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Palm Pre to go GSM, cost $399 at Sprint?
Palm Pre to go GSM, cost $399 at Sprint?
The Palm Pre is already poised to run on more widespread GSM networks but may be more costly regardless of network, according to separate reports. Company European sales VP Paul Ghent tells site Pocket-lint that while the initial version of the Pre ...
Sprint: Palm Pre PDA Cell Phone
palm.com — 1 Within wireless coverage area only. Requires data services at additional cost. 2 Available for Exchange ActiveSync... only. Requires Microsoft Outlook using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 with SP2 or Exchange Server 2007. Requires data services at ... (more) Sprint: Palm Pre PDA Cell Phone
Best Buy to be Palm Pre’s exclusive retailer
Best Buy to be Palm Pre’s exclusive retailer
webosarena.com — January 15th, 2009 by admin We received news from a credible source that Best Buy Mobile will... be getting an exclusive deal with Sprint for the Palm Pre release. For 60 days the number one consumer electronics retailer will be the only place where you ... (more) Best Buy to be Palm Pre’s exclusive retailer
Palm Pre: First Look and Details [Palm]
Palm Pre: First Look and Details [Palm]
i.gizmodo.com — Palm just announced the Palm Pre smartphone at CES 2009. It's a full touchscreen phone that slides... open to reveal a keyboard. It has Sprint EVDO rev. A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a gesture area on the screen for navigation and use, a removable battery, ... (more) Palm Pre: First Look and Details [Palm]
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Palm Pre May Be Priced at $399 on Sprint [Rumor]
Gizmodo — Earlier rumors regarding the Palm Pre have it priced at over $200—but one Russian blogger with a history of accurate reports on the canceled Razr 3 claims it will be as high as $399. Obviously, this is only a rumor and should be treated as such—but it will be interesting to see if Palm does indeed price themselves into oblivion on this one. Let's hope not—Palm may actually have something going here. [LiveJournal via Electronista] ...

Devastating rumor puts Sprint’s Palm Pre at $399 at launch
CrunchGear — ... around the Internet suggests? A Russian, who is apparently Mr. Credible for having reported on the death of the RAZR 3, says that Palm will price the Pre at $399 when it launches on Sprint in a few months. That’s $100 more than the 8GB iPhone 3G (but the same price as the 16GB iPhone 3G). Palm would be wise not to price the Pre out of the reach of the average consumer, especially with so many of them now watching the family budget so closely. via Electronista

The Palm pre was officially announced; now let the pricing rumors begin
Gadgetell — ... So far, nothing official yet, however the rumor floating around CES and the Internet is that we can expect to see it priced at $399.  Sounds a bit high, sure it may be a fair price, but it is a little expensive as compared to some of the competition—notably the iPhone 3G. Additionally, it was also mentioned that an unlocked GSM version would follow later in the year, and the rumored pricing is that it will be between $500 and $550. Via [electronista] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for ...

Palm Pre: Price rumored at $399
SlashGear — ... web regarding the Palm Pre’s price - $399 for a Sprint 2-year contract.  We must stress that has not been confirmed.  That said, what do you think about this price point? ...

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