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HP Veer 4G for AT&T in Developer Device Program!

By: , 5/23/2011 1:21 pm | 26 comments

I suppose better late than never is appropriate under the circumstances. The mighty HP Veer has been available on AT&T and from HP, BestBuy and Amazon from $0 to $99 with a 2yr contract since May 15th. It has been met with mixed (perhaps even polar) reviews and has seen little marketing to date. But today it was announced as being available for $279 via the Developer Device Program. Just follow the instructions on the site and wait for your email with your coupon code.

It should be noted that from all appearances this is the AT&T edition, not an unlocked GSM version like the Pre 2 initially was in it’s Developer Device debut. The news from the HP webOS Developer Center makes sure to mention that the Pre 2 discount coupon is still available as well. I am certain that will make any developers still waiting for their coupons very happy. Here’s to hoping this effort is managed a little more efficiently than the last.

Source: @MotoFredP

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  • PalmOn

    $279.00? They’d better give developers the Veer for substantially less than that, if not for free, if they want folks to develop for it. $279.00? Wow!

  • PalmOn

    $279.00? They’d better give developers the Veer for substantially less than that, if not for free, if they want folks to develop for it. $279.00? Wow!

    • http://twitter.com/bnceo Robbie C

      I have no problem with the price.  You do understand that it’s basically a mini computer.  Those parts are expensive.  Now if they made the Veer unlocked, that would be better.  Don’t like that it’s locked to AT&T. 

      • PalmOn

        Seems like a lot of money to me when the success of webos largely depends on attracting developers. To me, the price seems like it could be a roadblock to some. I guess time will tell.

        • http://twitter.com/bnceo Robbie C

          Sorry if HP doesn’t have infinite resources for your liking.  If it was free, developers and non developers would be going this avenue.  Gotta have an entry for serious devs.

          • PalmOn

            Well, Precentral is now reporting the possible giving away free TouchPads to developers if they like their apps I’m progress. See their article on their web site. What do all of you here think now?

          • http://www.webosroundup.com/ David

            We reported on that as well…that program is to entice devs to come to their hands on sessions. My guess is that very few free TouchPads will be given out. 

          • PalmOn

            Well, sorry if I don’t see it, but $279 for a phone that probably won’t sell well just seems like a lot to me. Any stats on how Veer sales have been so far?

        • http://twitter.com/bnceo Robbie C

          Sorry if HP doesn’t have infinite resources for your liking.  If it was free, developers and non developers would be going this avenue.  Gotta have an entry for serious devs.

        • http://www.webosroundup.com/ DanR

          I agree w Robbie C. $279 is a pretty fair price. They were asking more for the Pre/Pre Plus developer phones, if I’m not mistaken.

          • PalmOn

            Well, Precentral is now reporting the possible giving away free TouchPads to developers if they like their apps I’m progress. See their article on their web site. What do all of you here think now?

          • PalmOn

            Well, Precentral is now reporting the possible giving away free TouchPads to developers if they like their apps I’m progress. See their article on their web site. What do all of you here think now?

  • PalmOn

    $279.00? They’d better give developers the Veer for substantially less than that, if not for free, if they want folks to develop for it. $279.00? Wow!

  • PalmOn

    $279.00? They’d better give developers the Veer for substantially less than that, if not for free, if they want folks to develop for it. $279.00? Wow!

  • PalmOn

    $279.00? They’d better give developers the Veer for substantially less than that, if not for free, if they want folks to develop for it. $279.00? Wow!

  • PalmOn

    $279.00? They’d better give developers the Veer for substantially less than that, if not for free, if they want folks to develop for it. $279.00? Wow!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=562911212 Cesar Neg

    Yeah, I’m in for an unlocked Veer as well.  It does not make sense for a developer in Mexico to have it locked to AT&T :P

    • http://twitter.com/bnceo Robbie C

      I would say that you could bypass activation and just use it as WiFi. 

  • http://profiles.google.com/anayagamingllc Jason Buffalo

     How much is the Pre2 Developer Device now since the Veer is out now for 279$

    • http://twitter.com/bnceo Robbie C

      Probably no change, considering it has some higher specs.  

    • http://twitter.com/bnceo Robbie C

      Probably no change, considering it has some higher specs.  

      • http://profiles.google.com/anayagamingllc Jason Buffalo

        Sorry but i am not spending 279$ for device that is under par with the Veer, i say it a thousand times don’t
        be fooled with these higher specs, the Pre2 now with the coming of the Veer, just a old Device prices has
        to drop.

    • http://twitter.com/bnceo Robbie C

      Probably no change, considering it has some higher specs.  

  • PalmOn

    Well, Precentral is now reporting the possible giving away of free TouchPads to developers if they like their apps I’m progress. See their article on their web site. What do all of you here think now?

  • PalmOn

    You do, however, need to get to one of their upcoming events for a chance to get a free TouchPad. If HP can afford to give free TouchPads to developers, surely they can do the same with the Veer (that is, unless the Veer costs twice to make as the TouchPad–which I doubt.

    • http://twitter.com/tsaunders tsaunders

      You don’t “have” to go to the events, sure they prefer it.  My problem is there are none in my area.