Palm CEO: Wi-Fi at the Right Time
The Washington Post has a brief news snippet on Palm today. They are carrying a quote from Palm CEO Ed Colligan in regards to future Treo smartphones and Wi-Fi capability. The quote reads...
"We do believe Wi-Fi is an important technology," Colligan said. "There's no question that we'll ultimately put in our products, but at the right time."
Palm usually offers the above reasoning when questioned about the absence of Wi-Fi in its products, , citing the large impact on battery life.
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RE: He (or someone) said that LONG ago
RE: He (or someone) said that LONG ago
Odd how Palm works sometimes....
Pilot 1000-->Pilot 5000-->PalmPilot Pro-->IIIe-->Vx-->m505-->T|T-->T|T2-->T|C-->T|T3-->T|T5-->TX-->Treo 700P
RE: He (or someone) said that LONG ago
In other words, I can to without wifi in a treo, but it needs to be fast like my C before I'll buy one.
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David
'at the right time'
So I'll wager you'll see it about 2012 or so, glaciers permitting.
RE: 'at the right time'
RE: 'at the right time'
Because Gameboys like othe gaming toys are sold as loss-leader to sell lots of games! The game makers pay Nintendo.
Theoretically. Palm needs to make some money...
RE: 'at the right time'
NOW is the right time for Wi-fi whether Palm likes it or not
Because Gameboys like othe gaming toys are sold as loss-leader to sell lots of games!
So I guess digital cameras with wifi are being sold as loss-leaders to sell lots of $40 memory cards.
Isn't it odd how Palm leaves wifi out of its handhelds because of battery drain yet digital cameras which make greater demands on the battery (they have colour screens AND a flash) can have it incorporated.
Most other premium smartphone manufacturers feel that NOW is the right time for wi-fi in a smartphone.
The inference from Ed's statement is that Palm lacks the ability which other companies have of making a wi-fi phone with reasonable battery life e.g. Nokia E61.
The demand for wi-fi with a smartphone is there. Even Palm acknowledges this by selling the wi-fi card for the Treo 700w. The big question is whether Palm can get its act together and incorporate wifi into the smartphone.
Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President.
- President Theodore Roosevelt
RE: 'at the right time'
A. "at the right time" = "hell is nearing sub-zero temps, but still yet lukewarm"
B. "at the right time" = "Israel and all her neighbors hold their 3rd annual unity festival."
C. "at the right time" = "When a combo pack is released as standard on all Cobalt powered smartphones"
D. "at the right time" = All the above
Pat Horne
He means on WM
Like the Treo Nitro for Vodafone and Cingular.
Surur
They said I only argued for the sake of arguing, but after an hour I convinced them they were wrong...
Hey!! I made associate writer at PDA247. Come see my nattering over there!!
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RE: He means on WM
True. Nitro is such a much better name than Lennon. I guess they are hoping to imply that the POS Nitro is fast and responsive, while the Lennon is sensitive and kooky.
Sigh.
Surur
They said I only argued for the sake of arguing, but after an hour I convinced them they were wrong...
Hey!! I made associate writer at PDA247. Come see my nattering over there!!
http;//www.clieuk.co.uk/wm.shtml
RE: He means on WM
Hey, Palm is following the same path, they're assisinating the brand name/product line.
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Sean
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Palm Yoko?
Wanna bet the Palm Yoko ends up breaking Palm up? Biotch.
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RE: He means on WM
Tim
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Treo 270 ---> Treo 650
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Her screams, grunts and yodeling touched* the hearts and souls of millions.
In ways that a Catholic priest touches...
What an Inert Comment
C'mon Palm. Just put WiFi in the next Treo and throw in the 2400mah battery already on the market of the 650. Why keep trying to go bankrupt?
Pat Horne
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AirCrack <3 Wireless wardriving in the palm of my hand.
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PalmOS miles behind Symbian
Ive been a PalmOS user since my college days (waaay back) and refused to change OS for a very long time. Believing in the Palm Zen and all that malarky,... BUT... when I tried out the new Nokia E61... I was litereally blown away. Although it has its quicks, etc (i.e. nothing is perfect) it seems like you are using a full blown OS. Dont take my work for it. Pop down to you local electronics shop and just give it a try.
Palm really needs to be competitive in order to keep up with Symbian and WinMob devices. The 700p is a REALLY dated design (although its probably one of the best winMob devices around today). Discussing whether or not to put wi-fi in a PDA/smartphone in 2006 is RIDICULOUS!!!!
Cheers,
Smythe...
PS: And no I do not work for Nokia...
RE: PalmOS miles behind Symbian
WM: clunky, slow, unreliable, terrible UI, tons of sw
Palm: Used to be fast, reliable, and straightforward ui, but now starting to show signs of unreliability and slowness due to Palm's insistance that we must keep frankensteining a 6 year old version.
Symbian: Decent OS, mostly fast, mostly stable, decent UI, but software is almost non existant.
What to do?
Then why can't I get a VPN client for it?
WM: clunky, slow, unreliable, terrible UI, tons of sw
Palm: Used to be fast, reliable, and straightforward ui, but now starting to show signs of unreliability and slowness due to Palm's insistance that we must keep frankensteining a 6 year old version.
Symbian: Decent OS, mostly fast, mostly stable, decent UI, but software is almost non existant.
What to do?
RE: Then why can't I get a VPN client for it?
I might wind up with and E61, 9500, or similar in a couple of years when I can get the sort of software I have on my Toshiba e800 and had on my Zire 72.
It will be interesting coming full circle. The first mobile computer I ever found really useful was my Diamond Mako (Psion Revo Plus clone sold in USA). I have carried a PDA every day since I got that Mako. A mono iPaq, a Clie NR70V. I have so often longed for the stability of that Mako.
RE: Then why can't I get a VPN client for it?
RE: 'WIFI In Our Time.'
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Surur
They said I only argued for the sake of arguing, but after an hour I convinced them they were wrong...
Hey!! I made associate writer at PDA247. Come see my nattering over there!!
http;//www.clieuk.co.uk/wm.shtml
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