Thursday, June 6, 2002
Palm giving away its m105 handheld
Posted by Jason Dunn in "NEWS" @ 12:40 PM
http://msnbc-cnet.com.com/2100-1040-933400.html?type=pt&part=msnbc&tag=alert&form=feed&subj=cnetnews
Taking a page from Microsoft and Internet Explorer, Palm is giving away their el-cheapo m105 models if people buy the more expensive m500. Smart marketing? If the losses they take on this are minimal, hell yes. People love free stuff!
"Aiming to reverse slowing sales, handheld maker Palm said Thursday that it will give away an entry-level m105 handheld to those who buy an m500 handheld. The monthlong promotion gives those who buy a $299 m500 a mail-in coupon good for a free m105. Palm spokesman Jim Christensen said that by giving away the devices, Palm hopes to spur sales now, while at the same time putting devices in the hands of new customers that might buy a pricier handheld down the line." Source: Randy Phillips
Taking a page from Microsoft and Internet Explorer, Palm is giving away their el-cheapo m105 models if people buy the more expensive m500. Smart marketing? If the losses they take on this are minimal, hell yes. People love free stuff!
"Aiming to reverse slowing sales, handheld maker Palm said Thursday that it will give away an entry-level m105 handheld to those who buy an m500 handheld. The monthlong promotion gives those who buy a $299 m500 a mail-in coupon good for a free m105. Palm spokesman Jim Christensen said that by giving away the devices, Palm hopes to spur sales now, while at the same time putting devices in the hands of new customers that might buy a pricier handheld down the line." Source: Randy Phillips
