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Sprint CEO: Expect The Pre To Be In Short Supply At Launch

Speaking to investors today, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse let it slip that there may not be enough Palm Pres to go around come launch on June 6.

This isn't exactly the greatest news. First we learn that the device goes on sale for the price of $200 (really, $300 out of pocket the day you buy the Pre) on June 6. You'll get $100 back if you remember to fill out and send in the rebate form.

Now we learn that the device may be in short supply. Today, Hesse told investors, "We don't intend to advertise it heavily early on because we think we are going to have shortages for a while. We won't be able to keep up with demand for the device in the early period of time."

According to Gearlog, Sprint spokesman Mark Elliott said, "We expect this to be a popular device, high in demand and we're very excited about the launch. There has been a lot of buzz built around this unique device from Palm and Sprint."

Neither Hesse nor Elliott provided any details about how long any shortage might last or what it is doing to ramp up production.

In other words, if you want a Pre, you'd better show up early on June 6.

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