How many units at launch? (Limited Stock?) - Page 2

jbg7474 · 05/12/2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LemonadeRDX

Ok The story I reconstruct from another source is basically like this:

After several delays, Palm was able to produce several alpha devices in Dec. But because it made too much use of the cutting-edge technology, the mass production was once again delayed for almost one quarter and the release date was pushed far back from Mar/Apr to June.

A person related to this issue tipped in Dec (before the CES) with the production schedule and the information on the phone itself, which was proved to be accurate. So I grant credibility to him.

Basically, one sentence, because Palm was so concentrated in "cutting edge", those people might have no time in "cutting loss" and "cutting delay". I have waited for almost half a year for exactly this phone

I wonder what it was in the manufacturing of the phone that was so cutting edge as to cause a delay. The slider seems like a pretty simple thing. It is small, but not unbelievably so. Perhaps the new TI processor? Or maybe the touchscreen with its curved surface? I think I heard somewhere about the touchscreens being an issue in manufacturing.

LemonadeRDX · 05/12/2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jbg7474

I wonder what it was in the manufacturing of the phone that was so cutting edge as to cause a delay. The slider seems like a pretty simple thing. It is small, but not unbelievably so. Perhaps the new TI processor? Or maybe the touchscreen with its curved surface? I think I heard somewhere about the touchscreens being an issue in manufacturing.

My bad.

I meant the technology itself, including the touchscreen, the gesture area and some others I don't know. It seems assembly process was relatively easy.

I also heard Palm spent a lot of time to pick up the right CPU for Pre

Eguy · 05/12/2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LemonadeRDX

My bad.

I meant the technology itself, including the touchscreen, the gesture area and some others I don't know. It seems assembly process was relatively easy.

I also heard Palm spent a lot of time to pick up the right CPU for Pre

Should of been a Core 2 Quad

LemonadeRDX · 05/12/2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Eguy

Should of been a Core 2 Quad

Absolutely right and we will have probably 10 minutes of talking time

I have been wishing for an all day laptop without too much compromises on common features, but my dream is always successfully defeated by Intel's technology.

Eguy · 05/12/2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LemonadeRDX

Absolutely right and we will have probably 10 minutes of talking time

I have been wishing for an all day laptop without too much compromises on common features, but my dream is always successfully defeated by Intel's technology.

Dell has some laptops that get over 18 hours of battery life. I get 6.5 hours out of mine with a C2D

ImmaSlave4U · 05/12/2009, 01:53 AM

I plan on purchasing either through telesales or on the Website. Hope they don't go on backorder too quickly.

LightofHonor · 05/12/2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SprintDaddy

What about Best Buy's, Telesales, 3rd party resellers, etc.

lol You really think there are that many? But even still at 20k, thats still like 17 per store. And thats saying each store gets the same amount (which they won't)

Kupe · 05/12/2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Eguy

Dell has some laptops that get over 18 hours of battery life. I get 6.5 hours out of mine with a C2D

Doesn't your arm get tired holding your laptop up to your ear to talk?

OneDeep · 05/12/2009, 08:24 AM

why didnt anybody tell me there was a waiting list already.....

fuuuuuuuu · 05/12/2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mobileman

I'm not so sure that's not enough to cover the initial demand.

i'm sure there will be more than enough. Apple and BB already took the bulk of the market. Palm is screwed. They are left with a small percentage

wynand32 · 05/12/2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fuuuuuuuu

i'm sure there will be more than enough. Apple and BB already took the bulk of the market. Palm is screwed. They are left with a small percentage

Troll much?

KJ78 · 05/12/2009, 03:00 PM

There are only about 400k Sprint subscribers left, thats more than enough Pre's for all of us.

That was sarcastic for those that didn't get it.

Eguy · 05/12/2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kupe

Doesn't your arm get tired holding your laptop up to your ear to talk?

Nope, and they are easy to carry around too!

mobileman · 05/12/2009, 04:13 PM

374,999 left after I get mine on June 7.

Reminiz · 05/12/2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mobileman

374,999 left after I get mine on June 7.

thought you were getting an iphone?

mikah912 · 05/12/2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Reminiz

thought you were getting an iphone?

Come on...he can't possibly sustain his anti-Pre/pro-iPhone arguments much longer without fresh ammo in the form of actually owning the device!

That's...a joke, Mob-y. I'm actually anxious to read your genuine take on it when you get one. Seriously.

mobileman · 05/12/2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Reminiz

thought you were getting an iphone?

I am. Whats your point?

mobileman · 05/12/2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mikah912

Come on...he can't possibly sustain his anti-Pre/pro-iPhone arguments much longer without fresh ammo in the form of actually owning the device!

That's...a joke, Mob-y. I'm actually anxious to read your genuine take on it when you get one. Seriously.

I love my current iPhone. I also like my Blackberry 8900 and Blackberry Bold. Doesn't mean any of these devices are perfect as they all have some issues.

I hate to break it to you guys, but the Pre won't be perfect either.

mikah912 · 05/12/2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mobileman

I love my current iPhone. I also like my Blackberry 8900 and Blackberry Bold. Doesn't mean any of these devices are perfect as they all have some issues.

I hate to break it to you guys, but the Pre won't be perfect either.

No news here. As I've said before, I can cite flaws in it before I ever put my hands on one.

Still think it's the best - conceptually - featured handset on the market. If the execution holds, I don't see it being topped for a bit.

mobileman · 05/12/2009, 04:41 PM

No desktop sync, only 8 gig, smallish screen, and possibility of a bad keyboard, no international calling, Sprint........ kind of scare me.

but I will be getting one anyway