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Sprint puts a vacation blackout on May -- Palm Pre launch likely?
Sprint puts a vacation blackout on May -- Palm Pre launch likely?
Well, we're circling in, folks. Hot on the heels of learning that Sprint employees have the Palm Pre in hand for training, there's word from all sides that Sprint has put a vacation blackout on the month of May for retail employees, which would seem to imply that the Pre will be launched ...
Sprint Sets Two Launch Dates for Palm Pre, Employee Training Underway
Sprint Sets Two Launch Dates for Palm Pre, Employee Training Underway
phonenews.com — According to internal memos circulating within Sprint Retail Stores, Sprint has implemented a vacation freeze during the... month of May for all front-end employees and has begun the process of employee training with the Palm Pre in preparation for one ... (more) Sprint Sets Two Launch Dates for Palm Pre, Employee ...
Sprint Employees now training on the Palm Pre, Pre's Launch is Near
prethinking.com — All the rumors and speculations of a mid-April/late April/May launch of the Palm Pre doesn't appear to... be too far of a stretch. Stated in an email from Sprint, " Emp loyees can expect training to start in April as well as multiple communications ... (more) Sprint Employees now training on the Palm Pre, Pre's ...
Palm Pre gets caught taking a walk in the park
Palm Pre gets caught taking a walk in the park
boygeniusreport.com — If you’re looking for rhyme or reason, unfortunately we can’t offer either for the time being. All... we know is this: It looks like Sprint and Palm may be loosening the reigns a bit when it comes to allowing the Palm Pre out into the wild. The image ... (more) Palm Pre gets caught taking a walk in the park
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Palm Pre Rumors: Sprint Readying Employees for May Launch
I4U News — ... is reporting that Sprint employees are already training on the mobile device. An email they obtained from Sprint claimed, “Employees can expect training to start in April as well as multiple communications to get them excited and ready to help our customers.” Adding credence to the speculation, Engadget is reporting that according to several tipsters, Sprint has implemented a May vacation freeze for all retail employees, seemingly to keep all hands on deck for an anticipated Palm Pre rush. Earlier rumors suggested an April 30th release date, as reported on ...

Palm Pre Release in May: Sprint vacation ban
PR News: — ... You may have heard the rumor before that Sprint employees have the Palm Pre for training, and now we are hearing from Engadget that Sprint has stopped retail employees from taking a vacation in May 2009. ...

Rumor Wrap Up: Palm Pre Buzz Goes Into Overdrive
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... . Sprint has also reportedly put a freeze on vacation for its employees in May, a move similar to what AT&T did before the launch of the iPhone. Another possible Pre launch date could be June 29, suggests ...

Palm Pre May Launch in May; Rumor Machine Goes Into Overdrive
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... . Sprint has also reportedly put a freeze on vacation for its employees in May, a move similar to what AT&T did before the launch of the iPhone. Another possible Pre launch date could be June 29, suggests ...

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