I know there's some who want a Pixi Pro or a Treo Pro replacement as a result of a recent Precentral blog. Some simply want a better Pre. While others want a landscape slider.

But IMO, that can come later. These first few devices need to matter. Also mentioned in same blog, Palm needs a thin slab device. 3.7 or bigger high res glass screen, 64gb, solid casing, connector on bottom, no replaceable battery so a sealed cover but integrate the touchstone tech in back. No buttons at all on the face.

Predictably, some will say, no, that's an iphone. But it's the form factor that many want. It's also something many on sprint or even verizon are still waiting for. Many would avoid the Droid in favor of something that "looks" better but had a similar screen.

The Hero or Eris is on the right track but Palm has plenty of room to do it much better and more high end. If Palm wants to be firmly in the top 3 in terms of mind share, then they need at least one form factor to match em.

This isn't a thread intended for those wanting another form factor and defending their choice but for those who do want something like this...to add how Palm could put their own spin on it.

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