Palm Introduces IIIe Model
from the backfill-the-product-line dept
Palm introduced a new model for the low-end of their range: the Palm IIIe. Basically the capabilities of the III but the enhanced screen of the IIIx/5. Palm lists it at $229.
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Interesting, but...
I've been hoping for something a little more radical, with a REALLY low price point ($125 or so), and more of a Gameboy attitude. Wire up the highschoolers!
Other big new release: a USB hotsync cradle, which should make for a faster backup and better buzzword compliancy.
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Gameboy attitude
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Well, they did do "Executive" chic
There have been rumors of an iMac Palm device from Apple, but so far these have only been rumors.
Hip has to go with inexpensive, though, or I don't think it will fly. Together, they seem to be a powerful incentive to get buyers to buy in.
The USB cradle will also make the Palms easier to install: just plug it in and let the OS find it. Serial ports can sometimes require knowhow, especially when there's also a modem in the box.
Jon
(I can't believe I used "cachet" in a sentence.)
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