In the meanwhile Palm is trying to keep the buzz running by releasing demo videos on regular intervals. The latest ones show two new apps 1) for booking movie tickets and 2) for booking flights which also tracks flight schedule once booked. [Watch the video here]

One thing which is very common and strongly visible in all the videos we have see so far is how Pre is flaunting its ability to run background applications. This is what is missing on iPhone and is one of the most requested features from the iPhone user base.Pre hitting under the belt? Looks like it!

Most of the exciting technology and features we have seen in Pre demo videos are made possible by the ability of running background apps. This not only lets you keep on top of several things at once but it creates a seamless environment for using and sharing data between several applications for richer user experience.

This is exactly why users are looking forward to owning a Pre.. I picked up a quote from a forum where a users is ready to buy a Pre for each member of the family.

I have been trading PALM stock for the last couple of days and well I have made more than enough to pay for a new Palm Pre. Thank you PALM! Now if I can just get you to release the phone. I have my money and I’m more than ready to spend it. Made enough to buy the whole family Palm Pre’s as well. Looking for an really early christmas present. [link]

Following videos will give you more insights in terms of new applications and Pre’s funcationality.

We say late April or early May because Palm is currently in the process of raising money for Pre’s launch and it is doing so by offering 18.5 million shares by 31st March. Since Pre’s announcement, Palm’s stock rose from around $1.5 per share to around $7.7 currently.

At the current stock price Palm will be able to raise about $142 million which is enough money to launch its latest Pre Smartphone.

Sprint’s roadmap leak also confirms that Pre’s launch is still on target, first half of 2009. During a recent Webcast conference sprint announced Pre’s voice/data plans.

Individuals can choose from 450 minute ($69.99), 900 minute ($89.99) or unlimited plans ($99.99). Families can choose from 1500 minutes ($129.99), 3000 minutes ($169.99) or unlimited plans ($189.99). [link]

We hope to see Pre out in the market soon and also hope it lives upto its expectations.