Palm Pre: Nowhere To Go But Down

Jun 11th, 2009 - PC World

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Ed Colligan is a nice guy and visionary marketer who, nevertheless, deserves blame for most of Palm's problems, including the failed launch of the Palm Pre last weekend. At least by sacrificing Colligan so quickly, that must be what "the new Palm" hopes we'll think.

Ex-Apple exec Jon Rubinstein, who replaces Colligan, joined the company two years ago, when Evolution partners sunk $325 million into trying to recapture Palm's magic. If there is anyone to bless or blame for the Pre, it's Rubinstein.

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