> But I still hold my request that at least in the case of the ARM,
> Palm makes available a physical "reference device" if possible.
> It doesn't have to reveal special device features or style and feel
> of the final devices as long as core hardware behaviour is the
> same. Let's face it, Palm competitors know palm is making an ARM
> version, they'll know when it's near relase time, and competitors
> already have ARM based PDAs. So how much would Palm really stand to lose?
Who knows... if the rumors of two weeks ago are true, there might be a
PalmOS
image for ARM that could be flashed onto a StrongARM-based HP Jornada
handheld eventually. Hmmm... you might even be able to replace a pesky copy
of Newton OS with it. Not that I'd base any plans on that. <GRIN>
The one big thing about ARM is that it opens up the PalmOS platform to a
much
wider range of hardware: everything from low-power cell phone cores to hyper
powerful handhelds.
--
Ben Combee
Veriprise Wireless <http://www.veriprise.com>
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