The Palm Pre Discussion Thread

[jonas000]

Just bought this today and was wandering if we have a tread for this at all?

[RobM83]

There was a pre-release thread that's still around.. but why not make this one the new one and tell us all about it?

[jonas000]

cool...first one!!

[ROBIN50N]

so whats it like? any good apps on there?

[jonas000]

Moderators? Can you please change the title of the thread to "Palm Pre Thread"?

[ekinlock]

I posted this on another site just now.....

Had a hands on in my local store, it was attracting quite a bit of attention, they had two on display and there was a small queue waiting to have a go.

It was really nice closed with nice contour and weight, but i found it a bit difficult to use and hated the keyboard.

I did a test with my iphone, searched google for jurys hotel in birmingham, well safari was wayyyyy quicker, even factoring in the fact that it was a new system, it should not be so slow.

6 out of 10 from me

eta.. to be fair to the phone it was a quick play but it did not bowl me over......

[jonas000]

well you do get used to the keyboard after a few hours using it. I was looking on some sites and they had some a virtual keyboard on the US models. Looked so much better to use. I'm going to try and see if it be compatible with UK version! Really hope I can...make allot people buy it!

[novahob]

I had a good with one and I liked the look and feel of it. I think you could get used to the keyboard in time. I have a windows with no physical keyboard so using a phone with one will always be different. The thing I'd need to know is that it can do the little things e.g. change profiles dependent on appointments go your calendar. Talking of the calendar, how do you get an appointment to add? I managed to add the details but didn't know how get it added,anyone have an idea?

looking forward to hearing peoples thoughts on this phone who have it

[jonas000]

Originally Posted by novahob

Talking of the calendar, how do you get an appointment to add? I managed to add the details but didn't know how get it added,anyone have an idea?

Setting up the details of the appointment or adding one of the calender??

[novahob]

Originally Posted by jonas000

Setting up the details of the appointment or adding one of the calender??

I got into where you add the details i.e. time, date etc (added them ok) though I didn't know how to then add it to the calendar.

[themilkman23]

My other half has been looking for a new phone for the past couple of months and she was down to either the HTC Touch2 or maybe the Satio. Then the Storm 2 was announced and raised interest and then as an after thought the Palm Pre was spotted on Thursday night and we saw that it was out the next day. Neither of us liked the look of it on the website but thought we would go and look at it the next day due to the hype surrounding it.

First thing first, it is MUCH better looking in the flesh and feels right in your hand - It's just the right size. Secondly the software running on it is brilliant, and this is coming from an iPhone user. It's snappy, quick and even has it's advantage over the iPhone. The ability to 'park' applications and open another is brilliant. So for example if you are playing a game and a text comes through instead of having to save and exit your game to text back you just park it, and then open the text program along side it. Once done, you can get straight back into your game.

Being an iPhone user there are not many functions I wish I had but this is definitely one!

With regards to the hard keyboard it is small but it does work, I just had to learn to use the tips of my fingers instead of the finger print area if that makes sense.

I don't think this is a competitor to the iPhone, more to work along side it in a way as it is aimed at a different market. My partner wanted a phone like mine but thought it was too big for her, and was what she was worried about with the HTC and the Storm. So with this being smaller, more rounded and definitely on par on the software front she is more than happy.

I would without doubt give it 8/10 maybe even a 9/10.

[jonas000]

its great having push email and 'over the air' updates. The camera is actually quite good to. I've had to order a case keep it safe to...next up is a better battery

[novahob]

Originally Posted by jonas000

next up is a better battery

how long is the battery lasting at the minute? Also are you getting a screen protector or do you think you will not need one?

[jonas000]

Im getting cases and screen protector, just to be safe. I find I need to charge it every day..depending on usage.

[Urban Splash]

Originally Posted by themilkman23

My other half has been looking for a new phone for the past couple of months and she was down to either the HTC Touch2 or maybe the Satio. Then the Storm 2 was announced and raised interest and then as an after thought the Palm Pre was spotted on Thursday night and we saw that it was out the next day. Neither of us liked the look of it on the website but thought we would go and look at it the next day due to the hype surrounding it.

First thing first, it is MUCH better looking in the flesh and feels right in your hand - It's just the right size. Secondly the software running on it is brilliant, and this is coming from an iPhone user. It's snappy, quick and even has it's advantage over the iPhone. The ability to 'park' applications and open another is brilliant. So for example if you are playing a game and a text comes through instead of having to save and exit your game to text back you just park it, and then open the text program along side it. Once done, you can get straight back into your game.

Being an iPhone user there are not many functions I wish I had but this is definitely one!

With regards to the hard keyboard it is small but it does work, I just had to learn to use the tips of my fingers instead of the finger print area if that makes sense.

I don't think this is a competitor to the iPhone, more to work along side it in a way as it is aimed at a different market. My partner wanted a phone like mine but thought it was too big for her, and was what she was worried about with the HTC and the Storm. So with this being smaller, more rounded and definitely on par on the software front she is more than happy.

I would without doubt give it 8/10 maybe even a 9/10.

I have an iPhone 3G and my wife had my 1st gen iPhone. It didn't take her long to drop the phone and crack the screen, so we have been looking for a replacement for a while. I told her about the pre, so we went to the o2 shop on Friday to have a look. Despite the fact there was no interest at all in my local branch, I must say that we were blown away! Its a fantastic phone. Lovely OS, really smooth and a fantastic screen.

So she now has a pre.........loves it much more than she did the iPhone. The limited time I have been allowed to mess around with it I'm really impressed. Browser is nice to use. 'Cards' system works a treat. Camera is ok.

I will never move away from iPhone, as most of my equipment is Apple, but the pre is an excellent phone.

If I was the boss at Palm, I would be really annoyed with o2. They are not pushing the pre at all. I know whats happening, o2 are desperate to get people tied into contracts with them with iPhone before Orange etc get them. Palm should have seen this coming and went with another carrier....