Verizon’s Pixi likely to be delayed

Verizon has had its fair share of software issues in the past – and it looks like the Palm Pixi is the next victim.

DigiTimes now claims the following:

… Compal Communications in the fourth quarter of 2009 will total only 600,000 units instead of 800,000 units projected previously,

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The orders for Pixi smartphones were reduced as part of the cellphone’s software has failed to pass tests conducted by Palm’s client, Verizon Wireless, said the paper, noting that shipments to Verizon will be delayed to the first quarter of 2010.

Given DigiTimes once flawless track record, I am still somewhat inclined to believe them – but one never knows…

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2. Verizon to get Palm Pre Plus / Pixi Plus
3. Two upcoming Palm handsets delayed
4. Palm Eos could remain on track
5. Verizon: Pre Plus costs 149$, Pixi Plus 99$