If so, now might be a good time to get on their fan lists. Engaget reported today that snapshots were shown of stars handling the Pre at the IFC Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica. Earlier, they reported on a $5600 swag bag offered to nominees attending the event including the fancy handset, with the Pre available "by July" in fine print.
However, a recent photo shows Buffy and Angel star Eliza Dushku quite comfortable with a nicely-illuminated Pre handset at the awards show, which was held on the 21st.
It's not clear if Palm was giving out the webOS device that day or placing stars on a waiting list, but Engadget thinks that it can't be too far off if Palm is willing to let their handset make the rounds in "such an uncontrolled setting". A previous and more indeterminate sighting of the device was made on Knight Rider, although Palm has since denied the rumors.
A comment by noursegod on the same page said a Sprint rep "stated in no uncertain terms" that the Pre was set to launch by the end of Q1. Could Palm have accelerated their release plans? It's unlikely, as the Pre has been rumored to be replacing the 755P sometime in May.
UPDATE: A couple more photos were posted via twitpic showing Palm guys slightly more in control than first thought. Grey's Anatomy star Sandra Oh and Teri Hatcher from Desperate Housewives also got to play with the device and pose for pictures with the press. (pic 1, pic 2)
UPDATE #2: Palm has officially commented on their soiree with the stars at the IFC, saying that many stars told them it would "instantly" become their favorite new fashion accessory. Eliza Dushku called it "sleek and cute" while Melissa Leo (winner of Best Actress), loved the handset as well as the inductive charger. Many more stars got to try out the Pre including Steve Coogan, Mena Suvari, Blair Underwood and more. For additional photos of the event, visit the Palm Facebook page.
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