Second Pre like device coming in 2009?

miles4000 · 04/29/2009, 11:34 PM

Story about a possible smaller Pre like device.

Forget The Pre, Palm’s Got A Second Device Coming Out This Year. We’re Calling It The Mini-Pre

DwightShrute · 04/29/2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miles4000

Story about a possible smaller Pre like device.

Forget The Pre, Palm’s Got A Second Device Coming Out This Year. We’re Calling It The Mini-Pre

just saw this post as well on techcrunch.com...could it be a "centro-like" version of the pre?? this would put palm WAAAAAY back in the game!!! 1st the Pre for the hardcore and then this "mini pre" for all the kids/teens/people with dumb phones!!

quipper8 · 04/29/2009, 11:54 PM

the pre looks small enough already to me. i guess thinner would be good, but cant imaging smaller sscreen

Banger · 04/29/2009, 11:54 PM

I guess by the time my contract ends ill be able to choose between both devices. The best thing about WebOS is cross platforming between all WebOS devices that might be available.

miles4000 · 04/29/2009, 11:56 PM

Was thinking the same thing regarding a possible lower end webOS device. I wonder if we also will see a netbook device running webOS in 2010.

Kyusaku · 04/30/2009, 10:41 AM

I can't figure the Pre going any smaller LxW wise, only thing would be slimmer, which could mean KB-less? And maybe this smaller device isn't a phone at all, but rather just a PDA like the iTouch. Wouldn't that address another target market like the article suggests?

Reminiz · 04/30/2009, 11:22 AM

Boy Genius just posted a blurry pic. Looks like the pre-centro they said...

Palm’s next webOS device? Pre Centro? : Boy Genius Report

miles4000 · 04/30/2009, 11:45 AM

Nice find. Looks like a a Centro with a longer\larger screen.

Zorro1 · 04/30/2009, 11:49 AM

Say Verizon.

GreenHex · 04/30/2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reminiz

Looks like the pre-centro they said...

Looks like it has the combined ugliness of the iPhone and the Centro.

solar_plexus · 04/30/2009, 12:20 PM

I could dig a WebOS Device in a Treo Pro Format.
I like permanently exposed keyboards.

leadtrumpetdave · 04/30/2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reminiz

Boy Genius just posted a blurry pic. Looks like the pre-centro they said...

Palm’s next webOS device? Pre Centro? : Boy Genius Report

Is it just me? I don't see anything about that pic that makes me believe that it's not just a very blurry Pre.

spectre686 · 04/30/2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solar_plexus

I could dig a WebOS Device in a Treo Pro Format.
I like permanently exposed keyboards.

I have never used a permanently exposed keyboard I would feel like the buttons would be getting pressed in my pocket all the time.(Even though locked) this can't be good for the buttons?

I'm just curious what you like about them.

Gekko · 04/30/2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miles4000

Story about a possible smaller Pre like device.

Forget The Pre, Palm’s Got A Second Device Coming Out This Year. We’re Calling It The Mini-Pre

bryanharig · 04/30/2009, 01:09 PM

Maintaining a similar screen size as the Pre would make it one long device when an exposed keyboard is added on. Changing the screen size or resolution already would **** off their developers.

I really expected an all touch "Prentro". Guess Palm really believes that you need buttons to have a smartphone.

Gekko · 04/30/2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanharig

Maintaining a similar screen size as the Pre would make it one long device when an exposed keyboard is added on. Changing the screen size or resolution already would **** off their developers.

I really expected an all touch "Prentro". Guess Palm really believes that you need buttons to have a smartphone.

Palm Pronto! i like it!!!!!!!!

Derek Kessler · 04/30/2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadtrumpetdave

Is it just me? I don't see anything about that pic that makes me believe that it's not just a very blurry Pre.

Nope. It's got a continuous border and the bottom of the gesture area/top of the keyboard is a straight cut, not the gentle curve of the Pre.

Felipe · 04/30/2009, 01:16 PM

the should do the palm pad. ebook reader/internet device.

lastdetailwd · 04/30/2009, 01:18 PM

I'm kinda liking the look of this new device...I like the exposed keyboard vs. the slider. That said, I'm not waiting for this other phone to come out. I will still be getting the Pre.

meyerweb · 04/30/2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spectre686

I have never used a permanently exposed keyboard I would feel like the buttons would be getting pressed in my pocket all the time.(Even though locked) this can't be good for the buttons?

I'm just curious what you like about them.

I've carried Treos since the original 600, and never had any issues with the buttons. Every candy bar phone available has exposed buttons, but I haven't heard of a rash of problems as a result.

What do people like about exposed keyboards? Exactly that--they're exposed. Take it out of your pocket and it's ready to go, no flip to answer, no slide to type, just use it.

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04/29/2009, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
quipper8 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	the pre looks small enough already to me. i guess thinner would be good, but cant imaging smaller sscreen

04/29/2009, 11:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Banger Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 201 Thanks: 70 Thanked 27 Times in 15 Posts	I guess by the time my contract ends ill be able to choose between both devices. The best thing about WebOS is cross platforming between all WebOS devices that might be available.

04/29/2009, 11:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
miles4000 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 846 Thanks: 5 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	Was thinking the same thing regarding a possible lower end webOS device. I wonder if we also will see a netbook device running webOS in 2010.

04/30/2009, 10:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kyusaku Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,084 Thanks: 62 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	I can't figure the Pre going any smaller LxW wise, only thing would be slimmer, which could mean KB-less? And maybe this smaller device isn't a phone at all, but rather just a PDA like the iTouch. Wouldn't that address another target market like the article suggests?

04/30/2009, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Reminiz Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 760 Thanks: 42 Thanked 72 Times in 53 Posts	Boy Genius just posted a blurry pic. Looks like the pre-centro they said... Palm’s next webOS device? Pre Centro? : Boy Genius Report

04/30/2009, 11:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
miles4000 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 846 Thanks: 5 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	Nice find. Looks like a a Centro with a longer\larger screen.

04/30/2009, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Zorro1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 211 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Say Verizon.

04/30/2009, 12:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
solar_plexus Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 248 Thanks: 63 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I could dig a WebOS Device in a Treo Pro Format. I like permanently exposed keyboards.

04/30/2009, 01:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
bryanharig Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 816 Thanks: 486 Thanked 59 Times in 39 Posts	Maintaining a similar screen size as the Pre would make it one long device when an exposed keyboard is added on. Changing the screen size or resolution already would **** off their developers. I really expected an all touch "Prentro". Guess Palm really believes that you need buttons to have a smartphone.

04/30/2009, 01:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
lastdetailwd Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 413 Thanks: 66 Thanked 94 Times in 30 Posts	I'm kinda liking the look of this new device...I like the exposed keyboard vs. the slider. That said, I'm not waiting for this other phone to come out. I will still be getting the Pre.