James has posted some more thoughts on Palm’s future in response to an article by Trevor- “These kinds of considerations and arguments come up every time a radically new device hits the market.  JayCanuck is right – there’s ample time to address and correct early problems, none of which seem like deal-breakers to me.  I don’t doubt that Palm’s got options to ramp up production.  How much more would people be crying out about Palm’s demise if there were huge stocks sitting around right now?  It’s really a Catch-22, publicity-wise.

Honestly, if it weren’t for Sprint and the current app catalog, the Pre might have been a STRONG contender for me.  I’m not saying that Apple’s App Store hasn’t changed the game, but don’t forget that the iPhone was app-free for a YEAR, and BlackBerry’s app catalog struggled for ages and still doesn’t really compare to iPhone’s.

The proletarian masses aren’t really tied to their apps.  They hit it and quit it:  http://news.cnet.com/most-iphone-applications-gathering-dust/.  The kind of sales volume that establishes survival is based on the quality of the product that leaves the factory, NOT the third-party stuff.  The Pre is still an attractive offering the moment it is unpacked.

I’m a long-time smartphone user who had ingrained habits to match and needs that couldn’t be put off any longer – not a common customer.  So, I went with the 3GS in the end.  But if the rumors about the Eos on AT&T are true, BlackBerry may be departing my household and my wife will keep our Palm legacy alive.  I don’t think I’d have it any other way! ”