[PeppyGPhiB]

I don't get why this is news. This is routine when it comes to cell phones and other electronics. They always run out. It is a great way to drive demand. It works. That said, Palm and Sprint aren't the ones talking about this as a "strategy"...analysts are. Big difference. Sprint's CEO has stated that they won't have an unending supply of the phone to begin with, saying that they're trying to manage demand and expectations by not advertising. That's the smart, and right, thing to do. If they wanted to be really obnoxious, they could advertise the crap out of the phone, drive high demand, then disappoint people who show up to get a phone and find out that the store is out.

For what it's worth, I've had Sprint for 8 years and have never had any issues. I get coverage everywhere, never get dropped calls, and Sprint's plans are a bargain compared to the competition. People always complain about the phone customer service, but I never have had to even deal with them until a couple months ago when I upgraded my phone to a Blackberry. At first they wanted to charge me an arm and a leg for the phone, but I was able to talk them into giving me a great deal eventually.