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Is a webOS-based Centro coming from Palm?

By Shawn Farner on Monday, Jan 12th 2009 No Comments

We’re now a few days removed from Palm’s unveiling of the Pre and another Palm rumor has crept out of the shadows.  According to Electronista, Palm might be readying a new, webOS-based Centro to be released after the Pre.

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Palm Pre: Price rumored at $399

By Shawn Farner on Friday, Jan 9th 2009 7 Comments

Is it true?  There’s a rumor flying around the 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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Be sure to check in regulary for new developments on this story, and also check out our new sister site, Pre Community – a community for everything Pre.

Pre Community Q&A with Sprint and Palm

By Shawn Farner on Friday, Jan 9th 2009 No Comments

Pre Community is certainly getting a lot of time near the Pre, it seems – the site has now posted the write-up from a Q&A with Sprint and Palm executives.  Pre Community also states at the end of the post that a video of the Q&A is “coming soon”.

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Palm Pre: An early review

By Shawn Farner on Friday, Jan 9th 2009 2 Comments

Our sister site, Pre Community, has a taken an in-depth, hands-on look at the Palm Pre and has posted an early review.  What are the first impressions after having a chance to play with Palm’s new toy?  We’ll tell you a little bit about it after the jump.

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Look out, here comes Wireless USB

By Shawn Farner on Friday, Jan 9th 2009 1 Comment

CES is playing host to a number of devices that utilize Wireless USB.  It’s likely you’re already familiar with USB and know what wireless means, so you’ve probably already guessed what Wireless USB holds in store for you.

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Samsung’s P3 ready to battle the iPod Touch

By Shawn Farner on Friday, Jan 9th 2009 1 Comment

Samsung is showing off its new touchscreen media player, the P3.  From the looks of it, the P3 seems to be positioning itself as a challenger to the iPod Touch.  Of course, offering the same features won’t be enough to knock Apple down from the top – they need something unique, and they just might have it.  We’ll have more for you after the jump.

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Obama calls for digital tv switch to be delayed

By Shawn Farner on Friday, Jan 9th 2009 No Comments

You’ve probably heard about the looming switch from analog television signals to all-digital signals.  At the end of the broadcast day on February 17, televison stations will stop broadcasting their analog signals.  Or will they?  Barack Obama is calling for an extension to the February 17 deadline.  More after the jump.

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No monthly subscription needed for Xact’s personal GPS tracker

By Shawn Farner on Friday, Jan 9th 2009 1 Comment

Many personal GPS tracking options hit you with two costs – the cost of the device and then the additional cost of a monthly subscription.  Xact Technology hopes that, by doing away with the subscription cost, you”ll give the XACT | TRAX a go.

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Introducing PreCommunity.com

By Shawn Farner on Thursday, Jan 8th 2009 No Comments

A few months ago, many people were ready to pull the plug on Palm.  Our own Vincent Nguyen even went so far as to say he’d never write another post about them again, effectively pronouncing them dead.  After today’s press conference, though, I’m willing to bet he’s singing a different tune.  I know I certainly am.  I was quietly optimistic about the Pre, but now it’s out there, I won’t lie – I’m excited.

In fact, we’re all excited about the Pre here at SlashGear, and to prove it, we’re launching Pre Community.  We invite all past, present and future Palm users to join us and help us build a thriving community of Pre fans.  Whether you’re an ex-Palm user, a current Palm fanatic or someone who might be interested in getting a Pre, we welcome each and every one of you to discuss the Pre, make friends and, most importantly, have fun.

Come check out Pre Community, and from everyone here at SlashGear – welcome!

Palm Pre: What we know

By Shawn Farner on Thursday, Jan 8th 2009 No Comments

Well, Palm’s CES Press Conference has come and gone, and we now have our first look at the company’s new smartphone – the Pre.  What do we know about Palm’s new device?  We’ll give you the rundown (and treat you to the photos we weren’t supposed to liveblog) after the jump.  Also note: We’ll have an exclusive hands-on with the Pre today at 3:30 PM PST.  Look for more on the Pre afterwards!  And be sure to check out PreCommunity.com, our new site for everything Pre.

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