The HP Pre 3 is alive and shipping, just not here in the US.
HP Manages Quietest Launch in webOS History With Pre 3
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
HP has released the Pre 3. You might not have known about it, since there were no press releases or fanfare outside of the huge HP event six months ago. The Pre 3 is apparently available for pre-order from Palm’s Euro Store and several third party retailers. From what we are hearing, Palm’s own store is lagging shipments, while third parties shipped out yesterday. In fact, it shouldn’t be much longer before we see a few Pre 3 unboxings on YouTube. That left most wondering when the US would see the Pre 3. HP reached out to responded to an inquiry from PreCentral, to let us know the following:
HP is excited to begin its regional rollout of Pre3, the only phone today that offers users a slide-out keyboard coupled with a large touchscreen and the fastest speed (1.4GHz processor – the fastest on the market). We expect to share additional information for U.S. customers soon.
No carrier announcements in the US. No reviews. Just a few users who paid full price at random third party retailers in Europe. If the plan was to keep the Pre 3 under the radar, then job well done.
You have to wonder if US carriers have agreed to carry the Pre 3 and what happens to webOS if they are no longer interested in the platform? The Pre 3 is looking more and more like the Pre 2. Yet another stopgap device with minimal marketing and minimal release plans. Last night’s report that Best Buy is having trouble selling the HP TouchPad just adds to the pain.
Source: PreCentral, Palm Euro Store
HP Pre 3 World Phone Passes Through FCC
May 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The GSM Pre 3 already passed through the FCC and now comes a CDMA + GSM variant, which paves the way for the release of a world phone capable Pre 3. FCC materials describe this as supporting CDMA + FCC. That of course narrows down the release of the HP 3 being on either Verizon, Sprint or both. Our gut says it’ll be an exclusive with one carrier. This is a tough spot for Palm. Verizon is clearly the larger carrier, but so many webOS enthusiasts are Sprint customers.
Both the Pre 3 and Touchpad are scheduled for a summer release. Summer officially starts on June 21st.
via PreCentral
HP Veer 4G Hands On Video, Unboxing
May 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a first look at the HP Veer 4G, coming to AT&T on May 15th at a price of $99.99 (with a 2-year agreement). Our first impressions are as you’d expect, the Veer is surprisingly small. The keyboard is reminiscent of the Palm Pre Plus keyboard, but improved. It is smaller than the Pre keyboard, with the keys roughly the size of those found on the Pixi Plus. The magnetic latch is a welcome addition. No more USB doors to fiddle with and the latch attaches with ease. The back of the HP Veer is a hard plastic, slightly different from the Touchstone backing on the Pre.
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We haven’t spent much time yet with the Veer, but build quality appears to be pretty solid throughout. The sliding mechanism is very smooth and quiet. The HP Veer is the antithesis of today’s smartphones. In a crowded field of large screen devices, the HP Veer dares to move in the opposite direction, with it’s impossibly small stature. Thanks to it’s small size and support for lanyards, it could have wide appeal to those looking for wearable tech or those looking to avoid the bulk found in other larger phones. It’s not a word I use often, but the Veer is “cute”. I can say with certainty that we won’t see Veer commercials with F16’s bombing corn fields.
Stay tuned for our review in the coming week.
HP Veer 4G, Available on AT&T May 15th
May 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Yes, the day is upon us. The first HP branded webOS device, the Veer 4G, will be available on AT&T starting on May 15th. The Veer will be available in both black and white. Priced at $99.99 (with a new 2-year agreement), the Veer is one of the smallest smartphones available.
Early reports are that despite the small size, the Veer 4G is a very powerful little phone. So are you jumping for the Veer or waiting for the upcoming Pre 3? That’s the question facing many Palm faithful coming May 15th.
via Palm Blog
HP Veer Event Scheduled for May 2nd, AT&T Launch Soon After?
April 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
HP is hosting an event on May 2nd in Anaheim for Best Buy and AT&T employees. The event is online (see graphic below), so no surprises here that it’s all about the Veer. “Come see why small is the new big!” reads the tagline. One would presume that information about the launch would available on or around this date. While it’s perfectly normal to invite tech journalists to events without the promise of a release date, this is an entirely different event. Attendees are in sales, so it would be surprising if launch dates, pricing were not available.
Are you planning on picking up the Veer or do you have your heart set on the Pre 3? Regardless of your preference, isn’t nice that we’re finally getting close to seeing a new webOS phone get released.
via PreCentral
Verizon Palm Pre 2 Now Free On Contract
April 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
With the HP Pre 3 waiting in the wings, it’s increasingly difficult to move the Pre 2. As a result, HP Wireless is selling the Pre 2 for the price of free. You’ll need to give up 2 years of your wireless life, but you’ll also receive a free Touchstone, Vehicle Charger, Power Adapter and Palm Pre side case. All in all, a really nice bundle. Is it worth giving up on waiting for the Pre 3? That’s the question.
Phone Arena via Engadget
Verizon Makes HP Pre 2 Official, Priced at $149.99 After Rebate
February 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We all knew it was coming, but Verizon today dropped the press release for the HP Pre 2, which features webOS 2.0. Full presser and specs available after the break. The HP Pre 2 is priced at $149.99 (after a $50 mail-in rebate) and a new 2-year agreement. It is available starting on February 17th. We have to say the price is a bit surprising. Both the Verizon iPhone and the HP Pre 2 will carry a $199.99 in-store price tag before rebates. This could spell tough sledding for the Pre 2.
Verizon HP Pre 2 Now Available For Pre-Order
February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
HP now offers the Verizon HP Pre 2 for pre-order on their site. The HP Pre 2 is priced at $99.99, with a new 2-year agreement. The HP Pre 2 starts shipping on February 17th. We were unable to locate the Pre 2 on Verizon’s website, so you’ll need to go directly through HP if you’re looking to order now.
It appears the Pre 2 has also shed the Palm name.
HP Introduces HP Veer, Super Small Smartphone
February 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The phone that clearly was the “Think Small” portion of today’s webOS event was the new HP Veer. It features Palm Pre styling with a slide out keyboard. The physical width and height are about the size of a credit card. The HP Veer features the following specifications and it will be available this spring. No word on carriers or pricing yet.
- HSPA+
- 802.11 b/g
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 8GB Storage
- 1GB RAM
- Snapdragon 7230/800MHz
- Accelerometer, proximity and light sensor