Epocrates got its start in the PDA boom of the late 90’s on the backs of the Palm platform. I am surprised that they are pulling up stakes and dumping WebOS. It feels like HP was too slow in releasing new metal or doing anything to show the developer community that there is a reason to stick it out. Could the last WebOS developer shut off the lights and lock the door when they leave.
Sad day. It’s beginning to feel like just a two horse race, Apple and Google.
Epocrates left the party just before it really began. I think HP has some cool webOS hardware lined up q1 2011 and webOS 2.x is just the beginning of great things. Besides Lexicomp, Pepid are other drug alternatives for webOS, plus the freeware Drugview. Epocrates can be accessed online from the webOS browser.
I bet HP focuses on tablet computing and leaves the phone space. The Palm Pre 2 was such a let down. In my mind, without a viable phone, there won't be momentum for widespread medical adoption of the tablet.