What’s on the horizon in the world of webOS? We’ll be sharing some details one week from today. You’ll be able to catch all our news right here (or via @palm on Twitter or at facebook.com/palm), and if your name happens to be Ben McGinnis, you’ll be joining us in person in San Francisco.
Ben (aka @benmacguinness), a graduate student from Columbus, Ohio, pursuing a Masters degree in Instruction Technology at Duquesne Unviersity, was the winner in our “Think Beyond” contest. He's especially excited to see what HP and webOS can do for tomorrow's classroom.
Meanwhile, as a little thank you to the many, many of you who entered our contest, how about a little sneak peek at part of what we’ll be sharing next week (along with a handy countdown timer)?
Like what you’re seeing? (Or what you think you’re seeing?) Now, I’m not really supposed to be sharing this video just yet, so do me a favor – don’t tell anybody about this video by tweeting “I am SO ready to #thinkbeyond http://youtu.be/uhzS_5jUHBc on February 9.”
(Bonus: Want another slightly sideways peek into the future? Here's one more video you might enjoy.)
Jon Zilber
OMG! I have no idea what it is, but i'm SUPER excited!!
Posted by: Elvin | February 02, 2011 at 02:45 PM
I can't see the second video... Well now I see it, but it isn't a sneak peek video... Go Palm!
Posted by: TreoRock | February 02, 2011 at 02:48 PM
Oh my goodness, this is such a tiny hint, lol! Oh well, still cool. I can't wait!
Posted by: David | February 02, 2011 at 02:50 PM
This is torture!
I really really hope a new phone will be available for sprint. I got a launch day pre, that unfortunately I have since gotten replaced a few times. I just don't want a device that is not webOS.
Hope I am not disappointed by sprint not having anything available for me... :(
Posted by: Madmike1029 | February 02, 2011 at 03:01 PM
I just changed my pants. Back to work on some new apps for these new devices.
Posted by: PalmFlashCards | February 02, 2011 at 03:02 PM
Gimmie gimmie gimmie!
Posted by: Kallisti | February 02, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Time to pull out the checkcard!
Posted by: JamesCE | February 02, 2011 at 03:15 PM
i cant wait anymore... stop doing this to me!!! it seems like taking an eternity!
Posted by: Alexismil | February 02, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Tell me where I need to go wait in line to be the first one with this device and I will get my camping gear ready. The anticipation is killing me figuratively.
Posted by: suburban_war | February 02, 2011 at 03:34 PM
Please oh please be available on Sprint this month... I will buy two and some accessories... pretty please!
I think I am going to take a long lunch break next Wed morning and tell coworkers to bugger off. I think I will order in some pizza and a drink and plop down and follow the engadget/precentral live blog events for a couple hours then eventually get back to work.
Posted by: 7geno9 | February 02, 2011 at 03:34 PM
Such a tease!
Posted by: Mohan | February 02, 2011 at 03:41 PM
It's a pre form slider with a large screen and a front facing camera! Excited?
Posted by: Steve | February 02, 2011 at 03:51 PM
Very Excited!!! I hope this phone (is it a phone??) comes to Sprint because I am ready to buy 2 phones and a wifi WebOS slate immediately. One phone for myself and the other for wifey. She too is now clamoring for a new smartphone and has only 1 choice... My choice WebOS :)
Posted by: W1 | February 02, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Hey guys, this is a tablet, not a phone. Note the docking connector contacts. webOS phones don't need that, but tablets do.
Posted by: Semiconductors guy | February 02, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Please! New phone on Sprint!!!!
Posted by: LateNiteWithJme | February 02, 2011 at 04:01 PM
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let these new devices be available on the Sprint network so I can keep my unlimited data plan together with such a great price, better than any other wireless provider in the US!
PLEASE.............
Posted by: Tino Qixon | February 02, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Please, please, please, also think global...
Gadget releases doesn't revolve around Sprint/VZN/ATT.. I want to give you money for hardware and software, even other peoples software. Allow me to give you your 30% WAT (webOS added tax)! :)
Posted by: Kallisti | February 02, 2011 at 04:53 PM
A Toaster!? please ... so excited :)
Posted by: dave81j6 | February 02, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Brick like phone running WebOS I hope...a HIGH END phone. Not some PoS "Teen phone"
Posted by: CJ | February 02, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Hey Palm, how about some more teasers during the Super Bowl? Say... in the form of commercials? :)
Posted by: Rick | February 02, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Set that video to the theme from 2001: Space Odyssey and my world will be complete.
P.S. Release on Sprint!
Posted by: Politicalseason | February 02, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Such a tease! Looking forward to the 9TH. NOW MAKE ME A HAPPIER WOMAN AND ANNOUNCE A NEW SMARTPHONE ON SPRINT! Thank you! :)
Posted by: Lenora | February 02, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Please be a sprint phone. Still using launch pre. And I'm ready for a phone to keep android from taking over the world. Another hint would be nice HP were getting antsy.
Posted by: Phil | February 03, 2011 at 03:15 AM
Hehe - great show :-D
Posted by: RonaldTi | February 03, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Great tease and clever marketing ploy. Everything HP has done so far, from special Feb event to HP Boss talking up the coolness to leaks and now this video, all points to savvy promotion of this release.
All you have to do now, HP, is to not disappoint us!
ps: personally I like a slider with keyboard as opposed to a candy form but I suspect HP will release both (and more) types!
Posted by: Chooi | February 03, 2011 at 06:42 AM