Palm Announces GSM Version of Palm Pre

Humberto Saabedra

palm-pre2Following up on the Pre announcement for Sprint, Palm has confirmed that it is developing a GSM/UMTS version of the device primarily for carriers outside of the US.

This makes the first version of the device a timed exclusive for Sprint, with the GSM version following soon after the exclusivity period expires with no further information at this time regarding possible carriers or pricing.

The Pre is already causing a lot of commotion for the platform developer with many giving the Pre a resoundingly positive reception since its CES introduction this afternoon.

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