I have so many thoughts on this....let's start with this one, not in order.
Take a page from RIM on carrier strategy. They offer exclusives on some devices, but some are available across the board. You can buy a Curve from any carrier and it's either free or cheap. The more devices, the more interest there will be in developing for the webOS platform. If the Pixi sits with Sprint for the next 6 months, it will lose it's appeal. Throw WiFi in it and get it released on AT&T, Verizon and even T-Mobile. Let the carriers fight over price --- and hope they release it at $49-$99 (without the need for rebate).
On AT&T, the iPhone 3G (with WiFi) is $99. Forgetting about the Apps situation for a moment, I think there is a strong market for front facing QWERTY buyers. You can no longer compete on price, but you can be competitive. $49-$99 is competitive.
If they release the existing Palm Pre (8GB) on Verizon for $199 sometime next year, I think they risk getting lost in the shuffle. RIM's Storm2, Motorola DROID make for a crowded field.
Plenty of other thoughts....but that's my first suggestion. |