs (aptly titled touch-to-share). This one's gonna keep you waiting, though -- availability is this summer with both 8GB and 16GB storage options.

Update: HP Pre 3 first hands-on! | Palm Pre 2 vs. HP Pre 3: what's changed?

Gallery: HP Pre 3


Gallery: HP Pre 3 press shots


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Continue reading HP Pre 3: 1.4GHz Qualcomm CPU, 3.6-inch WVGA, coming this summer (video)

HP Pre 3: 1.4GHz Qualcomm CPU, 3.6-inch WVGA, coming this summer (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3breaking newsBreakingNewshphp palmhp pre 3hp webosHpPalmHpPre3HpWebospalmpalm prepalm pre 3PalmPrePalmPre3prepre 3Pre3smartphonethink beyondThinkBeyondvideoweb osweboswebos 2.2Webos2.2Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm Pre 2 up for pre-order tomorrow on Verizon Wireless]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-pre-2-up-for-pre-order-tomorrow-on-verizon-wireless/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-pre-2-up-for-pre-order-tomorrow-on-verizon-wireless/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-pre-2-up-for-pre-order-tomorrow-on-verizon-wireless/#commentsHere at HP's 'Think Beyond' webOS event, Jon Rubinstein just announced that the Pre 2 will be available to pre-order tomorrow on Verizon Wireless, right in line with what rumors had suggested. You know, just in case you aren't interested in the Pre 3 that was just announced. Too bad pricing details weren't included...
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Palm Pre 2 up for pre-order tomorrow on Verizon Wireless originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WebOS-based Veer, Pre 3 and TouchPad leaked on HP's site, likely on sale today originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change webOS 2.0? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 23:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just got a Palm phone? The best apps, accessories, and tips originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're also told Palm's planning a low-end teen phone that's something like a Pre with no keyboard -- it's codenamed "Castle," (just like the original Pre and Pixi) and due to hit Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T. That seems like a likely followup to the Pixi, but what we're really anxious for is some news on a new high-end phone and the Topaz tablet -- we'll keep digging and let you know.

Palm's tablet is codenamed 'Topaz,' keyboard accessory leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Palm / HP's Jon Rubinstein is just about to take the stage at the D: Dive Into Mobile event. Will there be talk of past failures? Future triumphs? Will he break out a rumored device? Will he breakdance? Only the liveblog knows for sure... so keep reading after the break!

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Jon Rubinstein live from D: Dive Into Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hpjon rubinsteinJonRubinsteinliveblogpalmpalm hppalm tabletPalmHpPalmTabletprepre 2Pre2tabletsweb osWebOswebos tabletWebosTabletTue, 07 Dec 2010 18:06:00 EST<![CDATA[webOS 2.0 coming to 'all' Palm devices in the coming months]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/webos-2-0-coming-to-all-palm-devices-in-the-coming-months/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/webos-2-0-coming-to-all-palm-devices-in-the-coming-months/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/webos-2-0-coming-to-all-palm-devices-in-the-coming-months/#comments We're hoping he wasn't speaking out of turn here, but for what it's worth, Palm developer advocate Josh Marinacci has said on stage at webOS Developer Days today in New York that webOS 2.0 will be coming to "all" Palm devices in "the coming months." Now, we're going to go ahead and assume he's not talking about your Treo 650, your Palm III, or your LifeDrive, but we're taking that to mean that Pre, Pixi, Pre Plus, and Pixi Plus owners on all carriers around the globe can expect official upgrades for their phones -- and hey, considering how mild of an upgrade the Pre 2 is (and the fact you can't get it on some of the older devices' launch carriers), that's fantastic news. Follow the break for Marinacci's full presentation from the event.

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webOS 2.0 coming to 'all' Palm devices in the coming months originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hphp palmHpPalmpalmpixipixi plusPixiPlusprepre plusPrePlusupdateupgradevideoweboswebos 2.0webos developer dayWebos2.0WebosDeveloperDayFri, 19 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sprint's Palm Pre marked for End of Life?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/sprints-palm-pre-marked-for-end-of-life/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/sprints-palm-pre-marked-for-end-of-life/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/sprints-palm-pre-marked-for-end-of-life/#comments We don't quite know how to break it to you, but if PreCentral sources are correct, Palm's hit a very interesting landmark: its comeback device, the Pre for Sprint, has reportedly reached End of Life (EOL). Warehouse quantities are said to be limited, and after that... well... have fun scouring eBay. Or better yet, maybe consider another carrier for the Plus model or even a full-blown sequel; we can't imagine the original Pixi's gonna cool your cravings. It's been a wild ride since that June 5th, 2009 launch, eh?

Sprint's Palm Pre marked for End of Life? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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