7 reasons why Microsoft must buy Palm

1. Palm would be cheap and a much more sensible purchase than Research in Motion.
2. WebOS is a modern, mobile operating system.
3. Palm got sync right.
4. WebOS ships with a decent browser.
5. Google plans an event next week where the Nexus One may be launched.
6. Palm technology would generate excitement about Microsoft's mobile strategy.
7. Microsoft can immediately sell a branded phone without directly competing with hardware partners.