Palm US Replies to Technometry, Amiably Says Nothing

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So for all of you waiting with baited breath on the news of the release of the Palm Pre in Asia, Im happy to report a reply from the Palm US representative. C’mon, though it may be nothing, at least its something.

Read the in-depth journalism below and draw your own hard hitting conclusions…! (Read from bottom up, its an email thread, after all….!)

From: [xxx]

Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:14 PM
To: Clifford Wong
Subject: RE: Palm Pre Release

Sure

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From: Clifford Wong
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 6:13 PM
To: [xxx]
Subject: RE: Palm Pre Release

Hi [xxx],

Thanks for the reply, and understand the situation. No worries.

If in the near future, you are able to release some details, would you be able to drop me a line?

Thanks again for your patience, and I hope to hear from you.

Regards,

Clifford

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From: [xxx]
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:16 AM
To: Clifford Wong
Subject: RE: Palm Pre Release

Sorry, Clifford. I can’t divulge any details.

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From: Clifford Wong
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 8:24 PM
To: [xxx]
Subject: Palm Pre Release

Hi again [xxx],

With the Palm Pre going on sale on 16 October in Europe (UK), does that mean Asia isn’t too far behind?

Would be great to hear from you and your thoughts, so I can update the readers here in Singapore/Asia on our technometry blog.

Clifford

Palm Pre in Asia – All is quiet….

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From: Clifford Wong
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:55 AM
To: ‘[xxx]‘
Subject: RE: New Tech Blog

Hey [xxx],

Hope all is well. Any details you can release yet?

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Would be most appreciated.

Clifford

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[XXX]‘s Reply follows:

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Oh yes.  [xxx] has’nt replied and doesnt look likely to.

[XXX] is the PR rep for Palm in the US. How I got his contact details is a long story. He has been keeping mum about the details for the Palm Pre since August (see posts below). And now, he just doesnt reply.

So what could this mean?

1) Palm is still trying to iron out the bugs and feedback from the market, before release into Asia.

2) Palm and telco providers are working on some type of exclusivity arrangement for the Singapore/Asia Market.

3) Palm are sitting on their hands.

I just want my palm pre release info!

http://technometry.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/palm-pre-release-in-asia-still-zilch/

http://technometry.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/palm-pre-release-asia-singapore-zilch/

http://technometry.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/palm-pre-release-date-in-asia/

Palm Pre Release – Asia, Singapore : Zilch

I emailed the PR contact for  Palm in the US on the release date of the Palm Pre in Singapore.

The hardnosed question was put to him:

“Hi [.....]

Any further updates on the Palm Pre in Singapore? “

[.....]‘s reply;

Hi Clifford,

There isn’t, I’m sorry.

Best,

[....]

There you have it.

Investigative blog reporting at its best.

Please sit on your hands and hold your breath until we see the Palm Pre…maybe that will make the release quicker….*sigh*