While no official statement has come from Palm with details of what this new implementation will involve, the vice president has stated that it will probably come in the form of Bluetooth chips. Read more at CNet . RIM has offered a handheld device that is constantly connected to the 'Net for a long time now. With its latest device, the user will actually be able to browse the 'Net, in addition to sending and receiving e-mail. Palm only offers Internet connectivity on its Palm VII and the user has to flip up an antenna in order to connect.
Users also have to pay for usage unless they go with the unlimited plan.
Bluetooth definitely sounds like the way to go for Palm. I actually saw this technology being demoed with a Palm at PC Expo long ago and have yet to hear an official announcement of the technology. I've been talking with my Psion contact and it looks like they definitely have their eye on Bluetooth. Now, if only someone would come out with a product that actually takes advantage of it. All rights reserved.