Palm PRE 2?

neogenic · 07-10-2009, 08:55 AM

What would you like to see in the next iteration of the Palm Pre?
http://www.portal.itproportal.com/po...-smartphone/1/

Landscape Keyboard?
More Solid Construction?
Bigger Screen?
Option for additional memory?
Touchstone charger backing standard?
Oil-resistant screen?
Magnetometer?

joek71 · 07-10-2009, 11:29 AM

The keyboard is software and that will be here in few months.

The screen is good size if you compare the iphone to pre screen it is a vert slight size difference, just the screens nothing else.

I would like to see 32 or 64 gb size pre

Touchstone now you are talking, that be awesome but I don't think they can do it cause it is only for charging purposes

fr4nk1yn · 07-10-2009, 01:18 PM

Another wishlist?

DoTheDew911 · 07-10-2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by fr4nk1yn

Another wishlist?

You can never have too many wishlists!

fwarchol · 07-10-2009, 01:30 PM

hey....as long as the fixes keep comin', I'm happy!

neogenic · 07-10-2009, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by fr4nk1yn

Another wishlist?

Originally Posted by DoTheDew911

You can never have too many wishlists!

Originally Posted by fwarchol

hey....as long as the fixes keep comin', I'm happy!

Umm. This is a discussion of the Palm Pre 2.0. As in the device. Not software or updates to the Web OS. There is an article in the first link that discusses the direction it may go and the likelihood of seeing it sooner than later. The other thread is fixes and wishes to the OS. Different discussion entirely.

fr4nk1yn · 07-10-2009, 02:19 PM

The article itself speak as a wishlist. The Pre this so the Pre2 should that.
There's no indication as the article states that there's even a 2 in the works.

I doubt Palm is working on a Pre 2 already. As I've said before they're more likely working on ramping up production, getting a GSM version released and working on a replacement to the Centro.

How long did it take to go from the 700Wx to the 755 to the 800?
The 850, Treo Pro, doesn't count IMO since it's kinda a 800 refresh. Which brings us to they might refresh the Pre before a 2 emerges.
They'll be a bit of time before a Pre2 gets to be worked on.

neogenic · 07-10-2009, 02:35 PM

Whether it is officially deemed the Pre 2.0 or not would depend on marketing strategies. They may do an annual or bi-annual thing ala Apple, or come out with multiple models ala Blackberry...though the market is moving towards apple's model (e.g. G1/G2, Storm 1, Storm 2). The Pre may have adjustments much like a mid-year vehicle in its first year (genesis coupe by hyundai is getting mid-year updates). Difficult to say. The reviews may push them a certain way...at least with build quality.

I think it is a worthwhile discussion and whether its some minor changes that add up to better sales, especially in new markets (e.g. Europe) where they can not afford to stumble out of the gate or a full-on update...its coming.

And you've got to be out of your mind if you don't think a company has a 2+ year game plan when they've got technology to design, patent, purchase in lots (through various manufacturers), develop marketing strategies, beta test, software adjustments for that hardware (coding), develop distribution models, benchmark competition, package, sell, and compete.

The models you've mentioned are the old "model" of business. The smart phone market is radically changing as is demand for very specific markets...globally. 3G is going to 4G by sprint soon. And the Pre will not run 4G without new hardware...

Lets be open-minded and discuss the evolution of a brand and the hardware you'd like to see for improved functionality and aesthetics.

fr4nk1yn · 07-10-2009, 04:00 PM

Sprints 4G is already laid out for 2010 and not many markets are getting it. It's still quite a bit off and they'll more than likely NOT R&D a phone for those limited markets. There are WiMax phones made by HTC that could be brought in.

What is Apples model exactly? They have a phone that has not drastically changed in aesthetics of functionality since it's release. It has had minor uodtaes to storage size and hardware. If Palm follows that model they WON'T release the EOS and we'll have the Pre almost as is for at least the next 3 years.

But enough devil's advocate, I'l play:
A side sliding full qwerty keyboard, which I believe the "old" Palm has already ruled out for their devices.
Can't commint on functionality cause it's quite obvious we don't have full functionality yet.

SkinFlaps · 07-10-2009, 04:09 PM

Isn't the Pre the phone that is supposed to "save" Palm from extinction???

The Pre just came out. How can we already be talking about a new version?

I'd give it 2 years before we start to see a new version popping up.