HP and Palm?

$1.2B for Palm?

I’m confused by it.  Here’s why:

• Does HP need a SmartPhone play to extend their platform?  Make a larger dent in the Unified Communications segment perhaps?
• While everyone knows about Palm’s ability to innovate, their ability to sell has been the problem.
• Lastly, my rule: 2 or 3, max 5 (see an earlier post).  To me, that’s Apple & Rim with HTC and Android hot on their tails.