Palm Pre Blog

Do you really want to pay over $550 and buy Palm Pre Plus without contract? What are you planning to do with this no contract Palm Pre Plus? Unlocked it and use it on another carrier? Seriously, if you are planning to stay with Verizon Wireless, why not get a huge discount on the Palm Pre Plus - we are talking about $470 hard-earned cash here. The final price for the Pre Plus will be only $79.99 after instant rebates. Yes, instant. No need to fill out form and drop it in a mailbox. If you are not use this is the perfect phone for you, you can always test drive it for 30 days from Verizon Wireless or Sprint. Same applies to other carriers too. They all offer 30 day free trial. If for any reason you don’t like the phone, you can simply return it without paying the early termination fee. I don’t see any advantage of buying the Palm Pre Plus with no contract. It’s true that you would need to stay with the same carrier for 2 years (unless you opt for paying the ETF), what good is a smartphone without being a fast 3G network. 30 days is good enough to find out if the network is perfect for you.

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So how is Palm Pre Plus battery life holding up? The official specs state that Palm Pre Plus can let you talk straight for 5 hours and standby for 12.5 days (300 hours). Not too bad for a smartphone that let you run multiple applications at the same time. But in reality you talk and then surf the web or run some games - you don’t get 5 hours of battery life. We haven’t try to use the Mobile HOTSPOT - I believe that’s going to drain out Pre Plus’ battery life even faster. Like any other smartphone, the battery life on paper is less than accurate compared to actual use. Palm Pre is a multitasking beast. Recharge the battery regularly or carry a second battery. That would be my solution.

Is Palm Pixi touch screen? I got this question occasionally. The answer is yes. Palm Pixi and Palm Pixi Plus are touch screen phones. In fact, all Palm smart phones, including Treo and Centro all have touch screens. Well, the screen on Palm Pixi is small, and no wonder you would ask such question. And because of the screen size - it is the smallest touchscreen smartphone in the market today. It weighs only 3.3 oz and fits into any small pocket.

Many of us have been expecting to see a 4G Palm Pre from Sprint this year as WiMax is becoming available in some metro areas in the United States. Is the current Palm Pre 4G ready? Is it capable of running on WiMax. Can a simple software upgrade make the Pre run the new 4G network? Sorr, the answer is No. The early words that I heard when Sprint first launched the Pre - “A new 4G ready Palm Pre would be available in 2010.” Yeah, 2010 is a wide range considered we have 12 months to go through. And I hoping they don’t just release it in December this year just to meet their promise. Of course, Palm might want to play by what kind of iPhone Apple will bring later this year (June I am assuming). Since AT&T doesn’t have the 4G ready, Palm can use the 4G Palm Pre to do some catch up.

Whether you are looking to switch carriers or upgrade to a new phone, you can count on us to find you the best Palm Pre deals. Right now, you can find the Palm Pre on Sprint for $249.99 before $100 mail-in rebate. And Palm Pre Plus also costs $249.99 before rebates. So, are they really good deals? If you don’t want to submit numerous forms and wait months for rebates. If you ever misplace the receipt, forget it, you won’t be qualified for the rebate. And many people forget to submit the forms in time and they miss the deadline. Too much hassle. You can easily find some great deals online that offer them at steep discount (same exact new phones with warranty). Of course, there are no rebates needed on the best Palm Pre deals. That really saves you a lot of money and time. 2-day shipping is free too. Here is Palm Pre Plus for Verizon Wireless and Palm Pre for Sprint - both on sale for $99 only. Which carrier to choose? It’s really up to you

Palm Pre vs. Samsung Moment, which phone you would buy? Great smartphones at great prices (online ONLY). Although I like the bigger keyboard on the Moment after a bit of hands on comparison, I still prefer the Pre because it runs smoother, especially the web browser (zoom in and out). In addition, the Pre weighs only 4.8 oz compared to 6.2 oz from Moment. Palm Pre or Samsung Moment? I will choose the Pre.

Palm Pre

Samsung Moment

Exclusive Online Price $99.99 $129.99 Text Messaging (SMS) Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages To Discreetly Keep In Touch Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages Multimedia Messaging (MMS) Yes, Send and Receive Multimedia Messages Including Picture Messages Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages Digital Camera 3.0 Megapixel Camera With LED Flash and Extended Depth Of Field Technology Yes, 3.2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder To Record and Share Memories Speakerphone Yes Yes Built-in MP3 Player Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon Yes, Advanced Music Player With Support For Amazon Music Store and More Bluetooth Wireless Technology Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices Yes, Connect To Other Bluetooth-capable Devices Including Headsets, Car Kits, Computers and More QWERTY Keyboard Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing Yes, Slide-out Full QWERTY For Fast, Accurate Messaging Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) Yes, Supports Microsoft Exchange Push Email and Outlook, and Web-based Email Like Gmail and Yahoo! Expandable Memory Capability   Yes, Store More Pictures, Videos and Music With A microSD Memory Card Up To 16GB (Not Included) Battery Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Weight 4.8 oz 6.4 oz Dimensions 2.3″ x 3.9″ x 0.7″ 4.6″ x 2.3″ x 0.6″ Talk Time Up To 5 Hours Up To 5.5 Hours Stand-By Time Up To 12.5 Days  

Palm Pixi vs. HTC Hero - check out the specs below if you need to compare Palm Pixi and HTC Hero. The Pixi is smaller device with a physical keyboard. Its slim and light form factor allows you to slip it into any pocket. On the other hand, the HTC Hero has a larger screen for better email and web experience. If you want bigger touch screens, go with the Sprint Hero.

Palm Pixi Black

HTC Hero

Online Exclusive Price $69.99 $99.99 Text Messaging (SMS) Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages To Discreetly Keep In Touch Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages Multimedia Messaging (MMS) Yes, Send and Receive Multimedia Messages Including Picture Messages Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages Digital Camera 2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash Yes, Advanced 5 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder Is Fully Integrated With Social Networks, GPS, and More Speakerphone Yes Yes Built-in MP3 Player Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon Yes, Music Player To Carry Your Music Anywhere, Supports Amazon MP3 App Bluetooth Wireless Technology Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth Capable Devices Including Car Kits, Headsets, , Etc. QWERTY Keyboard Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing Virtual, Available In Landscape and Portrait Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) First Android Phone To Have Microsoft Exchange Push Email! Also Supports Popular Email Like Yahoo! Expandable Memory Capability   Yes, Store More Music, Videos, and Photos With A microSD Memory Card (2GB Card Pre-installed) Battery Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Weight 3.3 oz 4.5 oz Dimensions 2.2″ x 4.4″ x 0.4″ 4.5″ x 2.2″ x 0.5″ Talk Time Up To 5 Hours Up To 4 Hours Stand-By Time Up To 14.5 Days Up To 15 Days

Comparing Palm Pixi Plus and Blackberry Storm 2 is like light vs. heavy weight. It’s just not fair. 3.3 oz Palm Pixi Plus vs. BlackBerry Storm 2 with 5.5 oz. 2.6 inch screen vs. 3.25 inch screen. One thing in common is that both smart phones run on nation’s largest 3G network. If you prefer light weight entry-level smartphone, Pixi is for you. For just $39.99, I personally will pick the Storm 2 just because it has a bigger screen.

Palm Pixi Plus

BlackBerry Storm 2

Exclusive Online Price Free $39.99 Text Messaging (SMS) Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages Multimedia Messaging (MMS) Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages Digital Camera Yes, 2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash Yes, 3.2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Flash, Auto-focus, Zoom and More Speakerphone Yes Yes Built-in MP3 Player Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon Yes, BlackBerry Media Player Syncs Your Library (Including iTunes!) and V CAST Music With Rhapsody Bluetooth Wireless Technology Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Including Car Kits, Headsets, and Mor QWERTY Keyboard Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing Yes, Virtual QWERTY In Landscape and Portrait Mode Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) Supports Real-time Push For Exchange Email and Up To 10 Other Web-based, Email Services Like Yahoo! Expandable Memory Capability   Yes, Store More Music, Videos and Photos With Up To A 16GB microSD Memory Card (Included) Phonebook Capacity Dependant On Available Memory Up To 1.000 Entries Battery Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Weight 3.3 oz 5.5 oz Dimensions 4.4″ x 2.2″ x 0.4″ 4.4″ x 2.4″ x 0.5″ Talk Time Up To 5.2 Hours Up To 5.5 Hours Stand-By Time Up To 14.5 Days Up To 11 Days

Let the Palm Pre vs Blackberry Tour 9630 battle begin! These two are fully loaded smartphones. Each with unique physical design features. Those who desperately need a physical keyboard on a touch-screen smartphone now have the choice of Palm Pre. See the specs below and compare. My take - if desktop like web browsing is important to you, definitely go with the Pre. Otherwise if what you do most is email then the Tour might be the right choice.

BlackBerry Tour 9630

Palm Pre Plus

Online Exclusive Price $49.99 $99.99 Text Messaging (SMS) Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View Multimedia Messaging (MMS) Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View Digital Camera Snap Photos To Share Via Email and Messaging or Easily Upload To The Web Yes, 3.0 Megapixel Camera With LED Flash and Extended Depth Of Field Technology Speakerphone Yes Yes Built-in MP3 Player Yes, Bring Your Music Anywhere, Music Player Supports MP3, AAC and WMA Files and iTunes Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon Bluetooth Wireless Technology Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Like Headsets, Car Kits, Computers, Etc. Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices QWERTY Keyboard Yes, Spacious, Full QWERTY Keyboard With Beveled Keys For Fast, Accurate Messaging Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) Easy Email Set-up For BlackBerry Enterprise Server Accounts and Web-based Accounts Like Yahoo! Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) Expandable Memory Capability Store More Photos, Files, Music and Videos With A microSD Memory Card (2 GB Card Pre-installed)   Phonebook Capacity   Dependant On Available Memory Battery Type Li-Ion, 1400 mAh Li-Ion Weight 4.6 oz 4.9 oz Dimensions 4.4″ x 2.4″ x 0.6″ 3.9″ x 2.3″ x 0.7″ Talk Time Up To 5 Hours Up To 5.5 Hours Stand-By Time Up To 14 Days Up To 14.5 Days

We are going to compare Palm Pixi and BlackBerry Curve 8530 today. Both phones have full QWERTY keyboard, which makes typing much easier on such small devices. Palm Pixi vs. Blackberry Curve 8530 will largely depend on the prices, in my opinion. Major difference? Non-touch vs. touch screen. But the new Curve has a very attractive price of $0.00 while the Pixi is offered at $69.99 without rebates. Who wins, check out the detail comparisons below and decide for yourself.

BlackBerry 8530

Palm Pixi

Online Exclusive Price FREE $69.99 Text Messaging (SMS) Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages To Discreetly Keep In Touch Multimedia Messaging (MMS) Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages Yes, Send and Receive Multimedia Messages Including Picture Messages Digital Camera Yes, 2.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder To Record Memories On-the-go 2.0 Megapixel Camera With Flash Speakerphone Yes Yes Built-in MP3 Player Yes, Music Player With Dedicated Controls and Support For Pandora, Sprint Music Store, and More Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon Bluetooth Wireless Technology Yes, Bluetooth v2.0 Connects To Devices Wirelessly, Like Car Kits, Computers, Headsets and More Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices QWERTY Keyboard Yes, Full QWERTY For Fast, Accurate Typing and New Optical Trackpad For Navigation Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) Supports BlackBerry ‘Push” Email For Corporate Accounts and Popular, Web-based Email Like Yahoo! Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) Expandable Memory Capability Yes, Store More Photos, Music and Videos With Up To A 32 GB microSD Card (2 GB Card Included)   Battery Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Weight 3.9 oz 3.3 oz Dimensions 4.3″ x 2.4″ x 0.5″ 2.2″ x 4.4″ x 0.4″ Talk Time Up To 5.4 Hours Up To 5 Hours Stand-By Time Up To 10.5 Days Up To 14.5 Days

Palm Pre Plus vs. Motorola DROID, who wins? I am going to compare Palm Pre Plus and Motrola DROID side by side. Both phones cost a bit of money, with DROID $50 more than the $99 Palm Pre, not a huge difference in terms of pricing. DROID is a bit faster when it comes to loading web pages. Some people might find the DROID keyboard easier to use because of the size. My take - if you want to save some money, go for the Pre. I don’t really see what you can’t do on the Pre Plus if they can be done on the Motorola DROID.

Palm Pre Plus Black

DROID by Motorola

Today’s Price $99.99 $149.99 Text Messaging (SMS) Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages Multimedia Messaging (MMS) Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages Digital Camera Yes, 3.0 Megapixel Camera With LED Flash and Extended Depth Of Field Technology Yes, Advanced 5.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Image Stabilization, Flash, Auto-focus and More Speakerphone Yes Yes Built-in MP3 Player Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon Yes, Media Player With Advanced Features For Quality Music and Video Experience Bluetooth Wireless Technology Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices Yes, v2.1+EDR To Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth Devices (Car Kits, Headsets, , and More) QWERTY Keyboard Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing Yes, Slide-out Full QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) Yes, Supports Corporate (Microsoft Exchange) and Web-based Email Including Gmail, Yahoo! and Hotmail Expandable Memory Capability   Store More Music, Photos and Videos With Up To A 32GB microSD Memory Card (16GB Card Pre-installed) Phonebook Capacity Dependant On Available Memory   Battery Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Weight 4.9 oz 6.0 oz Dimensions 3.9″ x 2.3″ x 0.7″ 2.4″ x 4.6″ x 0.5″ Talk Time Up To 5.5 Hours Up To 6.4 Hours Stand-By Time Up To 14.5 Days Up To 11.3 Days

I want to compare Palm Pre Plus and Droid ERIS today. Both are great smart phones from Verizon Wireless. Excellent hardware build and have tons of apps for download. Without further due, let the Palm Pre Plus vs. DROID ERIS battle begin. OK, wait, before you dive into the detail specs, I want to let you know that I personally favor the DROID ERIS a little bit. The major factor here is the price. DROID ERIS is the only FREE (before rebates) Google Android phone in the market today (online only though) and the Pre Plus costs $100 more than the ERIS.

Phone DROID ERIS Palm Pre Plus Cost After Rebates Free $99.99 Text Messaging (SMS) Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View Multimedia Messaging (MMS) Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages In Threaded, Chat-style View Digital Camera Yes, 5.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Auto-focus and More Yes, 3.0 Megapixel Camera With LED Flash and Extended Depth Of Field Technology Speakerphone Yes Yes Built-in MP3 Player Yes, Create and Manage Playlists As You Listen To Your Favorite Music Files (AAC, WMA, MP3) Yes, Listen To MP3, AAC, AAC+, AMR, QCELP and WAV Files, Download From Your PC or Amazon Bluetooth Wireless Technology Yes, Bluetooth v2.0+EDR To Connect To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Including Carkits, Headsets, E Yes, Bluetooth Enabled To Communicate Wirelessly With Other Bluetooth Devices QWERTY Keyboard Yes, Virtual Yes, Spacious QWERTY Keyboard For Fast, Accurate Typing Email Client (SMTP, POP, IMAP) Yes, Supports Push Microsoft Exchange and Gmail As Well As Other Web-based Email Services Microsoft Outlook and Popular Web-based Email Such As Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, and Hotmail (POP3/ IMAP) Expandable Memory Capability Store More Videos, Music and Photos With Up To A 16GB microSD Memory Card (8GB Card Pre-installed)   Phonebook Capacity Limited Only By Available Memory Dependant On Available Memory Battery Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Weight 4.2 oz 4.9 oz Dimensions 4.5″ x 2.2″ x 0.5″ 3.9″ x 2.3″ x 0.7″ Talk Time Up To 3.6 Hours Up To 5.5 Hours Stand-By Time Up To 15.5 Days Up To 14.5 Days

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You probably heard of this AT&T has the nation’s fastest 3G network. So, is AT&T 3G faster than Verizon’s 3G? Reliability aside, speed does matter to a lot of people who depend on their smartphones for everyday use. Locations can also affect the network performance. In my own test in New York City, I am playing with AT&T’s iPhone 3GS along with Palm Pre Plus from Verizon Warless. Before I give you the result, let’s review the CPU on each phone. The Palm Pre Plus uses a 600 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP with 512 MB DRAM onboard. The iPhone 3GS uses Samsung S5PC100 that runs at 600MHz and also has 256 MB eDRAM onboard. So, by looking at the processor and memory, the Pre Plus has an edge over the iPhone 3GS, test them out and see if AT&T 3G faster than Verizon.

So, were you expecting the Pre Plus to run faster on Verizon Wireless? Sorry to disappoint you. My result shows the iPhone 3GS on AT&T runs twice as fast as the Pre Plus when loading CNN, CNET, and NYTIMES regular sites. Both phones got full-bar reception. Like I said before this test was done in NYC, so the result could be different in other areas. I guess there is a good reason that why AT&T says “233 million people or 75% of the population are covered by AT&T’s 3G network, the nation’s fastest 3G network” in their recent ads. If you happen to have an iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre Plus then test them out and see if AT&T 3G faster than Verizon 3G.