Palm Foleo Leaked

Palm's mystery device to be announced today has been revealed, courtesy of a press release that surfaced early. To be called the Foleo, the device will be the world's first smartphone companion: the device synchronizes with a Treo or other phone to work on e-mail or office documents, providing the extra workspace when necessary while giving the opportunity to leave the companion at home or work when its features aren't necessary. The Foleo will also be Palm's first Linux handheld and will use the open nature of the OS to provide hooks for new software; besides compatibility with non-Palm devices, the Foleo should also have an Opera web browser and other software available upon its release.

Though specific hardware details are left out of the press release, the Foleo will run independently of a wall outlet with a battery that lasts for five hours. Using Linux provides an extra advantage in this area by turning on almost instantly, Palm says. The name also indicates that the device will have a book-like design.

Palm expects to ship the companion during the summer for $499 after factoring in a $100 rebate. Photos and full details should follow after the company's official unveiling this afternoon.

By Electronista Staff