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Palm is taking a page from Apple’s iPhone strategy book when it comes to keeping things quiet regarding its newly-announced Pre smartphone and webOS mobile platform. The two things Palm (NASDAQ: PALM) will say is that it is focused on completing software development and network certification requirements and expects devices to be available by June. […]

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Judy Mottl

Jan 21, 2009

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Palm is taking a page from Apple’s iPhone strategy book when it comes to keeping things quiet regarding its newly-announced Pre smartphone and webOS mobile platform.

The two things Palm (NASDAQ: PALM) will say is that it is focused on completing software development and network certification requirements and expects devices to be available by June.

“We put all the news out at CES and everyone is back in the office working on the platform and device and not available at this time for interviews,” spokesperson Leslie Letts told InternetNews.com.

Beyond that, Palm is mute. It’s not providing review devices to media or analysts, or interviews until the foreseeable future, said Letts.

“When we’re ready to talk about the next step, we’ll have people available. We have provided a fair amount of information at the show and good insight at this point,” Letts added.

Palm’s Apple-like approach on the Pre, however, may be tied to its unique financial situation, according to industry watchers. Analysts said the new device and platform are Palm’s key to rejuvenating its market share and prominence as a player.

The Pre comes as Palm struggles in a competitive market and a dismal economy. While it reported better than expected revenues in the third quarter of $366.9 million, above analysts’ estimates of $329.9 million, it also reported a net loss of $41.9 million.

“Palm is being very careful as it has a lot riding on both efforts and they want to get it right,” Michael Gartenberg, editor of Mobile Devices Today and tenured mobile analyst, told InternetNews.com. Mobile Devices Today is owned by Jupitermedia, which also owns InternetNews.com.

The initial Pre impression from CES has been one of awe. Not only did Palm win best of show award, the news spurred global media coverage for nearly two days.

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Judy Mottl is an experienced technology journalist who has served as a senior editor, reporter, writer, and blogger for InformationWeek, Investors Business Daily, CNET, and Information Security Magazine, as well as other media outlets.

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