Palm should focus on Non-camera Smart Phone

There is definately a market for non-camera smart phone. If Palm can't compete with those phone packed with apps and multimedia stuff, why not create a brand new market?
There are certain occupation that do not allow camera phones. And it's hard to find a decent smart phone that doesn't come with a camera. I believe Palm can create and should focus on this market sector.
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