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On the heels of HP in the first and probably last webOS fire sale, the word came from across the pond thatthey are also deeply discounting the value of the new started before 3 Smartphone in most European markets.
Although initially available for the princely sum of £ 299 in the UK and € 349 in France (both are about $ 500), HP price dilute brings value to surprisingly reasonable $ 75 without a contract. Germany did not benefit from price cuts because all units already sold, believe it or not.
Phenomenal thing, although it may be, it comes with a bit of bad news for webOS fans. HP had pinned hopes for webOS ecosystems from beginning to end, and without the touchpad, it would seem that they saw no need to run until 3 in the United States. It's a shame, really: Pre3 was the last chance to HP on the relevance of the Smartphone market, and more than a few diehards webOS more or less patiently waiting for him.
If you have money in your pocket, and the pursuit of webOS in your heart, you can import it when it goes on sale "soon." keep in mind, despite the Pre 3 specification 's upper, expect some spottiness when it comes to coverage. T-Mobile users will be relegated to the edge of the speed and AT&T will be partial coverage 3 G at best.
[via PCMag]
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