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http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/7742/palm-sends-out-beta-test-invites-for-new-device/
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1 }1 `7 j0 n" e# |7 d1 CPalm Sends Out Beta Test Invites for New Device& I9 t3 W" T/ r+ J' G0 D+ ^2 ^; D
Posted By: Ryan Kairer on Monday, April 21, 2008 11:26:57 AM! ]+ R( ` D4 c
Rumor: Palmhas recently been sending out invitations to select customers invitingthem to "test an innovative new product." The invitation goes on tolist a number of requirements among which include heavysmartphone/email use, WiFi Router access and are a current Sprintcustomer.
& F4 P0 D3 m! [2 k) GAt the very least, this email confirms that Palm's expected next generation Windows Mobile Treo will include WiFi.We can also presume that it also indicates that like many of Palm'sprevious new Treos, the upcoming device will likely debut on Sprint inthe US.
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The full text of the invite reads: (via TreoCentral)# m) q( V7 ]; T2 Z. z7 l8 D1 Q
P$ K: y4 r( Q+ h4 BWe have a new opportunity for people in an enterpriseenvironment who want to an innovative device for connectivity fromPalm, one of the global leaders in communication. If you are interestedin applying, please visit the following link.(link removed, text detailed below)
7 f* w0 | p' M3 \5 t. b0 R3 ZThank you for being a member of the Palm community!4 e* k5 Y5 P) Y, |
The Palm Beta Test Team
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Beta Testing Opportunity B1 w* U' N4 g8 F' R' _9 }3 e
The following opportunity is available.Palm is seeking people to test an innovative new product. This product is focused on seasoned businessprofessionals. People who commute and spend a ton of time working onemail and on the phone. This test is for people looking for cuttingedge technology and demand constant communication.. z/ Q' e; W6 {. B) l
Qualified candidates should work in an enterprise level business andhave a lot of experience with varied technologies. These people shouldinvest a significant amount of money in their technology and use itdaily.# Y8 Z1 |5 [/ o; c' }# f
Required Qualifications:
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Bluetooth headphones or car kits
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3 y6 L6 y" B" ~Optional Qualifications:
! I/ r3 k: z2 r( U) N8 fExisting Smartphone Users
- P8 M9 v# `0 t* A) G3 `1 ?( d" c4 UHeavy to Medium e-mail users8 k' b) v3 {" W* j
Heavy phone users+ H" X. X5 n! y3 y
Travel for work with their phone
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3 Q0 l6 b- b: N" b8 o% H We now knowthat Palm's next Treo is due out sometime this summer and will beprimarily targeted at enterprise customers. We also learned from the Windows Mobile 6.1 press release that Sprint intends to release a WM6.1 powered Treo later this year. And finally, a new Treo presumably the Treo 800w, appeared on a leaked Sprint roadmap slide not too long ago. |
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