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Palm to Buy Handspring

Posted by michael on from the get-another-one-in-case-the-first-one-breaks dept.

liam193 writes "CBS MarketWatch is reporting that Palm has agreed to buy Handspring for $169M. If you were purchasing a PDA right now, would you choose Palm, Handspring, or avoid them entirely? I guess one of my concerns is that Handspring has some really cool features that Palm may want to keep. Any merger spells elimination of product lines. So what gets dropped? Palm which has probably a nicer "case" style or Handspring with its less desirable case but some features you don't find on Palms."

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  1. So... by Hogwash+McFly · · Score: 5, Funny

    they have Hand in the Palm of their Hand?

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    1. Re:So... by The+Dobber · · Score: 4, Funny

      Cool way to make profit.

      1) Create successful company
      2) Leave company
      3) Create new company kinda like old company
      4) Sell new company to old comapny
      5) Repeat

      Based on this scenario, I'd expect the next company to be named "Cash Cow". Or perhaps "Other Handspring".

  2. Re:Don't get your cocks in an uproar by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I have the Palma Sutra program. It's definitely a worthy investment. Great way to kick your crotch into high gear. Never tried it with a love doll though.

  3. obvious and sad answer by mirko · · Score: 5, Funny

    So what gets dropped

    Half of the staff. :-/

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  4. Can see the headlines now... by SysPig · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Palm Springs For Sale"

    There's a way to freak out about a gazillion old folks...

  5. If I had to buy a PDA right now... by metamatic · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...I'd probably get a Sony CLIE, because they have the biggest screen.

    As it is, I see no reason to upgrade from my old Palm V. Which, I think, is the problem--Palm really hasn't come up with anything compelling.

    However, perhaps BIGGER SCREEN the merged company might BIGGER SCREEN be able BIGGER SCREEN to work out BIGGER SCREEN something that BIGGER SCREEN would encourage people BIGGER SCREEN to upgrade?

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  6. Re:palm == ugly by ClippyHater · · Score: 1, Funny

    But then again, I have a Neo in my pocket!

    Thank God! I thought you were just happy to see me!

  7. Re:Returning to the fold? by DivideByZero · · Score: 4, Funny

    That's the most interesting way of spelling Donna Dubinsky and Jeff Hawkins that I've ever seen... Or are you changing the names to protect the innocent, Mr. Webb?

  8. Re:Returning to the fold? by HaloZero · · Score: 1, Funny

    BTW I'm using the term "guys" generically, I think at least one of the key people was female.

    Yeah, isn't she the one that made the PDA comfortable, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and offer all the protection you could ever need? (so long as you have spare batteries...)

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  9. You say "memory stick"... by Namarrgon · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... like it's a good thing :-/

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  10. Re:Lemme see if I get this. by Chris+Burke · · Score: 2, Funny

    If this were a study in genetics, their next product would be born with webbed feet and flippers.

    Creating the perfect PDA for busy SCUBA divers!
    I wonder if you can get GSM service at 100 meters...

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