Palm Treo 700w announcement teaser and live webcast

Colin Dunstan · 09-26-2005, 10:41 AM

Microsoft product manager Mike Hall has posted a link to a teaser video and a podcast feed of the upcoming press conference today at 9am PDT.

For the live webcast, go to one of the following links:

http://metahost.savvislive.com/micro...0050926_56.asx (for 56 kbps)
http://metahost.savvislive.com/micro...0050926_56.asx (for 100 kbps)
http://metahost.savvislive.com/micro...0050926_56.asx (for 300 kbps)

Related: Treo 700w announcement coming Monday 9/26

[via Geekzone]

doctorow · 09-26-2005, 01:45 PM

Watching right now... nothing breath-taking yet.

doctorow · 09-26-2005, 01:49 PM

Loved the question of this one reporter though: "Ed, is there any other OS in the plans like Symbian".... Ed was lightly embarrassed and promised "to focus what they got on the table."

doctorow · 09-26-2005, 01:55 PM

Btw I hate Ed's laugh... it's so annoying!

Alexander Turcic · 09-26-2005, 02:05 PM

It's over, attached are some screenshots of the webcast. Palm stock is +3%.

doctorow · 09-26-2005, 02:17 PM

According to the official press release,

Full product details will be disclosed when the product is available for purchase in early calendar 2006. No plans were revealed for additional mobile operators. Palm indicated that a Treo smartphone using Windows Mobile based on other wireless technologies was not anticipated to be released earlier than the second half of 2006.

Any explanation why only Verizon? Wouldn't it make more sense to make the device available to more operators for stronger sales?

Laurens · 09-26-2005, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorow

Any explanation why only Verizon? Wouldn't it make more sense to make the device available to more operators for stronger sales?

Maybe because they want to limit the initial release to EV-DO and Verizon is the biggest carrier in the US that offers EV-DO? (I don't live in the US, so I might be wrong about that.)

Laurens · 09-26-2005, 02:48 PM

My prediction is that Palm will switch to WM for the Treo and stick with PalmOS for PDA's.

derekweb · 09-26-2005, 03:43 PM

Laurens, I don't think you're taking into evaluation the perception that Windows Mobile is viewed as the BUSINESS OS, regardless of the lack of funcionality of any Office Suites, or other such Business Applications.

I can easily see Palm using the PalmOS 6 for Home Use, with WM5 for "Business Use".

Personally, I would switch those two around in a HEARTBEAT! Windows Mobile (as of version 2003) is WAY better in the entertainment department. There are some Microsoft proprietary games that (a) just can't be beat, and (b) are only on Microsoft operating systems. Age Of Empires is one such title. Although, there are other titles that are multiplatform and can easily give it a run for it's money.

Palm, however, is still getting into the entertainment area. What started off as a business device, somehow got the wrong perception. Palm has had serious issues controlling Product Perception of their devices. They could have done a better job here. While I do not have experience on their Lifedrive or T5 units, their T3 (while starting out pretty shakey) became a very rock-solid device.

But such is life. Palm will either get it together, or become one with the bor, (*coughs*) I mean Microsoft.

Alexander Turcic · 09-26-2005, 05:09 PM

Investors didn't buy it. While the stock was over +8% still in high expectations this morning, it's now already back to where it started from the end of the dismal earnings release last Friday. In fact, it's going further down in after hour trading and is currently at 28.56.

Bob Russell · 09-26-2005, 05:17 PM

This is a huge victory for Microsoft. And a safety net for the future of Palm Inc in case PalmOS can't carry them. Plus, of course, the obvious entry point into a lot of businesses. It looks like a nice device despite the 240x240 screen and no built-in wifi in the initial version.

Alexander Turcic · 09-26-2005, 05:21 PM

Is it really a safety net for Palm? If Palm becomes one of many (to offer WM products), will they be able to remain skillful in the heat of competition?

09-26-2005, 10:41 AM	#1
Colin Dunstan Is papyrophobic! Posts: 1,926 Karma: 1009999 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Device: Dell Axim	Palm Treo 700w announcement teaser and live webcast Microsoft product manager Mike Hall has posted a link to a teaser video and a podcast feed of the upcoming press conference today at 9am PDT. For the live webcast, go to one of the following links: http://metahost.savvislive.com/micro...0050926_56.asx (for 56 kbps) http://metahost.savvislive.com/micro...0050926_56.asx (for 100 kbps) http://metahost.savvislive.com/micro...0050926_56.asx (for 300 kbps) Related: Treo 700w announcement coming Monday 9/26 [via Geekzone]

09-26-2005, 02:05 PM	#5
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	It's over, attached are some screenshots of the webcast. Palm stock is +3%. Attached Thumbnails

09-26-2005, 05:09 PM	#10
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Investors didn't buy it. While the stock was over +8% still in high expectations this morning, it's now already back to where it started from the end of the dismal earnings release last Friday. In fact, it's going further down in after hour trading and is currently at 28.56. Attached Thumbnails

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doctorow Guru Posts: 914 Karma: 3410461 Join Date: May 2004 Device: Kindle Touch	Watching right now... nothing breath-taking yet.

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doctorow Guru Posts: 914 Karma: 3410461 Join Date: May 2004 Device: Kindle Touch	Loved the question of this one reporter though: "Ed, is there any other OS in the plans like Symbian".... Ed was lightly embarrassed and promised "to focus what they got on the table."

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doctorow Guru Posts: 914 Karma: 3410461 Join Date: May 2004 Device: Kindle Touch	Btw I hate Ed's laugh... it's so annoying!

09-26-2005, 02:17 PM	#6
doctorow Guru Posts: 914 Karma: 3410461 Join Date: May 2004 Device: Kindle Touch	According to the official press release, Full product details will be disclosed when the product is available for purchase in early calendar 2006. No plans were revealed for additional mobile operators. Palm indicated that a Treo smartphone using Windows Mobile based on other wireless technologies was not anticipated to be released earlier than the second half of 2006. Any explanation why only Verizon? Wouldn't it make more sense to make the device available to more operators for stronger sales?

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Laurens Jah Blessed Posts: 1,295 Karma: 1373 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Device: iPod Touch	My prediction is that Palm will switch to WM for the Treo and stick with PalmOS for PDA's.

09-26-2005, 03:43 PM	#9
derekweb Groupie Posts: 160 Karma: 3134 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United States Device: Palm Treo 700p & iPaq hx2755	Laurens, I don't think you're taking into evaluation the perception that Windows Mobile is viewed as the BUSINESS OS, regardless of the lack of funcionality of any Office Suites, or other such Business Applications. I can easily see Palm using the PalmOS 6 for Home Use, with WM5 for "Business Use". Personally, I would switch those two around in a HEARTBEAT! Windows Mobile (as of version 2003) is WAY better in the entertainment department. There are some Microsoft proprietary games that (a) just can't be beat, and (b) are only on Microsoft operating systems. Age Of Empires is one such title. Although, there are other titles that are multiplatform and can easily give it a run for it's money. Palm, however, is still getting into the entertainment area. What started off as a business device, somehow got the wrong perception. Palm has had serious issues controlling Product Perception of their devices. They could have done a better job here. While I do not have experience on their Lifedrive or T5 units, their T3 (while starting out pretty shakey) became a very rock-solid device. But such is life. Palm will either get it together, or become one with the bor, (coughs) I mean Microsoft.

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Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	This is a huge victory for Microsoft. And a safety net for the future of Palm Inc in case PalmOS can't carry them. Plus, of course, the obvious entry point into a lot of businesses. It looks like a nice device despite the 240x240 screen and no built-in wifi in the initial version.

09-26-2005, 05:21 PM	#12
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Is it really a safety net for Palm? If Palm becomes one of many (to offer WM products), will they be able to remain skillful in the heat of competition?