Predictions & Speculation

Kevin C · 11:49 PM

The heck with all these "sources" that think they have the inside information on release dates.
Let's just all make predictions and see who gets closest.

I will start:

Sprint Treo Pro Will be released on 3/15.(Notice the bold underline on Sprint, RichChestmat - wouldn't want you to get confused.)

Sprint Treo Pre will be released on 5/17. (Didn't go with the 5/10 date as that is Mother's day)

jhoff80 · 02/16/2009, 06:03 PM

Haha isn't that all we have anyway? Predictions and speculation?

My guess is April 12 for the Pre, though I'll be happy if its earlier than that and won't be disappointed if its later than that.

I haven't really been following the Sprint Treo Pro too closely lately to make a guess on that. I'd have been interested in it if it wasn't for the Pre, but now I don't care about it at all.

Kevin C · 02/16/2009, 06:09 PM

The main reason I listed it is because of all of the posts suggesting that the Pre will be released on 3/15, which is the newest and seemingly most reliable date for the Pro to be released and I am pretty sure that both will not be released on the same date.

lastdetailwd · 02/16/2009, 06:11 PM

The Pre will be available March 15th.

The Pro will all be brought to the same location and burned in a pile because it was a wasted effort

PalmKing · 02/16/2009, 06:27 PM

Sprint Palm Treo Pro - March 1st
Sprint Palm Pre - March 15th

schnoid · 02/16/2009, 06:34 PM

Put me down for a firm March 15th for the Pre and the Treo Pro a tentative March 15 assuming it doesn't get delayed again. I know its wishful thinking, but if they wait much longer they know they'll be in trouble.

BMIC50 · 02/16/2009, 07:06 PM

As for me and my household, (I just put it in for a more authoritative appearance) we will mark March 15th for the Pre. The Pro will probably be released before then...but no one will care.

Eric1285 · 02/16/2009, 07:40 PM

Pro - March
Pre - June

Visor To Pre · 02/16/2009, 08:28 PM

March 15th. All signs point to 15th. Things are definitely gearing up. Only reason it will be later is if there is some unforeseen problem, but I think Palm wants the 15th.

On The Official Palm blog Matt Allen says he's been working hard for 3 years on WebOS. That sounds like somebody about to uncork the champagne, and soon.

aero · 02/16/2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visor To Pre

On The Official Palm blog Matt Allen says he's been working hard for 3 years on WebOS. That sounds like somebody about to uncork the champagne, and soon.

Dealing as I have with placing people on deadlines for a living, taking three years on a project does not mean it is coming sooner rather than later!

Pro: Feb 22.
Pre: Late April to June.
Pre2: September

jhoff80 · 02/16/2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visor To Pre

On The Official Palm blog Matt Allen says he's been working hard for 3 years on WebOS. That sounds like somebody about to uncork the champagne, and soon.

Mitch, not Matt.

chodaboy · 02/16/2009, 08:58 PM

It is all so obvious!

Pro + Pre = PREO

Visor To Pre · 02/16/2009, 09:47 PM

Sprint reps (1-800-Sprint1) are now taking names and phone numbers to call when the phone is in. They are very knowledgeable about the phone.

Buzzard Jr · 02/16/2009, 09:56 PM

i think i will be at least three months, simply because they are calling for a turn in the slowed economy about that time. i am sure they want to take advantage of the situation where people are starting to spend money like wild fire again and before they actually think about it.

mid to end of may.....at best

Modular · 02/16/2009, 10:22 PM

Palm Pre - April 12th

patchs · 02/16/2009, 11:23 PM

Pre -- April 1.
Perfect date.

MannyZ28 · 02/17/2009, 01:25 AM

I must say...unlike many of the other people that had chat sessions and talks with Sprint Reps on the phone or in person at a Sprint store, I never talked to anyone that ever mentioned the now debunked magic date of February 15. That's probably because I was late in the game meaning that by the time I started asking, most Sprint reps had learned the difference between the Pre and the Pro.

As far as my hope goes... March 15 would be nice, and I guess I will stick with it mainly because of the BGR uncovered EOL document, which really is the only concrete evidence we have at this point.

crazytexan · 02/17/2009, 01:36 AM

Reports indicate Sprint is doing internal testing on the Pre. If this is the case, Palm released a "final" version to Sprint and we're waiting on Sprint now. Palm would not release an early version of the Pre for Sprint to test as that would be a waste of time for both sides since it'd make no sense to do testing on a device that isn't finished anyway. Since this product is going to be Sprint's golden phone, I don't expect them to fart around much like they did with Blackberry 4.5 release. Expect it March 15th or sooner.

hawkeyefan07 · 02/17/2009, 01:41 AM

It is interesting too see what everyone thinks about a release date, especially since know one really knows anything. I am praying for 3/15 (pre), but I am about as confident as a midget wrestling Hulk Hogan.

I could care less about the pro, but I am guessing the sooner it comes out, the sooner the pre will.

bandy · 02/17/2009, 01:42 AM

March - Pro
June - Pre

02/16/2009, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kevin C Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 237 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Predictions & Speculation The heck with all these "sources" that think they have the inside information on release dates. Let's just all make predictions and see who gets closest. I will start: Sprint Treo Pro Will be released on 3/15.(Notice the bold underline on Sprint, RichChestmat - wouldn't want you to get confused.) Sprint Treo Pre will be released on 5/17. (Didn't go with the 5/10 date as that is Mother's day) Last edited by Kevin C; 02/26/2009 at 11:49 PM. Reason: Update title
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02/16/2009, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
jhoff80 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boston-area Posts: 6,973 Likes Received: 116 Thanks: 418 Thanked 1,252 Times in 710 Posts	Haha isn't that all we have anyway? Predictions and speculation? My guess is April 12 for the Pre, though I'll be happy if its earlier than that and won't be disappointed if its later than that. I haven't really been following the Sprint Treo Pro too closely lately to make a guess on that. I'd have been interested in it if it wasn't for the Pre, but now I don't care about it at all.
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02/16/2009, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kevin C Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 237 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	The main reason I listed it is because of all of the posts suggesting that the Pre will be released on 3/15, which is the newest and seemingly most reliable date for the Pro to be released and I am pretty sure that both will not be released on the same date.
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02/16/2009, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
lastdetailwd Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 413 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 66 Thanked 95 Times in 31 Posts	The Pre will be available March 15th. The Pro will all be brought to the same location and burned in a pile because it was a wasted effort
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02/16/2009, 06:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
PalmKing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 270 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 10 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts	Sprint Palm Treo Pro - March 1st Sprint Palm Pre - March 15th
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02/16/2009, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
schnoid Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 979 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 119 Thanked 39 Times in 30 Posts	Put me down for a firm March 15th for the Pre and the Treo Pro a tentative March 15 assuming it doesn't get delayed again. I know its wishful thinking, but if they wait much longer they know they'll be in trouble.
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02/16/2009, 07:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
BMIC50 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boo-val,FL Posts: 2,545 Likes Received: 130 Thanks: 176 Thanked 161 Times in 129 Posts	As for me and my household, (I just put it in for a more authoritative appearance) we will mark March 15th for the Pre. The Pro will probably be released before then...but no one will care.
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02/16/2009, 07:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Eric1285 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 41 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Pro - March Pre - June
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02/16/2009, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Visor To Pre Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 76 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	March 15th. All signs point to 15th. Things are definitely gearing up. Only reason it will be later is if there is some unforeseen problem, but I think Palm wants the 15th. On The Official Palm blog Matt Allen says he's been working hard for 3 years on WebOS. That sounds like somebody about to uncork the champagne, and soon.
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02/16/2009, 08:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
chodaboy Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 776 Likes Received: 7 Thanks: 92 Thanked 44 Times in 34 Posts	It is all so obvious! Pro + Pre = PREO
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02/16/2009, 09:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Visor To Pre Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 76 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Sprint reps (1-800-Sprint1) are now taking names and phone numbers to call when the phone is in. They are very knowledgeable about the phone.
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02/16/2009, 09:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Buzzard Jr Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 343 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 46 Thanked 31 Times in 20 Posts	i think i will be at least three months, simply because they are calling for a turn in the slowed economy about that time. i am sure they want to take advantage of the situation where people are starting to spend money like wild fire again and before they actually think about it. mid to end of may.....at best
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02/16/2009, 10:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Modular Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 74 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 36 Times in 19 Posts	Palm Pre - April 12th
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02/16/2009, 11:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
patchs Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,210 Likes Received: 6 Thanks: 79 Thanked 80 Times in 53 Posts	Pre -- April 1. Perfect date.
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02/17/2009, 01:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
MannyZ28 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,931 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 124 Thanked 187 Times in 112 Posts	I must say...unlike many of the other people that had chat sessions and talks with Sprint Reps on the phone or in person at a Sprint store, I never talked to anyone that ever mentioned the now debunked magic date of February 15. That's probably because I was late in the game meaning that by the time I started asking, most Sprint reps had learned the difference between the Pre and the Pro. As far as my hope goes... March 15 would be nice, and I guess I will stick with it mainly because of the BGR uncovered EOL document, which really is the only concrete evidence we have at this point.
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02/17/2009, 01:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
crazytexan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 49 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Reports indicate Sprint is doing internal testing on the Pre. If this is the case, Palm released a "final" version to Sprint and we're waiting on Sprint now. Palm would not release an early version of the Pre for Sprint to test as that would be a waste of time for both sides since it'd make no sense to do testing on a device that isn't finished anyway. Since this product is going to be Sprint's golden phone, I don't expect them to fart around much like they did with Blackberry 4.5 release. Expect it March 15th or sooner.
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02/17/2009, 01:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
hawkeyefan07 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 21 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is interesting too see what everyone thinks about a release date, especially since know one really knows anything. I am praying for 3/15 (pre), but I am about as confident as a midget wrestling Hulk Hogan. I could care less about the pro, but I am guessing the sooner it comes out, the sooner the pre will.
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02/17/2009, 01:42 AM	#20 (permalink)
bandy Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	March - Pro June - Pre
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