Hawkins Promises a Springboard Cell Phone by 2001

Posted By: Ed Tuesday, August 29, 2000 7:42:02 AM

Jeff Hawkins - Photo At a recent Question and Answer session on RedHerring.com, Jeff Hawkins, co-founder of both Palm and Handspring, said, "The Springboard slot was really designed for wireless communications. And you will see a cell phone [Springboard] module available before the end of the year."

There were no other big announcements at the session but the questions were wide ranging. He sees no tremendous threat for Microsoft now but said Handspring would build a WinCE-based PDA "if they [Microsoft] had a really great offering". He said his company has "a great relationship" with Palm, Inc.

He refused to reveal anything about near-term plans for new Visors. He said there would eventually be a color Visor but "Don't ask me when". When asked if they would have a Visor with the same form factor as the Palm V series, he simply said, "We will make products in all shapes or sizes".

When queried about future compatibility for Springboard slots, he responded, "We will continue to make products with the Springboard slot and intend to maintain compatibility. That's not a guarantee that all Handspring products for all time will have a Springboard slot."

Thanks to RedHerring.com

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Yes please!

jonr @ 8/29/2000 11:49:20 AM #
I want to get rid of my GSM phone. I carry my Palm V with me all the time anyway! (Will there be a GSM version) Or perhaps 3rd generation version?

RedHerring?

Bruce in Ohio @ 8/30/2000 8:27:15 AM #
I went to RedHerring.com and upon connection every security alert on my computer was activated! Is this Site safe?
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