I do too, mainly because I want to see more JS/HTML based mobile device development, possibly some standard APIs in the near future.
I've been spoiled by the web and I don't like having to deal with multiple languages, platforms and dev environments just to be able to reach a decent portion of my potential audience.
Re:Palm Pre on June 6th for $200: It's official
by riahi on Wednesday May 20, 2009 @01:37PM
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The difficulty is that the Pre is a CDMA 1x-EVDO handset, which is really only compatible on a few networks (Verizon, Sprint, and a few other regional carriers). Unless Palm has a super-secret GSM one waiting in the wings, it could take some time for the Pre to filter over to other networks.
Re:Palm Pre on June 6th for $200: It's official
by mattmaroon on Wednesday May 20, 2009 @10:36AM
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It won't last long. Palm has done this over and over. They launch on one carrier first because they get paid a lot to do it, then 6 months later start rolling out to everyone else.
Re:Palm Pre on June 6th for $200: It's official
by ssharp on Wednesday May 20, 2009 @11:06AM
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I guess it depends on your definition of "well".
The videos I've seen of it make it look pretty second-rate. It probably compares well against other smart phones but it doesn't seem like a "real" competitor to the iphone. A JS/HTML SDK might be nice but it's not as deep and powerful as the iPhone's.
I really hope this Palm Pre does well. I would have higher hopes for it if it didn't have carrier lock-in. We'll see if this Sprint-only deal lasts long or if it goes carrier neutral soon.