'Twas the week after Christmas, when all over Palm
All the creatures were stirring, no mouses were calm;
More smartphones are coming in two-o-one-one,
To bring more mobility to everyone;
Designers are nestled all snug in their cubes,
With visions of webOS (a series of tubes);
We've read all your tweetering (no need for ALL CAPS),
We all know that this ain't a time for no naps.
Yes, out on the blogs there has been so much chatter,
You'd think it was truly a death-or-life matter
The webOS update brings goodies like Flash,
And Just Type and stacking (and won't cost you cash).
More treats that the new year will bring unto you?
(We have heard that you're feeling they're long overdue.)
And what to your wondering eyes will appear?
Not a miniature hint now, but never you fear,
We'll have news to share with you, soon as we can,
I know what you're thinking: "Just tell us your plan!"
I'm sure that you've heard that a tablet is nigh,
And lots more phones, and ePrint, and cool apps, oh my,
"First, Palm Pre! then, Pixi! and, Pre Plus (and Pre 2)!
Next, Whatzis? or Whosit! or, Thingabob? and Yoohoo!"
(Those aren't the real names! they're not even the codes!
You'll have to wait! have to wait! the future bodes!)
But for now I'll exclaim that unless something leaks,
"Happy newness to all...in the forthcoming weeks."
Jon Zilber
Well played indeed, Mr. Zilber.
Posted by: Mikewastaken | January 04, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Yes, yes, yes!!!
Posted by: Steinhage | January 04, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Awesome! Love webOS and love my Pre+. Can't wait for webOS 2.0+ , new phones, and maybe a slate?
webOS is truly the best mobile OS. It needs to be on new hardware and on some slates and maybe even a netbook.
Posted by: Dave | January 04, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Just want my WebOS update! Please, please, please!!! :)
Posted by: Brian Hartman | January 04, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Great stuff Jon!
Posted by: David Vogt | January 04, 2011 at 12:31 PM
I've been waiting, and waiting, and waiting, for a replacement for my original pre. How long can this string out? I hope a new device will be available on Feb 9th. I don't know how long I can linger on with my limping along device.
Posted by: Caleb Gibson | January 04, 2011 at 12:31 PM
very nice and it rhymes. leaks would be great!!! and luvin "the coming weeks" instead of months.
Posted by: jim | January 04, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Well done... nicely played :)
Posted by: itsmetalkin | January 04, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Is there an eprint app for web OS ?
Posted by: neal | January 04, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Woohoo!
Great work, Jon. I like this poem (and the message behind it). :)
Posted by: Anotherguy | January 04, 2011 at 12:36 PM
>>>Yes, out on the blogs there has been so much chatter,
>>>You'd think it was truly a death-or-life matter
Have ya seen the webOS marketshare?! So, yeah, it kinda is.
Hit. It. Out. Of. The. Park.
Posted by: Mike Cane | January 04, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Thanks for the news! As many of us we have been waiting and waiting... the loyal Palm users remain here and can't wait for the updates and the new devices!
I'm ready for the tablet and the new smartphones... make them available worldwide and you'll own.
Very excited about WebOS future!
Posted by: Gmfer | January 04, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Neal... HP ePrint lets you print directly to select HP printers by sending an email to your printer's email address, so you can print from any smartphone or computer without installing any special drivers, software or app.
Posted by: Paul A. | January 04, 2011 at 12:53 PM
that's fine in all but start delivering already.. !
Posted by: waitingforanupdate | January 04, 2011 at 12:55 PM
I second the hope for something coming available on Feb 9th (hopefully on Sprint). My original Pre is limping along as well, but I so love WebOS that I can't think of going with one of those 'other' OS systems. I hope I don't have to make that choice soon. Anxiously waiting!
Posted by: Brian Butler | January 04, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Does this mean 4 new products? :)
Posted by: Philip Bernstein | January 04, 2011 at 01:18 PM
I've been a Palm phone owner for over 10 years, but if I don't see a WebOS Phone announcement for Sprint by the Feb 9th event, I'll be renewing my contract with an EVO Shift and won't look back. My patience and loyalty needs to be rewarded at some point. Thank you.
Posted by: Mike Bailey | January 04, 2011 at 01:32 PM
ANOTHER MONTH? You want us to wait ANOTHER MONTH for an announcement? Forget it. I've waited over a year and a half for you to announce something to replace my dying pre with more OS problems than my work PC, I held out for you to make some announcements at CES. I'm done waiting for you.
Posted by: Ame | January 04, 2011 at 01:36 PM
This is the greatest Palm-related thing that has happened since 6 June 2009 (Palm Pre launch day). Yes, just the announcement of something new is that exciting.
My wallet is ready and waiting, can't wait to launch day camp for some new products :)
Posted by: suburban_war | January 04, 2011 at 01:57 PM
i can hardly wait! i hope all the waiting is going to pay off. i'm so ready to upgrade right now and have been waiting for ages on sprint since i've been eligible for an upgrade since 6 months ago!
Posted by: loocas | January 04, 2011 at 02:10 PM
So give us the webOS 2.0 update on our Pre+s to whet our appetites. I promise I'll quit the complaining for a bit (at least a couple of weeks).
Posted by: Michael Barnes | January 04, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Umm, didn't you all promise us Flash last February?
"The webOS update brings goodies like Flash,"
Posted by: Matt | January 04, 2011 at 02:25 PM
Looking very forward to February 9th!
Posted by: jimmie geddes | January 04, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Well done! I'm a Pixi+ addicted german and want to a big companion for it ... ;-)
Posted by: Ralfi07 | January 04, 2011 at 02:30 PM
... I was so excited that i forget the "have" in my previous comment x-)
Posted by: Ralfi07 | January 04, 2011 at 02:32 PM