If you’ve been following our news for the past few weeks, you’ve probably been wondering “Think big? Think small? Think beyond?” Today, we can finally give you some answers to those questions you’ve been asking yourself.
Today we’re sharing not just some cool product news (getting to it in a second…), but a vision for HP webOS. Companies talk about visions all the time – “today we’re going to share our vision for the first chocolate-covered portable snowblower” – but what we’re sharing today is more than just some exciting new products (yes, yes – in a moment).
Over time, you can expect HP webOS to become part of your entire mobile experience, not just your phone. With our announcements today (almost there), you can get a taste of that vision with webOS products available in three new flavors: small, medium, and large.
There’s been plenty of speculation about “large” – HP TouchPad. If you’re a fan of webOS (and apparently lots of folks are), you’re going to love what webOS can do when it has plenty of screen real estate to play with. Not only does TouchPad boast a bright and beautiful screen (perfect for video calling), but the overall experience is enhanced by Beats Audio technology for great sound through the built-in stereo speakers. TouchPad has plenty of horsepower to ensure a great multitasking experience, whether you’re using it for work or play (or both at the same time).
Now for the “small” announcement – HP Veer. The Veer packs a huge punch in an amazingly pocketable form factor. About the size of a credit card, it sports a slide-out keyboard, full multimedia capabilities, built-in mobile hotspot functionality, and a nifty magnetic connector. With 8 GB of storage and same memory as the Pre 2, it has enough under its diminutive hood to play even the most intense 3D games.
Finally, here’s a happy “medium”: the HP Pre3. Building on the award-winning Pre platform, the Pre3 bumps up keyboard size and the display resolution, adds video stabilization, a 1.4-GHz Qualcomm processor, and a forward-facing camera for video calling.
What else? To get even more of a sense of how we’re “thinking beyond” with webOS, check out more details of the new products, accessories (like the new Touchstone functionality), partners (like the new Amazon Kindle app, fun apps from Dreamworks like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda, and some innovative new publications from Time) over on the Palm website.
Jon Zilber
I want the palm brand back!
Posted by: Stefan | February 09, 2011 at 11:12 AM
HP TouchPad is great! You've done a good job ;)
Posted by: Tablet Community | February 09, 2011 at 11:19 AM
what about webos 2.0 for ur committed customers
Posted by: todd knight | February 09, 2011 at 11:21 AM
I'm very interested in reviewing the TouchPad...
I, and others, have refused to give-up our TXs and LifeDrives...will it be possible to transfer our data from those devices, to the TouchPad?
Posted by: S!ick | February 09, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Great job guys!! I have been waiting for an opportunity to show friends the potential this little operating system on my year old phone. They are all tired of my bragging on my small phone so I will now get a chance to show off the sexy with new stuff.
Thank you for not dropping the ball on this environment.
Posted by: Jeff Frye | February 09, 2011 at 11:24 AM
What about upgrading first-gen Palm Pres to WebOS 2?
Posted by: Ryan | February 09, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Awesome...so when does webOS 2.x come out for existing customers?
Posted by: John K | February 09, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Very good Job, Palm!
Posted by: Joern | February 09, 2011 at 11:26 AM
And bloody hell, where is the update to WEBOS 2.01? They promised it for all sold devices :-(
Posted by: Fussel | February 09, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Where is the "video out" and the USB storage "in" ?
Posted by: John Riches | February 09, 2011 at 11:38 AM
All the them look amazing, I just hope we have the Pre3 on Sprint network this summer. Keep up the hard work
Posted by: Juan C Ruiz | February 09, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Again, i think HP don´t like this question, where is the month promised update for WebOS up to 2.01? You have promised it for the 9.2.2011 latest for all sold devices?
Posted by: Fussel | February 09, 2011 at 11:43 AM
ok guys, seriously? I love the announcements! I really love Palm... er. HP... but c'mon! wait till summer? I am so disappointed, you have no idea! I know this post probably won't get approved, but I hope someone hears it! I really really want HP/Palm/WebOS to succeed, but I'm telling you, with the announcements today, it isn't going to happen! Have you looked at the market lately? Summer? and Pre2 tomorrow? who's going to buy an ALREADY outdated phone? Man, c'mon guys, I am such a fan, and you seriously have disappointed this time! "Scale" is nothing, if you can't deliver! sorry, i love you guys, but I had to say it!
Posted by: Xubean | February 09, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Has HP posted the video from todays webOS event anywhere?
Posted by: Seth | February 09, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Honstestly, I am disappointed. I was very excited to see new webOS devices and even made my wife log on at the right time. Then the first thing we got to know is that hp killed the Palm brand. and that is what I had been waiting for? Also, the devices themselves are nowhere near beyond. a shrunken Pre, an upgraded Pre and a tablet. wow, there is still no serious contender in the consumer smartphone category, something sleek and flat with a big multi touch screen and without a keyboard. For me, the wait was so not worth it. what can we say: palm in dead. R.I.P.
Posted by: Ferdinand | February 09, 2011 at 12:22 PM
great news!! you guys did an awesome job :)
I miss the palm brand though...
Posted by: Arno Arni | February 09, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Pre3 is NOT good enough! 512 Ram? No Gyroscope, 80 MaH more battery? Plus HP/Palm should NOT even put an 8 gb phone out!
From now until the time this comes out (Summer) there will be faster, stronger, better phones out! COME ON! I love WebOS but if this is the future I will just keep my past.
Posted by: Matt | February 09, 2011 at 12:32 PM
If HP dosn't get this out the door.. and sooner rather than later, they will miss the boat. I would buy one TODAY if they were available, but we have heard the rumors of this pad since Todd Bradley let the term Palm Pad slip 6 months ago! We need the product, but we need it NOW, not "sometime this summer"
Posted by: Bob D | February 09, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I'm a die hard Palm Pre fan, but again Palm/HP hasn't learned from their past. You don't make a big announcement then have people wait 4 months!!! That's not good buisness. It should be ready by monday or even March 1st. By the time all 3 products come to market, Apple and the Android system is going to beat Palm/HP again. Think about it. They know what Palm/Hp is bringing out, so now they rush something or make changes to what they're going to release to neutralize this big announcement.
Posted by: GeneTorres | February 09, 2011 at 12:44 PM
TouchPad = WIN
Everything Else = MAJOR FAIL!
Posted by: Jon | February 09, 2011 at 12:45 PM
where the mother F is the webos update for the pre plus you people suck so bad been waiting for flash since you promised it by the middle of last year you suck you suck you suck
Posted by: AaronMinner | February 09, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Sounds great, but as a Pre user from day one, I'm not holding my breath. I love the possibilities for WebOS but I couldn't wait any longer. I've moved on to the iPad and will soon trade in my Pre for the iPhone. I wish you the best with these products. They have a ton of potential in my mind, but I fear you may be too late.
Posted by: Jacob | February 09, 2011 at 12:55 PM
That tablet looks amazing!!! I have a major question though. My Treo 755p is on it's last leg, and i've been holding out for a new Palm phone. The Pre 3 has a smaller screen than i was expecting, no hdmi out for business presentations and a lower camera MP than I was hoping. Why should I wait for this phone to be released? I was hoping to see the "magical Palm Mansion" be released today. I love webOS!!! Please, sell me on this phone!! :-) Why shouldn't I switch to an Evo??
Posted by: Rich | February 09, 2011 at 12:56 PM
not a single word about the webos2.0 update seriously you screwed us so bad on this you've been promising flash since the middle of last year if I knew you people were scammers and rip off artists I never would have spent my hard earned money on your stupid garbage phone. You've promising this update in the coming months since october get it together quit constantly lying to your customers if your not smart enough to do your jobs properly be honest about it and quitt lying making people buy your garbage and lying about what it will eventually have
Posted by: AaronMinner | February 09, 2011 at 01:06 PM
Nice... but for the pre3, I was hoping for a 8 megapixel(5 is OK) camera, at least a 3.8(or 4) inch screen and voice dialing/search. Even though the voice dialing might not be 100% effective, the noise cancellation microphones could have helped. I'm still contemplating whether to upgrade to the Pre3, if it comes to Sprint, or just choose an Android device (not a fan of the new Windows Phone 7 interface).
Posted by: Jason | February 09, 2011 at 01:17 PM