Best Buy Prepares To Launch The Pre
I have to admit that even though I am a major Blackberry fan and a loyal Research In Motion customer for years, I am curious and even excited about the upcoming launch of the Palm Pre smartphone. I think that Palm made a smart move in taking “sooo” long to release their new handset that a huge amount of hype over the device has had time to accumulate. Also, now Best Buy is taking the time to create their own hype for the Pre by offering a strong mail in rebate incentive for those who buy the Pre through one of their stores (or online at the Best Buy ecommerce website).
Of course the mail in rebate is generally a safe bet for companies as few customers actually take the time to send in the rebate by the expiration date. However Best Buy is offering their rebate on the spot, before the customer even leaves the store. That should be a great incentive for buyers to purchase through them.
The Pre is set to hit store selves on the sixth of June.