Palm Touchstone date changed to June 7 in Best Buy's system; stars aligning for Pre launch?

All signs are pointing toward an early June Pre launch at this point; of course, we know it'll launch in the first half of the year -- and we're quickly running out of first half -- but we've heard increased chatter the past few weeks suggesting that June 5 or June 7 are particularly likely targets for bringing Palm's (and Sprint's) would-be savior to market. The latest evidence comes once again from our friends at Best Buy, where the recently-added Touchstone inventory stub has already been updated to reflect an "In Stock Date" of -- you guessed it -- June 7. As we've noted before, that's a Sunday, which is Sprint's traditional launch day; not to say there's anything traditional about the Pre or the hype surrounding its appearance, but it's something to chew on. Worst case, we figure you'll be able to swing by your favorite big box on the 7th and pick up a cool, pricey inductive dock even if you can't pick up a phone.

[Thanks, Mr. Caffoni]

[SoCoolCurt Posted May 12th 2009 7:04AM]

awesome. a little over 3 weeks. i should probably have it by the end of June in that case.

[(Unverified) Posted May 12th 2009 8:53AM]

Uhggggg, me want. Pre now, Bam bam!!!

[(Unverified) Posted May 12th 2009 8:19PM]

Look carefully at that pic... it shows an accessory... a charger, actually...not the actual Pre.

[(Unverified) Posted May 14th 2009 12:40AM]

Duh! Did you even read the article?

[(Unverified) Posted May 13th 2009 10:24AM]

The Pre is coming out on June 7th. As a former Best Buy Mobile employee, I know how Best Buy and Sprint likes to release their new phones. The employees at Best Buy already have some training and information on the Pre, as well as a document that shows exactly when their new inventory is coming in a month or so in advance.

Also, while I was working there, it was a well known fact that WHEN the Pre does come out, Best Buy Mobile will have exclusive rights to sell it before anyone else (Same thing happened with the Instinct)

[(Unverified) Posted May 19th 2009 7:23PM]

One more thing, notice in the top left hand corner. Those are 4 of the 7 digit sku number for the best buy system. I love how it was strategically taken just out of eye shot. What a teaser.