Palm Offers Pre-Pre-orders for Wireless Handheld
Those who signed up with Palm Inc. to be notified when their new model was available have begun to get an email about it. It doesn't have any details on the new handheld and doesn't even mention a product name. However, the email does say that it is wireless and allows the recipient to sign up to purchase it when it becomes available, which the email only says will be "soon".
This isn't a pre-order and the person signing up isn't committed to the purchase. They simply are in line to be offered the right to buy one of the first units available on a first-come first-served basis.
Here is the text of the email:
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Dear ______,
Now we can tell you what you've been waiting to hear. It's handsome. It's wireless. It's lightweight. And when it arrives soon the newest Palm handheld will give you some impressive professional communication features. So when you're out of the office, you'll stay connected.
As a valued Palm handheld user, you can stake your claim now through the Palm Store. Of course no payment is required until you purchase. But supplies are limited and it's first come, first served so be sure to click below and we'll set one aside for you. You can have it in your hands 24 hours after the launch. So stay tuned!
After the link is clicked on, a Webpage opens with the following text:
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Your reservation is confirmed
Now there's a new Palm handheld with your name on it.
Dear ______,
We've received your request and we've reserved a new wireless Palm handheld in your name. You'll be one of the first in the country to own the brand new wireless Palm handheld!* But don't worry, we won't charge your credit card until you place your order and the product has actually shipped.
So keep your eye on your in-box. You'll be receiving an email the moment this new product launches, giving you the full inside scoop. This email will also give you the opportunity to make your purchase and tell you how to guarantee FREE overnight delivery.
We'd like to thank you for your enthusiasm and loyalty.
The Palm Team
Thanks to C. David Hauser for his assistance. -Ed
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RE: I tried signing up for that damn newsletter 10 times
Expect people to buy without a clear spec?
RE: Expect people to buy without a clear spec?
Did you read the whole article? You can't put any money down until AFTER the product launch. But if you already know you want one, Palm is doing the best it can to be sure you get one the first possible day. If you aren't sure yet, you can wait. That seems like a darn good way to handle a product launch.
RE: Expect people to buy without a clear spec?
Stop the bashing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The name of this site is Palm Infocenter. Itīs the best place to get information on new PalmOS products. Palm, Handspring and Sony (also HandEra) are selling well (you like it or not) because they have good products. Donīt think that consumers donīt know what they buy.
If you donīt have something positive to say, then go to a PPC or porn site...
The higher the hype, the higher the Expectations!
and this for sure wont work on the m700 since it has a few to offer.
Its like the harry potter movie
Remember the m505 preorder fiasco!
RE: The higher the hype, the higher the Expectations!
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RE: The higher the hype, the higher the Expectations!
RE: The higher the hype, the higher the Expectations!
Burned by 'reservations' on new products
RE: Burned by 'reservations' on new products
RE: Burned by 'reservations' on new products
I preordered through Palm as soon as saw the m505 on their site. Not to mention getting the run-around for more than a week after their official "launch" before ending up cancelling my order.
I finally ordered it through a small unknown company from upstate NY which sent it to me the next business day. Sad really.
I sure hope they pick up the slack this time around.
RE: Burned by 'reservations' on new products
RE: Burned by 'reservations' on new products
Still happy with my Palm Vx.
RE: Burned by 'reservations' on new products
investors, beware!!!
RE: investors, beware!!!
"If you donīt have something positive to say, then go to a PPC or porn site..."
I like my Palm!
RE: investors, beware!!!
Sigh....
''If you don't have anything positive to say''
RE: investors, beware!!!
But to spout an off topic post unrelated to the subject at hand bugs me.
I'll let you know when I get my website up, ok? ;-)
I like my Palm!
RE: investors, beware!!!
What's the *?
RE: What's the *?
RE: What's the *?
"* This product offer is only valid for U.S. shipments."
Didn't get the e-mail
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I tried signing up for that damn newsletter 10 times