Palm Pre - Canada - Speculation Thread

[RiCHC3]

Since I've been keeping an eye on this phone, I figured I'll post up any information I see that might be of interest to anyone else. Lots of the information here isn't terribly reliable as it comes from word of mouth forum jabber. "My bosses, sisters, brother in law, knows a hobo who overheard a Bell employee walk by saying the Palm Pre would be released on __________".

http://blogs.fayobserver.com/techsassy/files/2009/05/palm-pre.jpg

In-depth Palm Pre Review (not by me): http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Palm-Pre-Review-review-r_2192.html

Palm Pre vs iPhone 3GS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5yNQxhz2k4
( http://www.precentral.net/palm-pre-vs-iphone-3g-s-iphone-browser-head-head )


Believed Release Date: Between June & July on the Bell Network ( :cry: )
Bell rep mentioned the PRE is looking to launch next week at Bell for $199. -- Questionable, unknown if $100 rebate applies (Sprint was $199 with a rebate), you'd also think Bell would hype it a bit more.

I went to a Bell store downtown Toronto and asked and he said they are having an event for the Pre on the 24th. I dont know if that event is specific to that store, or if its for all the Bell stores.

Student Plan $50/month that may be applicable to the Pre.
Anytime Mins: 200
Eve & Wknds: 6pm - 7am
• 3 Way Calling
• Call Waiting
• Unlimited local talking, Canadian long distance and text messaging to and from any 10 numbers on any network
• Unlimited incoming text, picture and video messages
• Unlimited Internet, personal e-mail and Instant Messaging:
o Windows Live Messenger (with STUPDA36)
o BlackBerry Messenger (with STUDBB_36)
• Tethered data is NOT included (pay per use rate of $15/MB applies)

Additional Minutes/Long Distance: $0.35/min

Available on 36 Month Terms.

Note: Existing clients with valid student ID are eligible for this offer if the following condition is met:
• Students who are in the last year of a 24 or 36 year contract term, or within the last six months of a 1 year term must renew their contract on a 36 month term.


Source: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1524863&page=7&pp=15

[Evil Baby]

I was super excited for the Pre as well, still sort of am but got a good retention deal and picked up an Android phone on Rogers. I shouldn't have any issue selling the plan+phone if I really want to but I'm not sure I'm willing to go back to Bell for the Pre.

I *think* I'm just going to hold out for GSM versions to come out.

[RiCHC3]

I'm considering a hold out myself, but primarily because of the new carriers coming in - I definitely want to avoid being locked in.

At the same time, Cellphones seem to have a decent re-sell value so if I feel I make a mistake I'll probably only lose $100->$200 on the hardware cost. The contract is the main issue, it seems like I'll have a hell of a time trying to get rid of that with Bell's reputation.

Since I've never been with Bell, I'm also hoping all the craptacular reviews are based on -past- business practice, but I get the feeling that might just be naive, haha.


edit: Alternatively there's some other Palm devices on the horizon. Overall, I'm more-so interested in the OS and company (stocks :D).

[Evil Baby]

I'm considering a hold out myself, but primarily because of the new carriers coming in - I definitely want to avoid being locked in.

At the same time, Cellphones seem to have a decent re-sell value so if I feel I make a mistake I'll probably only lose $100->$200 on the hardware cost. The contract is the main issue, it seems like I'll have a hell of a time trying to get rid of that with Bell's reputation.

Since I've never been with Bell, I'm also hoping all the craptacular reviews are based on -past- business practice, but I get the feeling that might just be naive, haha.


edit: Alternatively there's some other Palm devices on the horizon. Overall, I'm more-so interested in the OS and company (stocks :D).

yeah I was a little concerned with signing a new contract so close to new players coming into the market, but I figure if their plans are so much better I'll just call Rogers and threaten to quit unless they match. I have the feeling 95% of RFD'ers and HOFO'ers with contracts will be doing the same thing.

[RiCHC3]

I talked to "marketing" the bell CSR transfered me there...said i was a new customer wanting the pre, rep said she wasn't sure if its next month or next year..she even said, "i dont even think its going to get released."..she knew about the site..she claims she's been getting ALOT of calls about it and its causing alot of customers to sway towards the iphone....


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